Sony’s translucent Prism Collection is now available to preorder. It includes three see-through DualSense controllers and matching PS5 console covers styled after the clear plastic electronics of the late ’90s. Everything in the collection ships on February 4, 2027, which leaves a long wait for a set Sony first revealed last month.
The controllers come in Graphite Grey, Emerald Green and Flare Orange. Each pairs a high-gloss clear shell with a metallic centre panel, and the transparent plastic shows the circuit board and trigger mechanisms inside. Anyone who grew up with see-through Game Boys, phones and controllers will recognise the look, and Sony is deliberately appealing to that nostalgia.
The colour names may not match what buyers see. Translucent plastic changes how colours appear, and in Sony’s promotional images the green and grey models both have a noticeable blue tint, while Flare Orange looks closer to red. Anyone buying to match a particular setup should study the product photos closely or wait for real-world photos before buying.
Each controller costs $84.99 at major retailers and $84 through PlayStation Direct. The matching console covers cost $74 and are sold only through PlayStation Direct. They are listed for the slim PS5, and Sony hasn’t indicated whether versions for the original PS5 or PS5 Pro are planned. Fitting out a console with a controller and covers costs nearly $160, which is a lot for a cosmetic change.
Under the shell, these are standard DualSense controllers. They keep the haptic feedback, adaptive triggers and built-in microphone that have been part of the PS5’s identity since launch, and they still work with PC, Mac and mobile devices. Sony hasn’t announced any hardware changes, so buyers are paying for looks, not new features.
Sony isn’t the only console maker reaching back to the ’90s. Microsoft is also using a retro look on its X25 Special Edition Xbox, and see-through hardware is clearly back in fashion. Sony has leaned on nostalgia before, including its grey PS1-inspired 30th anniversary hardware in 2024, and those editions sold out quickly.
Timing is the biggest drawback. The Prism controllers arrive months after the holiday season. Meanwhile, Sony’s limited-edition GTA 6 DualSense controllers launch alongside the game on November 19, and limited-edition controllers usually sell out and are rarely restocked. Sony expects the Prism Collection to remain on sale longer, so buyers can afford to wait for real-world photos of the colours before deciding.