There are two DualSense controllers to choose from

• 🎂 You can buy two PS5 controllers that pay homage to PlayStation's 30th anniversary celebrations

• 😍 Sony is selling a 30th anniversary DualSense and a 30th anniversary DualSense Edge

• 🤔 Both controllers look good, but there is a big difference in price

• 💰 Anyone who buys the PS5 Pro 35th Anniversary Edition console gets both controllers

The PS5 30th Anniversary controller is available in two variants with large price differences. Each controller is a collector's item due to its limited edition and iconic retro PlayStation style, but it's important to know which one is right for you.

Perhaps the most popular item from the PlayStation 30th Anniversary CollectionAside from the extremely scarce PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary console, there will be the standard DualSense controller. If you really want to own one of these Best PS5 controller colorshere's what you need to know.

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Luckily, unlike them PS5 Pro Anniversary Edition pricethe Anniversary Edition controller isn't a big investment. It's expected to be priced between $79.99 and $84.99, making it a far more impulsive purchase than the limited edition DualSense Edge.

Sony's PS5 DualSense Edge Controller is already $199.99, but there's a chance the 30th Anniversary DualSense Edge could cost even more. The Edge is only recommended for those who enjoy playing competitive games online, as the battery life isn't the best and there's no point in buying Sony's pro pad unless you plan on taking full advantage of its feature set.

You can choose that at any time PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Bundlewhich comes with the DualSense controller and the DualSense Edge, but expects to be priced at over $1,000. Since only 12,300 will be made, the chances of you getting one of these are extremely slim. But if you are interested, follow ours Tips for pre-ordering the PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Collection for the best chances of success and therefore you too Don't do that PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary pre-order error.

As the PS5 Pro pre-order dateyou can get your hands on the latest hardware from Sony on Thursday, September 26th. Expect high demand for both the limited edition DualSense and DualSense Edge, so don't wait long if you manage to get either controller in your cart.

Similar to that PS5 Pro 30th anniversary release dateyou'll have to wait until November 21st to get your hands on the PS5 30th Anniversary Controller and DualSense Edge.

Don't forget that you can also get an Anniversary Edition-style PlayStation Portal if you want to play your PS5 games away from the TV.

Adam Vjestica is the managing editor of The Shortcut. Adam was formerly the gaming hardware editor at TechRadar and also worked at Nintendo of Europe as a content marketing editor, where he helped launch the Nintendo Switch. Follow him on X @ItsMrProducts.