US (pre-order @ 10 a.m. ET)
PlayStation Direct: check stock
Target: check stock
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UK (pre-orders now LIVE)
Amazon: check stock now
Argos: pre-order now
PS Direct: pre-order now
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1. Quick Links
2. Retailer listings
3. U.K. pre-orders
4. LIVE: Latest updates
To mark the release of a little game called Grand Theft Auto VI, PlayStation is launching limited-edition PS5 DualSense controllers, and pre-orders go live today (Sept. 10) at 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT.
Over in the U.K., the controller is now available, but retailers are starting to sell out. You can still pre-order at Argos and PlayStation Direct. The Black version is exclusive to PS Direct.
This latest special edition PS5 pad comes in two variants, Black and White, and gives the DualSense controller a GTA 6-themed makeover. You’ve got the GTA 6 logo on the touchpad, palm trees adorning the sides, and a "shimmering" finish to cap it all off. In PlayStation’s own words, the controllers "capture that unmistakable Vice City energy."
Like anything GTA 6 related, these DualSense controllers are likely to sell out fast, but this isn’t my first rodeo. I’ve played (and won) the pre-order game multiple times. I’ve covered major pre-orders for a slew of in-demand items over the years, all in an effort to help regular gamers get their hands on limited edition gear rather than those nefarious resellers.
PlayStation Direct is the only confirmed retailer to stock both controllers so far, but we could see alternative listings at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and more. Below are all the retailer links you’ll need, and the latest live stock update to make sure you get your GTA 6 PS5 controller.
GTA 6 DualSense controller pre-orders - quick links
- GTA 6 DualSense (White): check stock @ PlayStation Direct
- GTA 6 DualSense (Black): check stock @ PlayStation Direct
GTA 6 DualSense controller pre-orders - full retailer listings
GTA 6 DualSense controller UK pre-orders
- GTA 6 DualSense (Black): £74 @ PlayStation Direct (PRE-ORDER NOW)
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ Smyths Toys (PRE-ORDER NOW)
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ Argos (PRE ORDER NOW)
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ Amazon (CHECK STOCK)
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ check stock
- GTA 6 DualSense: check stock @ Very
I'm a Senior Entertainment Editor at Tom's Guide and have covered all of the biggest pre-order and restock events of the past six years, from the Nintendo Switch 2 to the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection. I'm here to help you secure a GTA 6 limited-edition DualSense controller today.
Live updates
Currys is currently 'out of stock'!
While other retailers, like Argos and Smyths Toys have restocked, Currys is now saying "out of stock." The retailer held strong for several hours, but at least for now, it's allocation has run dry. I'll keep watching for restocks, but fear not, if you haven't locked in a pre-order yet, you've got plenty of options.
- GTA 6 DualSense (Black): £74 @ PlayStation Direct
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ Smyths Toys
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ Argos
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ Amazon (CHECK STOCK)
Argos has also restocked the GTA 6 DualSense!
Looks like several UK retailers are again taking pre-orders after initially appearing to sell out, add Argos to the list, the controller is once again available to order for delivery at the retailer.
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ Argos
Restock over at Smyths Toys!
Earlier this morning, Smyths Toys appeared to sell out the GTA 6 DualSense, but seemingly the retailer found some more stock, because the "delivery" button has turned green, and you can now pre-order it again. Be quick!
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ Smyths Toys
PS Direct sells out of GTA 6 DualSense, but it's not the one I expected!
Looks like PS Direct's stock is reaching its limit. I'm now getting a "currently unavailable" message on the GTA 6 DualSense controller, but surprisingly, it's on the White model.
The Black one is exclusive to PS Direct, so I expect it to be the first to sell out, but it would appear the White model is the more popular of the two. For now, you can still grab the GTA 6 DualSense in Black on PS Direct, but it might only be a matter of minutes before it also sells out.
Meanwhile, if you want the controller in white, I'm still able to add it to my cart on Currys. But again, this stock may not stick around much longer.
- GTA 6 DualSense (Black): £74 @ PlayStation Direct
- GTA 6 DualSense (White): £74 @ Currys
Did the GTA 6 DualSense just disappear on PS Direct?
The situation has taken a mysterious turn. I just refreshed PlayStation Direct to do my latest stock level check, and the GTA 6 DualSense controllers appear to have disappeared from the retailer's DualSense page. The only limited edition pads I'm seeing now are the two Wolverine controllers.
Could this be a sign of a sell-out, or is PlayStation Direct being crushed with so many people trying to buy that the site can't handle the load? Fortunately, the direct links to the listing pages below are still working, but it does appear that PS Direct is becoming a little unstable as shoppers try to check out.
