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Preorders for the Marvel's Wolverine limited edition PS5 bundles, DualSense controllers, and console covers have now started in both the US and the UK, with stock now widely available at PlayStation Direct and many major retailers. Some items are already selling out, though, so we'd suggest quickly jumping through one of the links below if you've got your eye on a yellow or adamantium makeover.

Marvel's Wolverine PS5 console and controller pre-orders

A three way split image of Sony's limited edition PS5 hardware and a screenshot of a leaping Logan from the game Marvel's Wolverine

(Image credit: Future/Sony/Marvel/Insomniac Games)

1. US pre-order quick links
2. UK pre-order quick links
3. Live updates

It feels like we haven't had a PS5 limited edition release in a little while, but this one sure makes up for it with Sony releasing a total of six products in two aesthetic and colorways.

As a brief reminder of what's on offer, there's a PS5 Slim Digital Edition console bundle in Battle Yellow ($649.99 / £569.99); two DualSense controllers, one in Battle Yellow and one in Adamantium silver (both $84.99 / £74.99); and three sets of console covers — one in each colorway for PS5 Pro, and one in yellow for PS5 Slim (all $74.99 / £64.99).

As is often the case, PlayStation Direct will likely be the best port of call for all six of these; even more so given that all three of the console covers and the Adamantium DualSense will be exclusive to Sony's own storefront. The PS5 bundle and DualSense in Battle Yellow are available at other retailers too, however.

The TechRadar Gaming team and I have been covering these releases for years and years at this point now, so you're in the right place to have the best chance of bagging whichever part of the Marvel's Wolverine Limited Edition range you're after with the links below, as well as our moment-to-moment coverage below that too.

US console pre-orders – quick links

US DualSense pre-orders – quick links

US console cover pre-orders – quick links

  • Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Slim Battle Yellow console covers: $74 at PS Direct (sold out)
  • Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Pro Battle Yellow console covers: $74 at PS Direct (sold out)
  • Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Pro Adamantium console covers: $74 at PS Direct (sold out)

UK console pre-orders – quick links

UK DualSense pre-orders – quick links

UK console cover pre-orders – quick links

A still image of the limited edition Marvel's Wolverine battle yellow PS5 console

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Should you pre-order a Marvel's Wolverine PS5 bundle, DualSense, or set of console covers?

After covering these hardware and limited edition releases for years, my quickfire, simple advice is to strongly consider placing a pre-order if you can, rather than waiting and taking a punt on release day or continued stock being available from launch.

Some recent releases haven't sold out on the day of pre-orders, sure, but given the fact that some have — I'm looking at you Astro Bot (the first one) and The Last of Us limited edition DualSense controllers — there's never really enough reason to risk it. As a result, given how, on the whole, previous releases have been, I always recommend placing a pre-order if you're willing and able, as you have then secured your unit.

I also think that we can look to the likely popularity of Marvel's Wolverine as a new game, Insomniac's history of making bangers, and at the previous Insomniac game-themed hardware too.

First, all three Marvel's Spider-Man games have been excellent and wildly popular, with millions and millions of copies sold, and Insomniac has well and truly proved that these, along with Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart that they excel at making polished, exquisite experiences that make the most of the PS5's hardware and specs. Throw in Wolverine's own popularity as a Marvel character, and the film series' legacy, and it's safe to predict that this will be a very popular release.

Second, we not only need to look at the availability of the Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 hardware for a potential clue too. That is to say, it all sold out — PS5 consoles, console covers, and DualSense controllers — and you can no longer buy it anywhere. This might be the clearest indication for Marvel's Wolverine limited edition PS5 consoles and accessories, and would mean securing a pre-order is likely the safest option if you're interested.

