007 First Light Limited Edition PS5 controller pre-orders are live now, and we're here to help you find where to buy this latest DualSense release.
1. US pre-order quick links
2. UK pre-order quick links
3. Live updates
US 007 First Light PS5 controller pre-orders
- PS Direct: pre-order for $84
- Amazon: pre-order for $84.99
- Walmart: pre-order for $84.88
- Best Buy: pre-order for $84.99
- Target: pre-order for $84.99
- GameStop: pre-order for $84.99
UK 007 First Light PS5 controller pre-orders
- PS Direct: pre-order for £74.99
- Amazon: check stock
- Very: pre-order for £74.99
- Currys: pre-order for £74.99
- Smyths Toys: pre-order for £74.99
- The Game Collection: pre-order for £74.95
- ShopTo: pre-order for £79.85
- Argos: check stock
007 First Light Limited Edition PS5 controller: Cut to the chase
- Price: Dualsense controller: $84.99 / £74.99
- Pre-order date: April 17, 2026; 10am ET / 10am local time in Europe
- Release date: May 27, 2026
- Design: According to First Light franchise art director Rasmus Poulsen, "The golden finish pays tribute to the elegance, legacy, and timeless style of the franchise, while the barrel-inspired detailing reflects the themes of the game and how it feels to play it, as well as being a nod to one of pop culture’s most recognizable visual signatures."
Should you pre-order a James Bond 007 First Light Limited Edition PS5 controller?
I'm often asked whether a pre-order on anything, hardware or game, is something worth locking in at the first opportunity. When it comes to limited edition hardware, though, my advice is always to lock your unit down. If something really is limited edition, then rolling the dice and hoping for stock weeks after launch day is a recipe for disappointment.
If you can pre-order at a retailer that offers free cancellation too - like PlayStation Direct - then that means you'll at least have some time to reconsider your order between pre-order date and release date.
The extra factor here is the James Bond factor. It's one of the biggest entertainment franchises in the world, and as such, I suspect there's going to be a lot of fans wanting to add any game-adjacent accessories and merch to their collections.
In a way, I hope I'm wrong, and everyone can bag the product who wants it, but I've seen limited edition DualSenses sell out in minutes before.
I've been covering games and gaming hardware for nearly a decade now, and that includes covering almost every single PS5 hardware launch and limited edition release this generation. As a result, I know how these things work, what your best plays are, and where the best links will be. I'm also somewhat of a PlayStation 5 hardware collector and am deeply invested in every limited edition release like this, and so approach it from a fan's perspective too.
As TechRadar’s Gaming Editor, I always stay on top of the latest game and hardware releases. Whether I'm covering the latest product launch live or dispensing advice on how to navigate PS5 price increases, I have years of experience working to help you make the right purchases.
As TechRadar's senior deals editor, I've covered major sales events such as Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day for almost a decade, and I was there during the rush to find PS5 stock back in the day. So, I've got all the practise I need to find stock of a new Dualsense controller at various US and UK retailers.
It's nearing the end of the day here in the UK, so I'm preparing to log off. But, before I leave, I've got one last stock update for you.
Every major US retailer has joined in!
- Amazon: pre-order for $84.99
- Walmart: pre-order for $84.88
- Best Buy: pre-order for $84.99
- Target: pre-order for $84.99
- GameStop: pre-order for $84.99
Don't be tempted by eBay prices...
It wouldn't be a limited edition DualSense drop without dodgy sellers on online marketplaces like eBay traying to make a quick buck. Right now I'm seeing listing for the 007 First Light pad priced more than £100!
With plenty of stock at most only retailers, it almost goes without saying but you certainly shouldn't spend that to get one.
The Game Collection is back!
Big news! After that little wobble earlier, it looks like stock is back over at The Game Collection. It's currently the cheapest place to pre-order in the UK, with a whopping £0.04 saving compared to RRP.
- The Game Collection: pre-order for £74.95
It looks like activity has slowed down once again. Stock is still holding at every retailer that's posted listings so far, with the exception of The Game Collection.
Hey everyone! Dash again, returning to take the reigns so that James can grab some lunch himself.
We have our first sold out listing in the UK. The Game Collection is no longer taking preorders for the 007 Dualsense. I'm not surprised it was the first to go, given it's a smaller specialist store compared to all the big guns.
Hello! James Pickard here, taking over the mission to find the James Bond Dualsense while Dash takes quick break. I'll have another quick scout around retailers to see what the current stock situation is like and whether any new preorders have popped up.
