Since the PS2, Sony has largely stuck to a black color scheme for its PlayStation consoles. However, the upcoming PlayStation 5 is a big departure from the norm, with both the standard system and the all-digital version going with a bright white color scheme. But images making the rounds online seem to suggest that there will be a black color variant for the DualSense controller, and that in turn may hint at a black PS5 being in the works as well.

It's safe to say that a black PS5 may be one of the most-requested color variants from fans, so many will be hoping that these leaked images are indeed indicative of a black PS5 console. However, there are some things to take into account. For one, it's unclear where these images even came from, so it's difficult to verify their legitimacy. The images also include a look at what appears to be the white DualSense controller, which lends them a little more credibility, but even so, fans should take it with a grain of salt.

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The other thing to take into account is when these images were taken. It's possible that these images are dated and were taken before Sony had finalized its plans for how the PS5 console would look. If so, maybe the black DualSense controller seen in the images is for a model that isn't actually being mass produced. Until Sony itself reveals a black PS5, fans can only count on the white PS5 coming later this year.

If a black PS5 is in the works, it's possible that it will be revealed later this month. There are rumors that Sony plans on making big PS5 hardware announcements at some point in August, which will supposedly include the PS5 price and release date announcements.

There were rumors that Sony was going to reveal the PS5 price at the upcoming State of Play on August 6, but those rumors have since been shot down by Sony. The company has been up front that the upcoming State of Play will focus on new PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR games, with small updates on some of the third-party and indie PS5 games that were first revealed in June. Sony has made it clear to its fans that they shouldn't expect any big PS5 announcements at the August 6 State of Play, which should go a long way in keeping fan expectations in check.

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