Sony has announced a new special edition DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5. The Icon Blue Special Edition draws inspiration from the iconic blue lighting associated with the PlayStation brand since the PS4 era. It features layered shades of blue across the grips and lower shell, along with a glossy pattern of the PlayStation symbols on the touchpad.
The controller launches on October 20 in the United States and Canada, followed by a release on October 28 in Mexico and Chile. Sony has set the retail price at $84.99 USD, CA$109.99, MXN $1,899, and CLP $93,490. The Icon Blue model will be available exclusively through Walmart stores and Walmart’s official website in the respective regions.
Sony added Katakana characters on the back of the controller that spell “PlayStation” in Japanese. The company said this detail pays homage to the brand’s roots. According to Leo Cardoso from Sony’s Color, Material and Finish design team, the controller captures the feeling of anticipation and immersion that begins the moment the console powers on and the signature blue light appears.
The Icon Blue edition maintains all the features of the standard DualSense controller. It supports haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, motion controls, a built-in microphone, and a USB-C port. It also includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and works with both the PlayStation 5 and supported PC or mobile platforms.
Sony introduced the new controller as part of its ongoing celebration of PlayStation’s 30th anniversary, which began on September 9. The company has not confirmed if the Icon Blue edition will launch in additional markets beyond North and Latin America.
The new color option adds to the growing lineup of DualSense variants, which includes Galactic Purple, Starlight Blue, Midnight Black, and several game-themed limited editions.
In related news, Sony has officially launched its flagship WH-1000XM6 headphones in India, featuring premium sound quality and advanced active noise cancellation.
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