Team Asobi announces limited edition Astro Bot DualSense controller for PlayStation 5

Team Asobi has revealed a new DualSense wireless controller, the Astro Bot Limited Edition, set to coincide with the launch of the new Astro Bot game for PlayStation 5 on September 6. This announcement follows the recent unveiling of a new Astro Bot game featuring over 50 planets, multiple new power-ups, enemies, and collectible PlayStation characters.

The limited edition controller showcases design elements such as blue accents, engraved sci-fi motifs, and eyes on the touch pad, reflecting Astro Bot's thematic elements. Starting on August 9 at 7 am PT in the U.S. and at 10 am local time in European countries including the U.K., France, and Germany, the controller will be available for pre-order at direct.playstation.com and select retailers. It is priced at $79.99/ €79.99 / £69.99 / ¥11,980.

The controller integrates several features designed to enhance player interaction with the game. It offers advanced haptic feedback, allowing players to sense different in-game surfaces like grass, sand, and metal. Additionally, the adaptive triggers are tied to new in-game powers such as the Barkster jetpack, which provides synchronized vibrations corresponding to the gameplay actions.

The upcoming Astro Bot game also incorporates the Dual Speeder, a gadget that utilizes the controller's motion control, adaptive triggers, and haptic feedback to facilitate flying across various planets.

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