PlayStation Unveils New Hardware You Can Officially Pre-Order Now

Published Nov 11, 2026, 8:30 AM EST

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Sony has found itself in hot water this year after announcing some major changes for PlayStation users. Not only has there been even more price increases for its PlayStation Plus service, but it was revealed that, by 2028, all physical disks for upcoming first-party PlayStation games would be phased out.

Whilst there is no doubt that we are a lot more digitally-minded than we were a few decades ago, fans have been left reeling over no longer being able to amass a physical collection of games, leaving some to boycott Sony until it reverses the decision. However, with Sony standing firm, the future remains uncertain, especially during the inevitable launch of the PlayStation 6.

Nevertheless, the ongoing conflict has not stopped Sony from doing what it does best: making money, and now, a brand-new piece of hardware is on the way, and pre-orders are live.

If we cast our minds back a few years, we will remember the transparent gaming controllers that we all owned and now, history does indeed repeat itself as Sony is set to bring them back courtesy of the Prism Collection.

Now, players will have the opportunity to customize both their PlayStation 5 and accompanying DualSense controllers with pre-orders now officially open in the USA as of 7 AM PT/10 AM ET on November 10.

The collection comes alongside three transparent DualSense Wireless Controllers, and matching PS5 covers, each available in Flare Orange, Emerald Green, and Graphite Gray. However, as you can imagine, this brand-new set comes alongside a hefty price tag. Whilst the DualSense controllers come in at $84.99, the accompanying console covers are slightly less at $74.99.

As you can already guess from the transparent design, each color will give you a glimpse into the internal technology that goes into the production of the controller and console. Whilst the Flare Orange design is the boldest of the bunch, the Emerald Green would probably be my pick. However, the Graphite Gray is definitely the most understated, featuring a darker appearance set off by a glossy finish.

According to PlayStation designer, Satoshi Aoyagi, each color was picked carefully, revealing, "To complement the futuristic aesthetic, we carefully selected three distinct colors: a vibrant orange that subtly takes on a rosy hue where the transparent material overlaps, a deep hunter green that gains depth through its transparency, and a cool-toned storm gray.”

Sony has confirmed that the collection was inspired by the transparent controllers of the late 90s/early 00s, with fellow PlayStation designer Leo Cardoso claiming that fans had been campaigning for their return for many years in a PlayStation blog post. He wrote:

“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 PS5’s industrial design.”

The entire Prism Collection is now available for pre-order via the official PlayStation Direct website, but you will be in for quite a wait until you finally get your hands on these nostalgic accessories, as they do not begin shipping until 4 February 2027.

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