Sony Brings Back Translucent PS5 DualSense Controllers for $85

Late '90s see-through hardware gets a modern polish

The Prism collection features three tinted, glossy shell options across both controllers and PS5 plates.

If you owned a translucent jungle green Nintendo 64 or an original clear DualShock on the PS1, Sony wants to pull on those exact memories. The new Prism collection wraps the standard DualSense wireless controller and removable PS5 faceplates in semi-transparent shells finished with a glossy sheen.

Buyers can pick from Flare Orange, Emerald Green, and Graphite Gray. According to Sony designer Leo Cardoso, the idea was to resurrect the see-through trend of the late 1990s in a way that fits the PlayStation 5's modern contours. The tinted plastic exposes internal framework, motor housings, and board traces without looking entirely stripped down.

The move matches an ongoing hardware trend across the console space, where transparent shells have staged a massive comeback. Between see-through special edition Xbox gear and boutique handheld devices like the CRKD Nitro Deck 2, plastic that shows off internal circuitry is back in style.

PS5 Prism collection: price, release date and colors

Pricing, console plates, and launch timing

The special-edition tax is present here, though standard for Sony's themed drops. The translucent DualSense controllers carry an MSRP of $84.99 / £74.99 / €84.99, roughly a $10 premium over regular stock pads. The matching console covers sit at $74.99 / £64.99 / €74.99.

Both the controllers and side covers share the same rollout schedule. Pre-orders kick off directly on November 10, 2026, but the actual street date sits a few months out: February 4, 2027.

Under the see-through casing, the Prism DualSense remains functionally identical to standard controllers. There are no updated battery packs, mechanical switches, or hall-effect thumbsticks under the hood—purely an aesthetic overhaul for players who want their setup to look straight out of 1998.

Availability and pricing

The Prism collection launches across major western markets simultaneously. In the US, the controllers are priced at $84.99 and the console covers at $74.99. UK buyers will pay £74.99 for controllers and £64.99 for plates, while mainland Europe gets them for €84.99 and €74.99 respectively.

Pre-orders open on November 10, 2026, through PlayStation Direct and major regional retailers, with physical deliveries and store stock landing on February 4, 2027.