Marvel's Wolverine PS5 console and controllers: cut to the chase

  • Price:
    • PS5 Digital Edition Battle Yellow console bundle: $649.99 / £569.99
    • Battle Yellow DualSense controller: $84.99 / £74.99
    • Adamantium DualSense controller: $84.99 / £74.99
    • Battle Yellow PS5 Slim console covers: $74.99 / £64.99
    • Battle Yellow PS5 Pro console covers: $74.99 / £64.99
    • Adamantium PS5 Pro console covers: $74.99 / £64.99
  • Pre-order date: August 19, 2026; 10am ET / 10am local time in Europe
  • Release date: September 15, 2026
  • Design: Sony describes the limited edition collection as hardware that "captures the raw ferocity of Wolverine". The Battle Yellow aesthetic is "inspired by Insomniac’s Battle Reborn suit and claws" while the slick silver-like Adamantium aesthetic takes inspiration from the "adamantium bonded to Logan's skeleton and claws". The art of Wolverine and the claw slashes was created by Jock, a Scottish graphic artist who contributed to the key art for Marvel’s Wolverine.
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Rob Dwiar

I've covered basically every single PS5 hardware and limited edition release since the original console came out in 2020. I've hugely enjoyed helping folks find stock of hard-to-find products like the PlayStation Portal and limited edition products like the 30th Anniversary DualSense. As a result, I'm well-versed in the best routes and means to try and nail down your limited edition pre-order, be it trying off-the-beaten-track retailers, or knowing when to check the big sellers. I'm also a huge PlayStation head and small-to-medium time collector of PS5 hardware, so I am invested in these releases deeply; I am definitely eyeing up the controllers for my own collection!

LIVE: Latest Updates

Here's some good news – as we head into the evening, many retailers still have both the console and the controller in stock for preorders. We've updated the list above to make it easy to quickly visit your retailer of choice.

Amazon, though, seems to be the odd one out, offering only the Wolverine yellow controller, as the console still isn't available to order.

Hello, Jacob, stepping in to carry us through the rest of Marvel's Wolverine PS5 console, controller, and accessories preorder day. I hope you've been able to add what you wanted to your cart and check out, but I'm keeping an eye out for additional retailers that might turn on preorders.

I'm finishing up for the day, but our coverage continues

Right, my shift here is done, it's been a chaotic one but I think we've got pretty much all of the links that will be going live today for these Marvel's Wolverine consoles, controllers, and covers. Strangely, there are still a few notable gaps and retailers who only have one of the expected items listed, but it may be that they'll pop up soon.

Either way, I hope you got what you were after today and managed to secure that all-important preorder. I'm handing over to Jacob now who'll guide you through any updates for the rest of the day. James P — out.

And last but not least...

Walmart has now dropped its listings for both the console and controller in Battle Yellow. A very small saving is available on the controller here if you really must pay the lowest price possible, but it's not very far off the $84.99 RRP.

• Marvel's Wolverine Battle Yellow PS5 bundle: $649 at Walmart
• Marvel's Wolverine Battle Yellow DualSense: $84.88 at Walmart

Yep, there it is, the listing is now live at Amazon. Here's that important link again if you need it.

• Marvel's Wolverine Battle Yellow DualSense: $84.99 at Amazon

I've spotted some activity at Amazon

After a bit of a break, activity has just picked up again, as I've spotted the DualSense on Amazon. It's currently listed as out of stock, but there's no evidence that it's even been made available at this point, so keep an eye on the page, as it'll likely go live for preorder soon.

• Marvel's Wolverine Battle Yellow DualSense: $84.99 at Amazon

The Battle Yellow controller is now gone at PS Direct

The last predicted domino has fallen and the Battle Yellow PS5 DualSense is now sold out at PS Direct. It's also sold out at Target. Stock seems stable at other retailers where it is currently available, though, so you have a couple of options if you're still on the hunt for that vibrant controller. Here's the latest stock updates.

• Marvel's Wolverine Battle Yellow DualSense: $84.99 at Best Buy
• Marvel's Wolverine Battle Yellow DualSense: $84.99 at GameStop

GameStop is getting involved at last

We've got preorders live for both the console and DualSense at GameStop now, giving you another option if you didn't want to shop at the other retailers live so far.

