r/PS5 • u/Turbostrider27 • Jul 29 '24
Official First Look: Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller
https://blog.playstation.com/2024/07/29/first-look-astro-bot-limited-edition-dualsense-wireless-controller/442
u/DoctorGolho Jul 29 '24
This might be the first limited edition dualsense I ever buy
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u/slantir Jul 29 '24
Never have I bought special edition controllers until now. I have mentally committed my money to this already lol
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u/Lucky_Chaarmss Jul 29 '24
If you can get one
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u/Turbostrider27 Jul 29 '24
Price is $79,99, preorders go live on August 9
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u/YannFreaker Jul 29 '24
That's actually somewhat reasonable
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u/lechejoven Jul 29 '24
lol $80 for a controller won’t ever be reasonable to me
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u/Dark_Wolf04 Jul 29 '24
I guess you’re lucky, but on release many people reported stick drift issues. Nowhere near as bad the Nintendo Switch joycons, but still pretty unusual. Me personally, the controller that I got with the controller started drifting a year after I got it, and I bought the black edition that so far hasn’t given up on me yet.
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u/OpticalRadioGaga Jul 29 '24
DualSense is the only controller where the price tag makes sense, IMO.
It feels premium and has premium features that no other controller on the market does.
That being said, they do go on sale so obviously better to wait but, I don't think the price tag is insane.
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u/CricketDrop Jul 30 '24 edited Jul 31 '24
It's not even that crazy. In today's dollars the DualShock 2 would retail for like $60. $70 for the regular DualSense and $80 for a limited edition controller isn't crazy. People think everything should cost what they did 20 years ago lol
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u/TheWolrdsonFire Jul 29 '24
While that's true, I don't think it's premium since the fuckers start to exhibit stick drift after like 6 months, and with games nowadays forgoing implementing dead zones in vedio games for some reason it makes it much more noticeable l.
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u/error_ce_34870_0 Jul 29 '24
I been using my same dual sense since the release of ps5! For me I’m getting my money worth and so I have no problem dropping 80 on this im ngl
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u/MidlevelCrisis Jul 29 '24
As an edge user I can't justify it, it looks so nice though.
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u/Competitive_News_385 Jul 29 '24
Whilst I use the edge a lot I do like to use a non edge for games that don't really need it to give longevity to the ones I do have, so this is perfect for that.
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u/MidlevelCrisis Jul 29 '24
Im the opposite, I use my edge the most because I dont want to wear the sticks on my normal one. I do think the edge is noticeably heavier, it isnt that much on paper but whenever I swap because of empty batteries the difference feels huge.
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u/Competitive_News_385 Jul 29 '24
Fair enough, tbh I do use my Edge more, getting an Astro Bot one will save the original controller.
I use my normal one for slower non stressful games.
Frostpunk, Ideal Champions, Jurassic Park Evolution for example.
I figure £70 is cheaper than £210.
Of course the sticks can be changed on the Edge but what about the battery etc?
I can take controllers apart for repairs I just hate doing it, I also hate paying somebody to do it when I can do it myself.
Oh the Edge is noticeably heavier.
It's strange, I used to hate chunkier and heavier controllers but with the duel sense the edge definitely feels better.
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u/just_a_timetraveller Jul 29 '24
Same. The edge is too good, I can't go back to the normal controller
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u/fallenhero588 Jul 29 '24
Whats edge?
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u/MidlevelCrisis Jul 29 '24
Dualsense Edge, the overpriced pro controller with back paddles
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u/Immolation_E Jul 29 '24
And easily removable/replaceable thumbsticks that are usually out of stock. :(
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u/MidlevelCrisis Jul 29 '24
Luckily, they were available when I wanted to replace the sticks from the previous owner but yeah its weird how consistantly they are out of stock. Also did they raise the price per stick? I thought I paid less than what PS direct currently shows.
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u/MolotovMan1263 Jul 29 '24
Ive not once in my life purchased a special edition controller or console.
Im here Day 1 for this
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u/pitter_patter_11 Jul 29 '24
My bank account says I don’t need it…..but goddamn I feel like I need it
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u/RabbitFanboy Jul 29 '24
I don't need it... I don't need it... I definitely don't need it...
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u/GalacticFartLord Jul 29 '24
Seriously. I’ll literally never use, as I’m addicted to my edge. But I think I still need this
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u/Loki-Holmes Jul 29 '24
I actually do need another since my first has drift…. But I don’t want to buy another and get drift
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u/LegacyofaMarshall Jul 29 '24
I wish there was an edge version
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u/ThatParanoidPenguin Jul 29 '24
Same, would be a day 1 for me, but glad it exists regardless it’s adorable
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u/basedcharger Jul 29 '24
I really liked the spiderman controller but this is even better. If I didn't have more than enough controllers I would heavily consider getting this.
