Helldivers 2 has been considered one of 2024’s greatest hits, and if you happen to’re seeking to have fun the sport in model, a new and super-democratic DualSense controller feels like one of the simplest ways to take action. The Helldivers 2 Limited Edition DualSense Controller prices $85 and releases February 6, 2025. Preorders can be found restricted portions beginning right this moment, December 20 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET. Not like the lately launched Astro Bot and Fortnite DualSense Controllers, you’ll be able to solely preorder the Helldivers 2 DualSense at PlayStation Direct.
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The Helldivers 2 DualSense controller has some neat nods to the sport it is impressed by. It is embellished in symbols pulled straight from Tremendous-Earth’s army, it has simulated put on and tear, helpful reminders of what every button does within the recreation, and on the touchpad you may discover a grim reminder that dying is only one badly positioned stratagem away.
The Helldivers 2 recreation can also be fairly incredible, because it mixes very good motion with satire to create the most effective co-op experiences of the yr. In case you’re keen on checking it out, several retailers currently have it on sale for $30 (was $40) on PS5. You’ll be able to snag Helldivers 2 for even much less on PC, as Fanatical has Steam keys for $28. In case you really feel like splurging, you may get the Helldivers 2: Tremendous Citizen Edition and tons of additional DLC with it for $42 (was $60).
In case you have not gone hands-on with it but, the DualSense is an excellent controller and the most effective that Sony has ever made. It may be used wirelessly on PS5, PS4, and PC, and it has a variety of haptic suggestions options that assist to make video games really feel extra immersive, like nuanced vibrations and adaptive triggers. The controller actually shines when used with PlayStation Studios video games like Astro Bot, Marvel’s Spider-Man or Helldivers 2, but it surely’s price noting that you will must have the controller tethered by way of USB-C on PC to utilize that superior expertise. Nonetheless, it is well worth the problem as soon as you are feeling it in motion.
It will seemingly promote out in a short time, as Sony does not typically make limited-edition DualSense controllers like this. The Astro Bot controller is an effective instance right here, as that specific DualSense was extraordinarily common and fetches a excessive worth on the reseller market. You’ll be able to, nevertheless, nonetheless discover the Fortnite Limited Edition DualSense in inventory for $85 at Finest Purchase.
PlayStation’s vacation deal on DualSense controllers has ended, however you’ll be able to nonetheless save massive on the PlayStation VR 2 Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle, PS5 Slim console bundles, and a bunch of PS5-exclusive video games.