PlayStation Unveils Hyperpop Collection DualSense Controllers And PS5 Face Plates Launching March 2026
PlayStation has officially revealed the Hyperpop Collection, a new lineup of DualSense wireless controllers and PS5 console covers that leans harder into bold gradients and neon energy than anything Sony has shipped for standard accessories since the PS5 launched in 2020. Rather than another wave of single color shells, Hyperpop is built around high contrast, glossy black transitions into vivid neon tones, aiming to look like a piece of RGB drenched desk culture sitting right next to your monitor and PC rig.
The first look arrives through the PlayStation Blog reveal, where Sony describes the collection as three new striking designs that introduce an all new aesthetic into your gaming setup.
The three designs are named Techno Red, Remix Green, and Rhythm Blue, and PlayStation’s design team is very clearly positioning this drop as a statement collection rather than a subtle refresh. Leo Cardoso, part of Sony’s design team, frames it as a set that does not just stand out but takes over the room, calling out inspiration from the glow of RGB lighting in modern gaming setups. Sae Kobayashi adds that the DualSense finish uses a seamless gradient across the front and back, finished in a high gloss coat intended to make the colors pop more than ever, while the console covers get a similar treatment with a subtle hint of transparency. Those quotes, paired with the photography in the reveal post, make it obvious this collection is meant to be the loud, attention grabbing accent for a full setup, not simply an alternate controller color.
That said, the glossy direction is the most controversial part of the design pivot, especially for controllers. A DualSense is not a shelf accessory, it is the one PS5 item you touch constantly, and high gloss finishes have a long history of showing fingerprints, micro scratches, and wear far faster than matte textures. Console covers are easier to keep pristine because you can install them carefully once and rarely touch them again, but a controller will start showing handling marks the moment it becomes your daily driver. If you are the type of player who cares about keeping gear looking brand new, Hyperpop is going to be a test of how much you value aesthetic impact versus the realities of a high contact device. On the other hand, if you treat controllers like tools that build character with use, the glossy finish may feel like part of the vibe, especially under LED lighting where the gradients will likely look at their best.
PlayStation has also confirmed pricing and availability. The Hyperpop DualSense controllers and PS5 console covers go on sale starting March 12, 2026. Controller pricing is set at {United States eighty four point nine nine dollars: 84.99$}, {Japan twelve thousand four hundred eighty yen: ¥12480} including tax, {Europe eighty four point nine nine euros: €84.99}, and {United Kingdom seventy four point nine nine pounds: £74.99}. The PS5 console covers are priced at {United States seventy four point nine nine dollars: 74.99$}, {Japan eleven thousand four hundred eighty yen: ¥11480} including tax, {Europe seventy four point nine nine euros: €74.99}, and {United Kingdom sixty four point nine nine pounds: £64.99}. For the PS5 accessory ecosystem, this is a premium priced style drop, which makes the durability and day to day feel of that glossy finish even more important to the buyer decision.
From a broader PlayStation branding lens, Hyperpop is encouraging because it signals Sony is willing to push past safe single tone colorways and explore more expressive design language again. It still does not fully match the peak era of wildly creative PS3 and PS4 limited editions, but it is a meaningful step toward accessories that feel more like personality pieces rather than basic hardware variants.
Which Hyperpop design would you actually use as your main controller, and does the high gloss finish feel like a premium upgrade or a durability risk for real world play sessions?
