Another week, another limited-edition PS5 DualSense controller pre-order arrives from Sony; but this one's a little different. Marking a new collaboration between PlayStation and pop star Lisa, the Lisa Limited Edition PS5 controller is now available to pre-order in the US and UK.
1. US pre-order quick links
2. UK pre-order quick links
3. Live updates
It's a sleek-looking controller that has loads of Lisa design flourishes and is likely to be both incredibly appealing to fans and collectors alike. Built around a Chroma Pearl colorway, Lisa's eyes and eyelashes take centre stage on the touchpad, and there are starry flashes adorning the wings of the pad.
It's perhaps more niche than other releases, and might not have such a widespread general appeal, so I can see this launch very much being a limited edition with a smaller number of units available — but I have said that before, I'm sure. Regardless, the pricing remains the same, and the pad will cost you $84.99 / £74.99.
While I thought this was odds on going to be a PlayStation Direct exclusive from the wording in the PSD Blog post, it appears that I was wrong: other retailers have the pad on both sides of the pond! Find all the best links below.
US Lisa DualSense pre-orders – quick links
- 🅿️PS Direct - $84🅿️
- 🔆Walmart - $84.88🔆
- 🏷️Best Buy - $84.99🏷️
- 📦Amazon - $84.99📦(out of stock)
- 🎮GameStop - $84.99🎮
- 🎯Check for stock at Target🎯
UK Lisa DualSense pre-orders – quick links
- 🅿️PS Direct - £74.99🅿️(out of stock)
- 🧸Smyths Toys - £74.99🧸
- 📦Check for stock at Amazon UK📦
- 📱Check for stock at EE📱
- ©️Check for stock at Currys©️
- 𝓥 Check for stock at Very 𝓥
- 👨Check for stock at John Lewis👨
- 🟥Check for stock at Argos🟥
- 🟡Check for stock at ShopTo🟡
- 🎮Check for stock at The Game Collection🎮
Should you pre-order a Lisa Limited Edition PS5 controller?
As always, I think the safest bet here is to place a pre-order if you are willing and able to do so. While I don't see these being quite so generally popular as the GTA 6 controllers were — which would have had an arguably wider appeal — fans of Lisa and collectors of PS5 hardware are likely to be all over these controllers.
Due to it not being quite so mainstream, I genuinely believe that these PS5 controllers will be in actual limited and short supply too, so placing a pre-order if you're interested is even more important.
Lisa Limited Edition PS5 controllers: cut to the chase
- Price: $84.99 / £74.99
- Pre-order date: October 2, 2026; 10am ET / 10am local time in Europe
- Release date: October 30, 2026
- Design: Along with some merchandise also launching as a collaboration between Lisa and PlayStation, the PS5 controller features "elements that held personal meaning for her. Her iconic bangs and eyes take center stage on the DualSense wireless controller touch pad, joined by her signature stars and bold “LL” lettering, all set against a Chroma Pearl colorway – Lisa’s personal favorite."
I've been doing this for years now, covering almost every PS5 hardware and limited-edition release, pre-order, or launch since the Sony console came out in 2020. Along the way, I've been able to help folks find hard-to-come-by products soon after launch, like the PlayStation Portal, and helped folks snag super-popular and in-demand versions of PS5 hardware like the 30th Anniversary Editions. This means I know a thing or two about covering such limited-edition hardware launches and am best placed to help you find yours.
We're kicking off our live coverage
Sony is back with another limited edition DualSense, so we're back again to bring you all the key info and important retailer links you need if you're planning to buy the Lisa PS5 controller. This unique and somewhat unexpected design may be one of the most limited of all the special PS5 controllers we've seen so far, given it's a more niche pick, so securing that pre-order could be more important than ever. And that's what I'm here to help with.
The key links are already live
Usually with these limited-edition launches, I end up in a mad rush to find all the relevant links for where to buy the controller. This time, though, Sony has got ahead of itself and has the product pages on its official store live already. Of course, the pad isn't available to buy just yet, but this is where you'll want to be at 10am tomorrow to bag yours.
US:
• Lisa Limited Edition DualSense: Coming soon at PS Direct
UK:
• Lisa Limited Edition DualSense: Coming soon at PS Direct
Will the Lisa DualSense be at other retailers?
