Highlights
- Sony unveils the Icon Blue Special Edition PS5 controller, inspired by PlayStation’s iconic blue light.
- It debuts Oct 20 in the US and Canada, Oct 28 in Mexico and Chile, priced at $84.99 USD, available exclusively via Walmart stores and website.
- The controller includes haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, motion controls, and Katakana branding.
Sony has unveiled a new special edition DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5 called the Icon Blue Special Edition. It is inspired by the signature blue light that has been a hallmark of the PlayStation brand since the PS4 generation. The controller features layered blue tones across its grips and lower shell, complemented by a glossy PlayStation symbol pattern on the touchpad. Here’s more on the newly launched device.
Sony Icon Blue Special Edition Controller – Launch details and pricing
Sony launched this new controller as part of its ongoing celebration of PlayStation’s 30th anniversary, which began on September 9.
The Icon Blue DualSense controller will debut on October 20 in the United States and Canada. Later, this will be released in Mexico and Chile on October 28. The company has not yet announced plans to release the Icon Blue edition in markets outside North and Latin America.
As for the pricing, it is priced at $84.99 USD, CA$109.99, MXN $1,899, and CLP $93,490. The new variant will be available exclusively through Walmart stores and Walmart’s official website in these regions.
Features and Compatibility
Caption – Sony Icon Blue Special Edition DualSense Controller. (Image credit – Sony)
Adding a nostalgic touch, Sony has included Katakana characters on the back that spell out “PlayStation” in Japanese, a design element meant to honour the brand’s origins. The addition of the Icon Blue model further expands Sony’s DualSense colour lineup, which already includes Galactic Purple, Starlight Blue, Midnight Black, and several limited-edition game-themed variants.
Leo Cardoso, from Sony’s Colour, Material, and Finish design team, explained that the controller reflects the moments of anticipation right before the console powers on and the iconic blue light comes on.
The Icon Blue Special Edition retains all the capabilities of the standard DualSense controller. It supports haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, motion controls, a built-in microphone, and a USB-C port, along with a 3.5mm headphone jack.
It is compatible with PlayStation 5, as well as supported PC and mobile devices.
In other news, Sony has officially launched its WH-1000XM6 flagship headphones in India, offering premium sound quality and industry-leading active noise cancellation.
FAQs
Q1. What is the Sony Icon Blue Special Edition DualSense controller?
Answer. It’s a new PS5 controller inspired by PlayStation’s signature blue light, featuring layered blue tones, glossy PlayStation symbols, and Katakana branding.
Q2. When and where will the Icon Blue controller be available?
Answer. It launches on October 20 in the US and Canada, and on October 28 in Mexico and Chile. It will be sold exclusively through Walmart stores and Walmart’s website.
Q3. What is the price of the Icon Blue DualSense controller?
Answer. The controller is priced at $84.99 USD, CA$109.99, MXN $1,899, and CLP $93,490 depending on the region.
Q4. Does the Sony Icon Blue controller offer any new features?
Answer. Functionally, it matches the standard DualSense controller with haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, motion controls, and compatibility with PS5, PC, and mobile devices.