• Marvel's Wolverine Battle Yellow PS5 bundle: $649.99 at GameStop
• Marvel's Wolverine Battle Yellow DualSense: $84.99 at GameStop

And there goes the other console covers

As I suspected, it's the Adamantium PS5 Pro console covers that have gone out of stock next at PlayStation Direct. They've proven to be some of the more popular items from this limited edition drop, and it's not clear if they will get a restock before the September 15 launch. We'll keep an eye on them, though, and give you a shout if any more pop up.

There are signs of life at Best Buy

Just as I was wondering if any other US retailers would be getting involved with this launch, Best Buy suddenly dropped its listings for both the bundle and DualSense. You can find the links below if you wanted to shop there.

• Marvel's Wolverine Battle Yellow PS5 bundle: $649.99 at Best Buy
• Marvel's Wolverine Battle Yellow DualSense: $84.99 at Best Buy

It looks like we have our first sell out

As expected after the UK launch, one of the first items to go out of stock at PS Direct following the US launch has been the Battle Yellow PS5 Pro console covers. The Battle Yellow DualSense and the Adamantium version of the console covers followed shortly after, so I'd get your order for those in quickly, as they are next at risk of selling out.

We're only five minutes in, but PS Direct remains the best place for your Wolverine preorders right now, as it's strangely quiet at all other retailers.

• Preorder the Wolverine PS5 collection at PlayStation Direct

And we are live in the US!

The launch has officially begun in the US. If you're looking for a preorder, here are all the live links we've found so far for the console, controllers, and console covers.

• Marvel's Wolverine Battle Yellow PS5 bundle: $649 at PS Direct

• Marvel's Wolverine Adamantium DualSense: $84 at PS Direct
• Marvel's Wolverine Battle Yellow DualSense: $84 at PS Direct
• Marvel's Wolverine Battle Yellow DualSense: $84.99 at Target

• Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Slim Battle Yellow console covers: $74 at PS Direct
• Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Pro Battle Yellow console covers: $74 at PS Direct
• Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Pro Adamantium console covers: $74 at PS Direct

Will anything sell out?

Based on what we saw for the UK launch, the products most at risk of selling out appear to be the Battle Yellow DualSense controller and the PS5 Pro console covers. Those were the first to become unavailable at PS Direct in the UK.

However, there's still a lot of stock available of the controller at other retailers, so if you do miss out on something you want from PS Direct, definitely keep an eye on other retailers as a good amount of stock should also be available elsewhere.

Almost go time in the US

Less than 10 minutes to go now and it's still just the PS Direct links in the US that are available (as well as the controller at Target). If you're still in the queue for the site then you should be OK as the add to cart buttons aren't live yet. They should switch over on or around 10am ET.

If you're finding it tricky to navigate the PS Direct site in the US at the minute, here are all the direct links you need to the console, controllers, and covers. All are currently listed as unavailable, but the add to cart button will appear by 10am when the launch officially begins.

• Marvel's Wolverine Battle Yellow PS5 bundle: $649 at PS Direct
• Marvel's Wolverine Adamantium DualSense: $84 at PS Direct
• Marvel's Wolverine Battle Yellow DualSense: $84 at PS Direct
• Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Slim Battle Yellow console covers: $74 at PS Direct
• Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Pro Battle Yellow console covers: $74 at PS Direct
• Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Pro Adamantium console covers: $74 at PS Direct

Join the waiting room now at PS Direct

Marvel Wolverine PS Direct Waiting Room

(Image credit: Future / Sony)

With 30 minutes to go, a waiting room has been put in place at PlayStation Direct. If you're planning to buy either the console, controller, or covers from Sony's official shop, then I'd suggest getting your spot in line now as this looks like it's going to be a popular one

• Join the waiting room at PS Direct here

We have an early US preorder

Marvel Wolverine DualSense

(Image credit: Future / Target)

Yep, just like the UK, one retailer has gone super early with its preorders for the Wolverine collection. That retailer this time is Target, where you can already place an order for the Battle Yellow DualSense.

• Marvel's Wolverine Battle Yellow DualSense: $84.99 at Target

One hour warning for the US

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OK folks, there's just one hour to go until the Marvel's Wolverine PS5 gear pre-orders officially start in the US (10am ET).

