Icon Blue DualSense launches Oct 20 in US/Canada

Sony will release an Icon Blue Special Edition DualSense wireless controller for the PlayStation 5 on Oct. 20 in the United States and Canada, with a broader launch in Mexico and Chile on Oct. 28, the company said. The controller will be sold at Walmart in the United States and Canada and priced at $84.99 in the U.S., 109.99 Canadian dollars, 1,899 pesos in Mexico and 93,490 pesos in Chile.

The controller departs from the DualSense standard two-tone look by using multiple shades of blue across its body and touchpad, with subtle PlayStation face-button symbols on the touchpad and a Katakana engraving on the rear that spells the brand name in Japanese. Sony described the design as a nod to the console's visual identity and the DualSense startup glow. "From the moment the console powers on and the DualSense controller lights up, that signature blue glow signals the start of something special. It’s the spark that draws you into new worlds and immersive gameplay. Inspired by PlayStation’s iconic shades of blue, this design captures the feeling of anticipation and wonder every time you pick up the controller. As a nod to our origins, we added Katakana characters on the back that...