The latest nostalgic PS5 controller has been released by Sony, but it's proving hard to buy. Thankfully it's not as hard right now as it has been, because after selling out at the one retailer it's available at, it's now back in stock.
The new Icon Blue Special Edition DualSense controller harkens back to that nostalgic cerulean tone that many associate with the brand, which has adorned plenty of physical PlayStation devices in the past as well as its software. However it's not being sold as widely as most other bespoke PS5 controllers and so it's much harder to secure.
Where to buy the Icon Blue Special Edition DualSense controller in the US
Where to order the Icon Blue Special Edition DualSense controller in the UK
In its announcement post, Sony confirmed that the Icon Blue Special Edition controller's regions, and the UK isn't one of them.
Your closest alternatives are the Chroma Indigo or Cobalt Blue versions of the controller, both of which you can find on PlayStation Direct here.
Are there any alternatives to the Icon Blue Special Edition DualSense
Walmart (and other retailers around the world, for that matter) have other blue DualSense PS5 controllers. Admittedly they're not exactly the same hue, but they're close.
Cobalt Blue is the closest but Indigo, Starlight Blue and Galactic Purple are all close.
What was the Icon Blue Special Edition DualSense controller release date?
The Icon Blue Special Edition DualSense controller will release to Walmart across the US on October 20, when it also releases in Canada. It'll hit shelves in Mexico and Chile just over a week later on October 28.
How much is the Icon Blue Special Edition DualSense controller
The Icon Blue Special Edition DualSense controller costs $84.99, which matches other Limited Edition controllers though is $10 more than the standard color models.
How is the Icon Blue Special Edition DualSense controller different?
Beyond its blue hue, the Icon Blue PS5 controller doesn't have any special benefits, modes or buttons over your usual DualSense. That means it isn't an Edge controller either, which do offer extras but at a higher price.
Should you pre-order the Icon Blue Special Edition DualSense controller?
The 'Special Edition' part of the title is ironic: most other branded PS5 controllers are called 'Limited Edition', but it's the Icon Blue model that's literally limited. Coming out in only one store in the US, it's clear that this will be hard to find.
The release also suggests there could be limited units of the controller, so if you want one, a pre-order would be really handy. It's a shame there isn't one yet, but hopefully that'll change before release.
And the Icon Blue model could prove popular amongst PlayStation aficionados, given how it embraces the classic shade that many associate with the PlayStation brand. I wish I could pick up a PS5 in the same tone!
Bear in mind that for the same price you can buy much more elaborately-designed PS5 controllers, with Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, Ghost of Yotei and Fornite versions which have a little more going on than a single sheet of color. But if you like stripped-back options, and don't mind paying more money than the standard controllers, you hopefully won't mind.
- See all DualSense controllers at PlayStation Direct
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