Here's why Limited Edition PS5 controllers, like the God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense, are perfect gifts for PlayStation gamers

The God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense on a wooden table in front of a white brick background
(Image credit: Future)

With Black Friday PS5 discounts on the horizon, we are now deep into gift-buying territory - and I have the perfect suggestion for anyone looking for a PlayStation gift.

And if you're on the hunt for such a gift, then let me point you toward Sony's range of limited edition PS5 DualSense controllers. Now, a little over five years on from the PS5's release, there's a whole host of limited edition and special edition hardware - and none are better, in my view, than the DualSense controllers.

US Limited Edition DualSense controllers

God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense
God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense : $84.99 at PlayStation Direct US

The recently released God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense is, in my view, an underrated limited edition pad, and despite a restrained, simple design, is a brilliant one for evoking memories and as a gift.

Also available at: Walmart - $84 | Best Buy - $84.99 | Target - $84.99 | GameStop - $84.99 | Amazon - $84.99 (out of stock)

Astro Bot Joyful DualSense
Astro Bot Joyful DualSense: $84.99 at Amazon

The first Astro Bot-themed controller sold out and was never to be seen again, so this Joyful variant is a welcome one that is in stock right now - and perfect for any PS5 fans given the little robot's place in this generation.

Also available at: PS Direct - $84.99 | Walmart - $84.99 | Best Buy - $84.99 | Target - $84.99 | GameStop - $84.99

Ghost of Yotei Gold DualSense
Ghost of Yotei Gold DualSense: $84.99 at Amazon

The Gold Ghost of Yotei DualSense is the slightly bolder variant of a pair that came out to celebrate one of the year's biggest PS5 releases, and is readily available in the US, too.

Also available at: PS Direct - $84.99 | Walmart - $84.99 | Best Buy - $84.99 | Target - $84.99 | GameStop - $84.99

Fortnite Limited Edition DualSense
Fortnite Limited Edition DualSense: $84.99 at PlayStation Direct US

There's no better gift for anyone on PlayStation 5 playing what is one of the very biggest games in the world, and this Fortnite DualSense is simply perfect for any fan.

Also available at: Target - $84.99 | Amazon - $84.94 (out of stock) | Best Buy - $96 | Walmart - $99.99 | GameStop - $84.99 (check address)

Sony PS5 Icon Blue Special Edition DualSense
Sony PS5 Icon Blue Special Edition DualSense: $84 at Walmart

The newest pad to be revealed by Sony, Walmart US should still have stock of this controller, but I have seen multiple 'low stock' phrasing around it online.

$109.96 at Walmart Canada | Check Walmart Mexico | Check Walmart Chile

Ghost of Yotei Black DualSense
Ghost of Yotei Black DualSense: $84.99 at PlayStation Direct US

The Black Ghost of Yotei DualSense is a PlayStation Direct exclusive and is my favorite out of the two controllers that came out this year, alongside the game.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Limited Edition DualSense
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Limited Edition DualSense: $84.99 at PlayStation Direct US

I have a feeling the Death Stranding 2: On the Beach DualSense will pick up in popularity this gift season as the game itself is probably going to find itself across many of the world's game of the year lists. It's a PS Direct exclusive, so head there to get this one now and beat the (probable) rush.

The God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense on a wooden table in front of a white brick background

(Image credit: Future)

UK Limited Edition DualSense controllers

God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense
God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense: £74.99 at Amazon

The restrained but instantly recognizable God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense is a superb gift for PlayStation gamers and remains readily available in the UK.

Also available at: £74.99 at PS Direct | Currys - £74.99 | Very - £74.99 | ShopTo - £74.85 | HMV - £74.99 | The Game Collection - £74.95 | John Lewis - £74.99 | Argos - £74.99 | AO.com - £75

Astro Bot Joyful DualSense
Astro Bot Joyful DualSense: £74.99 at Amazon

The wonderfully charming Astro Bot Joyful DualSense controller goes some way to making up for the first controller to celebrate the robot icon completely disappearing after release, and certainly makes for a splendid gift this holiday season.

Also available at: PS Direct - £74.99 | Very - £74.99 | Currys - £74.99 | ShopTo - £74.99 | The Game Collection - £74.99 | Argos - £74.99 | HMV - £74.99 | Game - £74.99 | AO.com - £75

Fortnite Limited Edition DualSense
Fortnite Limited Edition DualSense: £74.99 at PlayStation Direct UK

Slightly wacky and crazy, but perfect as a gift for PlayStation Fortnite gamers, this Fortnite Limited Edition DualSense has been around for a while, but is well worth jumping on this holiday season.

Also available at: Very - £74.99 | Argos - £74.99 | Currys - £74.99 | £74.99 at Game | Amazon - £89

Ghost of Yotei Gold DualSense
Ghost of Yotei Gold DualSense: £74.99 at PlayStation Direct UK

The Gold variant of the Ghost of Yotei DualSense is a shimmering beauty and remains widely available in the UK, though PlayStation Direct remains our first port of call.

Also available at: Amazon - £74.99 (out of stock) | Argos - £74.99 | Very - £74.99 | EE - £74.99 | John Lewis - £74.99 | ShopTo - £71.85 | The Game Collection - £74.95

Ghost of Yotei Black DualSense
Ghost of Yotei Black DualSense: £74.99 at PlayStation Direct UK

Probably my preference out of the two Ghost of Yotei controllers that were released, the Black one is slick and is a perfect gift for anyone who loves PlayStation's own games.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Limited Edition DualSense
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Limited Edition DualSense: £74.99 at PlayStation Direct UK

Exclusive to PlayStation Direct in the UK, this Death Stranding 2: On the Beach limited edition pad is an ideal gift for fans of PlayStation and Hideo Kojima's games.

Away from the Limited Edition DualSense controller's if you're looking for one as a gift (or for yourself), that's one of the more 'plain' colorways, then check out our price-finding tech below, which automatically updates with the best prices in your region.

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Rob Dwiar
Managing Editor, TechRadar Gaming

Rob is the Managing Editor of TechRadar Gaming, a video games journalist, critic, editor, and writer, and has years of experience gained from multiple publications. Prior to being TechRadar Gaming's Managing Editor, he was TRG's Deputy Editor, and a longstanding member of GamesRadar+, being the Commissioning Editor for Hardware there for years, while also squeezing in a short stint as Gaming Editor at WePC just before joining TechRadar Gaming. He is also a writer on tech, gaming hardware, and video games but also gardens and landscapes, and has written about the virtual landscapes of games for years.

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