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Sony revives 90s nostalgia with new neon PS5 controller colors

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Sony has released a new "Hyperpop" collection of DualSense controllers for the PS5, featuring vibrant neon colors like Techno Red, Remix Green, and Rhythm Blue. These new controllers evoke nostalgia for the classic translucent controller colors from the late 1990s, such as the Emerald DualShock. While the controllers are praised for their bold aesthetic, the accompanying console covers are only available for the PS5 Slim, not the PS5 Pro, disappointing some users. AI

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Sony revives 90s nostalgia with new neon PS5 controller colors

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Mitch Wallace, Contributor ·

    The Neon Joy Of PlayStation’s Hyperpop DualSense Collection

    PlayStation's Hyperpop DualSense controllers offer a splash of color in an otherwise drab peripheral world.

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