As rumoured over the weekend, Sony has announced two dreamy new DualSense controller colours – and they look stunning. Midnight Black and Cosmic Red will join the existing white-and-black pad, with a global release date scheduled for next month. “Midnight Black features two subtly different shades of black with light grey detailing to reflect how we view space through the night sky, and Cosmic Red offers a striking black and red design inspired by the unique vivid shades of red found throughout the cosmos,” an enthusiastic Isabelle Tomatis explained on the PS Blog.
Pre-orders are already open in the United States on PS Direct, with an 11th June release date attached. The release date in the UK is 18th June. According to the manufacturer, the date will alter slightly depending upon region and retailer, but you should expect to be able to grab one of these next month wherever you are.
Here are some more pictures from various angles:
Cosmic Red
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Midnight Black
The platform holder’s really making a big deal out of these new colours – it probably knows how much money they will make – and invited the designers Leo Cardoso and Satoshi Aoyagi to elaborate a little more. “We wanted the new controller colours to complement each other, as well as the original DualSense wireless controller and PS5 console, so we designed the colours around the theme of ‘galaxy’ as it felt like a natural progression from the original PS5 and accessories designs,” Cardoso said.
Aoyagi added: “Both Midnight Black and Cosmic Red feature a subtle blue hue, that produces unique shades of red and black. A blue hue is also present in the original DualSense wireless controller colours, so all three colours complement each other nicely. The controller’s button colours and detailing has been tailored to complement the new colours as well.”
Of course, these pads will include all of the same features as the original DualSense, including haptic feedback and adaptive triggers – it goes without saying, but we figured we’d clarify. Which are you buying?
[source blog.playstation.com]
Comments 116
Psone Controller scheme with colored buttons/ PlayStation button is all I ask.
The black one does look really good though.
The red one will be mine 😃
Maybe also the black one, both are good 😁
So red and black. No need for corporate guff beforehand unless it is to differentiate from the blood red or charcoal black colours which they will release in the future. Just need a black console now.
Perfection!! Literally almost pulled the trigger on a Colorware one for my Bday on Tuesday but decided against it. Perfect timing, can't wait to see both of these in person!!
That black controller is gonna be as hard to find as the PS5 console itself.
I like both! I already have 2 white ones and I don't think I need a 3rd though, so I'm good for now.
Red all day long! Looks wicked.
These will stick out way too much with my current PS5 entertainment setup and accessories - which obviously consists of white, black, and subtle hints of blue. Waiting for the light grey or old school color-way!
The red one looks amazing.
@Just_2_milky Same my friend, even if the black one had colored buttons to remind me of PS2 would be great
Personally dislike red, so black it is. Would love some complimentary plates to with them
The red one's like a bi-curious Miles Morales and the other is a goth Venom that wants you to understand there are actually different shades of black.
If I didn't already have three controllers (two for PS5 and one for PC) that matched my console and PC tower, I would jump all over that black controller. I like the clean look of the white controller, though. Between the three colors, I would choose the white controllers.
Man that red one is really enticing but I think I'm gonna end up with the black dualsense
The red one looks slick! Damn if only they had black and red plates for the console to match.
These controllers will probably be immediately out of stock for 2 years like the console
Damn, those are nice looking controllers!
The black one looks nice! I think the red would look better if the colors swapped places but they look better than the default white one.
great do the triggers still break and do they still get stick drift
Finally, I was waiting for this to get a second controller. The question now is which one to get, both look amazing.
Preorders are up on PS Direct (US) guys, GO GO GO!!
I like both of these. But I actually don’t mind the white either. It’s grown on me and I think it works well with the white console. I’ll probably wait for the silver one.
Oooo i love them both. Not sure which i will get 😃
I wasn’t too bothered by the drift I’m getting on one of mine but now I think I may have to explore my exchange options...
Very nice, digging that red one
Black to go with my black PS5
The red looks like a really cool shade. Sort of a wine red. I'm half tempted, but I've become kind of partial to the original Astrobot color scheme. It just feels iconic at this point, even though I normally don't like white controllers. (And all matte black for the XSX.) I had the vivid blue PS4 controller, and my purple 3DS was my favorite. I'm not always boring!
Looks great, but I already have two of them, so I don't think I need another one this soon.
Red me up please .
Already have two so would struggle to justify a third but if down the road one gives up the ghost then I'll definitely consider either of these.
The red one will be mine it looks amazing.i always get a red playstation controller.word up son
Black one for me
The red one is nice, but still think the Xbox and Switch colour options are much nicer. Ah well, it's a start either way!
Have two whites already so won’t be getting another one any time soon, but they both look really classy.
