It seems like availability was awful in the US compared to demand? We had the portal available for a month and controllers for a day or two (and they came back for another day yesterday) in Ireland. It was pretty easy to get anything if you really wanted it (other than the pro which sold out in under a minute)
I bought that controller, but now I would also want a PS2 themed controller. All black with the same colored buttons as this one here. Sony, come on. Don't forget your most sold console of all time.
I'm not sure about a PS2 theme, but I do agree with the colored buttons. I did buy these colored button stickers, and it sort of works hahaha. They stick out a little bit, but close enough
The boxes are actually a throwback to the original packages for the DualShocks. Not sure how people missed that, it’s all inspired from the original packaging. I thought it was a great nod.
Went to my local Gamestop after the 30th Anniversary was announced, looking for an Astrobot Dual Sense. Ended up talking to the guy behind the counter for a half an hour, and then he offered me the last reservation of this controller. Was so worth it, but yeah I'm never opening it. So thanks Spawn, and Sony needs to do this more. Stuff like this can never hurt the Playstation brand.
Totally agree with you Spawn Wave! I was so happy to see this controller announced and lucky enough to snag one before the sell out. I’ve been hoping they would make the face shape buttons match the original controller colors for awhile. With the PS4 controllers, you could get them in different colors and still maintain the classic button colors, rather than the monochrome colors that the PS5 controllers have now. As a PS1 fan and gamer when that was the current console, it makes my old heart glad 🙂
I want a PS2 version that's basically this controller but black instead of grey. If they do one for the 25th anniversary of the PS2 next year I'm definitely going to try to get one.
My 500 million and 25th anniversary controllers are still unopened. I had one of these orders and cancelled because I'm thinking "I'm never going to actually use this am I"
@@damascus6480 my wife told me why you buy things if you’re not going to open them and enjoy them to make memories after I told her I didn’t want to unbox mine. She got me thinking about it. You will get old before you know it with more responsibilities and less time for yourself enjoy what you have now within your reach and cherish the memories when you’re older.
Mate, r/pokeinvesting is already cringe enough as a long time equities and real estate investor, so just open it. TCG’s and game controllers are meant to be used by nature, not for investing or act as display pieces.
Open use it and enjoy it for playing a game on a special occasion then put it back in the box for safe keeping i plan to use mine when playing tomb raider remastered to get that authentic ps1 era feel
I was meh at first about getting the PS Portal 30th anniversary edition since I already had one. Still bought it and after turning it on the blue led strip and the grey color of the portal is just beautiful and the PS colored logo just the cherry on top with the rest of the buttons. It has more character then just plain black and white. No regrets here.
I wish the the blue light was green like the original ps1, I haven’t opened mines yet still holding out on getting another one to open and the slim ps5 30th
I will definitely be using my 30th anniversary controller as it's the best feeling dual sense I've ever purchased in terms of analog stick feel and button feel. The same can't be said about other dual sense controllers. I feel like Sony has quality control issues with these. I have owned five of these including the 30th anniversary edition and three of the five have had issues. The controller that came with my PS5 in 2022 had rough feeling analog sticks when they were rotated at their extremes. I bought a black one around the same time that had a very mushy feeling triangle button. Most recently the controller that came with my PS5 pro was awful. It had very loud action buttons that hesitated when you press them to overcome a sticky feeling requiring more force lending to a cheap feeling. My two best controllers are my cosmic red and my 30th anniversary controller which both feel amazing.
Looks nice but I prefer the Astro Bot one. Also I dont get why people buy controllers just to display or keep sealed. You die tomorrow and dont get to enjoy them
(Canadian.) I know one person locally - ONE - who got literally ANYTHING from the line (they got a slim somehow). Had it been possible to buy them, I would have gotten a slim and a portal in a heartbeat. Really actually amazing that they'll make something nobody wants be $1000, and then just refuse to produce things that people actually do want.
the color indications for what player you are are based on the face buttons. green, pink, red, and blue. i think for this they should make the pink be yellow to go along with the yellow in the playstation logo
I got the portal 30th anniversary and It’s one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. I was surprised to find out I couldn’t play certain games on it even tho there on my PS5 like AC Syndicate.