However, it pays to be prepared, especially with UK retailers having gone early this morning, so get those links opened, sign into your accounts and make sure your payment deets are correct!

A US pricing reminder

A closeup of Wolverine in Marvel’s Wolverine.

(Image credit: Insomniac Games)

For folks in the US joining us early, here's what's on offer for pre-order today and the prices you can expect to see.

In brief, it's six products in total, sporting a Battle Yellow or Silver Adamantium design, with one PS5 bundle, two different DualSense controllers, and three different console cover types. Nice.

  • PS5 Digital Edition Battle Yellow console bundle: $649.99 / £569.99
  • Battle Yellow DualSense controller: $84.99 / £74.99
  • Adamantium DualSense controller: $84.99 / £74.99
  • Battle Yellow PS5 Slim console covers: $74.99 / £64.99
  • Battle Yellow PS5 Pro console covers: $74.99 / £64.99
  • Adamantium PS5 Pro console covers: $74.99 / £64.99

US folks should be on the look out early

Given we saw UK retailers pull the trigger before the 10am start time on this side of the Atlantic, it's worth US fans and shoppers bearing this in mind too.

Could we see someone break cover before 10am ET, which then means others will follow suit? Maybe! It's not something that typically happens in the US, but worth bearing in mind this time for sure.

US pre-orders will start soon

Ok, it's basically time to start looking to US retailers now with US pre-orders beginning in less than two hours!

We'll start rejigging the page to get those US links bumped up, but fear not, UK readers as those links will remain on the top of this page still!

Pre lunchtime sit rep

Here's your pre-lunch UK sit rep on stock and availability. Aside from the PS5 Pro plates, stock is holding, and you can buy the other four products right now in the UK — which is great news!

However, we're still only dealing with a few retailers, and PS Direct has sold out of the BNattl;e Yellow DualSense already — as well as those PS5 Pro plates.

Here's how availability looks in the UK right now, starting with the PS5 bundle:

And here's how it looks for the DualSense controllers:

And here's the stock situation for the PS5 console covers:

It's all strangely quiet...

I'm really surprised and fascinated by the lack of other major UK retailers still.

Biggest of them all is Amazon who are nowhere to be seen and we're two hours into pre-orders being opened. Still no Argos, ShopTo, The Game Collection, EE, or Very either.

The Battle Yellow DualSense is still available elsewhere though

Despite PS Direct UK selling out of the Battle Yellow Dualsense, and the fact that all the usual retailers haven't come to the party yet, UK folks can still get the yellow pad from the likes of Currys and Smyths Toys - links below!

Stock is selling out in places...

The PlayStation Direct stock of the Battle Yellow DualSense seems to have sold out too!

Here links for both variants to keep trying — or for you to go with the Adamantium version instead!

Some big UK retailers still missing

We're over half an hour since the 'official' pre-order time began and the likes of Argos, ShopTo, The Game Collection, EE, and others still haven't come out to play — which is very weird.

These retailers must have known the interest would be high, so it's a strange absence to see.

PS5 Pro plates gone already...

Wow, it seems like those PS5r Pro console covers of both colorways are already sold out!

Not actually a surprise in a way, given that Sony has released so few of these covers for the Pro, and the general popularity of Marvel's Wolverine.

Still, worth trying the links for any cancelled orders or restocks! The PS5 slim plates are still available too.

A screenshot of PS Direct's Marvel's Wolverine pre-order hub page

(Image credit: Marvel/Sony/Insomniac Games)

If you're looking for one easy-to-click link and easy-to-digest listing for all of PlayStation Direct's Marvel's Wolverine PS5 gear, then the retailer now has a collection link up.

PlayStation Direct finally has all the UK links up and running for all three console cover variants!

What a time to personalise.

Spoke to soon - Very are here!

A screenshot of Very's Marvel's Wolverine pre-orders

(Image credit: Very/Marvel/Sony/Insomniac Games)

And as soon as I posted that last post, we grabbed Very's PS5 bundle link — here it is!

