Helldivers 2 has been one in every of 2024’s greatest hits, and in case you’re seeking to have fun the sport in model, a brand new and super-democratic DualSense controller appears 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 now, December 20 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET. Unlike the just lately launched Astro Bot and Fortnite DualSense Controllers, you possibly can solely preorder the Helldivers 2 DualSense at PlayStation Direct.
The Helldivers 2 DualSense controller has some neat nods to the sport it is impressed by. It’s embellished in symbols pulled straight from Super-Earth’s navy, it has simulated put on and tear, helpful reminders of what every button does within the sport, and on the touchpad you may discover a grim reminder that demise is only one badly positioned stratagem away.
The Helldivers 2 sport can also be fairly incredible, because it mixes excellent motion with satire to create among the finest co-op experiences of the yr. If you are all in favour of checking it out, a number of retailers presently have it on sale for $30 (was $40) on PS5. You can snag Helldivers 2 for even much less on PC, as Fanatical has Steam keys for $28. If you are feeling like splurging, you will get the Helldivers 2: Super 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 among the finest that Sony has ever made. It can be utilized 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, however it’s price noting that you’re going to must have the controller tethered through USB-C on PC to utilize that superior know-how. Still, it is definitely worth the problem as soon as you are feeling it in motion.
This 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 fashionable and fetches a excessive worth on the reseller market. You can, nevertheless, nonetheless discover the Fortnite Limited Edition DualSense in inventory for $85 at Best Buy.
PlayStation’s vacation deal on DualSense controllers has ended, however you possibly can nonetheless save large on the PlayStation VR 2 Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle, PS5 Slim console bundles, and a bunch of PS5-exclusive video games.