The initial post on the PlayStation Blog doesn't make it completely clear whether this Lisa controller will be available at other retailers in all regions. It does state that it will be available in "highly limited quantities" on PlayStation Direct and at some retailers globally. That could mean only a few regions, or it could be everywhere. Given the genuinely limited run for this controller, though, I don't expect stock to be available far and wide.
No surprise early drops so far
We've been caught off-guard by a couple of surprise early drops with some of the recent PS5 DualSense launches for the Wolverine, 007 First Light, and GTA 6 versions. It doesn't appear like something similar will happen this time, at least so far. I'm not hugely surprised, though, given the smaller run and smaller level of interest we expect for this pad.
Who is Lisa?
I'm quite proud to say that I actually knew who Lisa was when the controller was first revealed, which is a small win when a lot of pop culture can be a blind spot these days. She's best known as a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink, but has since gone on to have a massive solo career and star in season 3 of The White Lotus on HBO.
We'll be right back
Time for us to temporarily pause our live coverage of the Lisa PS5 DualSense drop. We'll be right back bright and early tomorrow to be ready for the 10am launch in the UK with all the latest news, updates, and availability. We'll see just how limited this one really is!
Good morning!
Hello and welcome back to our live coverage of the next PS5 controller release from Sony: the Lisa Limited Edition DualSense.
We'll be tracking stock of this more-niche release and making sure you have the smoothest journey in nailing down your pre-order.
Only 75 minutes to go for UK shoppers
First and foremost, however, there's only about 75 minutes left before pre-orders open in the UK! Best start getting in position!
45 minutes to go for UK fans!
And now only 45 minutes to go!
Cor that's really sneaking up on us isn't it?
UK link is live...
The UK link is live by the way, but it is still listed as 'currently unavailable'... It's £74.99 as we know, but you can't buy it just yet.
15 minutes to go for UK folk!
OK, only 15 minutes to go for UK folk, so use the link below, sign in, and make sure your payment details are all correct!
Only a couple minutes to go, so I have begin the ol' F5 repeat-push technique!
Pre-orders are live!
And just before 10am, we are live for Lisa DualSense pre-orders at PlayStation Direct!
Another retailer has got stock!
Smyths Toys have got stock of the controller too!
That's thrown the cat among the pigeons a bit as I had good money on this being a genuine PlayStation Direct exclusive!
That seems to be it so far...
Just PlayStation Direct and Smyths Toys
No other UK retailers have entered the fray yet. Which is surprising to me given Smyths Toys are live...
UK options in full
Well, that might very well be it for UK fans looking for options. Only two retailers, but stock is holding steady.
Here's the full list, including other retailers' stock-check links.
Only two hours to go until US pre-orders open
Only two hours until US folks can get their hands on the Lisa DualSense by nailing down a pre-order.
A few mins to go!
Just a few minutes to go before UJS pre-orders open! Gert ready, log in, and make sure your payment deets are correct!
US is live!
And we are live in the US for Lisa DualSense PS5 controller pre-orders!
- 🅿️PS Direct - $84🅿️
We have Best Buy!
Best Buy has joined the party in the US! Huzzah!
GameStop too!
And GameStop also has stock ready to order! I was very wrong when I thought this would be a PS Direct exclusive then, wasn't I....
Well, no Walmart or Target, but that's a solid offering for US folks!
UK stock check
In the UK, it does look like PS Direct has sold out, with the pad now listed as 'Currently Unavailable'.
That means Smyths Toys is your best and only bet on that side of the pond.
- 🅿️PS Direct - £74.99🅿️(out of stock)
- 🧸Smyths Toys - £74.99🧸
US stock check
In the US, Amazon has seemingly sold out already - and did so after about 25 minutes, if my data is correct.
It's still available everywhere else that had stock, though (but still no Target)
- 🅿️PS Direct - $84🅿️
- 🔆Walmart - $84.88🔆
- 🏷️Best Buy - $84.99🏷️
- 📦Amazon - $84.99📦(out of stock)
- 🎮GameStop - $84.99🎮
- 🎯Check for stock at Target🎯
I've been refreshing loads of UK and the last retailer in the US consistently over the past hour and am not getting any more hits, I am afraid, so I'm going to end our live coverage here.
All the links on this page are valid and live still, assuming stock holds, which it looks like it is, so you can still use this article as a resource if you missed the pre-order kickoff time or something.
Until next time!