While the PS5’s divisive two-tone design has driven some to swap out large pieces of plastic for a more unified look, this month did in any event see Sony release some official new color options for the excellent DualSense controller. There are now “cosmic red” and “midnight black” models that may interest you more than the black and white default.
The black controller doesn’t appear to be too interesting, however as an enthusiast of red objects they requested the red one in to perceive what it looks in person. The tone is entirely strange — Sony’s marketing information puts the controller before a bright red nebula, with regards to the “cosmic red” name, and it’s a very decent match.
Essentially, it’s a little pinker than you may expect, falling somewhere between crimson, ruby, and raspberry. They think it looks great with the black trim and manages to feel appropriate for the PS5’s aesthetic.
What’s more, indeed, the little PlayStation symbols microtexture is back, however it’s still essentially difficult to see with the naked eye:
Sony is very delayed to release its first PS5 regulator shading varieties. Microsoft had dark, white, and blue options available at the dispatch of the Xbox Series X and Series S, and before long circled back to red, yellow, and camo options.
They have the red Series X regulator as well, and it’s a significantly more clear, essential shading conceal than the PS5. The thing that matters is clear when they’re close to one another.
The red and black PS5 controllers are out this week in Japan and ought to be accessible one week from now in North America, however like the PS5 itself it’ll probably be difficult to find stock. The black version expenses $69.99, while the red form is for some inexplicable reason $5 more expensive at $74.99.