Where to pre-order the God of War 20th Anniversary Limited Edition DualSense controller

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It's now available in the US and UK, so you may be wondering where to pre-order the Limited Edition God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense controller. It's not quite on the same level as an updated port or remaster of the original games, but it's something for long-term fans to appreciate. This Kratos-inspired PS5 controller is available now at multiple retailers on both sides of the Atlantic, and stock seems to be holding very steady. Regardless, I'm here to help you grab one if stock suddenly vanishes over the weekend.

Like all the big PlayStation hardware launches in the recent past, the God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense is going live for pre-orders at 10am in each region today. It'll cost $84.99 / $74.99, and it'll officially launch on October 23rd.

Like all the limited edition DualSense controllers, it'll be available at PlayStation Direct, as well as "participating retailers", which is a helpfully vague way of saying you'll be able to grab one from a handful of other stores. I've covered the pre-orders of loads of these DualSense launches, so much so that directing folks toward the right stores feels like second nature. I've provided a handy list of places to look for stock down below, as well as some information about how each retailer usually tends to play things when PlayStation hardware launches.

Interestingly, this is the second God of War DualSense controller to launch this generation. One of the first Limited Edition DualSense skins was the God of War Ragnarok version, which can be really tricky to come by these days. This 20th Anniversary feels much more reminiscent of the original run of games, however, with its white body and scarlet red streak to imitate the titular character's iconic look.

Where to pre-order the God of War 20th Anniversary Limited Edition DualSense in the US

✅ PlayStation Direct Store | In Stock

✅ PlayStation Direct Store | In Stock

<p>PlayStation Direct is right on time with stock for folks on the East cost. You can get the new God of War controller directly from the source, although you may have to sign into your PlayStation account and maybe do a test to make sure you're not a robot before adding one to your cart.<br />
✅Amazon | In Stock

✅Amazon | In Stock

<p>Amazon has been quicker than usual to make its pre-order page live, and you can already grab your Kratos controller from the world's largest retailer.
✅ Best Buy | In Stock

✅ Best Buy | In Stock

<p>Like Walmart, Best Buy has entered the game pretty late today, but that might mean that it's a good place to look if all the other retailers run out of stock. So far, that hasn't appeared to happen yet, though.
✅Walmart | In Stock

✅Walmart | In Stock

<p>I only just found Walmarts pre-order page for the new God of War DualSense controller, so who knows if it's been hiding or if it's just become available. Either way, it's at MSRP - if you spot a different listing here that's above $84.99, don't buy it.<br />
✅ Target | In Stock

✅ Target | In Stock

<p>Target was a little slow in putting up its listing, but it's saying you can pre-order the new God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense now. Although you may need to log into an account to secure one.<br />
✅ GameStop | In Stock

✅ GameStop | In Stock

<p>For some reason, the listing for this brand-new Limited Edition DualSense was buried underneath every other PS5 controller listing on GameStop's online store, but you can pre-order the Kratos controller here.<br />

Where to pre-order the God of War 20th Anniversary Limited Edition DualSense in the UK

✅ PlayStation Direct | In Stock

✅ PlayStation Direct | In Stock

<p>It's a little late, (it took 6 minutes or so for them to release stock), but the folks at PlayStation Direct have made the new God of War DualSense available for pre-order. (You may also have to have your PlayStation account details ready to log in to add one to your basket).<br />
✅ Amazon | In Stock

✅ Amazon | In Stock

<p>Amazon is right on time with its God of War DualSense stock, you can pre-order now, and if you're keen to make use of your Prime benefits by shopping here, I'd do it quickly since stock will probably run out at Amazon quicker than anywhere else.<br />
✅Currys | In Stock

✅Currys | In Stock

<p>Currys was the first retailer to host the pre-order party in the UK. You can grab your controller at this store now for £74.99.
✅ Very | In Stock

✅ Very | In Stock

<p>Very took around 90 minutes to make its stock available, but you can now pre-order the new God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense from this store too.<br />
✅ShopTo | In Stock

✅ShopTo | In Stock

<p>ShopTo is techincally offering the best deal of any retailer in the UK by slashing a few pennies off the new God of War DualSense. Granted, you'll likely have to pay in shipping what you wouldn't need to at Amazon if you're a Prime member or PlayStation Direct. Still, it's another source of stock for UK shoppers today.
✅ Smyths Toys | In Stock

✅ Smyths Toys | In Stock

<p>Smyths has declared for God of War fans too, and it's offering the new Kratos-inspried gamepad for the same price as everywhere else, £74.99.<br />
✅ HMV | In Stock

✅ HMV | In Stock

<p>I don't think I've ever seen HMV stock a limited edition DualSense controller in my life, but here we go, they must be big God of War fans.<br />
✅ GAME | In Stock

✅ GAME | In Stock

<p>GAME has shown up for Kratos' big day too. I'm not seeing any Fraser Plus benefits you usually get at this retailer these days, but I am seeing the option to pay in 3 instalments which might be appealing if the £74.99 price is a little steep for you this month.<br />
Argos | Check Stock

Argos | Check Stock

<p>Argos can either be the best and earliest source of new DualSenses, or it won't stock them at all - there doesn't seem to be any in between. It's definitely somewhere I'll check, but who's to say whether or not it'll be part of the fun?<br />
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Should you pre-order the God of War 20th Anniversary Limited Edition DualSense controller?

Certainly, if you're a fan of the original God of War games, this controller might seem more appealing to you. Compared to some other Limited Edition DualSense colorways, though, it's a bit of a stripped-back approach. In a way, it's sort of like the Astro Bot controllers, in that it's trying to make the controller out to be the main character of the franchise? With an ashen white skin and a scarlet red streak through its face, it does take on the appearance of Kratos - I just hope the surface of this controller isn't covered in the ashes of his family, since that's the reason he looks like that.

From another point of view, there isn't an awful lot to this design. Its simplicity does fall short in some ways versus the finer details of other Limited Editions, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and for the right PlayStation fan, I'm sure it'll be a popular choice.

A Sony marketing image showing the 20th Anniversary Limited Edition God of War DualSense controller

(Image credit: Sony / PlayStation)

As always, though, keep in mind that these Limited Editions cost more than a regular DualSense and don't offer you any more functionality in return. This isn't a DualSense Edge. If you'd rather spend your money on a controller that actually changes how you play, you might want to look at the best PC controllers instead (platform-dependent), because for the same price, you might get something with back buttons, anti-drift thumbsticks, or more.


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One of my earliest memories is playing SuperMario64 and wondering why the controller I held had three grips, but I only had two hands. Ever since I've been in love with video games and their technology. After graduating from Edinburgh Napier University with a degree in Journalism, I contributed to the Scottish Games Network and completed an Editorial Internship at Expert Reviews. Over the last decade, I’ve been managing my own YouTube channel about my love of games too. These days, I'm one of the resident hardware nerds at GamesRadar+, and I take the lead on our coverage of gaming PCs, VR, controllers, gaming chairs, and content creation gear. Now, I better stop myself here before I get talking about my favourite games like HUNT: Showdown, Dishonored, and Towerfall Ascension.

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