Where's everyone else?

[Insert John Travolta gif here]

Pre-orders are well and turly open, but where is everyone else in the UK!?

All UK availability right now

Here's all the current UK availability, across the products, starting with the PS5 bundle:

DualSense controllers:

And finally the console covers I can see uop for pre-order:

PS Direct has pulled the trigger!

Maybe because other retailers had gone live, PlayStation Direct in the UK is now LIVE!

Go go go!

Less than 10 minutes to go (officially)

While some retailers have gone live in the UK, if you want to shop at another who isn't live yet, or you want the PS Direct exclusive products, then you'll need to wait for 10am — and that's only 8 or so minutes away!

Smyths Toys have gone early too!

Madness is here, as another UK retailer has broken ranks and gone early; Smyths Toys has both the bundle and Battle Yellow DualSense ready to pre-order!

PS Direct bundle up for grabs too!

PS Direct UK has the PS5 bundle page up and ready too! Get ready to strike!

Pre-order pages up at PS Direct — but not functioning yet

PlayStation Direct UK has got both its pre-order pages up for the DualSense controllers, but you can't engage with them just yet — great for bookmarking though!

Try different browsers and devices

If ytou're having trouble on opne browser, then I recommend trying a secondary one (if you're oin desktop) and also try mobile web pages and apps for retailers too.

I seemingly always have to use Firefox or mobile for PS Direct in the UK to secure my pre-orders, which is slightly annoying and is worth a try if you're getting stuck when stock drops shortly.

Less than 30 minutes to go in the UK!

This is your less-than-30-minutes warning UK fans!

Remember to open all the links you can from the above list to ensure you maximise your chances and hit rate.

Still all quiet elsewhere

There's been no movement at other retailers following Currys leaping into action a little earlier than expected. Sometimes, if one goes, then the rest just follow, but it seems the rest are holding to that planned 10am launch time in the UK. We're keeping our eyes peeled and are ready to pounce on any more preorders if we spot them, though.

The PS5 bundle is up at Currys too!

A screenshot of Currys' pre-order page for the Wolverine PS5 bundle

(Image credit: Currys/Sony/Insomniac Games/Marvel)

Currys does indeed have both Marvel's Wolverine items live! Here's the link to the PS5 bundle in Battle Yellow.

Currys is live with the Wolverine PS5 controller!

We're off! Currys has gone early, by over an hour, and you can nail down your Battle Yellow PS5 controller right now!

A reminder on pricing

Here's a quick reminder of what will be going live at 10am UK time, and what the prices will be.

Usual stuff really, though the PS5 bundle naturally reflects the PS5 price hikes of recent times...

  • PS5 Digital Edition Battle Yellow console bundle: $649.99 / £569.99
  • Battle Yellow DualSense controller: $84.99 / £74.99
  • Adamantium DualSense controller: $84.99 / £74.99
  • Battle Yellow PS5 Slim console covers: $74.99 / £64.99
  • Battle Yellow PS5 Pro console covers: $74.99 / £64.99
  • Adamantium PS5 Pro console covers: $74.99 / £64.99

Less than two hours alert!

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There's now less than two hours to go for UK fans awaiting pre-orders opening!

Start planning your moves and your best form of attack!

For me, it's the DualSense controllers...

I always look to pick up the latest DualSense controllers where I can, especially those with the best designs, and both Wolverine variants are strong contenders.

I'm going to be really torn on which one I get as they are both lookers.

Which one are you most excited to get?

Yesterday, my colleague James posted the below poll to get your thoughts on which item might be the most popular with our readers. If you haven't done it, let us know by selecting below!

Good morning UK — only three hours to go!

Hello everyone!

It's me, Rob, and I'm back to steer the Marvel's Wolverine PS5 hardware ship today as we steamroll toward the UK pre-order start time of 10am, which is just under three hours away!

Plenty of time yet then, but I'll be checking to see if any retailers are going early, updating all our links and info on this page, and keeping you informed!

I'm dipping out now myself, but we might have a few more updates over the next few hours to keep things spinning until the morning.

