July 29th 2024.
Experience the World of Astro Bot
Sony has unveiled a brand new PlayStation 5 controller inspired by the popular Astro Bot character. This special edition controller features the iconic blue eyes of Astro Bot on its touchpad, making it a must-have for fans of the beloved platformer game.
Astro Bot is set to be the final major PlayStation exclusive in 2024, and Sony is pulling out all the stops to celebrate this milestone. The Astro Bot DualSense controller not only boasts a sleek blue and white color scheme, but also has intricate robotic details carved into its design. And of course, the most eye-catching feature is the bright blue eyes of Astro Bot on the touchpad.
Unlike the limited edition Deadpool & Wolverine Xbox controllers from Microsoft, the Astro Bot controller is available for purchase, although only in limited quantities. Fans can pre-order the controller starting on August 9th at 10am local time in the UK and Europe, and 7am PT in the US on PlayStation Direct. It will also be available at select retailers, though the specific stores have not been announced yet.
The controller will be released on September 6th, the same day as the highly anticipated Astro Bot game, and will cost £69.99. This is a £10 increase from the regular DualSense controller, which typically retails for £59.99. However, many fans believe that the extra cost is worth it for such a sleek and unique design.
Not only is the Astro Bot controller visually appealing, but it also offers a more immersive gaming experience. Just like the regular DualSense controller, it has haptic feedback and motion control capabilities. However, these features are specifically tailored to enhance gameplay in Astro Bot's Playroom, with players being able to feel different surfaces and movements through the controller.
Developed by Team Asobi, the new Astro Bot game boasts over 50 planets to explore, new power-ups, and cameo appearances from beloved PlayStation characters. The game's trailer, which debuted at Sony's State Of Play event in May, showcased epic boss battles and the exciting new bulldog jetpack.
As for what's next for PlayStation, all eyes are on the Tokyo Game Show in September, where Sony is expected to reveal more information about highly anticipated releases like Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and possibly even the rumored PS5 Pro.
While the Astro Bot controller is a must-have for fans, it seems that not everyone is on board. Xbox's Phil Spencer recently made a comment about PlayStation being a "slimy platform," to which former PlayStation boss, Shawn Layden, responded with a clever quip. It's clear that the competition between PlayStation and Xbox is still going strong.
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