PlayStation Teams Up With BLACKPINK Star LISA to Launch a $84.99 Limited-Edition DualSense Controller on October 30
Following her appearance in Sony's global PlayStation 5 campaign last year, Thai rapper, singer, and dancer LISA, global superstar of BLACKPINK and founder of LLOUD, is expanding her partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment. PlayStation is preparing the global release of the DualSense Wireless Controller - LISA Limited Edition on October 30, 2026 for $84.99 USD (€84.99 / £74.99), accompanied by a dedicated capsule of lifestyle apparel and gaming accessories co-designed with the artist.
A Chroma Pearl Shell Highlighted by LISA's Signature Bangs and Eyes
Rather than slapping a basic emblem onto a standard white shell, PlayStation's hardware design team collaborated directly with LISA to build a controller around her personal aesthetic. The chassis uses Sony's iridescent Chroma Pearl finish, handpicked by LISA as her favorite colorway for its subtle shift between pearlescent silver, warm white, and soft metallic tones under room lighting.
The centerpiece sits right across the DualSense touchpad, which features custom line art of LISA's trademark bangs and gaze accented by the four PlayStation shapes (Triangle, Circle, Cross, and Square) beneath her left eye. Both grips are detailed with holographic star motifs and bold calligraphic "LL" lettering on the right handle. The release follows closely behind Sony's Limited Edition Gran Turismo DualSense controller, broadening PlayStation's collector hardware lineup into global pop and fashion culture.
"Gaming is something I do whenever I have time to relax, so getting to create this collection with PlayStation was very exciting. I had a lot of fun adding in little details that I knew my fans would notice, and I wanted the fans to have something they can connect with. I've always loved expressing myself through music and fashion, so this collaboration gave me a new way to be creative and show a different side of myself. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I do."
LISA, PlayStation Global Brand Ambassador
Pricing, Pre-Orders, and Full PS5 and PC Compatibility
Produced in highly limited quantities, the DualSense Wireless Controller - LISA Limited Edition carries a recommended retail price of $84.99 USD (€84.99 / £74.99 / ¥12,480) ahead of its official launch on October 30, 2026. Players in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and participating territories can reserve the controller through PlayStation Direct as well as authorized retail partners while supplies last.
Under the shell, the controller retains the full hardware specification of Sony's current-generation gamepad, including dual-actuator haptic feedback, dynamic adaptive triggers, a built-in microphone array, and USB-C or Bluetooth connectivity. Beyond the PS5 console, it pairs natively with Mac, mobile devices, and Windows rigs, where Sony's pad remains a top contender in our 2026 best PC controllers comparison.
View LISA Limited Edition DualSense on PlayStation Direct→
View LISA Limited Edition DualSense on PlayStation Direct→
LISA x PlayStation Apparel Line Timed With Her New EP Press Play
Alongside the hardware, Sony Interactive Entertainment is rolling out a two-part LISA x PlayStation lifestyle merchandise collection in the United States, timed around the release of LISA's new EP, Press Play (featuring the single Tarantino heard in the official PlayStation spot), arriving on October 23, 2026.
Following a brief scheduling delay earlier in the month, pre-orders for the first PlayStation Direct assortment opened on October 20 ahead of an October 30 release, while a second wave of exclusive items drops on October 23 via LISA's official Amazon store and inside the Amazon Music app. Key pieces in the capsule include:
- Oversized Hoodies ($120 USD): available in black and heather grey, featuring LISA's bangs and eye graphic printed across the front of the hood and co-branded chest signatures.
- Graphic Tees ($45 USD) and Long-Sleeve Shirts ($50 USD): relaxed-fit streetwear cuts sporting the eye motif and PlayStation controller symbols.
- Accessories and Carrying Gear: a heavyweight graphic tote bag ($55 USD), a two-tone trucker hat and washed charcoal "LL" dad cap, a multi-charm metallic keychain, holographic sticker sheets, and a molded hardshell carrying case built specifically for the DualSense controller.
My Test Bench
Looking closely at the shell design, starting from the iridescent Chroma Pearl base rather than standard matte white plastic gives this collector's pad genuine visual depth. Putting the stylized bangs and eye illustration right across the touchpad sets it apart from safer color-swap editions while keeping the grip zones clean during long gaming sessions. At $84.99, Sony is keeping the price identical to its other special-edition DualSense releases, and given the massive global demand surrounding BLACKPINK collectibles, remaining stock for the October 30 launch is unlikely to stay on shelves for long. And between us, there is no mystery about where the first unit in our newsroom is headed: this controller is going straight into Chaya's collection, as she spotted it the very second it was unveiled!
PC hardware enthusiast and competitive gamer, Arthur 'Heimdall' splits his time between France and the UK working in enterprise B2B software solutions. A business school graduate passionate about component benchmarking, he has been building, modding, and tuning PCs since childhood, optimizing every thermal degree and millisecond of display latency. An avid gamer across Assassin's Creed and sandbox titles, he forged his alliance with Grimtag and Chaya during late-night World of Warcraft raids before joining Pro-Gamer.
