Sony Interactive Entertainment announced a new Astro Bot limited edition DualSense PS5 controller. This new controller, inspired specifically for the upcoming Astro Bot game, will be available for pre-order starting on August 9, 2024. It will launch on September 6, 2024, coinciding with the game’s release.
You can view the announcement trailer below. It shows an array of Astro Bots playing through the new game while using the matching PS5 Dualsense controller.
The limited edition DualSense controller features Astro’s signature blue accents on the handles and buttons, carved-in sci-fi lines, and eyes on the touchpad. As with all PS5 controllers from Sony, it also features haptic feedback and adaptive triggers to align with in-game actions.
The controller will be priced at $79.99 in the US, €79.99 in Europe, £69.99 in the UK, and ¥11,980 in Japan. Pre-orders will be available through the official Sony website and select retailers across various global markets. However, the company didn’t note if places like Amazon or GameStop will offer it yet.
In related news, Sony has announced that the PlayStation VR2 will soon be compatible with PC via Steam. The new PlayStation VR2 App, set to release on August 6, 2024, will allow users to play VR games and apps on Steam using Sony’s headset and Sense controllers.
The new Astro Bot game will come to the PS5 on September 6, 2024, and the matching Dualsense Controller will debut alongside of it.
Published: Jul 29, 2024 07:30 pm