Sony launches The Last of Us limited edition PS5 controller – and you can pre-order now
Sony has revealed a first look at a brand new limited edition PS5 controller, and this one is The Last of Us -themed.
The Last of Us is a post-apocalyptic action adventure gaming franchise (developed by PlayStation-owned studio Naughty Dog) that has also been adapted into a hit TV series by HBO.
Fans of the franchise will be pleased to know the second season of the TV show airs on 13 April, while The Last of Us Part II Remastered releases on PC on 3 April.
Plus, Sony's new limited edition The Last of Us DualSense wireless controller is about to be released to tie in with all of that. Keep reading to find out more, from design and price to the launch date.
PS5 'The Last of Us' DualSense controller design
The new controller is primarily black with white trim, and has The Last of Us logo clearly displayed on the back. There are also loads of trophy icons in black gloss, along with three white icons that really stand out and have significant meaning for fans.
'We were excited by the chance to memorialise The Last of Us franchise in a controller that fans and our own team would love,' Naughty Dog head of studio and head of creative Neil Druckmann, and graphic designer Megan Mehran shared in a joint statement. 'We wanted to ensure that both instalments of The Last of Us are represented, via trophy icons printed in black gloss across the controller body.
'Among the trophies, three particular images will immediately stand out for The Last of Us fans: the firefly, moth and wolf.
'Players will recognise the Fireflies' iconic spray-painted logo that originated in Part I, while the moth and wolf represent the intertwining lives and duality between Ellie and Abby in Part II.'
PS5 'The Last of Us' DualSense controller price
The controller will retail at £74.99 ($84.99, €84.99) with pre-orders going live in the UK at 10am on 14 March (7am PT in the US) at Playstation.com, and at participating third-party retailers.
The controllers are due to launch fully on 10 April but the exact date and availability may vary by country or region.
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