Sony's 30th Anniversary DualSense Controller is back in stock online at 10AM ET
The 30th Anniversary DualSense Wireless Controller is a fully-functional gamepad with the same colors as the original PlayStation console released in December of 1994.
The limited-edition PlayStation 5 controller was released last year to commemorate the launch of the original PlayStation in December of 1994. Its outer shell and buttons feature the same color scheme as Sony's original console and peripherals, and the 'PS' button matches the multicolor logo Sony used at that time. However, it's a fully functional DualSense Controller, with the same features as a non-limited edition gamepad. In addition to the DualSense, the UK and Canadian PlayStation stores are also restocking the 30th Anniversary PlayStation Portal and PS5 Digital Bundle, which were part of last year's campaign.
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