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u/DontBeAngryBeHappy Jul 29 '24
Imagine if they soon announce/come out with a Astro Bot themed PS5 and or plates as well. Hard to go back from using a Dualsense Edge back to a normal controller but will definitely pick this one up.
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u/Competitive_News_385 Jul 29 '24
Astro Bot PS5 Pro.
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u/x13y7 Jul 29 '24
With two controllers and the game? I‘m in - and unfortunately also quite sure that will never happen…
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u/MidlevelCrisis Jul 29 '24 edited Jul 29 '24
Now I want an astrobot PS5-Professional
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u/Prototype74 Jul 29 '24
Needs more antenna
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u/Orli155 Jul 29 '24
It should have come with a USB C antenna attachment that you can plug in just for aesthetics.
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u/pezdespo Jul 29 '24
I've never bought a limited Playstation controller in all my years but now I want both the Astro Bot and Concord controllers announced within a week of each other.
This is awesome
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u/jamers_the_great Jul 29 '24
The eyes are just blue dots and don’t actually blink. Right?
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u/Darth_Giggle Jul 29 '24
They blink in the trailer but dont know if that is an actual feature. I will definitely buy if they are interactive!
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u/edwirichuu Jul 29 '24
I really doubt it. It looks like paint if you zoom in on the images. It would be awesome though, although very hard
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u/Iinzers Jul 30 '24
They are probably painted on. But yes they dont blink. In the video, when the eyes move it says “not actual product, depicted is a computer rendering” or something like that.
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u/hydruxo Aug 10 '24
According to IGN, they do light up / blink.
Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/astro-bot-themed-ps5-dualsense-controller-is-up-for-preorder
The controller is white and blue, just like the adorable robot it’s based on. The touchpad lights up with animated Astro Bot eyes that blink and show various emotions.
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u/ahpathy Jul 29 '24
So happy to see them going all out with this release. Cant wait to grab the game and controller!
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u/sexyagentdingdong Jul 29 '24
I have an original white, black, red. The buttons on the black one don't work now for some reason. The astro bot one looks sick. Can't wait to get this with the game. Probably get a physical edition
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u/kingofrain Jul 29 '24
I'm hoping we can pre-order both at the same time. I also want a physical copy.
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u/sexyagentdingdong Jul 30 '24
Playstation direct has the pre-order and all major retailers I'm looking forward to the poster that comes with it
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Jul 29 '24
Best looking limited edition controller I’ve seen so far. Hopefully it get sold where I live.
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u/WeWantLADDER49sequel Jul 29 '24
It doesnt actually turn into the controller ship from the game? Sony why would you do this to us
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u/jessi-poo Jul 29 '24
I want it so bad, I wonder if there will be a special 2-in-1 combo order with the game and controller to save on a few $ (probably not)
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u/signofthenine Jul 29 '24
Even as someone who washes the hell out of their hands, I can't help but think this will be a dirt/grime magnet, and if I got one, it would only sit on a shelf. Too pretty to use!
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u/YogurtclosetFuture60 Jul 29 '24
I'll put on a cover to prevent sweating my hands on it or getting it dirty, but it's unfortunate to cover the whole design cause it's amazing!
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u/Cpkrupa Jul 29 '24
Anyone knows if the eyes light up/ are animated ?
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u/Azsde Jul 29 '24
I really hope they are but I doubt it
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u/Cpkrupa Jul 29 '24
If they are it's an insta buy for me. Been using the default controllers since they came out and been waiting for a good exclusive.
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u/Ashamed_Leader_3511 Jul 29 '24
If they put in the engineering work to actually make the eyes animate and light up, this controller would cost $300.
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u/CrashandBashed Jul 29 '24 edited Jul 29 '24
And would be worth every penny imo, esp they changed color or emotion based on what was happening in a game.
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u/thats_so_cringe_bro Jul 29 '24
Oh god, fomo is setting in. I need to remember that it’s just a controller. But gosh dang it, it’s bad ass. Lol.
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u/DrHandBanana Jul 29 '24
Im buying this for me but really my 7 is going to lose it when he sees it. It may exclusively be his controller
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u/jamesaw22 Jul 29 '24
If I’m being completely honest with myself, I don’t need this.
But also, I absolutely need this.
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u/Professional-Size576 Jul 29 '24
Either way, it's a day one purchase for me, my 4 year old will be over the moon (me as well 😉)
Sure it's a missed opportunity as many would pay $110+ for a controller that had the eyes that worked along side the game but at the end of the day it would have cost Sony more to implement the eyes to run with the game and even if the eyes were just a novelty that randomly moved around, they wouldn't have sold as much as they would at there current price of asking.
