The DualSense, a wireless PS5 controller that Sony Interactive Entertainment launched in November 2020 to complement its latest video game console, featuring haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and other premium features, have received a price increase, according to updated listings from retailers that include not only Best Buy, but also Sony’s own PlayStation Direct store. Sterling Silver, Volcanic Red, and Cobalt Blue are now priced at $79.99, $5 higher than the $74.99 MSRP that they were introduced at in September last year, while the standard DualSense in White, Starlight Blue, Galactic Purple, Cosmic Red, Midnight Black, and Gray Camouflage now costs $74.99 instead of $69.99.
The “Deep Earth” controllers include:
- DualSense Wireless Controller – Sterling Silver
- DualSense Wireless Controller – Volcanic Red
- DualSense Wireless Controller – Cobalt Blue
A look at the Best Buy listings:
some DualSense controllers have received a $5 price increase (price change on Best Buy) https://t.co/1Jo4u3EPle pic.twitter.com/FJe4QDfb9M
— Wario64 (@Wario64) September 9, 2024
A promo for the controllers:
Sony wrote in September 2023:
The Deep Earth DualSense controllers will be available for a recommended retail price (RRP) of $74.99 USD/¥9,980 (including tax)/€74.99/£64.99, while the Deep Earth PS5 console covers will be available for a recommended retail price (RRP) of $59.99 USD/¥7,980 (including tax)/€59.99/£49.99. The exact launch date and availability for the accessories may vary by region.
Discussion (2 replies)
Join Discussion →Go f*ck yourself Sony. I don't pay more than $40 for a controller. That's a NORMAL price for a controller. It was already bad when DualShock 4 controllers and XB1 controllers were $60 (but the latter were often found on sale for $40). Then Nintendo started smoking that serious crack with their $70 Switch Pro controller. Then Sony copied their price for DualSense, but even that isn't high enough! Sony had to go higher still!
Unfortunately being physical objects, I can't download a "community demo" of a controller. Too bad. Cuz every manufacturer who charges more than $40 for a controller can get f*cked.
Must recoup that $200 million somehow. Right, SONY?