
If you're a big fan of blue — the colour, that is, not the early 2000s boy band — then you'll be over the moon to hear that Sony's got the perfect premium product for you.
Just unveiled, the 'Icon Blue' DualSense PS5 controller is very blue. It's a limited edition pad, and it's launching later this month.
There is a catch, however. The new controller will only be made available in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Chile — at least, at the time of writing. It drops on the 20th October in the US and Canada, and the 28th October in Mexico and Chile.
It also seems to be exclusive to Walmart, with a recommended retail price of $84.99 US / $109.99 CAD.
Here's what design team head Leo Cardoso has to say about the thing:
"Inspired by PlayStation’s iconic shades of blue, this design captures the feeling of anticipation and wonder every time you pick up the controller. As a nod to our origins, we added Katakana characters on the back that spell our name the Japanese way: Pureisutēshon."
We must admit, as big fans of the colour blue ourselves — have you seen this website? — we think this latest DualSense looks rather nice.
But do you agree? Or is this thing just far too blue for your tastes? Tell us all about your favourite colour in the comments section below.
Are you tempted to buy this incredibly blue DualSense? (1,041 votes)
- Yes, I like the look of it
- No, I'm not a fan of this one
- I'd like to, but it isn't available in my region
[source blog.playstation.com]





Comments 61
More pointless controllers 🙄
So blue...
Dabba Dee dabba dai
Might turn the air blue if it develops random drifting after a short while...
That is indeed blue.
They miss a trick with these colours as they're all relatively close. Like gimme a hot pink with white tiger print, or one like those old Ibanez guitars with multicoloured hydrodipped look.
I like the look of it but I’m not remotely tempted in picking it up
@Narcissus92 I have a controller, and it is so blue
@BamBamBaklava89 That should of been one of the options.
More options are always good. Xbox always have loads of different designs, so Sony could definitely offer more options.
I currently have 5, four different colours and a 30th anniversary one, so I'm not likely to pick this one up, but I don't mind that its an option
As an Everton fan I can get behind this. 💙
There you go. Any color you want
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Reminds me of MegaMan.
Where's the red kool aid stain, I mean God of war stripe?
Bruh based off this poll it really shows people have no taste 😅
Yeah probably best they’re not selling that in the UK. Might as well stick a massive poppy on it, LEST WE FORGET GOD BLESS ARE TROOPS all over.
It's so blue, it's like; how much more blue could it be? And the answer is none. None more blue.
I really like that.
I'm blue
Da ba dee da ba di
Needs some white to offset the blue.
@nessisonett Wha?
As a big fan of blue and blue related things I like this controller very much and will undoubtedly end up buying it.
I've never felt overly partial to blue. Blue is nice and all but nothing special. Also odd colored controllers are nice but nothing special. But... this controller is calling to me. It's a strange siren song but it's undeniably there. I think that I have to have this one but I'm still unclear as to why.
Sonic wishes he was this blue.
@Exerion76 dead easy process to remove and replace as well...😒
@12AngryCats ynwa
Just bring back Midnight Blue from the DS4 days, please
@Nexozi Sometimes I forget that people south of the border don’t realise that even something as simple as a very blue controller is a borderline hate crime.
The katakana characters are a nice touch.
@nessisonett Take a big Ole deep breath, not every instance of life has to be a crusade.
Why Chile? Such a bizarre inclusion.
I would like it if they weren't dropping the new Astro Bot controller literally a week later...
@nessisonett it’s a blue controller 😆
@CallMeDuraSouka It’s a joke. The colour is identical to the Rangers kit.
@nessisonett South of what border? I have no idea what a blue controller has to do with remembrance day.
Edit: Just saw ur last response. Glasgow thing it is then.
Nothing tops the awesome PlayStation 30th Anniversary DS design.
Blue raspberry maom pinballs springs to mind.
they can do the whole rainbow and shades of each color but cant bring back the color buttons and color logo, smh
@Gamer83 I wonder why, lol
"Anyway, I've tried all their colors. More than once. I'm getting too old for this. But it keeps me from having to develop an actual personality. I apply my personality in a paste."
It's so blue I feel like it will stain my hands lol
I really like the look of this but I already have black, white, cobalt blue and volcanic red controllers.
I'm so tempted though.
I honestly think it looks great, I'd buy it if I needed a new PS5 controller.
More controller variants than PS5 exclusives. 😜 Give me orange variant then.
Looks boring to me.
@Gamer83 and the Astro Bot edition. These 2 are the best versions.
What about the swappable battery pack? Sony better move on to comply with EU law rather than just giving us colours that cause eye bleeding.
Man im glad I’ve the OG gray colourway. All this other crap ever since the PS inception, I know pushsquare wants the grey theme too don’t deny it
Blue as a baboons bottom!
(I cant remember where I first heard this line lol)
They’ve been cooking with controllers recently. They tempted me with the Ghost of Yotei gold controller and now this. But I already have 3 controllers and I really only need 1, so no more for me. I have the Spider-Man 2, 30th Anniversary, and Astro Bot editions.
I might even sell one of them since my PS5 is only used for single player.
Wow, that's a really appealing palette! The katakana on the back is an interesting touch, if a bit odd. I'd honestly consider it, if I had the money (and a PS5, of course, as I've heard that's the best way to enjoy a PS5 controller).
No launch in the UK market is a big miss.
As someone who loves the color blue, I might not be able to see no to this
That is one ugly controller.
I feel like I'd be leaving blue fingerprints all over my house like Tobias.
A kind of blue , as Miles used to play. 💙
I mean... exactly what we as gamers want i guess
It looks cute in BLUE. 😊

BLUE PS5 controller is perfect for playing my BLUEY PS5 .
@Nintendo4Sonic
Yeah, the Astro Bot controller is cool, too.
I need one! It's so pretty! Too bad it'll probably be sold out within 5 minutes of being listed and then be impossible to purchase outside of scalped prices on eBay.
Ok, a little too blue for my taste, but I'm sure someone will like it. Already pre-ordered two Astrobot controllers this month
I'd consider getting it if I didn't use DualSense Edge for all games except ones with no jump or dash/dodge action.
Ohh Blue... the king of leftovers... we were selling blue hardware only when crisis came (post-covid) ant there was no other colored hardware.
I'll be checking this out when it gets a little bluer
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