In line with the iconic game series' 30th anniversary, Sony has revealed a limited-edition Gran Turismo PS5 controller, and it's available for pre-order now in the US and the UK.
1. US pre-order quick links
2. UK pre-order quick links
3. Live updates
It's a PS5 DualSense controller with a lot going on across it, but one thing's for sure: it does evoke a Gran Turismo racing car and is sure to be popular with the series' long-standing fans and PlayStation hardware collectors.
With racing car badges, racing stripes, and some unmistakably Gran Turismo motifs across the white and black carbon-fiber-effect chassis, this really does a great job of evoking the famous racing series that has spanned every PlayStation generation.
This controller costs the usual $84.99 / £74.99, and pre-orders are live now. You can check the links below for the latest availability at the official PlayStation Store and all major retailers.
US Gran Turismo DualSense pre-orders – quick links
- 🅿️PS Direct: pre-order for $84🅿️
- 🏷️Best Buy: pre-order for $84.99🏷️
- 🎯Target: pre-order for $84.99🎯
- 🔆Check for stock at Walmart🔆
- 📦Check for stock at Amazon📦
- 🎮Check for stock at GameStop🎮
UK Gran Turismo DualSense pre-orders – quick links
- 🅿️PlayStation Direct: pre-order for £74.99🅿️
- 🧸Smyths Toys: pre-order for £74.99🧸
- ©️Currys: pre-order for £74.99©️
- 🟥Argos: pre-order for £74.99🟥
- 𝓥 Very: pre-order for £74.99 𝓥
- 📦Check for stock at Amazon UK📦
- 📱Check for stock at EE📱
- 🛍️Check for stock at John Lewis🛍️
- 🟡Check for stock at ShopTo🟡
- 🎮Check for stock at The Game Collection🎮
Should you pre-order a Limited Edition Gran Turismo PS5 controller?
If you're willing and able to do so, placing a pre-order is the safest bet for securing your product; there's almost no scenario where it's better to wait and see whether there'll be discounts or launch-day stock if things go dry at the pre-order stage.
I also think it's worth pre-ordering this limited edition Gran Turismo controller due to it being infused with one of the longest-running and most iconic PlayStation game series.
This means there's going to be plenty of folks interested in this pad from both a 'fan of the game' perspective, but also those approaching from a collector's perspective and those who want to celebrate PlayStation history.
Gran Turismo Limited Edition PS5 controllers: cut to the chase
- Price: $84.99 / £74.99
- Pre-order date: October 22, 2026; 10am ET / 10am local time in Europe
- Release date: December 10, 2026
- Design: There are motifs and badges across this DualSense that are definitely reminiscent of car designs. Sony says the DualSense was "Inspired by the craftsmanship and engineering at the heart of Gran Turismo" and "pays tribute to 30 years of The Real Driving Simulator. Racing stripes and motorsport-inspired graphics are paired with a textured, carbon-fibre-style front plate, bringing elements of automotive design and performance to the controller."
Another one already? I've been covering almost every single limited-edition DualSense release this generation with pre-order coverage and helping folks find hard-to-find stock of such things. I recently led coverage on the GTA 6 controllers and the niche Lisa DualSense. Before those, I managed to help loads of folks find 30th Anniversary DualSense controllers when they seemed to have disappeared. And then long before that, I was tracking stock of the console of this generation when no one could get their hands on it. Combined with my own PlayStation fandom and semi-collector nature, I am well-versed in every method it might take to secure your limited-edition pre-order with this controller.
I think we're at the finish line
I've seen no further drops over the past hour so I'm going to wrap up our live coverage for this limited edition DualSense drop. It was a fairly easy one to get, and it's still available now at most retailers, so you shouldn't have a problem grabbing one if you're here late. Now it's just time to wait for your flashy new pad to arrive
The state of the race right now
There's been no activity on other retailers since the official start time for pre-orders so I think this is likely to be the state of play for now. With strong availability at all retailers with the controller, too, you can simply take your pick from the options below.
- 🅿️PS Direct: pre-order for $84🅿️
- 🏷️Best Buy: pre-order for $84.99🏷️
- 🎯Target: pre-order for $84.99🎯
- 🅿️PlayStation Direct: pre-order for £74.99🅿️
- 🧸Smyths Toys: pre-order for £74.99🧸
- ©️Currys: pre-order for £74.99©️
- 🟥Argos: pre-order for £74.99🟥
- 𝓥 Very: pre-order for £74.99 𝓥
And now we have Target
Next up is Target, which is now taking pre-orders for the limited edition controller.
