Apple has unexpectedly begun selling the PS5 gamepad in the United States The supremely comfortable PS5 DualSense controller is listed on the Apple Store at a regular MSRP of $6995 and is in stock for delivery next week

Apple's sales pitch only briefly mentions the long out-of-stock PlayStation 5 and focuses on the new native support for connecting the PS5 controller to an iPhone or iPad The company's new PlayStation DualSense wireless controller will "elevate your gaming experience It pairs directly via Bluetooth with compatible iPad, iPhone, Mac, and Apple TV, bringing PlayStation's signature comfort and next-generation precision to your gaming experience"

PS Remote Play is also mentioned, with Apple highlighting the ability to stream PS5 and PS5 games to Apple devices over Wi-Fi However, that is a side note, and given Apple's emphasis on the quality of its own game library, it is not surprising that it would want to push its own Arcade to the forefront

The PS5's DualSense joins the limited selection of game-specific controllers Apple stocks There is also the SteelSeries Nimbus+ (also $6995), the Rotor Riot Wired Game Controller ($4995), and the Razer Kishi iPhone Grip ($9995), which clips to either side of the iPhone for a Switch-like experience $9995), which clips to either side of the iPhone for a Switch-like experience

This belies an important point Many Bluetooth controllers work fine with iOS devices, and Amazon is flooded with iOS-compatible game controllers under $70 The DualSense controller, whose most impressive features like advanced haptics and adaptive triggers are The Xbox controller from Microsoft is also cheap at $5999, equally comfortable, and works brilliantly on iOS (although Game Pass is a bit lacking on Apple's mobile platform)

, especially if not utilized with Apple Arcade titles 10] even if you plan to stream a lot of PS4 or PS5 games, many features of the DualSense (including haptics and built-in speakers) don't seem to work with the remote, so most people should save $20 and procure a DualShock 4 pad instead That would be fine

Still, if you're lucky enough to find a PS5 in stock, it's nice to have a second DualSense controller for two-player couch gaming And it's likely you'll be able to pick up a spare at an Apple Store near you soon, although it's unclear if Apple Stores will stock the new DualSense color or stick with the boring white launch unit