Of course, I got 30th Anniversary PS Portal. Since it's a streaming system it might just be still usable at 40th Anniversary. Technically, there is nothing stopping it from being able to stream PS6 games in the future.
I wish they would make a ps5 controller shaped like the dualshock style design. I don’t love the new shape of the dualsense. Also can we get some Hall effect sticks on an OEM controller, stick drift is ridiculous in this day and age…
Overall it feels a lot better then previous controller models like how the duel sense edge doesn't have cut handles at the bottom more. Both models are very nice though.
Same. I bought this controller to use with PS games on PC, especially ones that use the controller features that aren't available on an Xbox controller.
Interesting how people are talking about having difficulties getting this controller. I preordered mine on the PlayStation Direct store day one (the queue said an hour but it was less than 15) and when I got in everything was available except the PS5 Pro. I just ordered the standard Dualsense and it came in today. Nothing crazy or out of the ordinary, but the controller is quite nice.
I barely use my limited edition controllers. When I bought the Skyward Sword Joy cons I just used it to play Skyward Sword. After that they went back in the box
Received mine from PS Direct yesterday and I'm quite happy with it. I feel like they did a better job than with the 20th anniversary Dual Shock 4. Also goes well with Design Lab Xbox controllers in the same color scheme!
5:54 I actually cancelled my order, maybe I'll regret that, but i have the 25th anniversary and 500 million controllers, still in their boxes because i was too afraid to open them. I was never going to use this, if i got the Edge tho i would've definitely been using that myself
Bought the astro boy controller because how it looked. Have been using it as my main controller. I'm not a guy that would buy multiple controllers just because one is so cool looking or limited edition. I will handle the astro boy controller with care and will always wash my hands before using it. Also i will never... NEVER give it to someone else :DD
I managed to get one but now I am faced with a dilemma. Do I unbox and use it or do I keep it in the box and keep it on display because that is a fine box
Strange, the packaging inside the box was different for me, my controller was also in a gray bag but not inside another box as yours but rather a cardboard mold holding the bagged controller.
I just tried to get this. GameStop said they had one available. I waited outside in the freezing cold and when they opened I found out that GameStop hq sold it out from under the store. No excuse why Sony isn’t giving retailers multiple controllers to sell in store. They’re enabling scalpers.😡
I was lucky enough to get the ps5 30 anniversary digital system, just waiting for UPS to drop it off. Can’t wait to go through the unboxing experience, been staying away form any of the unboxing videos out there.
Readily available in Japan but I won’t pay over 12.000¥ for a controller. I mean, sure, to someone who is getting paid in USD it’s “only” 80$ but I’m getting paid in Yen, so to me it’s the equivalent of 120$.
@ typical american mindset 🤦🏻♂️ It’s not about having the money for something or not, it’s about wether it’s worth it. By your logic everyone should just shut up and buy their stuff from scalpers. Just because I can afford a 4090, doesn’t mean I want to support price gauging by nvidia. Same with Sony, now that they’ve left Microsoft behind.
I absolutely love this controller and was lucky enough to get one the only thing sony should have done is include every 30th anniversary controller with the og ps1 type c clip because getting that exclusively with the slim and pro anniversary bundle is nothing special like it seems in the presentation you think it’s a whole stylised cable but it’s just something that clips over the end of it
You know when people said not to worry about the face buttons being the same colours because of the different symbols? They were wrong. Playing a few games on ps5, and some games are a little confusing when they show the face buttons. The symbols sometimes blend into the background. Colour does help a lot with accessibility. Sony made a massive mistake and they're too late to change it
I really want this controller but I can only assume it sold out within minutes. Almost as if this controller has a feature that's missing from all the others...
I bought one, but mine isn't delivered yet. Now that I see it, I'm really curious if the microphone button actually shines red to match the analog led on the original Dualshock
I got the controller from Sony direct. I intend to play with it, but I'm gonna replace the analog sticks with magnetic sensors before I do. If only Sony would be kind enough to just sell the damn console plates separately. Come on, Sony.
I did a quick search, and it looks like Sony will restock the 30th Anniversary PS5, DualSense controller, and DualSense Edge controller by midday (EST) on November 23rd. But this is only on PlayStation Direct, so you'll have to order from Sony.