- 🎯Target: pre-order for $84.99🎯
- 🅿️PS Direct: pre-order for $84🅿️
- 🏷️Best Buy: pre-order for $84.99🏷️
Best Buy joins the race
Now that PS Direct has got off the starting line, other retailers are following closely behind. The first one I've spotted is Best Buy, where the DualSense is now available to pre-order.
- 🏷️Best Buy: pre-order for $84.99🏷️
- 🅿️PS Direct: pre-order for $84🅿️
PlayStation Direct is officially live now
As if I willed it into being, the add to cart button has appeared on the PS Direct store. Head there now and secure your GT DualSense!
- 🅿️PS Direct: pre-order for $84🅿️
We've hit official launch time for pre-orders so I expect the drops to arrive any time now. While the PS Direct link is live, we're still waiting for the add to cart button to appear. Other retailers should follow suit soon.
PlayStation Direct is the first to go live
As expected, the PlayStation Direct store in the US is the first to drop the GT DualSense. It's currently listed as unavailable, but I'm sure they'll open up pre-orders very soon. Keep your eyes on that page for now
- 🅿️PS Direct: pre-order for $84🅿️
15 minutes to go!
Start your engines, people. Pre-orders should begin any minute now so I'll be refreshing retailers frantically to find where the controller is available to buy.
Less than an hour to go
I missed the one hour warning, so just a heads up that now we're down to 45 minutes until the controller drop in the US.
No sign of early drops in the US either
As with the UK, I've not seen any retailers drop the new DualSense early in the US just yet. I'm still checking them regularly, just in case, but the days of surprise early availability might be behind us now. In that case, it's 90 minutes to go.
It's two hours to go for the US
I'm back, refuelled with lunchtime pasta, and ready to build up to the US pre-orders for the Gran Turismo DualSense controller. With a couple of hours to go, I'll keep an eye on the usual retailers to see if anyone goes early. Otherwise, get those links bookmarked and ready for the drop.
I'll be a little quiet on here for the next hour or so while things have slowed down, but I'll be back for the build-up to the controller drop in the US at 10am ET. See you shortly!
Nothing has changed over the last 30 minutes or so, with the same UK retailers still offering the Gran Turismo DualSense for pre-order. Don't worry if you've arrived late as availability remains good.
We have the GT DualSense at Very
If you've been waiting to buy from Very, the online department store has the Gran Turismo controller available for pre-order now.
- 𝓥 Very: pre-order for £74.99 𝓥
The pre-order race so far...
It's got a little quiet after a blisteringly fast start at some retailers. Currently, I'm only seeing four retailers with GT DualSense pre-orders live in the UK, but stock is remaining stable for now. Here are those all-important links.
- 🅿️PlayStation Direct: pre-order for £74.99🅿️
- 🧸Smyths Toys: pre-order for £74.99🧸
- ©️Currys: pre-order for £74.99©️
- 🟥Argos: pre-order for £74.99🟥
Here's Argos in fourth
Just missing out on a podium finish in the pre-order race is Argos. It comes in fourth with the controller available to buy now.
- 🟥Argos: pre-order for £74.99🟥
Currys is sticking with the pack in third
Racing into third place is Currys, with pre-orders for the controller now available at the major retailer
- ©️Currys: pre-order for £74.99©️
And here comes Smyths Toys
And not far behind the official PlayStation Store, Smyths Toys is also taking pre-orders for the GT DualSense, with options for home delivery or collect in store.
- 🧸Smyths Toys: pre-order for £74.99🧸
We have our first pre-order live
The official PlayStation Store has taken an early lead, just a few minutes ahead of schedule, and launched pre-orders for the Gran Turismo DualSense. It's go time!
- 🅿️PlayStation Direct: pre-order now for £74.99🅿️
This is your 15 minute warning
Pre-orders are set to get the green light in the UK in just 15 minutes. I've got my eyes on all the major players so will share preorder links as soon as I spot them right here. I don't believe this one will sell out, but it's best to get your order in if you want to guarantee a controller at launch.
No early drops so far
I come into these controller drops expecting a few retailers to go early, but I'm surprised to see that no one has made a false start just yet. It's usually the likes of Very and Currys in the UK and Target in the US, but there's no sign of the GT DualSesne on any retailers yet. Maybe this will be the first to actually drop on the correct time. We'll find out soon, as there's only 30 mins to go in the UK.
