Sony has unveiled a brand-new Icon Blue Special Edition of its DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5inspired by the signature blue light that has defined the PlayStation brand since the PS4 ERA. The special edition features layered blue shades across the grips and lower shell, along with a glossy pattern of PlayStation symbols on the touchpad, creating a premium and nostalgic design.
The Icon Blue DualSense will be available starting October 20 in the United States and Canadafollowed by Mexico and Chile on October 28. The retail price is set at $84.99 USD, CA$109.99, Mxn $ 1.899and CLP $93,490. The controller will be sold exclusively through Walmart stores and Walmart’s official online platforms in these regions.
A unique design touch includes Katakana characters on the back spelling out PlayStation in Japanese, paying homage to the brand’s Japanese origins. According to Leo Cardoso from Sony’s Color, Material, and Finish design teamthe Icon Blue edition symbolizes the excitement and immersion that begins when the console’s signature blue light turns on.
Functionally, the controller retains all the features of the standard DualSenseincluding haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, motion sensorsa built-in microphone, USB-C portand 3.5mm headphone jack. It is compatible with Ps5, PCand mobile platforms.
The launch is part of PlayStation’s 30th-anniversary celebrationswhich kicked off on September 9. Sony has not yet confirmed if the Icon Blue edition will expand to other regions.
The new color joins an expanding lineup of DualSense variants, including Galactic Purple, Starlight Blue, Midnight Blackand multiple limited-edition game-themed designs.
In a update, Sony also launched its WH-1000XM6 flagship noise-cancelling headphones in India, offering upgraded sound quality and advanced ANC technology.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Readhis insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
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