When Sony’s PlayStation rolled out its limited-edition Astro Bot controller last year, everyone assumed the little eyes on the touchpad would actually move. However, they were just a static design detail rather than a functional feature. And now, the controller is getting a new limited edition version super soon.
PlayStation has just teased a new Astro Bot themed controller and it is calling it the Astro Bot Joyful DualSense. Pre-orders will go live on September 12 at 10 am and shipping is expected to begin from October 30.
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PlayStation shared a glimpse of the new controller through a teaser video. “Astro Bot returns with a new delightful twist! The limited edition Astro Bot Joyful DualSense launches October 30. Pre-orders start September 12 at 10am local time at direct.playstation.com and participating retailers,” the video is captioned on Instagram.
The video features the familiar but new controller, with its highlight feature – the large dots on the touchpad that look like its eyes. However, the video clearly states that this is just dramatization, not the actual controller. Hence, this time too, the eyes on the touchpad might not be animated. However, the controller could come with upwardcurved eyes on the touchpad that look even more cheerful.
Now, if you’re already familiar with the Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense, this new version will be a nostalgic ride but with a twist. Beyond the aesthetic tweak (those ever-smiling eyes!), everything else seems to remain the same: adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, the lightbar and so on.
Meanwhile, the year has been quite eventful for people who love collecting limited edition controllers. From a Death Stranding 2: On the Beach variant to a design inspired by The Last of Us, there have been many options to choose from. The standout, of course, was the 30th Anniversary edition, which paid homage to the classic PS1 colours.
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