PS5 30th Anniversary DualSense controller pre-orders continue to be 'live' right now, but the popularity of the item means that any restocks have been fleeting.
Although October brought with it a new wave of PS5 Pro pre-orders and PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Digital Edition pre-orders, as well as a dedicated restock of the controller and PS5 Slim model, we continue to see only flashes of stock.
While we have our fingers crossed, we're here to help and provide the best places to try and get lucky with the controller. It was comfortably one of the most sought-after items in this second wave of pre-orders, along with the wider PlayStation 30th Anniversary pre-orders.
Anyway, let's cut to it, here are all the best places to try and locate the PS5 30th Anniversary DualSense controller right now.
PS5 30th Anniversary DualSense controller: cut to the chase
- Price: $79.99 / £69.99
- Pre-order dates: initially September 26 via PS Direct, then October 10 at other retailers
- Release date: November 21
Where to buy the PS5 30th Anniversary DualSense controller in the US
Where to buy the PS5 30th Anniversary DualSense controller in the UK
Should you pre-order the PS5 30th Anniversary DualSense controller?
Whether or not you should pre-order the PS5 30th Anniversary DualSense controller is largely going to come down to how much you want to get your hands on this special edition design. If you're particularly wedded to the PlayStation brand or have lots of nostalgia for the gray look of the original PlayStation, then it should definitely be on your radar. It would make for a good collector's item too, as it commemorates an important milestone in the brand's history.
I expect that demand for this controller to remain very high compared to previous releases. This means that it is likely to sell out quickly whenever it becomes available and locking down a pre-order might be your best shot at ensuring that you do get one.
That said, if you're happy with your current DualSense or don't like the design, then you can avoid the stress of the pre-order rush. There's also a slim chance that this model will be more widely available in the future due to potential restocks, which might cut out the need for a pre-order, though this has not been officially confirmed yet.
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Where to pre-order the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection - FAQs
How much does the PS5 30th Anniversary DualSense cost?
The 30th Anniversary DualSense controller cost $79.99 / £69.99, which is about what we would have expected for a special edition gamepad.
When does the PS5 30th Anniversary DualSense controller release?
While pre-orders started on September 26, the 30th Anniversary DualSense controller will be fully released on November 21, along with the rest of its PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection brethren.
What to do if you missed out
There's no gentle way to put this. If you missed out on securing a PS5 30th Anniversary DualSense controller on either September 26 or October 10, then your chances of getting your hands on one now are incredibly slim. That said, there is still some hope. There's a chance that stock will become available on the controller's release date, November 21, so do spend a little time checking each of the retailers listed here when that date comes around just in case.
There's also a possibility that some retailers will offer a few units between now and release day, as you can sometimes bag stock from cancelled pre-orders. If you have the time, there's definitely no harm in checking each of these retailers regularly to see if more stock has appeared.
If you're not dead set on this limited edition design, then you have a much wider set of options at your fingertips. The recently revealed PS5 Chroma Collection has some stunning controllers which are up for pre-order right now. Check out our dedicated guide on where to buy and pre-order the PS5 Chroma Collection DualSense controllers for more information and the best retailers to try.
There's also another Limited Edition DualSense available right now, the special Fortnite edition. This is also up for pre-order and much easier to find than the PS5 30th Anniversary version. Just see our page on where to buy the Fortnite Limited Edition DualSense for the latest.
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