Summary
In tandem with the hype of CES 2025, Sony has continued gamers’ excitement by revealing the new Midnight Black Collection for thePlayStation 5, announcing four new accessories that don’t come cheap. ThePlayStation 5launched with the classic white DualSense controller, but it didn’t take long for Sony to appeal to the aesthetic of moodier gamers by releasing a Midnight Black version, followed by other color waves including Volcanic Red, Cobalt Blue, Galactic Purple, and a series of Chroma variants.
If the newly announced Midnight Black Collection wasn’t enough to excite console owners, arecent rumor suggests the PlayStation VR2 headset may include a major upgrade, which is another incentive to fork out on Sony’s latest tech. The Midnight Black Collection toggles players’ go-to PS5 accessories into dark mode, and the simple but effective change is sleek enough to make gamers reach for their wallets.
Sony has debuted the new Midnight Black Collection, which gives a stylish, shadowy makeover to the DualSense Edge wireless controller, the PlayStation Portal, the Pulse Elite wireless headset, and the Pulse Explore wireless earbuds.Rumors of the original Midnight Black DualSense controller surfaced in 2020, paving the way for its official release in June 2021, but the new Edge controller is an injection of modernity, and it also comes with its own black carrying case. The price of the DualSense Edge Midnight Black controller comes as no shock at $199.99, with the Portal costing the same.
Sony Reveals PS5 Midnight Black Collection Including DualSense Controller, Portal, Headset, and Earbuds
The predecessorMidnight Black PS5 Pulse 3D wireless headset cost $99.99, but as expected, the Elite headset is significantly more expensive despite the carrying case for both the headset and earbuds being released in a felt gray case instead of black. Players can expect to spend $149.99 on the Pulse Elite headset and an eye-watering $199.99 on the Pulse Explore earbuds, matching the priceless convenience of the in-ear experience. Pre-orders for the Midnight Black Collection accessories are due to open on June 30, 2025, at 10am ET, and the range will be on sale via direct.playstation.com with a full launch to follow on June 01, 2025.
Joining the catalog of solid-colored accessories, Sony also has a long list of themed DualSense controllers, mirroring the colorway from some of the best PlayStation games. Fans will already be aware of the stunningGod of WarandMarvel’s Spider-Man 2DualSense controllers released in tandem with the title launches, but another exclusive release has arrived for a popular 2024 shooter. The limited-editionHelldivers 2DualSense controller for PlayStation 5 is currently available for pre-order, after its announcement in December 2024.
PlayStation DualSense Edge Wireless Controller
The PlayStation DualSense Edge wireless controller’s customizability makes it one of the finest controllers for fast-paced games. It is possible to remap inputs, making it easy to configure triggers and buttons that feel comfortable and intuitive. Also, its stick sensitivity and dead zone features allow gamers to fine-tune their targets when making precise moves in a game. It is also comfortable and, thus, ideal for users who spend several hours on their controllers.
