Sony has confirmed two limited-edition DualSense wireless controllers built around Grand Theft Auto VI, and the timing is now set. Both pads are inspired by Vice City, carry molded palm tree details, and arrive on the same day as the game. Pre-orders have a fixed start time, and stock is limited, so the window matters more than usual here.
Quick answer: Pre-order the GTA 6 Black and White Limited Edition DualSense controllers starting September 10 at 7:00am PT / 10:00am ET in the U.S. (10:00am local time in the listed European countries) through PlayStation Direct. Each costs $84.99 / £74.99 and ships from the November 19 launch.
Pre-order opens: September 10, 7:00am PT / 10:00am ET
Status and key dates
Status: Confirmed. The controllers were revealed during the September 3, 2026 State of Play, with pre-order timing and pricing detailed shortly after. Two firm dates apply. Pre-orders start September 10, and the controllers release November 19, 2026, alongside GTA 6 itself.
| Detail | Confirmed |
|---|---|
| Pre-order date | September 10 (7:00am PT / 10:00am ET U.S.; 10:00am local time in listed EU regions) |
| Release date | November 19, 2026 |
| Price | $84.99 / £74.99 |
| Editions | Black Limited Edition, White Limited Edition |
| Where | PlayStation Direct and participating retailers |
Pre-order times by region
The pre-order window opens at the same local hour across the confirmed markets. In the U.S. that maps to 7:00am Pacific and 10:00am Eastern, while the European launch runs at 10:00am local time in each listed country.
| Region | Pre-order start | Store |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 7:00am PT / 10:00am ET | direct.playstation.com |
| U.K., France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg | 10:00am local time | direct.playstation.com |
| Portugal | 10:00am local time | playstation.com/store/hardware |
How to pre-order the controllers
You know the order worked when you receive an order confirmation for the controller. Delivery lands on the November 19 release date, though some shipments may arrive a day or two earlier.
Black vs White Limited Edition
Both pads share the same core design language. Each has a pink finish on the D-pad and face buttons, the GTA 6 logo set into the touch pad, custom palm tree details molded into the shell, and Vice City sunset hues with neon accents. The White Limited Edition is described as embodying Vice City at daybreak.
Availability is where the two differ. The White edition ships more widely through PlayStation Direct and participating retailers. The Black edition is expected to be harder to secure, since it runs through PlayStation Direct where available plus a narrower set of retailers in other regions.
Note: These are PS5-exclusive controllers. GTA 6 also launches on Xbox Series X|S, but the limited-edition pads are sold through PlayStation channels only.
Price and stock expectations
Each controller carries a recommended price of $84.99 or £74.99. That sits above a standard DualSense, which runs $69.99 at full retail, and matches the usual premium on limited-edition designs. Because quantities are limited, PlayStation Direct is likely to sell through quickly, with other retailers following soon after. Being signed in and ready at the exact start time is the most reliable way to complete an order.
