Recent updates
12:05pm ET / 5:02pm BST: Both Amazon and Walmart have just run out of stock on the 30th Anniversary DualSense controller, which means it's back to the PS Direct queue. That line is still live over on the US site, though the UK is still showing as out of stock at the time of writing. I'd recommend keeping in touch with the retailers below, though, as we've seen new pre-orders flitting on and off the shelves over the last few hours.
Sony might be taking the first leap in the UK, but this is one of the few accessories that will be available via other retailers today - check these stores to avoid the queue:
PlayStation 30th Anniversary DualSense pre-orders are well underway, and we've even seen some action from third party retailers in the last few hours. Walmart previously had stock of the retro-themed PS5 controller this morning, but at the time of writing it's been run off the shelves. Similarly, Amazon offered two waves of pre-orders for UK customers, though that second drop was snapped up pretty quickly.
If you're in the US, you've still got the PS Direct queue to see you through. The line is still active and it's your only chance of securing a 30th Anniversary PS5 controller pre-order at the time of writing. I would still recommend checking in with both Walmart and Amazon, though. The former has seen stock jumping in and out today and the latter has a listing page live.
If you're in the UK, I'd be sure to check in with Amazon regularly over the course of the evening in the hopes of catching a third drop. However, Very did briefly attempt to jump on the pre-order train this morning - though the listing itself was a bit botched and swiftly taken down. That might be a sign of things to come, though, so it's well worth sticking around.
Of course, this isn't the only PlayStation 30th Anniversary pre-order available today. You'll find plenty of gadgets heading to the shelves all in full retro stylings over the course of the next 24 hours, as well as full PS5 Pro pre-orders as well.
30th Anniversary DualSense pre-orders in the US
30th Anniversary DualSense pre-orders in the UK
FAQ
What is the 30th Anniversary DualSense controller release date?
The special edition DualSense will launch on November 21, alongside the rest of the 30th Anniversary Collection.
How much is the 30th Anniversary DualSense controller?
The 30th Anniversary DualSense controller comes in at $79.99 / £69.99, a slight price jump from the $69.99 / £59.99 MSRP of the everyday white gamepad. Still, that sits inline with previous special edition releases.
Can you pre-order the 30th Anniversary DualSense Edge controller?
The far more premium 30th Anniversary DualSense Edge controller is also available for pre-order today. The pro-style gamepad will only available via PS Direct and also launches on November 21.
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