Would like a slight redesign though - they removed the space between the shoulder and trigger buttons, which can lead to accidental inputs in the heat of a game. Also, having face buttons that are not flat and straight just cause difficulties, and seem more prone to sticking...
I like them both but reds my favourite colour so I voted for that one.
Surely black and red PS5 faceplates are just around the corner then?
Damn..they both look good but I only need one
As a Spurs fan I don't really go for red but it's a darker red than Woolwich wear so would be down for that controller. Just need to get a PS5 first.
😝
The black is very cool as well, probably the 'safer' choice.
All right, that’s one of three down! Just need the other two and I can make the jump to PS5.
☑️ Black controller colorway
🔲 Black console colorway
🔲 In stock within 500 mile radius
I would legit dip into my savings just for cosmic red
And I have ZERO shame in admitting that
These look awesome! Gonna get myself just the red one though, since I only need a single extra.
Steel Black please!
The black one looks lovely! Shame I've already purchased extra white one, don't think I'll need 3 controllers anytime soon.
June 11, it will go along nicely with ratchet and clank
That black one looks sooooooo crisp. I don't usually buy a second controller with a new console, but... looks like I'll have to make an exception whenever I get to buy a PS5
About time... Now just need PS5 face plates so I can get rid of the hideous white monstrosity in my AV unit - Black at least will make it seem much smaller on the shelf...
Midnight black looks super slick.
I'm still holding out for a blue controller before buying a second controller.
@Turismo4GT I'm guessing you play with cables attached then? Otherwise how else do you play 20 hours a day?
Just need a Cosmic Midnight Teal controller now.
@Eldritch Simple. I don't play 20 hours a day (work/life), and yeah, I do occasionally play with the cable attached.
I have gotten used to my white boy. Probably go with black at some point but would need matching plates as I feel red/black and white/black of console don't go.
Don't spend a lot of gaming time admiring my controller. Do these make my dude shoot better or run faster? No? Oh well.
The red looks quite nice. It's kind of feels like a berry color.
@Col_McCafferty As a Palace supporter, it's red all the wayfor me. Especially with the blue light.
@hypnotoad If you're a Burnley, Villa or era fan you've got to love the claret.
Cosmic Red? Who came up with this name? Rodney Trotter?
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I just want the one with no stick drift.
Where's the vote for both? come'on I can't choose between two amazing things! Preordered both!
Red one is more expensive, £65?
@Col_McCafferty Actually old bean, we used to play in claret and blue.
win/win.
@Omnistalgic I love making people choose with these polls!
Damn. I already have three DS5... Both red and black are beautiful... I would like a black one someday.
@get2sammyb I like polls.
Bulgarians too.
Wouldn't mind if they just copied the Xbox design lab, they could include the console plates as well.
The red color is nice, but I'm not a fan of how the colors are divided on the controller, so black would be my pick.
Really love the red colour, very nice! Can't wait to see more colours!
They both look absolutely gorgeous! 😍😍😍
I also love how pretentious companies get when they describe their colour choices!
They both look really great. I'll certainly buy one of these as my second controller whenever I'm able to find a PS5....Unless it takes so long that there are even more colors available by that point that I like more.
I’ve wanted an all black Dualsense since I’ve had my PS5 but I’m not gonna lie I LOVE the Cosmic Red! Gonna have to buy both. Damn you, Sony! Any chance of matching faceplates coming too?
Oooh, the red one! I absolutely love the red one. I have two of the original controllers, but I think I will buy the red one ^_^ The regular white one seems to get misplaced too often. The red one will stand out. I am not a fan of the black... as my PS4Pro and PS3 were all black
I’ve been holding off gettin a second pad but that red one may need to be mine
“…subtly different shades of black with light grey detailing to reflect how we view space through the night sky”.
Is it just me to whom this makes no sense?
I like the look of both and held off buying a second pad hoping these would be around the corner so I am gad I waited.
Surely this means face plates are in coming as we would like our pads to match our console please Sony.
Oh and definitely black for me, white goes on the Ryu stand and the black will go on the evil Ryu stand 😁
@get2sammyb Considering how difficult it is to get a PS5 a new announcement for 2 new controllers seems a bit "read the room" tone deaf, but leaving that aside for now...
Surprised they didn't just do black now, save the red for whenever God of War releases, whatever it's called. Got this GoW red controller bundle for PS3, so continuing the red trend for me.
