There is a particular ‘Fortnite’ PlayStation controller popping out

Sony has confirmed particulars of a particular, Fortnite-inspired PlayStation controller that’s due for launch later this 12 months.

The colorful, limited-edition DualSense wi-fi controller options fan-favorite Fortnite characters Fishstick and Peely and can price followers £74.99.

“Drop into the motion and defy the Storm as you construct, battle, and create with the brand new DualSense wi-fi controller – Fortnite Restricted Version,” stated Sony concerning the controller.

Pre-orders for the controller will go reside October 3 by way of the PlayStation retailer forward of a full launch on November 7.

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The Fortnite Restricted Version DualSense controller launches October 3: https://t.co/vbgEkv0MRc pic.twitter.com/EakdvISReE

— PlayStation (@PlayStation) September 25, 2024

The Fortnite controller isn’t the one little bit of restricted version tech Sony has unveiled in latest weeks. In honour of the thirtieth anniversary of the unique PlayStation, the corporate launched a particular, throwback model of the upcoming PS5 Professional. Pre-orders for it went reside yesterday (September 26) and, regardless of a hefty £960 price ticket, it bought out inside seconds.

The restricted version consoles are at the moment being resold for a number of thousand regardless that they’re not being shipped till November. In response to eBay, their “value gouging coverage solely applies to important objects, and doesn’t embrace objects comparable to online game consoles.”

It comes forward of Sony’s new mid-cycle improve, the PlayStation 5 Professional. Described as “essentially the most visually spectacular approach to play video games on PlayStation”, the digital-only console will set gamers again £700 however will provide a variety of upgrades that may make their gaming expertise look higher.

Defending the price of the console, PlayStation senior principal mission supervisor Toshi Aoki defined that “it’s extra of a full package deal that may give that distinctive worth to the gamers” and Sony is simply focusing on “essentially the most engaged gamers” with the PS5 Professional.

In different information, Ubisoft has confirmed that Star Wars Outlaws is not promoting in addition to anticipated. Nonetheless, builders are “laborious at work” on a number of updates that may place the sport as “a powerful long-term performer.” These embrace a Steam launch, numerous fixes and a brand new, story enlargement that options Lando Calrissian.