Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense controller coming September 6
Calling all Astro Bot fans! Team Asobi is thrilled to announce a brand new Astro Bot game launching on September 6th! Gear up for a supersized adventure across 50+ planets, packed with new powerups, enemies, secrets, and iconic PlayStation characters to collect. And the excitement doesn’t stop there – this time, Astro has a special companion by his side: the DualSense wireless controller – Astro Bot Limited Edition!
Remember the eye-catching controller you saw in the trailer? Well, thanks to the amazing teams at SIE, it’s not just a dream anymore! This limited-edition controller embodies Astro’s spirit with its signature blue accents, sleek sci-fi design, and playful eyes on the touchpad. It’s a true collector’s item and the perfect way to elevate your Astro Bot experience.
Pre-Orders Start August 9th!
Mark your calendars! Starting August 9th at 7:00 AM PT (10:00 AM local time in select European countries), you can pre-order the DualSense wireless controller – Astro Bot Limited Edition through PlayStation Direct and select retailers. Don’t miss out, as quantities are limited!
The controller retails for $79.99 / €79.99 / £69.99 / ¥11,980 and launches alongside the new Astro Bot game on September 6th.
Enhanced Gameplay with the DualSense Controller
The DualSense controller takes your Astro Bot experience to the next level! Here’s a taste of what you can expect:
- Feel the Adventure: Immerse yourself in diverse environments like grass, sand, metal, and water, thanks to the enhanced haptic feedback.
- Power Up with Adaptive Triggers: Experience the raw power of Astro’s new abilities, like the jetpack thruster resistance simulated by the adaptive triggers. Every powerup boasts unique feedback for a truly dynamic experience.
- Explosive Combat Feedback: Get in the heat of battle with realistic impacts and vibrations simulating punches, stomps, and more.
- Master the Dual Speeder: Take flight with Astro’s trusty spaceship, the Dual Speeder, featuring full utilization of motion control, adaptive triggers, and haptic feedback.
Join Astro on His Biggest Adventure Yet!
Team Asobi is eager to have you join Astro on his most epic adventure yet. Get ready to explore a vast universe, unleash incredible powers, and experience the magic of the DualSense controller firsthand. Stay tuned for more Astro Bot news, and let us know what you think of the limited-edition controller in the comments below!
See you in space on September 6th!
Article By Kevin Austin
Kevin Austin has been in gaming journalism in one way or another since the launch of the Nintendo Gamecube. Married and father of 3 children he has been gaming since the ripe age of 6 when he got his first NES system and over 30 years later he is still gaming almost daily. Kevin is also co-founder of the Play Some Video Games (PSVG) Podcast network which was founded over five years ago and is still going strong. Some of his favorite gaming series includes Fallout and Far Cry, he is a sucker for single player adventure games (hence his big reviews for Playstation), and can frequently be found getting down in one battle royale or another. If it's an oddball game, odds are he's all about it.
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