Sonys translucent PS5 controllers are a nostalgic hit of retro gaming flair

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Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000

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Sony has launched translucent PlayStation 5 controllers and covers in three new colors.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Sony has announced a new range of PS5 controllers and console covers They come in three translucent
finishes, including orange, green, and gray They play upon the transparent look that was popular in the 1990s Translucent gaming hardware is having a moment right now, with the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 and Microsoft s see-through Xbox Series X leading the charge. Now, Sony is getting in on the act with a new range of PlayStation 5 covers and controllers that take you back to a
time when seemingly everything had a touch of transparency about it.

Dubbed the Prism range, the new accessories are available in three
translucent forms: Flare Orange, Emerald Green, and Graphite Gray. They come with a premium glossy sheen for a sleek and elevated design, Sony says, and those finishes give players a closer look into the design and craftsmanship behind our DualSense controllers and PlayStation 5 consoles. As Sony alluded to, its not just the DualSense controller that gets the Prism treatment. The PS5 console itself can take on one of the collections looks thanks to three dedicated console covers that can be fixed to your PS5 to overhaul its appearance. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

Sony says that the Prism PS5 controllers cost $84.99 / 74.99 / 84.99, which pushes the price a little higher than the standard PS5 controller but is in line with other special editions.

The console covers, meanwhile, will set you back $74.99 / 64.99 / 74.99.
Youll be able to pre-order the products on November 10, 2026, and theyll officially launch on February 4, 2027. You may like Capturing the 'primal energy of Wolverine' in a new look, Sony is going all-in on Marvels Wolverine with a new PS5 collection that includes covers, a DualSense, and a limited-edition console GTA 6 is getting two limited Vice City-inspired DualSense wireless controllers The price and release date for Xbox's 25th anniversary translucent 'OG green' controller have leaked ahead of Gamescom

We'll be covering the pre-orders of these products live and predict that the combination of their slick finishes and the appeal to retro and long-term PlayStation fans means they will be in hot demand! Retro revival (Image credit: Sony) Many tech companies have brought out translucent devices in recent years as they seek to capitalize on the nostalgic hit the look
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Sony is no different, with company designer Leo Cardoso saying: We know how much our fans have been looking forward to the return of transparent controllers. We wanted to bring back the iconic see-through trend of the late 90s in a fresh, modern way that complements the PS5s industrial design.

With Sonys main console rival Microsoft launching a translucent green Xbox Series X alongside an OG Green see-through controller , PlayStation bosses might not have wanted to feel left behind or for their fans to cast envious sideways glances at their Xbox-toting friends and family members.

Now, they might not have to worry about that. And if youre a fan of the retro aesthetic and want to bring a touch of the 1990s to your PlayStation 5, this could be one way to do it. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. The best PS5 controllers for all budgets Our top picks based on hours and hours of testing

Read our full guide to the best PS5 controllers 1. Best overall: DualSense Wireless Controller 2. Best pro: DualSense Edge 3. Best for versatility: Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded 4. Best for remote play: PlayStation Portal 5. Best for accessibility PlayStation Access Controller



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