Sony reveals new limited edition PS5 controller

Sony and Hoyoverse team up for the launch of a new PS5 controller, as the Genshin Impact Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller will soon be available for fans to purchase. Pre-orders of the new Genshin ImpactThemed DualSense controllers for PS5, which feature designs inspired by the Traveler player character, will launch on Thursday, December 11 via PlayStation Direct and select retailers.

The new controller will launch over a week after Genshin ImpactThe version 6.2 update is going live. The new one Genshin Impact the update's core features will be released in several phases, with the first phase starting on December 3rd and the second part arriving on Christmas Eve. The 6.2 patch is highlighted by two new Archon Quests, titled A Nocturne of the Far North and Melting Moonlight in the Morning Mist. These Archon Quests are the fifth and sixth acts respectively of the ongoing Song of the Welkin Moon saga. On December 3rd, the release banner for a new playable character, Durin, begins its three-week period. Durin will be joined by Jahoda and Venti in the first part of the version 6.2 campaign. The second phase of version 6.2 will feature replay banners for Varesa and Xilonen until January 13, giving players another chance to add them to their character lists.

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Price: USD 84.99 / €84.99 / GBP 74.99 / JPY 12,480

Available: December 11 for pre-order, ships early 2026

Although characters like Durin will be the focus of Genshin Impact'In the next update, Sony and Hoyoverse have chosen other significant characters as the main inspiration for a new collaborative controller. Starting Thursday, December 11th, PlayStation fans can pre-order a special Genshin Impact Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller for $84.99, €84.99, £74.99 or ¥12,480, depending on their region. Pre-orders will be taken at the PlayStation Direct storefront starting at 10:00 AM Eastern in the US and 10:00 AM local time in the UK, France, Austria, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. It will also be available for pre-order at select retailers. The Genshin Impact The Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller will launch first on January 21st in select Asian markets, including Japan. The controller will then arrive on February 25 across the rest of the world, including the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand. However, Sony stated that amounts of Genshin Impact the controller will be limited.

The design of the new DualSense controller is inspired by the Traveler Twins, the main characters of Genshin Impact. Although the traveler can be changed by the player, they are often referred to as Aether and Lumine. The new DualSense controller features Aether's earring on the right grip and Lumine's hair flowers on the left. The traveler's star symbols are on the touchpad, and on the back of the controller is a script logo along with Paimon, the traveler's main companion. The Genshin Impact the controller includes a pearl white frame with blue bumpers, triggers and analog sticks. The controller also has white face buttons with gold symbols.

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Functionally speaking Genshin Impact the controller is identical to all standard DualSense controllers currently available. Ergo, it can be used on PS5 and on current PCs in various games. In addition Genshin Impact the controller can take advantage of some DualSense features that Sony has added via firmware updates. These features include multi-pairing with up to four devices by holding down the PS button and a face button, such as Triangle or Circle, to connect the DualSense controller to a supported console, PC or mobile device.

But just like the Icon Blue Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller released in October Genshin Impact the controller will see very limited quantities. Thus, Genshin Impact fans looking to score a special DualSense controller for themselves should mark Thursday, December 11th in their calendars. All in all, between the version 6.2 update and the release of a special DualSense controller, Genshin Impact fans have a lot to look forward to in the final month of the year.