If you want a 007 First Light controller palate cleanser, the limited edition Marathon DualSense just received a rare discount

Not to sound overly dramatic, but I've still got a scrunched-up expression on my face after first bearing witness to the 007 First Light controller unveiled last week. The golden gamepad is so hard to look at that I had to go gaze at the Marathon DualSense to clense me eyes, and it just so happens that it's discounted right now.

The only issue with the older "limited" gamepads is that they usually, they sell out fast, and that's them gone forever. They are limited, so what would you expect? However, not only is the flashy Marathon DualSense controller still in stock, but it's actually down to $74 at Amazon right now. It was a few dollars cheaper at the start of the month, so this isn't a record low saving, but discounts on the best PS5 controllers from the limited lineup are such a rarity that it's worth making a fuss over.

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Sony PlayStation Marathon Limited Edition DualSense controller: was $84.99 now $74 at Amazon

On April 1, it was down to just $71.82 according to our handy CamelCamelCamel price checker, so it's not its lowest ever price on record. However, you're still saving $10.99 off its full $84.99 price today, and off a controller type that usually sells out fast and is rarely seen re-stocked, other than at inflated prices at second-hand auction sites.

Buy it if:

✅ You're a Marathon fan
✅ You need a new PS5 controller
✅ Having the haptic controller tech is a must

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want to wait for the 007 controller instead
❌ You have enough DualSense's

UK: £74.99 at Amazon

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Should you buy the Marathon Limited Edition DualSense controller?

With today's discount, you're essentially getting a limited edition DualSense for the same price as a plain one. If you're in need of a new controller for your PS5, you may as well pick up the fancier version instead, even if you aren't a Marathon fan.

The white controller currently sits at the same $74 price but includes none of the official Marathon markings. It's just the same white controller that came with your Sony console, and if you already have one of those, there's not a huge point in picking up another. I'd much rather grab the fancier Marathon version personally, especially as its design looks pretty snazzy even though I've yet to dive into the new Bungie game myself.

Of course, if you are a Marathon fan, then this should definitely be on your radar. Usually, these limited edition controllers sell out fast at PS Direct, where they're more readily available. Afterwards, they can be found at the likes of eBay as resellers like to try and take advantage of these limited PS5 accessories. Luckily, stock has been better with past releases, but I'm still kicking myself that I never grabbed the second Astro Bot DualSense.

If you are a Marathon fan and don't want to deal with the same FOMO as me, this deal is definitely worth jumping on. It's not only one of the few times I've spotted any of the limited edition PS5 controllers for sale at Amazon ever, but if the "deal selling fast" text is to be believed, this rare deal won't be around for much longer.

• View all limited edition PS5 DualSense controllers at PS Direct
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