PlayStation is no stranger to releasing unique colors for its accessories throughout its over 30-year history. Since the PS5 launched in November 2020, PlayStation has expanded the DualSense controller line to include over a dozen additional standard colors, along with a swath of limited edition controllers featuring popular PlayStation characters and vibrant patterns. Whether you're looking to replace an existing controller, add to your collection, or just want to take a trip down memory lane, we've rounded up every PlayStation 5 DualSense controller color in order of release date.
If you're in the market for a DualSense alternative, our guide to the best PS5 controllers features a variety of different options we've reviewed.
All Dualsense Controller Colors by Release Date
White DualSense Controller
Release Date: November 12, 2020
Released alongside the PlayStation 5 in 2020, the white DualSense controller perfectly matches the PS5 console. You can check out our review of this controller when it was first released. Since that time, many of the PS5 exclusives have come to PC, making this a great mouse and keyboard alternative for PC gamers as well.
Midnight Black DualSense Controller
Release Date: June 11, 2021
For fans looking for that classic DualShock look, the Midnight Black DualSense is a great choice. It wasn't released for the console until a full seven months after the console, making it the first new color you could grab (alongside Cosmic Red).
Cosmic Red DualSense Controller
Release Date: June 11, 2021
Is it red? Or more berry-colored? It's neither! Cosmic Red is the first "unique" color released for the DualSense and for the PS5, and it would establish the space-themed naming convention for the controllers to come.
Starlight Blue DualSense Controller
Release Date: January 14, 2022
The Starlight Blue controller kicked off 2022 as part of a new space-themed trio of DualSense controller colors, offering some striking new colors not seen in the PlayStation lineup before.
Galactic Purple DualSense Controller
Release Date: January 14, 2022
Galactic Purple is the second controller included in the "Galaxy Collection" and features a deep purple hue with color-matched buttons.
Nova Pink DualSense Controller
Release Date: January 14, 2022
Nova Pink is a striking color that lets you live out your neon-fueled dreams while you game.
Grey Camouflage DualSense Controller
Release Date: October 14, 2022
PlayStation loves its camo-themed controllers, and the DualSense finally received its first (and only) patterned controller option in 2022.
Cobalt Blue DualSense Controller
Release Date: November 3, 2023
Deviating from the matte-finish options that preceded it, the Cobalt Blue DualSense is the first of three controllers featured in the "Deep Earth Collection."
Volcanic Red DualSense Controller
Release Date: November 3, 2023
Inspired by the rich metals of the earth, the Volcanic Red DualSense features a deep, red hue and metallic finish.
Sterling Silver DualSense Controller
Release Date: January 26, 2024
The final controller in the Deep Earth Collection released in early 2024 and added a metallic silver option to round out the lineup.
Chroma Pearl DualSense Controller
Release Date: November 7, 2024
The Chroma Pearl DualSense is part of the Chroma Collection, the latest trio of controllers to release featuring iridescent colors that shine at every angle.
Chroma Indigo DualSense Controller
Release Date: November 7, 2024
The Chroma Indigo DualSense beautifully shifts between rich blues and deep purples.
Chroma Teal DualSense Controller
Release Date: January 23, 2025
Featuring vibrant shifting shades of green, the Chroma Teal DualSense is a unique controller that will certainly shine in your collection.
Techno Red DualSense Controller
Release Date: March 12, 2026
The next set of controllers all form part of PlayStation's Hyperpop collection, which also includes PS5 console covers. Starting at the top, the Techno Red controller features, as you'd guess, a vibrant red fading into black.
Remix Green DualSense Controller
Release Date: March 12, 2026
Along similar lines, the Remix Green controller consists of what I would call chartreuse, but PlayStation is calling, well, green.
Rhythm Blue DualSense Controller
Release Date: March 12, 2026
Last but not least, of course we had to have some classic blue in here. The Rhythm Blue controller is a particularly light and bright hue, once again featuring the fading to black effect toward the bumpers.
Every DualSense Edge Color
White DualSense Edge
Release Date: January 26, 2023
At first glance, the DualSense Edge may look similar to the standard DualSense, but aside from some glossy highlights and black face buttons, it added a slew of customizable options to take your game to the next level.
Midnight Black DualSense Edge
Release Date: February 20, 2025
Released as part of the Midnight Black Collection, this all-black DualSense Edge is the only other color option available for this pro-style controller.
Special Edition DualSense Controllers
In addition to the standard DualSense controller colors, Sony has also released several limited edition controllers over the past few years. Arguably the most popular limited-time offering was to celebrate PlayStation's milestone anniversary in November 2024, when Sony launched an entire PlayStation 30th Anniversary collection that included a standard DualSense controller, PS5 Slim, PS5 Pro, PlayStation Portal, and DualSense Edge controller, each sporting the iconic grey color of the original PlayStation console.
While you may still be able to get your hands on some special edition controllers, they are often well above retail price as Sony only manufactures a limited amount. In addition to the 30th Anniversary collection, Sony has also released limited edition DualSense controllers celebrating the release of God of War: Ragnarok, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, the ill-fated Concord, Astro Bot, The Last of Us, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, and Ghost of Yotei. A new special edition God of War controller celebrating the series' 20th anniversary also launched last October.
When Do PS5 Controllers Go on Sale?
There are quite a few times throughout the year when you can find discounts on PS5 controllers. The most recent discounts we saw were during the PlayStation Days of Play sale back in June. The standard Dualsense controllers were $20 and Dualsense Edge got its biggest discount since it was first released. The next time you can probably expect prices to drop is during Black Friday. While it's certainly possible that tariffs on gaming accessories could raise prices before then (as we've already seen with PS5 consoles), there are still likely to be price cuts starting in November.
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