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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.
- ✅US Pre-orders: $84.99 at Amazon
- ✅UK Pre-orders: £74.99 at Amazon
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
Where to pre-order the God of War 20th Anniversary Limited Edition DualSense in the UK
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.
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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