Sony has unveiled transparent DualSense controllers and matching console covers for the PlayStation 5, reviving the late-1990s see-through hardware aesthetic across three distinct colours. The accessories line, named the Prism Collection, opens for direct preorders on 10 November, with customer shipments scheduled to begin in February.
Key points
- The Prism Collection features see-through DualSense wireless controllers and matching PlayStation 5 console plates in orange, green and grey.
- Controllers retail for $85 with a clear gloss casing that reveals the internal hardware, while matching console covers cost $75.
- Preorders open on 10 November directly through PlayStation, ahead of official shipping in February.
Hardware design and colourways
The Prism Collection introduces three translucent shades: orange, green and grey. Each gamepad uses a high-gloss finish that wraps around to the back of the chassis. That clear shell gives players a direct view of the internal components powering the controller, including the rumble assemblies and circuit boards.
According to Sony, the team “wanted to bring back the iconic see-through trend of the late ’90s in a fresh, modern way that complements the PS5’s industrial design.”
The matching console faceplates use identical tinted plastics. Because the plates attach over the PlayStation 5 frame rather than replacing internal casing, they do not expose the console’s internal processor, cooling fans or power supply. They do, however, allow players to create a uniform look across their hardware setup.
Pricing and release schedule
Sony set the standalone price of the Prism Collection DualSense controllers at $85. The matching console side plates will sell for $75.
Both accessories will be sold directly through PlayStation’s online storefront. Orders open on 10 November, and Sony plans to begin dispatching units to customers in February.
PlayStation’s translucent hardware history
Transparent hardware became a fixture of personal technology in the late 1990s and early 2000s, popularised across computing and home consoles. Sony first experimented with transparent gamepads during the original PlayStation era, releasing clear and tinted versions of the standard digital controller and the original DualShock.
The company carried the design approach through every subsequent generation. The PlayStation 2 received transparent Ocean Blue and Crimson Red controllers, while the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 each saw multiple limited-run translucent DualShock iterations. The Prism Collection marks the first official transparent hardware released for the PlayStation 5 generation.
Next steps
Preorders for all three colours of the controllers and console plates go live on PlayStation’s direct retail portal on 10 November.
