Update | A new limited edition Astro Bot DualSense controller is on the way
September 12, 2025 03:31 PM GMT update
Preorders for the new DualSense Wireless Controller — Astro Bot Joyful Limited Edition are now live on PlayStation Direct, Best Buy, Walmart, and GameStop. It is also listed on Amazon. The controller is priced at $84.99.
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Sony has announced a release date for the updated Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense wireless controller it first unveiled back in June. Announcing the news on X (formerly Twitter), Sony said the new controller will launch on October 30, with pre-orders opening next week on Friday.
The original limited edition Astro Bot controller was released in mid-2024 alongside the game and was an instant hit. It sold out immediately after launch and has remained out of stock ever since. This new launch will give fans of the acclaimed 3D action-adventure platformer another chance to grab a limited-edition DualSense themed after the Game of the Year.
From the teaser video posted on X, the new controller looks almost identical to the original, but it does feature one noticeable change. The touchpad now shows Astro Bot’s smiling eyes at rest, whereas the original had wide-open eyes. Beyond that, the rest of the design appears largely the same, complete with the iconic white-and-blue color scheme.
There are no pricing details yet, but we expect the controller to cost $84.99, like other recent limited edition DualSense controllers themed after popular games. The DualSense Wireless Controller – Astro Bot Joyful Limited Edition (as it’s officially called) will be available for pre-order beginning September 12 at 10 a.m. local time through PlayStation Direct and participating retailers. Given how quickly the first Astro Bot controller sold out, fans may want to act fast once pre-orders go live.
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PlayStation on X (linked above), PlayStation
