Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller pre-orders, along with the accompanying limited edition Pulse Elite headset stock, are now live in the US and UK.
1. US pre-order quick links
2. UK pre-order quick links
3. Headset pre-order quick links
3. Live updates
US Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller pre-order quick links
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: $84.99 at PS Direct
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: $84.99 at Best Buy
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: $84.99 at GameStop
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: $84.99 at Amazon
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: $84.99 at Target
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: check Walmart
UK Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller pre-order quick links
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: £74.99 at PS Direct
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: check Very
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: check Amazon
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: check Currys
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: check The Game Collection
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: check ShopTo
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: check Argos
Marathon Limited Edition PS5 Pulse Elite headset pre-orders: quick links
The limited edition Marathon PS5 Pulse Elite headset is not only going to be a PlayStation Direct exclusive, but it is also going to be available only in the US. If you're after the headset, then the below link is the only one you need, as a result.
- Marathon Limited Edition Pulse Elite PS5 headset: $169.99 at PS Direct
Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller and Pulse Elite headset: cut to the chase
- Price: Dualsense controller: $84.99 / £74.99; Pulse Elite headset: $169.99 (US exclusive)
- Pre-order date: January 29, 2026; 10am ET / 10am local time in Europe
- Release date: March 12, 2026
- Design: According to Sony and Bungie, the design of the DualSense "reflects the [Marathon's] world’s balance of form and function, where clean lines, purposeful markings, and vivid accents come together to feel both futuristic and believable."
Should you pre-order a Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller or Pulse Elite headset?
If you're looking for a quick-fire bit of advice from me on whether you should pre-order the Marathon PS5 controller or roll the dice and hope stock is forever present or even there at launch, then the former wins out every single time. Always pre-order if you can and are willing and able.
While it's true that some recent new colorways and editions from Sony have not seen any trouble stock-wise, I never think it's worth running the risk. There are also two more reasons why I wouldn't risk not pre-ordering a Marathon PS5 controller or Pulse Elite headset.
First, is that these are limited edition items. Sony has put those two words in the product names of both items - it didn't with the HyperPop Collection, for example - and I tend to think that holds a bit of weight. We've seen several limited edition pads fly off the shelves, so there is previous evidence that the demand is there. Secondly, and despite its development process, these products are tied to a big Sony first-party game release in Marathon. This is only going to drive interest higher still, in my opinion - no matter the game's popularity with players (see also: Concord).
As a result, with pre-orders often being pain-free ways to at least reserve your new gaming accessory, and giving you time to finally decide before launch, my advice once again is to go for a pre-order over waiting for stock.
I've covered almost every single PS5 hardware launch and limited edition release since the console arrived in 2020, and have helped folks find the console itself when it was in short supply, and everything from limited edition DualSense controllers, to the PlayStation Portal. As a result, I'm grizzled and battle-hardened, and know a thing or two about the best routes and tactics in securing in-demand hardware when pre-orders launch. Complementing this, I'm also a huge PlayStation fan, and Sony's consoles have been my platform of choice since, well, ever. I also like to collect PS5 gear when and where I can, too, so I am keen myself on both these accessories!
Let's talk pricing
Generally, there are no surprises here as the DualSense will cost you $84.99 / £74.99 while the US-exclusive Pulse Elite headset will cost you $169.99.
About the design...
I liek the design of this DualSense! In the face of there being quite a lot of why space, the accents, design flares and contrasting green and pink flourishes set this one apart and really make it pop.
One hour to go in the UK!
Ok, that's rather crept up on me, to be frank: only one hour to go before pre-orders for the Marathon DualSense drop in the UK!
PlayStation Direct's listing page has appeared
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: £74.99 at PS Direct
It's go time and pre-orders are live at PS Direct!
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: £74.99 at PS Direct
FYI, I had to use my mobile browser to place a successful pre-order - both my desktop browser windows failed at payment for some reason.
Hmm, seems quiet out there apart from PS Direct in the UK...
Right, I'm back. Did any stock appear elsewhere?
And the answer to that is No. At least in terms of UK retailers.
US gets a headset too remember
US Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller pre-order quick links
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: check PS Direct
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: check Amazon
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: check Best Buy
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: check Target
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: check GameStop
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: check Walmart
Marathon Limited Edition PS5 Pulse Elite headset pre-orders: quick links
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 Pulse Elite headset: check PS Direct
US pre-orders should be live!
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: $84.99 at PS Direct
- Marathon Limited Edition Pulse Elite PS5 headset: $169.99 at PS Direct
And as soon as I posted that, the 'Add' button appeared on the Pulse Elite page!
And the DualSense page has followed suit as PlayStation Direct: pre-orders are well and truly alive!
GameStop getting involved in the US makes the lack of any other UK retailers even more baffling to me too - other retailers clearly are stocking this so why not in the UK? Weird.
No other US retailers just yet...
Half an hour into Marathon DualSense and headset pre-orders, these are your best US links to go for right now:
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: $84.99 at PS Direct
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: $84.99 at GameStop
- Marathon Limited Edition Pulse Elite PS5 headset: $169.99 at PS Direct
It's slow going out there, so this is only a small roundup of links you can actually use right now to get your pre-order of the DualSense locked down.
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: $84.99 at PS Direct
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: $84.99 at Best Buy
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: $84.99 at GameStop
UK
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: £74.99 at PS Direct
I lied, I'm back
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: $84.99 at PS Direct
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: $84.99 at Best Buy
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: $84.99 at GameStop
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: $84.99 at Amazon
- Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller: $84.99 at Target
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