Edit: Also, I'm still annoyed about the lack of colors for the face buttons, I like my in game prompts for the dreaded QTE's to be colored, but since they are colorless this gen, white on red is a whole lot easier to quickly pick up w/ the eye than white on black. At least I think they are the same color. Didn't think so at first, but after staring for awhile I think they are both off-whitish, background colors make them look different. But it's easier to see on red. Well maybe, now I'm not so sure. 🤷♂️
I am going to continue to wait for the Crystal Controllers. I have all three for PS4. Hope they do them again soon. I like the Red here the most.
Ooooh, I hope they release side plates in these colours.
Don't care, I just want one that won't break after a few months.
They need to make 2 more where they mix up the colors. A black one with red buttons and a red one with black buttons.
I never thought I would be the guy who cares about this sort of thing, but I really do not like the look of the default white controller. Either one of these would be a significant improvement.
Unfortunately until new faceplates come out I don’t see a ton of point in these since we already have 2 controllers. Both would look really out of place next to the all white PS5, controller dock, and 3D headset 🤷
They both look beautiful 😍. I need em both. I already have 2 white Dualsense controllers with the charging stand. I'll take both of these with another charging stand. The Dualsense has been my favorite controller since the PS5 released!
Both controllers are available on Best Buy for pre-order. I pre-ordered the Cosmic Red. A late birthday gift to myself 😁.
I already have two but I would definitely go for which ever one gets faceplates first, would be a eye sore and effect my OCD otherwise 🤷
I'm always a fan of shiny, new tech, in red. However, the black just oozes class and 'classic'.
Both are infinitely better than the standard white, in any case! Here's looking towards the next batch of more colourful ps5 consoles!
I was thinking of buying another Dualsense soon, glad I waited. Definitely getting the Cosmic Red!
I want a black console now too. I know it's a ways off but maybe the slim one?
Midnight Black for me. Both look great though.
@Ashbo naah, "wicked" ? nah fam, fraid not.
@get2sammyb nah, "amazing" ? nah, fraid not fam
Like the look, and hope we also get an eventual black-out-of-the-box PS5 model too.
I almost always veer towards black, but that red is quite sexy.
@Odium "sexy" ? nah, ..nah fam 'fraid not.
Just placed my pre-order for the black-on-black one
Also, surprised to see Sony beat MS to the market with official colored controllers... Happy to see this released, only 8 months after the new console release!
I just want a PS5 back button attachment to be released
Cool. Need a 2nd controller now that DualSense is supported by Remote Play.
haha and still no word on official ps5 faceplate colours? sony is so behind... just release a black faceplate that 90% of the world wants to match that black dual sense controller for god sakes. or better yet, release a ps anniversay grey dual sense controller and faceplate combo. those would sell out in minutes.
Red one for me ☺️
I have been holding out for a blue version, which was my favourite colour last gen... but these are both hard to resist.
Already preordered the Red version but Black is cool too!
Hope they bring a PS1 grey next
@Voltan
Same here
should have come out with the ps5
I've preordered a red one already. Glad I waited and did not pay for for one of those rather expensive customised controllers.
Have the Red One purchased and it looks beautiful. Now it's just a matter of waiting for it to get here whenever that may be. I've always had a thing for Red Controllers across all Platforms but this one is the best looking Controller I've seen in a long time.
I love the black but have no need for one right now.
The red looks kinda pink which I quite like. Would love a straight up magenta one!
Both look good, but I actually prefer the stock white one.
The midnight black would look awesome with the original coloured buttons. I'd buy it for the PS2 vibes. In their current for they're a little uninspired but Sony have never been good at releasing cool looking controllers to be fair.
Except for the translucent PS1 of old.
They look AMAZING But I got 4 pads already + I think SONY should of waited a year to start and bring out different colours really with maybe some PS5 face plates to. The PS5 has a iconic look to it and it should of had that look for longer I think. But saying all that I hope they do a clear dark blue pad I'd buy that DAY 1
Wow... red and black. Surely a sign of how innovative Sony can be. Only thing better would be camo editions to match my pS3/PS4 controllers. Fail.
gotta love how they have time to do useless garbage like this instead of make more ps5 consoles and games. listen , if people want their controllers custom theyll find a way . its even as simple as using sharpie markers and stickers. this is such a waste of time.
I'm cool with my off-white and black, thanks
Mock ups looked better than this. Is it so bad to add color to the buttons? :/
Why not faceplates too I wonder
Now for that black ps5 console please Sony!
...this is RED? mmmm
@cutthroatslim
Each to their own lad, it's a plus one from me though, quality colour!
The black looks exactly as expected, and it's what they should have released with. The red looks goddamn sexy, and I want both, but I can't realistically justify a third controller, so black it is!
Anyone who's chosen the black over the red must surely be colour blind !
Cosmic Red for me, hopefully they plan on releasing a Red console as well!
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