Friday, March 14, 14.07 GMT: US retailers are now starting to go live. The Last of Us Limited Edition DualSense can be pre-ordered from PlayStation Direct, although you might need to wait in a queue to access the website. I'm also seeing listings at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, so it's worth keeping a tab or two open in case PlayStation's stock dries up before you can secure yours.
Survivors, Fireflies, Scars, and even Clickers may be wondering where to pre-order the Limited Edition Last of Us DualSense controller today, and I'm here to help. The gamepad is now available in the UK and US, and PlayStation Direct is the first port of call to secure one. In the US, I'm seeing other big retailers show listing pages for the new controller, but none are letting you add it to your cart yet, so keep your eyes peeled for those going live. In the UK, PlayStation Direct and Currys seem to be the best places to go.
- US: Limited Edition Last of Us DualSense | Pre-order now at PlayStation
- UK: Limited Edition Last of Us DualSense | Pre-order now at Currys
The Limited Edition Last of Us DualSense controller will be available for pre-order at 10am local time on March 14, regardless of your region. Since this PS5 controller takes its name from one of the most popular gaming franchises ever, it's no surprise that they're flying off the shelves. If you're in the US, be ready to grab yours at 10am whatever time zone you find yourself in. It definitely seems like season 2 of the HBO adaption is bringing in renewed interest, so expect some tough competition.
The Limited Edition Last of Us DualSense controller will set you back $84.99 if you're in the US and £74.99 in the UK. Sony's announcement said that for sure pre-orders will launch at PlayStation's Direct virtual store, but the UK's shop has been strangely quiet in the UK so far. The announcement also mentions "participating retailers". This is the important bit since if stock disappears rapidly over at PlayStation's website in the US, you'll want to race to your next source of stock before it vanishes too. For a full rundown of the retailers that will likely be in play, check out the list I've pulled together below.
I'll be updating this page today as and when pre-orders go live. I'll put handy links next to each retailer I mention below so that you can use this page as a guide to quickly navigate between them. The controller itself will launch on April 10 in most regions, although depending on where you're based, your controller could arrive later. Season 2 of the HBO series airs on Max on April 13, so you should get your controller right on time for a fresh playthrough of the second Naughty Dog game. Speaking of which, The Last of Us Remastered for PC launches on April 3, so all these launches are linking up with one another.
The Last of Us DualSense pre-orders in the US
The Last of Us DualSense pre-orders in the UK
Should you buy the Limited Edition Last of Us DualSense controller?
For how lovely and detailed its design is, the new Limited Edition DualSense doesn't have any extra features from your stock PS5 pad that came with the console. The DualSense Edge is the controller to go for if you fancy a bit more utility in that respect, although there are also plenty of third-party PS5 controllers that are so good that they appear on our best PC controller list too.
While the benefits here are all in the looks department, I can't blame any The Last of Us fan for wanting to get a hold of one of these limited edition gamepads. Compared to the Helldivers 2 edition, this one has a more subtle look about it, and although it has loads of details you can admire close up, its simple black and white design looks right at home with the PS5 and PS5 Pro's aesthetics.
Admittedly, you will need to pay a little extra for the privilege of adding this to your DualSense collection though. The regular DualSense colors may not cost you as much, so if you're looking for a replacement and you're not married to this Limited Edition model, there are other alternatives to opt for.
For more on controllers, check out the best Nintendo Switch controllers, the best Xbox Series X controllers, and the best racing wheels for PC.
