PlayStation Unveils Limited Edition Astro Bot DualSense Controller [Game Informer]

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  PlayStation has unveiled a limited edition Astro Bot DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5, and it launches September 6, the same day developer Team Asobi's <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/product/astro-bot">Astro Bot</a> launches. Preorders begin on Friday, August 9, at 7 a.m PT/10 a.m. ET in the U.S. and the controller will cost $79.99. 

“The controller’s design features Astro’s signature blue accents on the handles and buttons, carved in, sci-fi lines as well as the trademark playful pair of eyes on the touch pad,” a PlayStation Blog post reads. 

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As you can see, this limited edition controller looks a lot like the titular Astro Bot, and will pair nicely with the game when it launches September 6. 

While waiting for the game and this controller’s launch, check out the Astro Bot reveal trailer, and then read Game Informer’s hands-on Astro Bot preview to find out why we’re so excited for the platformer. 

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