Sony Interactive Entertainment introduced the Prism Collection on October 28, 2026 in the official PlayStation Blog announcement from Isabelle Tomatis, Vice President of Global Marketing at Sony Interactive Entertainment. The new line adds transparent DualSense wireless controllers and PS5 console covers in three colors: Flare Orange, Emerald Green, and Graphite Gray. Pre-orders open November 10, 2026 at 10 a.m. local time. The collection launches starting February 4, 2027. The DualSense wireless controller is priced at $84.99 USD and the matching PS5 console cover at $74.99 USD.
The Prism Collection Lineup
The Prism Collection spans two hardware categories. DualSense wireless controllers and PS5 console covers both receive the same three transparent designs. Sony calls Flare Orange luminous, Emerald Green elegant with a silky green exterior, and Graphite Gray classy with a refined gray design. Every color in the collection is finished with a premium glossy sheen that Sony describes as sleek.
On the controller, the high-gloss clear finish extends across the back. That finish exposes the technology inside the DualSense while keeping a monochromatic look, according to Satoshi Aoyagi. The matching PS5 console covers carry the same Prism color names, so a player can match the transparent controller to the console with the same shade. The collection gives players a closer look at the design and craftsmanship behind the DualSense and PS5.
The announcement covers controllers and console covers only. It does not include audio hardware, so players who want wireless sound alongside a transparent setup can look at the Pulse wireless headset separately.
Design Intent Behind the Transparent Shells
Sony’s Color, Material, and Finish design team led the Prism Collection’s look. Leo Cardoso said the collection revives an older console aesthetic. "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."
Satoshi Aoyagi explained the finish and color selection. "The high-gloss clear finish extends across the back of the controller, offering a look at the technology that powers the DualSense controller while maintaining a sleek, monochromatic look. The metallic finish on the middle cover brings the contrasting surfaces together for a premium appearance that feels consistent with the PS5 generation. 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."
Pricing and Availability
The Prism Collection DualSense wireless controllers will be available globally. The recommended retail price is $84.99 USD, ¥12,480 including tax, €84.99, and £74.99. Actual retailer prices and availability may vary. Players who follow special edition DualSense releases can also compare the transparent DualSense with the Lisa Limited Edition DualSense.
The matching PS5 console covers carry a lower price. A matching cover costs $74.99 USD, ¥9,980 including tax, €74.99, and £64.99. The cover distribution is not global. The covers are available exclusively directly from PlayStation where available, and in other regions in limited quantities through select retailers.
Direct ordering is available in 11 regions: the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain, Portugal, and Italy. The announcement lists the direct PlayStation path as the main route for the covers in those markets. Players outside the 11 regions will have to check whether a select retailer has been allocated any stock.
Pre-Order and Launch Timeline
Pre-orders begin November 10, 2026 at 10 a.m. local time directly from PlayStation where available and at participating retailers. In the U.S., direct pre-orders open November 10 at 7:00 a.m. PT and 10:00 a.m. ET through direct.playstation.com. In the U.K., France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, direct pre-orders open November 10 at 10:00 a.m. local time through playstation.com/store/hardware.
The Prism Collection launches starting on February 4, 2027. The exact launch date and availability may vary by country or region, so players should check local retailer dates rather than assume every market gets the designs on the same day.
Analysis: Cost, Availability, and Timing
In U.S. pricing, a matching controller and cover together cost $159.98 before tax. The controller is $84.99 and the cover is $74.99, a $10 gap. The cover does not include a controller, so completing the pair means buying both pieces, and there is no bundle discount.
The controller and the cover do not share the same distribution. The controller is available globally through participating retailers, while the cover is exclusive to direct PlayStation channels in the 11 listed regions and appears elsewhere only in limited quantities through select retailers. Players outside those 11 regions may find the controller easy to buy and the cover impossible to source, because the cover is the constrained item.
The pre-order and launch dates leave a long gap. Pre-orders open November 10, 2026, during the holiday shopping window, but the launch date is February 4, 2027, roughly 12 weeks later. Gift buyers ordering in November will not receive the item until February, after the holiday gifting season. Sony also said the exact launch date may vary by country or region, so some buyers could wait longer.
