Update #3: And just like that, we have the full set of PS5 accessories spotted at retail. The final missing piece of the puzzle was the PS5 Media Remote, and here it is, courtesy of Reddit:
Now we wait to see the actual console at retailer warehouses around the world.
Update #2: We've almost got the full set now, with the DualSense Charging Station also appearing at a store and shared on Reddit:
Has anyone seen a PS5 Media Remote yet? That appears to be the last piece of the puzzle, aside from the console itself!
Update #1: In addition to the DualSense controller, now stock of the Pulse 3D Wireless Headset and PS5 HD Camera are beginning to appear in warehouses. This photo was shared on Reddit, revealing the packaging for both items:
Launch is nearing, folks!
Original Story: Here's something: we're now less than a month away from the launch of PlayStation 5. The next-gen console is just a few weeks away, and Sony has no doubt been gearing up for an incredibly busy season at retail. Before we know it, we'll all be getting acquainted with the PS5 and its new controller, the DualSense. Interestingly, it seems some shops are receiving stock of the fancy new controllers well in advance.
Spotted by Twitter user @Destruct___, DualSenses are cropping up in Walmart stores, kept inside locked cabinets:
This has been followed up with reports of other Walmarts having stock. While you almost certainly won't be able to walk into your local Walmart and buy one right now, it's at least good to know major retailers are receiving stock of accessories in good time. It also just makes things a little more real, doesn't it?
Are you pumped to get your hands on a DualSense controller? Does your nearest Walmart have them in stock? Report back in the comments section below.
[source twitter.com, via resetera.com]
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The controller, along with the SSD, are the real stars of next generation for me from a hardware perspective. Much more excited for this than higher resolution or ray tracing.
Some fellas and I picked one up at the store we work at as they are also in the system now. Maybe one day soon ill get to use it.
@Yaycandy How does it feel in hand vs the DS4?
Man this month need to freaking end already. I need my ps5 now!
Soon we'll be able to buy everything except the console itself
Well I mean why would you want to buy one if you don't have the console yet?
@mariomaster96 to ensure having a second on the day it releases.
New controllers can be such an exciting thing to get hold of. Remember being so excited when I finally got to hold the Dreamcast controllers, Wiimotes and Joy Con for the first time in particular. Really looking forward to DualSense, the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers together just seem like such a cool new change, can't wait to try it out with Astro Bot particularly.
@mariomaster96 Have you thought about your comment before posting it?
Where's the unboxing and testing (on ps4)?
I'm just really annoyed by the shoddy display, how hard is it just to put them in a straight line?
It shouldnt be long before we see some unboxing.
We're surely going to get some impressions of this thing soon. Crazy that no one's really held one yet!
@OmegaStriver I didnt open it. I heard its alittle bulkier like an Xbox controller and I dont think ill like that. But we'll see, so far ds4 is my favorite controller since having a ps1 since near launch.
Super excited
@Medic_Alert Yeah, absolutely. I love the look of the new Shock Blue Xbox controller, but it is a shame that there's nothing really new there.
Also much prefer the look of the Series S, personally. I agree it's all very samey so far. Good, don't get me wrong - and exceptional value with Game Pass - but still samey. There's games down the line I'm excited for like Fable and Hellblade, so I expect that eventually I'll pick up a Series S.
But at launch, there's not much to get my blood pumping.
@Kidfried ah ha we've found the mad lad that's gonna stick the Dualsense up his bum when the haptics are going off!
@Kidfried Yeah I was a bit unsure about the looks at first too but it's grown on me. Do wish the square/triangle/circle/x buttons kept their colour scheme as well rather than being all monotone, but oh well. Like you say it's what it can do that gets me excited. One of my biggest disappointments with the Switch has been that so few developers have really used the HD rumble so I'm hoping that haptics really take off with PS5.
@get2sammyb why didn't Amazon, Gamestop, Best Buy update release date on PS5 accessories yet ?
@MichaelHawj I'm sure they will. Doesn't seem like WalMart is officially allowed to sell these anyway yet.
they going to sell it on October 30 ? i know Sony changed new release date on PS5 accessories is October 30. i already secured pre-ordered : PS5 Digital Edition along PS5 controller dualsense and charging dock station from Best Buy website
@MichaelHawj yes the 30th appears to be the date now. All of my accessories orders have updated confirming it!
@redd214 which retailers ?
@MichaelHawj gamestop and target as if right now. My headset order on Amazon hasn't Updated quite yet though.
@redd214 Amazon is best retailer in worldwide but no wondering why they haven't update release date like Best Buy lol
My local Walmart had them in the case all the way in the back behind some other stuff. Lady got it our for my but it wouldn't ring up! I did get to touch the box though hahaha! Thrill of victory, agony of defeat
@deathaxe wouldn’t that be something? I feel like we probably would have seen it already if that was the case but either way, that would be so cool.
@deathaxe @SegaBlueSky with a bit of luck any LEDs will be in the signature colours
@redd214 which accessories ?
Any word on console stock allocation?
@Rhaoulos Retail won't have consoles in stores until February 2021. They aren't even shipping all pre-orders by launch, some get them in December and January.
@MichaelHawj I got a email from Best Buy saying I could pick up my pre-ordered Pulse 3D headset on the 30th of October. The Charging Station on the 8 of November.
amazon.ca (and amazon.com) still say November 12th even though the date has moved up to October 30th.
I'm just surprised the press still hasn't got their hands on the console. Xbox is a step ahead with this and even lifted the embargo for some youtube people.
I feel this launch is very hush hush compared to previous gens.
Why is there only one controller color? I’d buy a second controller sooner if I had more than one option - I don’t like having more than one of the exact same controller.
A buddy of mine said they already have ps5 in the target location he works at. 16 units he says but i dunno if they are for preorder customers or if they are units you can buy at launch day without preordering. Ima go ask the manager i guess
@710King yes they will; they said the launch stock availability was better than the PS4’s and the PS4 had retail units available for launch.
Just missing the VR adapter.
I think that the stock are ok, if you think at the situation we are in this year.
'In the wild' so they're out there to be hunted down and captured?
What are they up to; scuttling about in parks, burrowing amongst the shrubbery in your garden, hiding in the rafters, forming packs to prey on squirrels?
More interested to hear a proper review, than play reviews from people that just want to earn money from your likes shares and poo emojis...
@710King Yeah I missed the opportunity to pre-order. Sony really sucks with their sh*tty marketing and they didn't allocate anything to retailers in advance so pre-orders went out of control. Now I'm thinking of giving Sony the finger and buy a Series X instead and maybe buy a ps5/ps5 Pro in a few years if their exclusives manage to convince me despite all their BS.
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