With Black Friday PS5 discounts on the horizon, we are now deep into gift-buying territory – and I have the perfect suggestion for anyone looking for a PlayStation gift.
And if you’re on the hunt for such a gift, then let me point you toward Sony’s range of limited edition PS5 DualSense controllers. Now, a little over five years on from the PS5’s release, there’s a whole host of limited edition and special edition hardware – and none are better, in my view, than the DualSense controllers.
Not only are extra DualSense controllers eminently useful and welcome to one’s setup, but these special edition pads are great for preserving memories, reviving favorite moments. They’re wonderful celebrations of games and PlayStation, which is why they are such great gift ideas.
Take the God of War 20th Anniversary controller, for example. It’s a pretty simple design on the whole with a white-grey primary colorway evoking the tone of Kratos’ skin, accentuated by the gray of the thumbsticks, all wonderfully contrasted by the crimson red tattoo design on the right-hand side of the pad. It’s the kind of controller that will instantly take a PlayStation gamer back into God of War games and the most iconic moments in the famous series.
I wrote about this memory-giving concept with The Last of Us Part 2 Limited Edition DualSense and stand by it from a fan and collector perspective. Its design wasn’t just things from a game; it was covered with memories and moments that I had in the game.
While that pad celebrating Naughty Dog’s game isn’t available anymore, it’s my pleasure to provide you with a whole host of the best links to such controllers below for your gifting needs.
From the aforementioned God of War 20th anniversary pad and both Ghost of Yotei controllers, to the ever-present Fortnite pad, and Death Stranding 2 controller, and the Astro Bot Joyful controller, there’s a range of brilliant controllers out there.
There’s even some elusive 30th Anniversary Edition controller stock in the UK for PlayStation collectors and gamers of a certain vintage.
US Limited Edition DualSense controllers
The recently released God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense is, in my view, an underrated limited edition pad, and despite a restrained, simple design, is a brilliant one for evoking memories and as a gift.
Also available at: Walmart – $84 | Best Buy – $84.99 | Target – $84.99 | GameStop – $84.99 | Amazon – $84.99 (out of stock)View Deal
The first Astro Bot-themed controller sold out and was never to be seen again, so this Joyful variant is a welcome one that is in stock right now – and perfect for any PS5 fans given the little robot’s place in this generation.
Also available at: PS Direct – $84.99 | Walmart – $84.99 | Best Buy – $84.99 | Target – $84.99 | GameStop – $84.99View Deal
The Gold Ghost of Yotei DualSense is the slightly bolder variant of a pair that came out to celebrate one of the year’s biggest PS5 releases, and is readily available in the US, too.
Also available at: PS Direct – $84.99 | Walmart – $84.99 | Best Buy – $84.99 | Target – $84.99 | GameStop – $84.99View Deal
There’s no better gift for anyone on PlayStation 5 playing what is one of the very biggest games in the world, and this Fortnite DualSense is simply perfect for any fan.
Also available at: Target – $84.99 | Amazon – $84.94 (out of stock) | Best Buy – $96 | Walmart – $99.99 | GameStop – $84.99 (check address)View Deal
The newest pad to be revealed by Sony, Walmart US should still have stock of this controller, but I have seen multiple ‘low stock’ phrasing around it online.
$109.96 at Walmart Canada | Check Walmart Mexico | Check Walmart ChileView Deal
The Black Ghost of Yotei DualSense is a PlayStation Direct exclusive and is my favorite out of the two controllers that came out this year, alongside the game.View Deal
I have a feeling the Death Stranding 2: On the Beach DualSense will pick up in popularity this gift season as the game itself is probably going to find itself across many of the world’s game of the year lists. It’s a PS Direct exclusive, so head there to get this one now and beat the (probable) rush.View Deal
UK Limited Edition DualSense controllers
I’m yet to use my 30th Anniversary DualSense properly, which I got when they first came out a while ago, but it’s still a cracking pad that I hope everyone gets. It’s also still available, somehow, after a restock in the UK in the summer. You won’t find it anywhere else, though, so head to Sony’s own storefront to get it.View Deal
The restrained but instantly recognizable God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense is a superb gift for PlayStation gamers and remains readily available in the UK.
Also available at: £74.99 at PS Direct | Currys – £74.99 | Very – £74.99 | ShopTo – £74.85 | HMV – £74.99 | The Game Collection – £74.95 | John Lewis – £74.99 | Argos – £74.99 | AO.com – £75View Deal
The wonderfully charming Astro Bot Joyful DualSense controller goes some way to making up for the first controller to celebrate the robot icon completely disappearing after release, and certainly makes for a splendid gift this holiday season.
Also available at: PS Direct – £74.99 | Very – £74.99 | Currys – £74.99 | ShopTo – £74.99 | The Game Collection – £74.99 | Argos – £74.99 | HMV – £74.99 | Game – £74.99 | AO.com – £75View Deal
Slightly wacky and crazy, but perfect as a gift for PlayStation Fortnite gamers, this Fortnite Limited Edition DualSense has been around for a while, but is well worth jumping on this holiday season.
Also available at: Very – £74.99 | Argos – £74.99 | Currys – £74.99 | £74.99 at Game | Amazon – £89View Deal
The Gold variant of the Ghost of Yotei DualSense is a shimmering beauty and remains widely available in the UK, though PlayStation Direct remains our first port of call.
Also available at: Amazon – £74.99 (out of stock) | Argos – £74.99 | Very – £74.99 | EE – £74.99 | John Lewis – £74.99 | ShopTo – £71.85 | The Game Collection – £74.95View Deal
Probably my preference out of the two Ghost of Yotei controllers that were released, the Black one is slick and is a perfect gift for anyone who loves PlayStation’s own games.View Deal
Exclusive to PlayStation Direct in the UK, this Death Stranding 2: On the Beach limited edition pad is an ideal gift for fans of PlayStation and Hideo Kojima’s games.View Deal
Away from the Limited Edition DualSense controller’s if you’re looking for one as a gift (or for yourself), that’s one of the more ‘plain’ colorways, then check out our price-finding tech below, which automatically updates with the best prices in your region.
Shop more of today’s best Black Friday sales
- Amazon: 45% off TVs, AirPods, air fryers & vacuums
- Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $119
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- Dell: laptop deals from $249.99
- Home Depot: 40% off appliances, furniture, grills & tools
- Lenovo: 45% off laptops & tablets
- Lowe’s: up to 30% off appliances, holiday decor & tools
- Samsung: up to $2,000 off appliances, TVs & phones
- Target: 40% off Christmas decor, clothing & furniture
- T-Mobile: up to $1,100 off latest iPhone 17
- Walmart: furniture, cheap TVs & vacs from $69
- Wayfair: 54% off Christmas, furniture & decor
