The new Midnight Black Collection peripherals are meant to complement previously released peripherals – the DualSense and PS5 console covers – with the same colour scheme.

While it largely revolves around a shade of black, there is also some detailing on various parts of the peripherals. This includes various buttons and accents like the PlayStation logo. In keeping with this, the charging case for the Pulse Explore earbuds also sport the same colours with similar accent detailing.

The new Midnight Black Collection peripherals are slated to hit stores on February 20, with pre-orders kicking off on January 16 through PlayStation’s own website. The PlayStation Portal is priced at $199.99, the Pulse Explore wireless earbuds are priced at $199.99, the Pulse Elite wireless headset is $149.99, and the DualSense Edge controller costs $199.99.

With only 12,300 produced, it’s a significantly bigger deal than the rest of the collection. As expected, it’s sold out, with scalpers reselling their pre-orders for several times more in Europe and the UK via eBay, that too successfully.

Aside from the PS5 Pro bundle, there are 30th Anniversary versions of the PS5 Digital Edition for $499.99, followed by the PlayStation Portal and DualSense Edge at $219.99 each. The regular DualSense is the cheapest at $79.99. And yes, they’re also sold out.

The PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection launches on November 21st. Meanwhile, the regular PS5 Pro, which retails for $699.99, launches on November 7th. Check out how developers on titles like Horizon Forbidden West, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, and more are leveraging it to improve their visuals.

The PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle includes the console, a DualSense and DualSense Edge, and the DualSense Charging Station. It even has a console cover for the disc drive (still sold separately, unfortunately). Fortunately, it has a Vertical Stand and some collector’s items, including cable ties based on the PlayStation Shapes.

The PS5 Digital Edition 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle includes the same items and Vertical Stand, albeit with only one DualSense and a console cover. You can also pick up 30th Anniversary Limited Edition versions of the PlayStation Portal, DualSense and DualSense Edge.

Of course, quantities are limited – the PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary bundle will only have 12,300 units, each etched with numbers indicating the date of the PS One’s launch. Pre-orders for the bundle alongside the PlayStation Portal and DualSense Edge (standalone) begin on September 26th via PlayStation Direct and retailers.

The same applies to the PS5 Digital Edition bundle from PlayStation Direct, though pre-orders at retailers start on October 10th. Finally, the DualSense Wireless (standalone) is only available to pre-order from retailers on September 26th.

Meanwhile, the “regular” PS5 Pro launches on November 7th, retailing for $699.99. Head here for everything you should know.

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Thanks to the new outer vents, players must purchase new console covers as they become available (release dates have yet to be confirmed). A vertical stand must be purchased separately and the same goes for a disc drive. The PS5 Pro supports Ultra HD Blu-Ray Disc Drives, including the one currently available for the PS5 Slim.

It also includes a DualSense wireless controller, a solid-state drive with 2 TB of space, and Astro’s Playroom. All current accessories are compatible with the Pro, from PlayStation VR2 and DualSense Edge to the Access controller and PlayStation Portal.

PS5 Pro launches on November 7th for $699.99. Check out some PS5 titles that will receive free patches to take advantage of its features here.

Releasing on January 26th for $199.99, the DualSense Edge is a new premium wireless controller with customization options. The analog stick caps, stick modules and back buttons are changeable, and the trigger stops and dead zones are adjustable. On top of this, each controller comes with a carrying case, connector housing and USB braided cable.

You also get two standard, low dome and high dome stick caps each, along with two each of the lever and hard dome back buttons. Pre-orders are already live, and you can learn more about the design process here.

The PS5’s next major update is rumored to be firmware update 7.00 in March, which apparently adds Discord integration and cloud streaming for PS5 games. A beta test is reportedly coming soon, so stay tuned for more details.

As per the designers, carrying over the DualSense’s form factor as is into the Edge controller was a crucial, non-negotiable element of the process, which, of course, meant that fitting the added inputs and elements on it within the same form factor brought about some complications.

Along with that, Sony also consulted with various pro gamers, and set out to design a controller that would be highly customizable in a number of ways, allowing users to adjust aspects based on their specific needs, and based on which game they’re playing. That includes everything from the back buttons and the analog sticks to the triggers and the new Function buttons and more being adjustable in a variety of ways.

Meanwhile, new details are also revealed on how the PS5’s in-built UI will make all of that customization much easier and more efficient, with players being able to create multiple profiles with different presets. Check out the video below for more details.

The DualSense Edge will launch on January 26 for a price of $199.99. It’s been confirmed that its battery life will be “moderately shorter” than the original DualSense.

In a statement to The Verge, Sony confirmed that due the DualSense Edge having “many more features within the same form factor and ergonomic design as the original DualSense controller”, it will have a “moderately shorter” battery life than the latter.

“The DualSense Edge wireless controller’s operating time is moderately shorter than the original DualSense wireless controller because we’ve included many more features within the same form factor and ergonomic design as the original DualSense controller,” the company said. “We wanted to strike a good balance between wireless operating time and delivering robust, high-performance features. Additionally, the longer USB braided cable is also great for competitive players who prefer playing with a wired connection to avoid wireless interference – this option preserves battery life.”

Of course, “moderately shorter” is a pretty vague term, so questions will still be asked about what one can expect from the DualSense Edge’s battery exactly. The base DualSense’s battery life isn’t exactly the best, lasting on average about 7-8 eight hours per charge (though it can occasionally last up to 12 hours), so expect a pretty short battery life for the Edge.

Given the fact that the controller will be priced at $199.99, that might not be to everyone’s liking.

Players can also save multiple control profiles and change them on the fly. There’s also an “Fn” button to access the settings, adjust game and chat volumes, swap between control profiles, and more. You can also change the stick caps and back buttons with three types (standard, high dome and low dome) for the former and two types (half-dome and lever) for the latter.

It also includes the ability to replace each stick module, though these are sold separately. Along with a USB Type-C braided cable, a carrying case is provided. A price and launch date haven’t been revealed, but more details are slated for the “months ahead.” Stay tuned in the meantime.