PlayStation has officially unveiled its latest DualSense collaboration, this time built around global pop star LISA of BLACKPINK. The Lisa Limited Edition controller launches alongside a full merchandise line in October, marking Sony’s most personal creative partnership with the artist yet.
The Design: Built Around LISA’s Own Details
The controller uses a soft Chroma Pearl finish, which Sony says is LISA’s personal favorite color. The touchpad features custom artwork drawing on her recognizable look — her bangs and eyes rendered directly into the design — alongside her signature stars and bold “LL” lettering.
Sony says LISA worked directly on the design herself, folding in small personal touches intended for fans who follow her closely enough to notice them. In her own words, she wanted fans to have “something they can connect with.”
Why This Collaboration Matters for PlayStation
The DualSense has long been more than a standard controller — its adaptive triggers and haptic feedback helped define how PS5 games physically feel to play, and its design has become one of the most recognizable pieces of PlayStation hardware on the market. Since launch, Sony has regularly used special-edition DualSense colorways and collabs to keep that hardware line feeling fresh well beyond the console itself.
This isn’t Sony’s first time working with LISA, either — she previously appeared in a global PS5 marketing campaign, and this new controller represents a deeper, more product-focused version of that partnership.
Price and Release Date
- Price: $84.99 USD / €84.99 / £74.99 / ¥12,480
- Pre-orders open: October 2, at 10 a.m. local time
- Release date: October 30
- Availability: Limited quantities, sold directly through PlayStation and at select retailers worldwide
In the US, pre-orders will go live through direct.playstation.com, with similar direct pre-order pages opening in several European markets the same day.
The Full LISA x PlayStation Merch Collection
The controller is the centerpiece of a wider collection launching the same month. Alongside the DualSense, the collaboration includes apparel, hats, tote bags, keychains, stickers, and a matching DualSense carrying case.
The rollout happens in two waves:
- October 2: Select merchandise becomes available for pre-order through PlayStation, ahead of an October 30 launch.
- October 23: Additional pieces drop through LISA’s official Amazon store and the Amazon Music app.
That October 23 date isn’t a coincidence — it’s also when LISA releases her new EP, Press Play, meaning the merch drop and music release are timed to land together.
Should You Expect It to Sell Out?
Almost certainly. Limited-edition DualSense controllers have a consistent track record of selling out quickly, and this one combines that scarcity with LISA’s substantial global fanbase — a pairing that typically makes for one of the more competitive PlayStation drops of the year. Fans hoping to secure one are better off setting a reminder for the October 2 pre-order window rather than waiting for the October 30 general release.