I mean the controller itself has existed. You make it sound like it’s a new thing 😂 I don’t regret not getting this, I don’t like the Dualsense controller that much or PS5 look. Although I did make an exception for the Astro Bot Dualsense controller, still using it. Good on those who got their 30th Anniversary Dualsense tho 👍 Still have my 20th Anniversary Dualshock/PS4 controller 😁
Yeah got my hands on both controllers but not the console sadly. The normal PS5 controller works with magic-s-pro but can't seem to sync the duel sense edge controller to it via USB.
I really wanted to get this controller, but scalpers have made it impossible. Sony should just make this available regularly.
I ALMOST gave in and was seriously debating on buying one for $130 from a scalper lol ...but...man that's just luda
Too many sweats
Yeah it’s bullshit
Same for me. I own the previous one, the 20th anniversary PS4 controller, but for this one I was too late unfortunately.
It seems like availability was awful in the US compared to demand? We had the portal available for a month and controllers for a day or two (and they came back for another day yesterday) in Ireland.
It was pretty easy to get anything if you really wanted it (other than the pro which sold out in under a minute)
Just saw one on amazon form a scalper at 350$. Those people don't deserve love.
That’s crazy it’s been 30 years … I got my ps1 in 97 with RE Directors Cut
Ha! Got my PS1 in 98 with RE2
I bought that controller, but now I would also want a PS2 themed controller. All black with the same colored buttons as this one here.
Sony, come on. Don't forget your most sold console of all time.
I have the all black dualsense and I agree. The colored buttons with the black is what we want!
I'm not sure about a PS2 theme, but I do agree with the colored buttons. I did buy these colored button stickers, and it sort of works hahaha. They stick out a little bit, but close enough
Last decent console.
it is just the black controller. we just need someone to make the buttons
This is the colour for PlayStation consoles as standard it’s clearly what we all want
The *colored-buttons* should have NEVER been removed/changed on the base PS5 controller. 😭
The boxes are actually a throwback to the original packages for the DualShocks. Not sure how people missed that, it’s all inspired from the original packaging. I thought it was a great nod.
Dude PS1 controllers were not DualShocks...
@@ForrestGump1212They were. Nov 1997.
it's not just nostalgic, it actually looks gorgeous
That’s nostalgia talking
@@MrRoundthetwist so you dont think they look good?
Went to my local Gamestop after the 30th Anniversary was announced, looking for an Astrobot Dual Sense. Ended up talking to the guy behind the counter for a half an hour, and then he offered me the last reservation of this controller.
Was so worth it, but yeah I'm never opening it. So thanks Spawn, and Sony needs to do this more. Stuff like this can never hurt the Playstation brand.
The start/select buttons should’ve been black like the PS1 controller.
Negative bruv!!! This looks better.
I hope Sony does this colorway as a standard for the PS6 gen
I'm afraid they will be holding on with that idea until PSX... see what I did there? 😂
Just got mine yesterday. I am 100% using this as my main PS5 controller...I did get a case to keep it in when I'm not using it though to protect it.
I have the PS4 version and I absolutely love it. Just so satisfying as a 28 year old who played the PS1 as a young child.
Totally agree with you Spawn Wave! I was so happy to see this controller announced and lucky enough to snag one before the sell out. I’ve been hoping they would make the face shape buttons match the original controller colors for awhile. With the PS4 controllers, you could get them in different colors and still maintain the classic button colors, rather than the monochrome colors that the PS5 controllers have now.
As a PS1 fan and gamer when that was the current console, it makes my old heart glad 🙂
Grew up playing Oddworld Abe’s Oddysey, Pitfall 3D, vigilante V8 and scooby doo and SpongeBob on ps1. Good memories
I want a PS2 version that's basically this controller but black instead of grey. If they do one for the 25th anniversary of the PS2 next year I'm definitely going to try to get one.
Best Buy: “This item is still delayed. We're continuing to work on shipping it to you within the next few days.”
Yeah, I’m not getting mine.
I had the same message but now it’s arriving Monday. You’ll get it 🫡
Have faith bro 👍
Sony is still sending them out to retailers, so you should get it eventually.
Mine came in yesterday! I’m love it so much!
