It is nice to see Astro Bot Characterwho has existed in the PlayStation ecosystem for a decade mainly as a mascot for tech demos, is finally getting the respect he deserves. He has a new, full-fledged video game hits shelves and digital PS5 stores on September 6, and it looks like Sony is putting a little more marketing power behind it a new DualSense controller. Oh, and it’s available for pre-order. Right now. Go, go, go!
The Astro Bot DualSense controller is available for pre-order on the PlayStation Direct Store, GameStopAnd Goal for $79.99, and it’s definitely one of the more distinctive versions of the controller Sony has released to promote an upcoming game. The touchpad has Astro’s distinctive pixelated blue eyes, as if the little guy lives inside the device and is watching you. But the predominantly white controller also has sleek blue finishes on the side that further distinguish it from your average DualSense controller. It’s really cute, so if you’re a fan of Astro Botthen head to PlayStation Store and pre-order a copy. It will be released alongside the game on September 6th.
Astro Bot started as a character in The playrooma tech demo that was pre-installed on every PlayStation 4 in 2013. The character then got his own PSVR game with Astro Bot: Rescue Missionand was used again in the PlayStation 5 pack-in game Astro’s Playroomwhich served as a tech demo for the DualSense’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, as well as Homage to PlayStation history. Dozens of characters from throughout the brand’s life appeared as robot versions of themselves, and it looks like Astro Bot will continue these homages when it launches next month. We have already discovered several references and cameos in the game’s trailer, so check that out if you want to get nostalgic. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for a Sly Cooper appearance, because I’ll take any indication that Sony hasn’t given up on my kleptomaniac son.
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