Astro Bot DualSense Wireless Controller Launching Same Day As Upcoming Titular PlayStation 5 Sequel

PlayStation has announced that a limited edition Astro Bot DualSense Wireless Controller will launch alongside the upcoming PlayStation 5 game on September 6th, 2024 which serves as the tertiary entry in the popular platforming franchise. Unbeknownst to players at the time, PlayStation had actually teased the controller during the State of Play presentation on May 30th, 2024 with gameplay footage of the Dual Speeder – gadget which allows the titular character to travel between various planets.

With this dynamic addition to your set-up, a supersized space adventure awaits…

Nicolas Doucet, Studio Head, Team Asobi

The Astro Bot controller features the loveable hero’s signature blue accents on the handles against a clean white shell. Players will notice his playful eyes adorning the centre of the touch pad button which is described by Nicolas Doucet, Studio Head, Team Asobi as a true work of art. The Canadian price point for the Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller is $99.99 CAD – pre-orders started on August 9th, 2024 at 10AM EST from Best Buy Canada, Walmart Canada, Game Stop Canada, and Amazon respectively with prices and availability of products subject to change.

Players will be able to feel the surfaces that Astro Bot interacts with including grass, sand, and water whilst running, sliding, and swimming accordingly. Adaptive Triggers are tighter which offers a stronger immersive experience – feeling the thrusters rattling on the Barkster Jetpack as they sync perfectly with in-game animations. Players will stretch, pull, and pound enemies with vibrations coursing through their hands; all PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controllers will share this gameplay functionality.