The Last Of Us Limited Edition PS5 Controller Revealed Alongside Pre-Order & Price Details

   

Sony has revealed a new, special-edition DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5, with a design inspired by The Last of Us. First released in 2013 for the PlayStation 3, The Last of Us has come a long way, since becoming one of Sony's most successful first-party franchises, and effectively synonymous with the PlayStation brand. It's spawned an acclaimed (if highly divisive) sequel, as well as a TV adaptation that's brought its story to a wider audience than ever before.

The PS3 easter egg from The Last of Us, Ellie from TLOU Part 2, and a silver DualSense Controller in a collage image.

Officially revealed today on the PlayStation BlogThe Last of Us DualSense controller will be available for pre-order starting on March 14, 2025. Featuring a black-and-white design, the controller includes several iconic images from throughout the games in glossy prints across the darker parts of the controller's face: skulls, ammo boxes, knives, fishing hooks, and more. Printed on each of the controller's grips are a moth and a wolf, representing Ellie and Abby in The Last of Us Part 2, while the touchpad bears the Fireflies' insignia.

The Last Of Us PS5 Controller Is Coming Soon

How To Get Your Hands On One

The Last of Us DualSense controller

The Last of Us DualSense preorders are available both from the official PlayStation website, and from certain online retailers TBA - check your preferred online retailer between now and March 14 to see if preordering is possible. Preorders begin at 7 AM PT on March 14 throughout the US.

In Europe, you can start preordering your controller at 10 AM in your local time. Europe preorders appear to be exclusive to the UK, France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg; it's unclear whether fans in other countries will be able to participate.

Preorders may begin soon, but The Last of Us DualSense controller isn't expected to ship until April 10. Free launch day delivery is only guaranteed if you order direct from PlayStation, although exact launch dates may vary by region. It runs for $84.99 USD, €84.99, or £74.99, depending on the region you're ordering from.

 

A Big Moment For TLOU & PS5

Two Major Releases Coming Soon

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The new TLOU DualSense controller's release coincides with the upcoming launch of The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PC. It'll be available on both Steam and the Epic Games Store beginning on April 3, 2025. It's also trending pretty close to the release of the second season of TLOU's TV adaptation, which hits HBO and Max on April 13.

The reveal of this controller also follows series creator Neil Druckmann's announcement that there may not be a TLOU Part 3. Druckmann doesn't totally count out the idea of a sequel, but says it's unlikely to happen. Frankly, it seems like the story was finished with the previous game, and both Druckmann and Naughty Dog are eyeing their next projects after the TV series is completed. Still, that doesn't mean TLOU has nothing to celebrate.

It's a nice little collectible for fans of the series, whether they're diehard PlayStation fans or would prefer to use the new DualSense to play the sequel on PC. Whatever the case, it couldn't have come at a better time to celebrate the legacy of The Last of Us and PlayStation's vast library of games as a whole.