A little more on the 007 First Light theme that released earlier.
Game has also just got in on the pre-order action, with the limited edition DualSense up for £74.99!
- Game: pre-order for £74.99
While we wait for more retailers to join the fray, here's a quick reminder that this limited edition DualSense is set to launch on May 27, the same date the game drops on PS5!
Still no movement from Amazon, which is a little odd. Fingers crossed a listing for the controller will drop there any minute now...
The current stock situation
Stock seems to be holding so far in the UK. Currys, Very, The Game Collection, and of course PS Direct are all offering the pad right now.
Check them out below.
- PS Direct: pre-order for £74.99
- Very: pre-order for £74.99
- Currys: pre-order for £74.99
- The Game Collection: pre-order for £74.95
After that flurry of activity, things have quieted down for now. Big hitters like Amazon have yet to go live in the UK, though shoppers still have plenty of options with Currys, Very, and PS Direct.
Our first US pre-order just dropped!
Okay, this is unexpected. For some reason Target has gone live early! This is the first US pre-order we've seen and hours ahead of when we originally expected.
If you're particularly keen to get in there early, you can visit the listing below.
- Target: pre-order for $84.99
TheGameCollection just went live too. It's up for £74.95, which is £0.04 less than most other retailers!
- The Game Collection: pre-order for £74.95
Two more UK retailers join in
In both instances you can pick up the controller at its retail price, £74.99.
- PS Direct: pre-order for £74.99
- Very: pre-order for £74.99
Just 15 minutes to go until the limited edition controller pre-orders begin in earnest.
No other retailers seem to have gone live yet, but now that the flood gates have opened we might see a few more listings ahead of the official 10AM start time.
Currys is the first to go live in the UK
You can pick up the controller for its RRP of £74.99, with free release day delivery thrown in!
- Currys: pre-order for £74.99
You can pick up the game too
If you're also interested in picking up the game to go with your controller purchase, I'd recommend going for the Amazon Exclusive Special Edition for some bonus digital goodies.
Those who pre-order also get an exclusive outfit - the Classic Tuxedo - and all of the Deluxe Edition content for free!
The PS5 and Xbox versions are expected to ship on May 27, though do note that the Nintendo Switch 2 port has been delayed.
But what about the game itself?
Developed by Hitman studio IO Interactive, 007 First Light is shaping up to be an explosive Bond prequel with action to rival the high-intensity excellence of the films.
It's not a an adaptation of an existing movie, but rather an all-new story based on the original character by author Ian Fleming.
This spy hero is portrayed by Irish actor Patrick Gibson, who you might recognize from TV series Dexter: Original Sin.
So when exactly are we waiting for?
If you're in the UK and just tuning in for today's deluge of pre-orders, welcome!
That's the key information you need ahead of tomorrow's pre-orders kicking off!
Where will it be?
I say 'seems' because it doesn't mention the word 'exclusive' — but equally it doesn't use that eternal retail phrase, 'as well as participating retailers'. As a result, the links on this page extend to other non-PlayStation retailers, but it looks likely that PS Direct may be your best and only bet...
Will it be popular?
This is an interesting question really. One one hand I've seen a fair few limited edition DualSense controllers sell out in minutes; but on the other hand, I've seen supposed limited edition pads have seemingly enormous stock levels that never flicker or fluctuate, and remain available days and weeks after pre-orders open.
However, due to the former alone, you can never rely on the latter being the case henceforth. And with this being tied to an iconic entertainment franchise that's one of the biggest in the world in James Bond, and one of the most anticipated video games of the year, I'm inclined to think this one will be popular.
That's why we've played it safe and are getting our flag in the ground early so that we can be in the best position possible tomorrow to help folks when pre-orders start at 10am BST in the UK, and 10am ET in the US.
Every penny of it - how much does it cost?
Following the well-trodden path of limited edition DualSense controllers that came before it, the James Bond 007 First Light PS5 controller costs a similar amount in the US and UK: $84.99 / £74.99.
The design: I love goooooooold
The 007 First Light Limited Edition PS5 controller is very gold - so gold that I cannot think of anything else but a particularly character from the James Bond spoof films, the Austin Powers series.
It sports a barrel-esque design on it too which you can get a feel for if you focus on the vanishing point of it in the circle on the touchpad, but otherwise is very much a 'Man with the Golden DualSense' kind of design.
What do you think?
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