Being able to have the perfect color for their controller is one of those little privileges in life that can bring so much joy to a gamer. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with sticking to a controller’s default color, sometimes it’s nice to break the mold and pick something that fits the gamer’s style.
Fortunately, Sony has offered such an opportunity at the moment with seven variations of controllers for the PlayStation 5 and more are likely to follow in the future. They range from neon colors to pastels to monochrome so gamers can find exactly what they need if they decide to buy the console or purchase a replacement controller.
7 Honorable Mention: DualSense Edge
Technically, this is not a new color variant but a completely new controller that Sony surprised everyone with, with new functions and buttons. However, it is worth mentioning because the color of the controller is different from that of the base controller. At first it may look the same with the white housing with black accents, but it actually has a glossy finish to the black parts of the controller.
The touchpad shows a striking pattern with the shape symbols of the buttons scattered all over the touchpad; Small details like that can go a long way. Plus, the D-pad and other buttons are black with white symbols to make them stand out even more.
6 White
For several generations, black has been the standard color for the base controller that comes with the system. That is not the case with the PlayStation 5; the controller is designed to match the tall and powerful console with a snow white color scheme. It’s a fun way not only to stand out from other generations, but also to differentiate yourself from the all-black Xbox Series X, one of the greatest game controllers of all time.
There is only one problem when it comes to this controller color. It may look and feel nice on the surprisingly multi-function controller, but if the player doesn’t wash their hands often, the white color will show all the dirt and grime that the hands have come into contact with. Other than that, it’s a nice controller that’s much bigger than before and retains the touchpad functionality that made the PS4 controller so famous.
5 Midnight black
If you don’t like the new white livery, there’s another option available for the same price: midnight black. It’s a soft matte black that sticks with the colors of previous consoles, and it still looks nice. Changes have still been made from other generations, such as the symbols on almost all buttons being bright white and this makes the buttons stand out more than others.#
The black also makes the touchpad’s multicolored lights shine more vividly, especially in the dark. The black can still match the console too, as the PlayStation 5 is a mix of black and white. As a bonus, black is a simple yet universal color that goes with most gear styles and will essentially suit any game if that’s ever an issue.
4 Starlight Blue
Instead of the darker royal blue often found on variant controllers, the PS5 DualSense controller has a Starlight Blue variant. It is more of a sky blue color and is very suitable for both children and adults. It’s perfect to go along with games like Subnautics and Horizon: Forbidden West; games that have a more lively tone in their art styles.
The Starlight Blue is from the first wave of controller colors, so it costs $75 USD. As with the white controller, the brighter shade of blue will show dirt and grime more easily, but anyone who prefers pastels should check out the Starlight Blue variant.
3 Galactic Purple
Purple is a new color not commonly seen on previous generations of consoles, except for the Nintendo GameCube, where it was the default color. With the PS5 DualSense controller, the Galactic Purple is a dark purple which can look quite different depending on the lighting. Under certain lighting, the controller looks almost blue.
Purple isn’t a common theme for games, but there are a few select titles looking for games to match the controller. The New Superhero RPG Gotham Knights has a purple theme, just like Ghostwire Tokyoand Life is Strange: True Colors. Additionally, Sony has skins available for the PS5 console itself to mix or match with the controllers.
2 Nova pink
While the male demographic will definitely like it too, it’s still nice to see Sony has gamer girls in mind; especially in a world where women are now rising stars in the gaming community. In the first wave of colors came Nova Pink, a rather vibrant pink, almost magenta-like color that really stands out.
Many games share this color theme, such as: Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy embracing a colorful 80s aesthetic mixed with modern imagery with all its characters and locations. It could also fit into the wild and hilarious world of Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands. As a bonus, the Nova Pink has white symbols for the buttons, similar to the black and Edge controllers.
1 Cosmic Red
Red seems to be a favorite as it seems like every generation of consoles is offering red variants for sale. This darker shade of red is appealing to the eyes and is one of those shades that changes greatly depending on the lighting. As with the black controller, the button symbols stand out, but instead of white they are more bright pink to fit the red buttons.
Sometimes the controller looks red, sometimes it looks pink, and sometimes it almost looks burgundy. This color also matches some exclusive titles for the PS5, including several horror games on the PS5, the Marvel’s Spider-Man games, and god of war as well as the sequel, God Of War: Ragnarok. It’s just a beautiful universal color that kids and adults of all types and demographics can enjoy.
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