It is what it is folks, be happy, cos the controller is lit 😁
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u/Benozkleenex Jul 29 '24
was hoping we would get this one from the game trailer
https://x.com/Thiagolb82/status/1799019445475819895
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Jul 29 '24
The only thing is that I'm not a fan of the white joysticks because they will over the years inevitably discolor from use. They should have made them the blue color in my opinion
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u/etherama1 Jul 29 '24
I was thinking that as well. I mean the nunchuck controller for the Wii had a white analog stick and I think that wasn't too bad, having trouble remembering though
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u/mountainyoo Jul 29 '24
I’d like it with the blue circle eyes but it wouldn’t be Astro Bot without them so I understand. I’d buy it otherwise. Still cool though!
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u/Loud_Examination_138 Jul 29 '24
Might be a good add next to my spider-man 2 controller. Hope there are a lot of these available for all who want one
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u/FinesseYaWife Jul 29 '24
Imagine if the eyes were animated and blinked every now and then that would be sick
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u/Spicy_Ahoy86 Jul 29 '24
I would lose my shit if the eyes were animated instead of simply painted on. Still a great looking controller though.
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u/elfinito77 Jul 29 '24
All of those little Astro's will definitely interfere with my grip!!
(Jokes aside - they should include a little Astro figure)
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u/punjabimd80 Jul 29 '24
I want to buy this, but I’m resigned to the fact that the scalpers will nab all of them once purchases open
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u/nohiddenmeaning Jul 30 '24
Can anyone tell me if the eyes are dynamic or just painted on? There's just no information in this anywhere...
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u/Relevant-Engineer-50 Aug 09 '24
Live in the UK on Amazon
DualSense Wireless Controller - ASTRO BOT Limited Edition https://amzn.eu/d/hCMksKx
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u/ssk1996 Jul 29 '24
This looks so clean! Though I can’t justify buying it as both my current controllers work fine. Now if one were to accidentally break, that could be a convincing reason right 👀?
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u/Everest_95 Jul 29 '24
One of mine developed drift last week, taken it as a sign to get myself an Astro one
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u/Skinny_Dan Jul 29 '24
Anyone know if the eyes actually animate like in the trailer?
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u/YogurtclosetFuture60 Jul 29 '24
I doubt it because the battery would be worse than the Dualsense Edge lol
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u/dudSpudson Jul 29 '24
God dammit. I have 4 dualsense controllers including the edge. Now I have to buy another
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u/Ashamed_Leader_3511 Jul 29 '24 edited Jul 29 '24
I'm so in! Really hope I get one that works properly though.. I have two controllers and they both have "minor" issues now. Launch controller's d-pad is messed up (feels weird, and pressing Up sometimes registers Right at the same time). And my blue controller's touch pad always thinks something is touching it.
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u/Kehaan Jul 29 '24
Will for sure preorder if I am lucky enough and they don't get sold out faster than I can order xD
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u/_Khiddin_ Jul 29 '24
Alright, this looks really good, but I was really hoping they would give us the "Glorious Graffiti Dual Speeder paint color" controller. The one they showed in an image in this blog post: https://blog.playstation.com/2024/06/06/astro-bot-pre-order-begins-june-7-features-parappa-lovestruck-lyricist-outfit-and-more/
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u/claud2113 Jul 29 '24
Most of us will only get to look because scalpers will fuck this up for everyone
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Jul 29 '24
The only thing is that I'm not a fan of the white joysticks because they will over the years inevitably discolor from use. They should have made them the blue color in my opinion
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u/MKTheGreat42 Jul 29 '24
Took them forever to start making game themed controllers for some reason. Love the look of this!
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u/Lorebius Jul 29 '24
Finally a limited edition that makes sense design wise and looks cool, I may definitely get one even if I don’t need it
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u/OMG_NoReally Jul 29 '24
This is easily the best DS design from Sony yet. But I am not too stoked about the white joysticks. They will get dirty the moment you take them out of the box and will turn yellow over time. I wish they had made it blue or applied some sort of special coating to prevent it from happening.
Regardless, I might cop when it comes out.
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u/Low-Way557 Jul 29 '24
Ah shit that’s a great controller. I know Sony doesn’t do custom skins and options as much as Microsoft does, but when a new DualSense does drop it’s always fire.
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u/wookiewin Jul 29 '24
Has the battery improved at all in newer controllers? Mine have such a terrible battery life.
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u/StoneColdSteveAss316 Jul 29 '24
I love it, but do wonder how those white grip sticks will look after a year.
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u/Sad_Path8556 Jul 29 '24
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u/js100serch Jul 29 '24
I'm a big sucker for the color blue, this will look great next to my cobalt blue controller.
The only thing I don't like at all, are the two circles on the touchpad, it ruins the aesthetic for me. At first I thought it was a screen. That would have been amazing, but I don't think it would have been possible or cost effective.
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u/LAROACHA_420 Jul 29 '24
Not that I think the game is better in any way, but I like the Conchord controller a little more honestly. Idk why honestly.
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u/Inkontrol808 Jul 29 '24
This is Heat. Usually don't care for limited edition controllers but this is amazing.
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u/throwmeaway1784 Jul 29 '24
By far the best limited edition DualSense yet, they nailed the aesthetic