Sony unveils translucent Prism PS5 accessories

Sony has announced the Prism Collection, a line of translucent DualSense controllers and PlayStation 5 console covers in three colors, with US preorders set to begin November 10 and products scheduled for release February 4, 2027. The accessories will be available in Flare Orange, Emerald Green and Graphite Gray. Each controller has a transparent shell that reveals parts of its internal design. The matching covers bring the finishes to the PS5 console, though the transparency is more limited than on the controllers, with some internal components visible. Sony set the US price at $84.99 for each controller and $74.99 for each console cover. Preorders will be available through PlayStation Direct and participating retailers. Sony specifies a 10 a.m. local start for PlayStation Direct orders; retailer release dates may vary, according to one report. The collection is designed around a transparent look associated with gaming and consumer electronics from the late 1990s and early 2000s. Sony design team member Leo Cardoso said the company wanted to revive that style in a way that complements the PS5’s design. Fellow designer Satoshi Aoyagi described the controllers’ glossy clear...