One hour to go in the UK
Hey all, James Pickard here, taking over from Rob as preorders for the new Gran Turismo DualSense are about to kick into gear. Yes, expect as many car puns over the next few hours as I guide you on the best route to finish the day with a new controller secured.
And it's good bye from me!
My early morning shift has ended as I have to dash off, but one of my esteemed and learned colleagues will take over shortly and guide you through the UK pre-orders proper!
Good luck!
Right, only 90 minutes to go now, so I'd start thinking about which links and retailers you want to have open and at your disposal for first checks in the UK.
I'd say it has to be PlayStation Direct (or the PlayStation Store, if they're calling it that now) and Smyths Toys — the latter was the only non-Sony retailer to have stock of the Lisa controller last time, even though that appeared to be exclusive to PlayStation...
Now only two hours to go!
UK folks should start thinking about plans of attack now, as there are only two hours to go before pre-orders open.
Here are all the best UK links to start with, in our view.
- 🅿️Check for stock at PS Direct🅿️
- 🧸Check for stock at Smyths Toys🧸
- 📦Check for stock at Amazon UK📦
- 📱Check for stock at EE📱
- ©️Check for stock at Currys©️
- 𝓥 Check for stock at Very 𝓥
- 🛍️Check for stock at John Lewis🛍️
- 🟥Check for stock at Argos🟥
- 🟡Check for stock at ShopTo🟡
- 🎮Check for stock at The Game Collection🎮
What are your thoughts?
What do you guys think anyway? Will you be pre-ordering the Gran Turismo PS5 controller? let me know in the poll below!
And now there's only 3 hours to go in the UK until the official pre-order time!
Unless it all starts early of course...
We have seen some UK retailers go early with previous controller pre-orders, however, so it might pay to keep an eye on the likes of Smyths Toys ahead of 10am UK time — that retailer went early with it's Lisa DualSense stock.
And before that, a few UK retailers went before 10am for another edition which forced PlayStation Direct's own hand who then listed their pre-orders ahead of time.
As a result, it'll pay to keep your eyes peeled ahead of 10am!
Three and a half hours to go
Folks in the UK gearing up for a Gran Turismo DualSense pre-order have only got three and a half hours until the official go time!
In some ways, the design of this DualSense is a bit random, but I dunno; I kind of like it. The carbon fiber middle panel, so to speak, does look slick, and the racing stripes in particular do look cool, for example.
Good early morning!
Rise and shine! I'm up early so I'm, going to get the ball rolling on our coverage a little before my colleagues come along and steady the ship for pre-order time!
Any body joining me at this hour?
Our brief build-up stint is over...
OK, we're putting this live coverage down for the time being having got our flag in the sand, and our beach towel over the sun lounger in advance of tomorrow's pre-orders beginning.
We'll be back tomorrow with running live coverage before the UK gets us going first at 10am BST.
However, the biggest talking point in terms of key information, of course, is the design.
Smothered in racing car motifs and Gran Turismo flair and style, this DualSense controller is immediately recognisable as being tied to the iconic racing game.
But what do you think? Do you like the design?
More details...
It's familiar territory elsewhere too, as the Gran Turismo DualSense will cost $84.99 / £74.99.
It does appear that this will be a PlayStation Direct exclusive; however, with a slight twist in the UK.
In the US, yup, this appears to be an exclusive DualSense release to PS Direct only, so head over there first tomorrow, but in the UK, it does appear to be a PlayStation-exclusive, but on a slightly different storefront at the PlayStation Store website. A small difference, but an important one if you were in the UK and thinking about camping on PlayStation Direct (though it still might turn up there; I can't confirm that it won't!).
Some key info!
OK, so how can you get your hands on one?
First things first: pre-orders begin tomorrow, October 22, at 10am local time — which is 10am ET for folks in the USA.
So, just like normal.
A familiar feel
The Gran Turismo PS5 controller does feel like one that is right at home in the PS5 ecosystem, and having some Gran Turismo-themed hardware makes, well, total sense in a PlayStation history context.
I mean, look at it...
Hello!
Greetings and welcome to another limited edition DualSense pre-order rodeo with us here at TechRadar Gaming!
This time around it's for a controller tied top a series at the very core of PlayStation so could be a hot spicy meatball of a pre-order situation!