PS5 Prism Collection: Transparent DualSense Price and Date

PlayStation announced the PS5 Prism Collection on October 28, 2026: transparent DualSense controllers and matching console covers in Flare Orange, Emerald Green and Graphite Gray. Pre-orders start November 10, and the gear ships in February 2027. If you flip gaming accessories, here are the dates, prices and fine print before the pre-order rush.

What Is the PS5 Prism Collection?

The news came straight from the PlayStation Blog, in a post by Isabelle Tomatis, Vice President of Global Marketing at Sony Interactive Entertainment. Sony says its design teams wanted to give the PS5 a see-through look and let players see the build quality inside the controller and console. Every color has a glossy finish.

Two designers from Sony's Color, Material, and Finish team, Leo Cardoso and Satoshi Aoyagi, explained the thinking. In short:

• The look is a nod to the late 1990s, when clear plastic gadgets were everywhere, updated to match the PS5's shape.
• The clear, glossy shell runs across the back of the controller so you can see the parts inside.
• A metallic finish on the middle cover ties the clear and solid parts together.

The three colors, as Sony describes them:

• Flare Orange: a bright orange that turns a little rosy where the clear layers overlap.
• Emerald Green: a deep green that looks richer through the clear material.
• Graphite Gray: a cool gray, the quietest of the three.

Under the shell, nothing new. Gadget Review reports the Prism controllers have the same hardware as a standard DualSense and cost $15 more than the standard model. So you are paying for the look, not for new features.

When Does the Prism Collection Drop, and What Does It Cost?

Here is the timeline as announced. Dates and prices can change, and availability can differ by region.

• Pre-orders: November 10, 2026. In the U.S., the PlayStation Blog lists 7:00 a.m. PT (10:00 a.m. ET) for ordering direct from PlayStation.
• Launch: February 4, 2027.
• Where: direct from PlayStation, plus participating retailers, as reported by Insider Gaming.

Two details matter before you plan any buying:

1. Fit. Push Square reports the covers are made for the current standard PS5 model, and it does not appear there are versions for the PS5 Pro or older PS5 models.
2. Where the covers sell. Men's Journal reports the covers will be sold only through PlayStation, while the controllers will be sold more widely. So you may see the controllers at big box stores and not the covers. Check each store's listing once pre-orders open.

Early Resale Signs for the Transparent DualSense

As of October 28, 2026, no named outlet has reported sellouts, purchase limits or resale sales for the Prism Collection. Pre-orders do not open until November 10.

If you plan to buy, a few things to check first:

• Fees and shipping. An $84.99 controller has thin room once marketplace fees, tax and shipping come out. Run the math on eBay sold listings, not active listings, after launch.
• Model fit. Push Square reports no PS5 Pro version of the covers, so say which model fits in every listing.
• Store limits. If a store sets a purchase limit, respect it and leave some for other shoppers.

If you track controller pre-orders this season, read up on the Pokemon Switch 2 controllers from HORI too. For a wider look at PS5 interest this fall, see the GTA 6 launch day time off spike.

Quick answers

When can you pre-order the Prism Collection?

Pre-orders open November 10, 2026. In the U.S., ordering direct from PlayStation starts at 7:00 a.m. PT, as announced.

How much is the transparent DualSense?

$84.99 in the U.S. for each controller, and $74.99 for each console cover, as announced. Prices can change.

Do the Prism covers fit the PS5 Pro?

Push Square reports the covers are made for the current standard PS5, with no PS5 Pro version.

Will the Prism Collection be in stores?

The controllers are expected at participating retailers. The covers are reported to be sold only through PlayStation.

Bottom Line

The Prism Collection brings see-through DualSense controllers and console covers to the PS5, with pre-orders on November 10 and a February 4, 2027 launch. The controller costs $15 more than a standard one, and the covers fit fewer models and sell in fewer places, so check the details before you buy any to resell. Members get custom price monitors, live in-store stock checks and Discord alerts, so you know when gear like this shows up near you. See how the membership works.