Either way, be sure to come back before 10am local time on Wednesday for when this limited edition drop goes live.

What to expect tomorrow

I think tomorrow's preorders will go the same way as previous ones, with a fairly steady stream of drops on or after the announced time.

There may be a rogue retailer or two that jumps the gun early, but I wouldn't expect to see much movement before that 10am launch time.

PlayStation Direct will likely be the easiest and most reliable option for most, though I think the likes of Best Buy in the US and Very in the UK will be quick to get listings live too.

Expect Amazon to be the slowest, based on history.

I saw Brand New Day this weekend and it got me thinking about whether I should return to Insomniac's Spider-Man games at some point. I played Miles Morales and enjoyed it well enough, but I haven't touched either of the main entries.

More to add to the eternal backlog, I guess?

It seems to be an even split between wanting the full Battle Yellow PS5 Bundle or nothing at all in our poll so far. Let's see if we can guarantee that bundle for you from 10am tomorrow.

As for those of you with no interest at all, I just wanted to say thanks for popping along anyway. It's nice to have you here and I hope you stick around!

Get your votes in

While we've got some time spare, I'm wondering which of these limited-edition releases you're most interested in. Let me know in the poll below or in the comments and we'll see which is most popular with TechRadar readers.

If I were buying anything, it would be that Adamantium DualSense. I think it looks very slick and clean, though I don't hate the yellow one, either.

I'm donning the suit for a while

Hey folks, James Pickard here, taking over for a bit after Rob's excellent opening work. Like him, I've spent many, many hours hunting down stock for limited-edition console and controller launches (and I was there in the dark times of the PS5 and Series X shortages), so this is a very familiar rodeo to me.

While I doubt this Wolverine one will be anywhere near as frenzied as those events, I imagine there'll be decent demand for the controllers, especially — they are some really nice designs. Stick around and we'll make sure you get those all-important preorder links as soon as they go live.

I'll be back!

The joys and demands of adult life means I need to step away from our live coverage now, but fear not as one of my esteemed TechRadar colleagues will come in to steer the ship!

Good bye for now!

And what about prices?

Pricing is a hot topic in the context of console gaming accessories right now, but here's what you can expect to pay for the Marvel's Wolverine Limited Edition gear:

  • PS5 Digital Edition Battle Yellow console bundle: $649.99 / £569.99
  • Battle Yellow DualSense controller: $84.99 / £74.99
  • Adamantium DualSense controller: $84.99 / £74.99
  • Battle Yellow PS5 Slim console covers: $74.99 / £64.99
  • Battle Yellow PS5 Pro console covers: $74.99 / £64.99
  • Adamantium PS5 Pro console covers: $74.99 / £64.99

Let's get some key info

The playstation logo written in white on a blue background

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Right, let's remind ourselves of the key details of this pre-order stock drop, shall we?

All six products will go live for pre-order at 10am ET in the US, and 10am local time in other regions. Simple stuff, and in line with previous pre-orders.

However, not all the products will be available everywhere: the PS5 Slim Digital Edition bundle and the Battle Yellow DualSense will be available at all the usual retailers; however, everything else — the PS5 Pro console covers (x 2), the Adamantium DualSense, and the PS5 Slim console covers — will be exclusively available at PlayStation Direct.

Definitely something to be aware of!

What's up for grabs?

Echoing the Ghost of Yotei limited edition range, this isn't just a single Dualsense launch; there's a total of six products up for pre-order tomorrow:

  • A PS5 Slim Digital Edition Bundle
  • Two PS5 DualSense controllers
  • Three different sets of PS5 or PS5 Pro console covers

Hello!

Key artwork for the Marvel's Wolverine limited edition PS5 console, DualSense controllers, and console covers on a yellow background

(Image credit: Sony/Marvel/Insomniac Games)

Marvel's Wolverine Limited Edition gear is nearly here!

The next intalment of specially-designed PS5 consoles,. console covers, and DualSense controllers will go live tomorrow for pre-order and we're here to get into position early and help you form a plan of attack.

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