PlayStation's surprise new hardware is already selling out

A special edition PlayStation 5 controller, you already know the one, is selling out fast, and I don’t think anyone is surprised.

While I’m sure many of us are content with the white/black controller that come with our PlayStation 5 console, I think you’d be lying if you said you weren’t at least tempted by this one.

Check out the limited-edition Astro Bot PlayStation 5 controller below

To celebrate the upcoming release of its new platformer Astro Bot, which I’m convinced is on the same level as Mario Odyssey, Sony recently unveiled a controller modelled after the platformer’s main character.

It’s also based on a new character in the Astro Bot game itself, a sentient PlayStation 5 controller that Astro uses to soar across the galaxy on his adventures.

With a glossy white and blue finish, various grooves, and two adorable blue eyes on the touchpad, it’s a stunning piece of hardware and possibly the best controller Sony has designed yet.

Pre-orders went live last Friday, 9 August, and if you haven’t done yours yet, you’re running out of time to snag one at a fair price, otherwise scalpers might beat you to it.

Those of you in Europe or the UK have unfortunately missed out, as apparently it quickly became unavailable shortly after it went live on the PlayStation Direct website.

That being said, if you're a citizen of the United States, you could still have a chance, so if you’re on the fence about adding this controller to your collection, I’d urge you to do so before it’s too late.

I was lucky enough to get one myself last Friday, and can’t wait to use it alongside the full game on 6 September, when both the game and the controller are released to the public.