After being announced last month, PlayStation’s new ‘Prism Collection’ of DualSense controllers and PS5 covers is officially up for preorder.
The collection includes three new colorways that all feature a ’90s-inspired transparent design. The controllers have a list price of $84.99 and are available from a number of retailers (see them at Amazon), while the matching PS5 covers are listed for $74 exclusively from PlayStation Direct. The full collection is set to release on February 4, 2027.
Prism Collection DualSense Controllers Now Up for Preorder, Out February 4
DualSense Controller – Graphite Grey
Amazon ($84.99)Best Buy ($84.99)PlayStation Direct ($84)
DualSense Controller – Emerald Green
Amazon ($84.99)Best Buy ($84.99)PlayStation Direct ($84)
DualSense Controller – Flare Orange
Amazon (Currently Unavailable) Best Buy ($84.99)PlayStation Direct ($84)
The Prism Collection includes three new DualSense controllers and three matching PS5 covers. With the new design, PlayStation’s team was aiming “to bring back the iconic see-through trend of the late ’90s in a fresh, modern way” while giving players a closer look at the inner workings of the best PS5 controller. Xbox is also going retro with its X25 Special Edition console, so the transparent trend seems to back in full force.
PlayStation’s specific take on the design still maintains some classic Sony sleekness. A high-gloss clear finish covers most of the controller, with a metallic finish on the middle cover. The translucent shell offers a peek into the inner workings of the controller, including a glimpse at its circuit board and the trigger assembly.
The three specific colorways are interestingly named, to say the least, owing to the funky color effects of the translucent shell. The Emerald Green and Graphite Grey colors both clearly have some blue in there, while Flare Orange looks entirely red to me. I don’t know if this is a white/gold blue/black dress situation or what, but I’d take a hard look at the images for a clearer sense of each design.
Otherwise, you’re looking at a classic DualSense controller (check out our original 9/10 review), complete with a built-in mic, haptic feedback, and adaptive triggers. In addition to being built for PS5, the wireless controllers are also compatible with Mac, PC, and mobile devices.
If you’re generally in the market for a new PS5 controller, you have tons of options, but there’s one in particular I’d recommend taking a look at. PlayStation is releasing two special GTA 6 edition DualSense controllers alongside the game’s impending launch on November 19. (Yes, it’s that close.)
While the new Prism Collection will likely stay on the market for the foreseeable future, limited edition controllers like the GTA 6 edition tend to sell out and never come back.