🙂👍
Congratulations, glad the website worked for you.
I’m torn between opening mine and keeping it sealed 😂. I love the way it looks
My 500 million and 25th anniversary controllers are still unopened. I had one of these orders and cancelled because I'm thinking "I'm never going to actually use this am I"
Use it! What good is it sitting in a box
@@damascus6480 my wife told me why you buy things if you’re not going to open them and enjoy them to make memories after I told her I didn’t want to unbox mine. She got me thinking about it. You will get old before you know it with more responsibilities and less time for yourself enjoy what you have now within your reach and cherish the memories when you’re older.
Mate, r/pokeinvesting is already cringe enough as a long time equities and real estate investor, so just open it.
TCG’s and game controllers are meant to be used by nature, not for investing or act as display pieces.
Open use it and enjoy it for playing a game on a special occasion then put it back in the box for safe keeping i plan to use mine when playing tomb raider remastered to get that authentic ps1 era feel
Got mine yesterday!! And a nice gray travel case for it on Amazon today, Been using it all day today, definitely my new favorite controller!!
I was meh at first about getting the PS Portal 30th anniversary edition since I already had one. Still bought it and after turning it on the blue led strip and the grey color of the portal is just beautiful and the PS colored logo just the cherry on top with the rest of the buttons. It has more character then just plain black and white. No regrets here.
I wish the the blue light was green like the original ps1, I haven’t opened mines yet still holding out on getting another one to open and the slim ps5 30th
I will definitely be using my 30th anniversary controller as it's the best feeling dual sense I've ever purchased in terms of analog stick feel and button feel. The same can't be said about other dual sense controllers. I feel like Sony has quality control issues with these. I have owned five of these including the 30th anniversary edition and three of the five have had issues. The controller that came with my PS5 in 2022 had rough feeling analog sticks when they were rotated at their extremes. I bought a black one around the same time that had a very mushy feeling triangle button. Most recently the controller that came with my PS5 pro was awful. It had very loud action buttons that hesitated when you press them to overcome a sticky feeling requiring more force lending to a cheap feeling. My two best controllers are my cosmic red and my 30th anniversary controller which both feel amazing.
The colored buttons and logo just are so much better.
The portal has such a nice factory screen guard peel off that is feels like a crime to throw it away
So glad I got mine. Looks sooo good in person
Looks nice but I prefer the Astro Bot one. Also I dont get why people buy controllers just to display or keep sealed. You die tomorrow and dont get to enjoy them
Agreed with this. I got 4 controllers the white (OG from console) spiderman, astro and 30th. So far Astro is my favorite out of my 4 controllers.
@@bop321 I missed the Spider-Man one and dont feel like paying scalper price for one now
(Canadian.) I know one person locally - ONE - who got literally ANYTHING from the line (they got a slim somehow). Had it been possible to buy them, I would have gotten a slim and a portal in a heartbeat.
Really actually amazing that they'll make something nobody wants be $1000, and then just refuse to produce things that people actually do want.
the color indications for what player you are are based on the face buttons. green, pink, red, and blue. i think for this they should make the pink be yellow to go along with the yellow in the playstation logo
Seek help
I got the portal 30th anniversary and It’s one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. I was surprised to find out I couldn’t play certain games on it even tho there on my PS5 like AC Syndicate.
I modded my controller years ago to look the same. Sony took far too long to bring this out.
Do you know where to buy a modkit or is it a custom 3d print? Looking into modding an old psp in the same colors
@@Aoskar95 amazon and etsy. might be able to find one from ebay or a random site. google is a great friend to ask.
Of course, I got 30th Anniversary PS Portal.
Since it's a streaming system it might just be still usable at 40th Anniversary.
Technically, there is nothing stopping it from being able to stream PS6 games in the future.
I wish they would make a ps5 controller shaped like the dualshock style design. I don’t love the new shape of the dualsense. Also can we get some Hall effect sticks on an OEM controller, stick drift is ridiculous in this day and age…
That’s why you get multiples one for the Collection and others to use.
I wasn't thinking about it ... but this video makes me want to get this controller.
Looks good, nice retro vibe. Wish they'd do a clear crystal PS5 controller.
