This Is My Favorite Limited Edition PS5 DualSense Controller Yet

"The Marathon-inspired limited edition DualSense controller is $85 and goes up for pre-order on January 29 10:00 a.m. local time at direct.playstation.com. There's also an accompanying Pulse Elite wireless headset that will go on sale at the same time, though for a much heftier price tag. That accessory will be $170. I've never loved the look of the Pulse headset and, frankly, the Marathon aesthetic isn't changing that."

"What I love most about the Marathon DualSense, other than the generally subtle design and clean look, is how neatly the typography and icons mesh with the underlying sensibility of the controller. In other words, its a very natural fit unlike some other recent limited edition DualSenses. The Death Stranding 2 one wasn't bad but felt pretty bland and I didn't dig the giant bronze block over the touch pad. The Ghost of Yotei one, meanwhile, looked like someone threw up gold dust on it."

"The Ghost of Yotei one, meanwhile, looked like someone threw up gold dust on it. Bonus points to the Marathon controller for keeping the only branded text, the name of the game, hidden in neon on the underside of the controller. Is this controller even better looking than the Concord one? I think so. Will it be as rare as that one? Probably! Hopefully, it's not because Marathon ends up flopping as well."

The Marathon-themed limited edition PlayStation 5 DualSense controller costs $85 and is available for pre-order January 29 at 10:00 a.m. local time via direct.playstation.com. A companion Pulse Elite wireless headset will launch simultaneously for $170, though its appearance is less favored. The controller features a subtle, clean aesthetic with typography and icons that mesh naturally with the hardware design. The only visible branded text is the game name hidden in neon on the controller underside. The controller is compared favorably to recent limited editions like Concord, Death Stranding 2, and Ghost of Yotei. Scarcity and game performance may affect its desirability.

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