Some PlayStation employees received a special PS5 DualSense controller as a way to celebrate 2022. The PlayStation 5 came out in November 2020, but Sony hasn’t released any special edition consoles with custom-made designs. However, gamers can change the color of the PS5’s cover, and the same is true for the DualSense controller.Since the PS5’s launch, Sony has released different color variants of the DualSense controller, as gamers can choose from Midnight Black, Cosmic Red, Starlight Blue, and Galactic Purple among others. PlayStation fans can even buy a special DualSense controller themed around the critically acclaimed God of War Ragnarok. Now, recent images reveal that Sony sent some employees a special limited-edition PS5 controller to mark the end of 2022.Some PlayStation employees received a limited edition DualSense controller as a way to celebrate 2022. A tweet from Insomniac Games community manager Aaron Jason Espinoza shows images of this PS5 DualSense controller, revealing its special box and design. Fans can notice a pattern featuring the PlayStation symbols on the handles and the touchpad of the DualSense controller, with the words “Play Has No Limits 2022” at the back.
The tweet mentions that this controller was specifically made to celebrate a fantastic 2022, which featured some major events in the world of PlayStation. For starters, Sony released many high-rated games in 2022, with Horizon Forbidden West, Gran Turismo 7, and God of War Ragnarok all coming out last year. Furthermore, 2022 saw the release of the revamped PS Plus, as it transitioned into a three-tiered service in June. Finally, 2022 marked the end of PS5 supply issues, with Sony confirming that PlayStation 5 console shortage is officially over.
The PlayStation 5 offers significant upgrades over the PS4 and the PS4 Pro, and the DualSense controller comes with its own set of unique features that differentiate it from DualShock controllers. Two of the most talked about elements of the DualSense are its use of adaptive triggers and haptic feedback, both of which have allowed developers to give fans different experiences based on what’s happening on the screen. These features have also been widely adopted, as PS5 games across a variety of genres have utilized both adaptive triggers and haptic feedback.
In addition to a standard DualSense controller, PlayStation customers can also purchase a pro controller called the DualSense Edge, which is scheduled to launch on January 26. It comes with a bunch of extra features, such as backpedals and an assortment of parts, but is priced at $199.99, far more than that of the standard controller.