Overall it feels a lot better then previous controller models like how the duel sense edge doesn't have cut handles at the bottom more. Both models are very nice though.
I got one and I’m using it with my PC. Ironically, I prefer the feel of the XBox controller, ergonomically, but the PS5 controller feels more premium.
Same. I bought this controller to use with PS games on PC, especially ones that use the controller features that aren't available on an Xbox controller.
@ Yeah, looking forward to using the haptics on Spiderman 2 in January.🙂
Interesting how people are talking about having difficulties getting this controller. I preordered mine on the PlayStation Direct store day one (the queue said an hour but it was less than 15) and when I got in everything was available except the PS5 Pro. I just ordered the standard Dualsense and it came in today. Nothing crazy or out of the ordinary, but the controller is quite nice.
Glad you enjoyed the box that much.
Got mine in yesterday
Sony shipped it Next Day Air 🤯
Its a beautiful controller
I love the dual sense 30th anniversary controller but I wish I could get my hands on the dual sense edge 30th anniversary controller
Willing to pay 400 for those?
@ nope
I bought 2, one to use and one to admire from afar :)
I got 2 of these. One to use and one to have on the shelf 😁
I wanted the edge version because it was super cool looking but I never got a chance to see it in stock even... Lol
Trust me use the controller spawn wave it's good you can have it around on the shelf later just don't let it get scratched.
Seek help
@@Aggro224 Find something else to do with your time maybe take your own advice.
The consoles, pro and slim 30th anniversary were launched already on the 21st of November.
Just got the slim and the pro arrives next week.
The Slim PS ONE had a white controller. That's just the first Doulshock for the original PS1.
I got the edge version of this, and it’s super nice but I’m 100% using it every day
it looks so good
The color scheme of the first PlayStation was pretty. . . pretty.
👍
I barely use my limited edition controllers. When I bought the Skyward Sword Joy cons I just used it to play Skyward Sword. After that they went back in the box
Portal edition is gorgeous
Absolutely love it! Fortunate I was able to pre order two on October 29th 🙌🏼
0:28 that was the original DualShock
The smaller revision had a white controller with lighter grey buttons and sticks and said PSone
In the UK we didnt get nice inner cardboard 30th themed box, instead we got an egg carton holder... cheers sony
Received mine from PS Direct yesterday and I'm quite happy with it. I feel like they did a better job than with the 20th anniversary Dual Shock 4. Also goes well with Design Lab Xbox controllers in the same color scheme!
Gamestop employee told me an area manager came in and bought both of the controllers that came in.📈🤦🏾♂️
5:54 I actually cancelled my order, maybe I'll regret that, but i have the 25th anniversary and 500 million controllers, still in their boxes because i was too afraid to open them. I was never going to use this, if i got the Edge tho i would've definitely been using that myself
My favorite is still the Spider-Man 2 limited edition controller.
This one is still really awesome though!
I really like mine. It just plain looks good. I may use it, but for now it will live in the clam shell for my Edge controller
I'm glad you had the original to compare color to. I think it's too dark. Or the grey is more pure grey, and original is off grey.
The box is perfect as well! 👌
Bought the astro boy controller because how it looked. Have been using it as my main controller. I'm not a guy that would buy multiple controllers just because one is so cool looking or limited edition. I will handle the astro boy controller with care and will always wash my hands before using it. Also i will never... NEVER give it to someone else :DD
I managed to get one but now I am faced with a dilemma. Do I unbox and use it or do I keep it in the box and keep it on display because that is a fine box
I don't even have a PS5 but I want this
Would you say it’s better than the 30th anniversary pro controller?
Why didnt they just ship them to stores? Im hoping sony keeps making these so that everyone can have a chance to own one
Got mine in today! I still got my PS4 controller (20th Anniversary Edition) to compare! 😆
Why doesnt Sony reverse engineer Xbox or Switch controllers so they can get 40 hours of battery life per charge instead of 6 hours, is beyond me.....
I've got over 20 limited edition controllers (mostly Xbox), all still sealed in their boxes.
Strange, the packaging inside the box was different for me, my controller was also in a gray bag but not inside another box as yours but rather a cardboard mold holding the bagged controller.
Yeah was comparing the controller to my PS1 model last night they did a good job.
