PlayStation has quietly opened pre-orders for a new set of hardware accessories, adding another design refresh to the current PlayStation 5 generation. The offering does not introduce new performance features or technical upgrades, but instead focuses on visual customization through a newly announced range of console covers and controllers. While the designs are eye-catching, the pricing places them firmly in premium territory, reinforcing that this release is aimed at enthusiasts rather than casual buyers.
The announcement arrives as the PlayStation 5 enters its fifth year on the market. Console lifecycles typically stretch seven to eight years, and while attention is slowly shifting toward what comes next, Sony continues to invest in extending the PS5’s appeal. This latest move fits a familiar strategy: keeping existing hardware feeling fresh through cosmetic updates rather than structural changes. For players not yet ready to think about the next generation, it offers another way to personalize a console that is likely to remain relevant for several more years.
The newly revealed Hyperpop Collection includes three color options across both DualSense wireless controllers and PS5 console covers. The designs are labeled Techno in red, Remix in green, and Rhythm in blue, drawing inspiration from RGB-lit gaming setups that have become common in recent years. The DualSense controllers are available to pre-order now at $84.99, while the matching PS5 console covers are priced at $74.99 and will be sold in limited quantities. Although the collection officially launches in March, early buyers can already place orders directly through Sony’s online storefront.
From a practical standpoint, these prices place the accessories well above standard color variants seen earlier in the PS5’s lifespan. There is no functional difference between these controllers and covers and their existing counterparts, making the decision largely aesthetic. For some players, the cost may be difficult to justify, especially as the industry begins to look toward the next console cycle.
That future remains somewhat undefined. PlayStation 6 has not been formally detailed, and recent reporting suggests that hardware supply constraints, particularly around RAM availability, could push its release further out than originally expected. If accurate, this would give Sony more time to support and monetize the PS5 platform, making releases like the Hyperpop Collection part of a broader effort to maintain momentum.
Ultimately, this new hardware drop is less about necessity and more about choice. It offers long-term PS5 owners an optional refresh while signaling that Sony still sees value in its current-generation ecosystem, even as speculation around what comes next continues to build.
