PlayStation is expanding its lineup of special edition hardware with a new, distinct design: the DualSense Wireless Controller – Icon Blue Special Edition. This accessory is a direct celebration of the brand’s “storied heritage” and its deep association with the color blue, which has symbolized PlayStation since the moment the original console powered on decades ago.
This reveal is part of a broader tease of new PlayStation-inspired merchandise, offering fans new ways to express their dedication to the console and its famous characters.
Hardware Aesthetics: Layers of Blue and Katakana
The Icon Blue Special Edition stands out from the existing palette of DualSense controllers—which include colors like Starlight Blue and Cobalt Blue—by committing entirely to layered shades of the brand’s core signature hue. The design captures the feeling of anticipation and wonder that players experience every time they pick up the controller.
The unique technical and design elements include:
- Layered Shades of Blue: The controller is composed entirely of different shades of blue, avoiding accents of black or white to maximize the visual tribute to the PlayStation brand heritage.
- Glossy Patterned Touch Pad: The touchpad features a subtle, glossy pattern of PlayStation’s iconic shapes—the circle, square, triangle, and X. This detail blends nostalgia with the modern design of the console.
- A Nod to Origins: As a direct tribute to the brand’s beginnings and its Japanese roots, the controller includes Katakana characters on the back. These characters spell out the name the Japanese way: Pureisutēshon.
Beyond the aesthetic, the controller retains the immersive technology that defines the PS5 experience. It features haptic feedback to simulate in-game sensations and adaptive triggers that adjust force and tension according to player input, along with a built-in microphone for quick communication.
More Merch Incoming Featuring Popular IPs
Alongside the new DualSense design, Sony teased a wide assortment of upcoming merchandise that highlights various characters and themes from PlayStation’s storied catalog. These collectibles are slated to appear in the U.S. on Walmart.com and in select stores.
The teased items include:
- Astro Bot Lunch Box: A collectible featuring the beloved character, complete with a playful lenticular face that changes expressions as the box is moved.
- The Last of Us Ellie Mini Backpack: A functional accessory modeled directly after Ellie’s in-game pack.
- Twisted Metal Meltz Figures: A wild assortment of figures reimagined as over-the-top vehicles and characters from the chaotic world of Twisted Metal.
- A sleek, gamer-inspired PlayStation Jersey that blends modern athletic style with the console’s iconic heritage.
- Monogram Backpack Clips featuring various fan-favorite PlayStation characters.
Pricing and Availability
The DualSense Wireless Controller – Icon Blue Special Edition will be available in the United States and Canada starting October 20, followed by Mexico and Chile on October 28. Specific pricing and dates for the teased merchandise have yet to be announced.
While local pricing and availability for Malaysia and Southeast Asia have not been confirmed, standard DualSense controllers typically retail for around RM369 to RM399 in the region. This new Special Edition will join a growing lineup of themed controllers, continuing the brand’s celebration of three decades of gaming creativity.
