Astro Bot-themed DualSense Controller Announced

Sony has slowly been announcing new DualSense controllers that are themed by console-exclusive PS5 titles. Lately, we’ve seen the Spider-Man 2 DualSense and most recently, the Concord DualSense Controller. Today, it was announced that an Astro Bot-themed DualSense will be coming out on September 6, 2024, the same day as the new Astro Bot title.

The controller features Astro’s signature blue accents on the handles and button, carved in, sci-fi lines as well as the trademark playful pair of eyes on the touchpad. It will truly feel like you have Astro Bot in your hands.

Pre-orders for the Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense Controller will go live on PlayStation Direct as well as some retailers on August 9 at 10 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT. Pre-orders will be available for United States, Austria, United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, and Portugal.

This Astro Bot DualSense Controller will cost $79.99.

As usual with the DualSense controller, you can feel surfaces that Astro runs and slides on. However, with this controller Team Asobi increased the number of textures you can feel through the controller.

They also doubled down on the adaptive triggers combined with haptic feedback, by tying them tightly to Astro’s new powers.

“For example, when using Barkster, the bulldog Jetpack, you can feel the thruster ratting against your finger in synch with the animation, giving a very dynamic and immersive feeling. Every new power up has been given that same special treatment so you will be able to experience various expressions through your fingers.”

Source: PlayStation Blog