Use it and always put it away on soft surfaces or a protective case.
Installing the hall-effect mods would elevate this babe to Godly status.
I have a real OG ps controller. No analog sticks. Yes, it still works.
I'm actually using my PS1 DualSense as my primary controller.
Bro, just wanted to tell you that in the youtube recap you was my most watched channel in 2024...
I just tried to get this. GameStop said they had one available. I waited outside in the freezing cold and when they opened I found out that GameStop hq sold it out from under the store. No excuse why Sony isn’t giving retailers multiple controllers to sell in store. They’re enabling scalpers.😡
Hmm...the design is 3O Cross Square Triangle. So after all this time it is zero, not circle.
Does the PS5 controller work with PCs too?
Yes, whether bluetooth or wired
I was lucky enough to get the ps5 30 anniversary digital system, just waiting for UPS to drop it off. Can’t wait to go through the unboxing experience, been staying away form any of the unboxing videos out there.
Readily available in Japan but I won’t pay over 12.000¥ for a controller.
I mean, sure, to someone who is getting paid in USD it’s “only” 80$ but I’m getting paid in Yen, so to me it’s the equivalent of 120$.
If you obtain more money you can afford the controller.
@
typical american mindset 🤦🏻♂️
It’s not about having the money for something or not, it’s about wether it’s worth it.
By your logic everyone should just shut up and buy their stuff from scalpers.
Just because I can afford a 4090, doesn’t mean I want to support price gauging by nvidia.
Same with Sony, now that they’ve left Microsoft behind.
@@pukalo
That was the same mindset that got Sony in trouble with the PS3 pricing. lol
I like the packaging more than the controller 😂
Pity they didnt include the retro charger
I absolutely love this controller and was lucky enough to get one the only thing sony should have done is include every 30th anniversary controller with the og ps1 type c clip because getting that exclusively with the slim and pro anniversary bundle is nothing special like it seems in the presentation you think it’s a whole stylised cable but it’s just something that clips over the end of it
Probably going to keep mine in the box for a while. I have three more ps5 controllers with one of them still in box.
You know when people said not to worry about the face buttons being the same colours because of the different symbols?
They were wrong. Playing a few games on ps5, and some games are a little confusing when they show the face buttons. The symbols sometimes blend into the background. Colour does help a lot with accessibility. Sony made a massive mistake and they're too late to change it
It helps when some games still use the OG colors in game, like Ratchet.
This is so sick! I'd trade the two dualsense controllers I have now for it.
I really want this controller but I can only assume it sold out within minutes. Almost as if this controller has a feature that's missing from all the others...
Wow, it’s grey’t, I bought the Nova Pink one, to use on PC. That is a nice controller. 🤓
Damn, still waiting for mine in the mail but that box is bad ass
I wish this wasn't limited. 😮💨
I bought one, but mine isn't delivered yet. Now that I see it, I'm really curious if the microphone button actually shines red to match the analog led on the original Dualshock
Nope it's still yellow
I got the 30th Anniversary Edge it’s so nice!
Imagine this in a Pro version with programmable buttons and back control and buttons
I got the controller from Sony direct. I intend to play with it, but I'm gonna replace the analog sticks with magnetic sensors before I do. If only Sony would be kind enough to just sell the damn console plates separately. Come on, Sony.
was this a one and done or will they be making more?
I did a quick search, and it looks like Sony will restock the 30th Anniversary PS5, DualSense controller, and DualSense Edge controller by midday (EST) on November 23rd. But this is only on PlayStation Direct, so you'll have to order from Sony.
I got pro bundle and I’m definitely gonna use it!
I mean the controller itself has existed. You make it sound like it’s a new thing 😂 I don’t regret not getting this, I don’t like the Dualsense controller that much or PS5 look. Although I did make an exception for the Astro Bot Dualsense controller, still using it. Good on those who got their 30th Anniversary Dualsense tho 👍 Still have my 20th Anniversary Dualshock/PS4 controller 😁
I think ps4 did came out with ps4 dual shock 4 with playstation 1 colour skim. This should make available like any other colour not limited
Yeah got my hands on both controllers but not the console sadly. The normal PS5 controller works with magic-s-pro but can't seem to sync the duel sense edge controller to it via USB.