This isn't the first time Sony Interactive Entertainment has released a special edition controller to commemorate an upcoming exclusive: it released a symbiote-themed controller alongside Marvel's Spider-Man 2 last year, but its latest collaboration with developer Team Asobi is a lot prettier. The new PS5 controller features bright blue grips and buttons inspired by Astro’s signature blue accents, along with a pair of blue eyes staring out at the touchpad. There are also some subtle lines carved into both grips, giving the controller a sci-fi vibe.
But the distinctions end there. The limited edition Astrobot The model offers the same solid compatibility and battery life as the standard DualSense wireless controller, along with the same adaptive triggers, motion controls, and haptics. That said, the Asobi team has supposedly added a ton of new interactions between the controller and the next Astrobot game, allowing you to feel a greater variety of textures and surfaces, while also giving power-ups a more distinctive feel. The original Astro's Playroom It seemed like a glorified tech demo, and if our hands-on time with Astrobot If there's any indication, the sequel will follow the same path.
