Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is set to be one of the biggest PS5 exclusives of the year, and Sony is celebrating the launch of this highly-anticipated superhero sequel by releasing the very first limited-edition PS5 console bundle and pre-orders are now live. Get your wallets ready wannabe wallcrawlers because this special spidey console will sell out fast.
During a San Diego Comic-Con panel dedicated to Spider-Man 2, we got a brand new story trailer as well as a first look at the Spider-Man 2 PS5 console. A subsequent PlayStation Blog post has filled in some of the blanks and confirms that the spidey-themed machine will launch on September 1. But you’re able to pre-order the console right now, just scroll down for all the buying links.
Sony has confirmed that the Spider-Man 2 PS5 console will cost $599, which makes it the most expensive PS5 bundle to date (last year’s God of War Ragnarök PS5 Bundle launched at $559). Meanwhile, the individual Spider-Man 2 DualSense controller will cost $79, and the Spider-Man 2 PS5 Console Covers will retail for $64. All these items will be sold via PlayStation Direct alongside select participating retailers.
We’re expecting the Spider-Man 2 PS5 console to be a pretty popular item this holiday season, and it's highly likely to sell out ahead of launch. Stock will be even more limited if nefarious resellers attempt to get their paws on a console. So, if you want to grab yourself this limited-edition PS5, we suggest locking down a pre-order as soon as possible.
To help you secure your console we've got all the details you need below. Just be sure to bookmark this page, as we’ll be updating it with all the links you need when the floodgates open tomorrow morning. Plus, you can still pre-order the Spider-Man 2 collectors edition which includes a load of bonus goodies and a very cool statue.
Where to pre-order Spider-Man 2 PS5 console
As of 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, July 28, the Spider-Man 2 PS5 console is still available to pre-order at Amazon, PlayStation Direct, Target, Best Buy and Walmart. The limited-edition DualSense controller and Console Covers are also available to pre-order at these retailers. If you'd rather purchase in-store, GameStop will be taking pre-orders at various locations nationwide today.
Pre-order Spider-Man 2 PS5 console in the U.K.
What is the Spider-Man 2 PS5 console?
The Spider-Man 2 PS5 console is pretty much exactly what it sounds like, it’s a redesigned PS5 console that marks the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Naturally, this is just a visual enhancement. The innards are the same as in the machine that’s been on sale since November 2020. This isn’t the rumored PS5 Pro or PS5 Slim.
The console itself is predominantly black but with a splash of Spider-Man red in the bottom corner. This has been stylized to give the appearance that the black is closing in on the red patch. This is a clear tribute to the alien symbiote that Peter Parker will tangle with in the Spider-Man 2 game. There is also a white Spider-Man logo within the red section of the design. The underside of the console is entirely black apart from a second Spider-Man logo towards the bottom.
The limited-edition console also comes with a custom DualSense Controller that sports a very similar motif. Again, it’s mostly black apart from a smaller red section that is being taken over by darkness. There is also a white Spider-Man logo on the touchpad. The iconic PlayStation face buttons are white while the d-pad and sticks are black. This gives the controller a distinctive, if not exactly symmetrical, look.
The bundle also comes with a digital voucher code that allows you to download the standard edition of Spider-Man 2. However, you’ll have to wait a few weeks to redeem the code as the console launches on September 1, while the game itself isn’t released until October 20. At least getting the console early gives you a chance to catch up by playing Spider-Man: Remastered and Spider-Man: Miles Morales first.
Can I buy the Spider-Man 2 DualSense Controller and Console Covers separately?
There’s good news if you already own a PS5 and don’t want to buy a whole new machine just to bring a dash of Spider-Man to your entertainment center. Both the limited-edition DualSense Controller and the Console Covers found in the Spider-Man 2 PS5 console bundle will be available to purchase separately, with pre-orders also starting on Friday, July 28 at PlayStation Direct.
While we're still waiting on a confirmed price for the Spider-Man 2 console, Insomniac has just confirmed the retail prices for these accessories. The limited-edition DualSense will cost $79, while the Console Covers will retail for $64. That's roughly in line with previous limited-edition items, although the console faceplates are slightly more expensive than the previous colorways that have been released.
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