- GTA 6 DualSense (White): £74 @ PlayStation Direct
- GTA 6 DualSense (Black): £74 @ PlayStation Direct
- GTA 6 DualSense (White): £74 @ Currys
Another retailer sold out in the UK
It appears that stock is starting to stumble in the UK, I've done my latest stock check, and it looks like Argos has now sold out. You can still add the controller to your cart, but there is no option for either collection or delivery. I'm still able to see stock at Currys and PS Direct, but don't expect this to stick around for long. If you want a GTA 6 DualSense, now is the time to pre-order!
- GTA 6 DualSense (White): £74 @ PlayStation Direct
- GTA 6 DualSense (Black): £74 @ PlayStation Direct
- GTA 6 DualSense (White): £74 @ Currys
Stock is holding at PS Direct!
If you're in the virtual queue right now, keep waiting. I can confirm that stock is holding for now, even on the exclusive Black edition. I'm able to add both to my cart and reach the final stages of checkout. Let's hope stock sticks around!
- GTA 6 DualSense (White): £74 @ PlayStation Direct
- GTA 6 DualSense (Black): £74 @ PlayStation Direct
Here's the situation at PS Direct (and the links you need)
I'm onto PS Direct at long last, and the retailer is taking pre-orders for both versions of the controllers. I've got the links you need down below. I've been able to add both editions to my cart, so it appears that stock is still available!
- GTA 6 DualSense (White): £74 @ PlayStation Direct
- GTA 6 DualSense (Black): £74 @ PlayStation Direct
I'm nearly at the front of the PS Direct queue!
PS Direct is telling me I've got just 8 minutes left to wait until I'm finally through, and can give you an update on the stock situation. Nearly there!
Looks like some UK retailers are selling out!
I'm still waiting in the PS Direct queue, and will update you once I reach the front. In the meantime, I've been checking stock across the other UK retailers taking pre-orders for the GTA 6 DualSense, and it looks like Very and Smyths Toys have sold out. We knew this controller would be popular. I'm still able to add to my cart on Currys and Argos, but who knows how long these will hold.
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ Currys
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ Argos
If you want the White model, don't wait in the queue!
Hello to anybody just joining us now that 10 a.m. BST has arrived. PlayStation Direct is now taking pre-orders but there's a long virtual queue in place. This retailer is the exclusive place to score the GTA 6 DualSense in Black, so if that's the one you're after, there's nothing to do but wait and hope it stays in stock.
However, if you want the white model, skip the queue, and go pre-order it right now at the other U.K. retailers that currently have it in stock already.
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ Currys
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ Argos
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ Very
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ Smyths Toys
It could be a long wait...
PS Direct is open for pre-orders, but it's going to take a little while to get on the site. My current estimated wait time is 42 minutes, but I'm hoping that'll prove to be an over estimation. Remember, the GTA 6 DualSense in Black appears to be exclusive to PlayStation Direct, so join the queue now if that's the model you're looking to score today!
- GTA 6 DualSense (Black): £74 @ PlayStation Direct
GTA 6 Dualsense pre-orders are LIVE at PlayStation Direct!
If you're not already on PS Direct, get over there now, because pre-orders are going live any second. There's even a virtual queue forming, so clearly there's plenty of shoppers jumping onto the site to grab a limited edition DualSense!
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ PlayStation Direct
PS Direct drop is about to begin!
One retailer that is sticking to the 10 a.m. BST drop (at least, it appears that way) is PlayStation Direct. This might be the exclusive place to get the GTA 6 DualSense in Black, so now's a good time to head over to the site and get ready if you want to pre-order directly from PlayStation.
Naturally, I'll update you the moment that stock becomes available
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ PlayStation Direct
Amazon U.K.'s listing page is live, but no pre-orders yet!
Looks like Amazon U.K. will be getting in on the pre-order action at some point. The GTA 6 DualSense now has a listing page on the online mega-retailer, but Amazon pre-orders aren't live yet. This is one to watch closely if it's your preferred shopping destination.
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ Amazon U.K.
The Black model is MIA in the UK (so far)
If you want to pre-order the GTA 6 DualSense in White, you've got plenty of options in the U.K. right now (see links below). However, so far, I've not spotted any retailers that is offering the Black version.
Perhaps this one will be exclusive to PlayStation Direct? That is a strategy PlayStation has used before during limited-edition pre-order drops. PlayStation likes to keep at least one item exclusive to its own online storefront (it did similar during the Wolverine PS5 range pre-order drop).
If you're holding out for the GTA 6 DualSense in Black, PS Direct is set to take pre-orders from 10 a.m. BST, and I'm watching closely for any retailer listings for this one!
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ Currys
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ Argos
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ Very
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ Smyths Toys
Another UK retailer is taking pre-orders now!
It's all happening this morning, the 10 a.m. BST drop is well and truly out of the window. Smyths Toys is the latest stockiest to push the button and start taking pre-orders of the GTA 6 DualSense. You can lock in yours right now!
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ Smyths Toys
UK retailers drop early!
Well, pre-orders weren't supposed to start until 10 a.m. BST, but multiple retailers in the U.K. have jumped the gun, and you can pre-order a GTA 6 DualSense now at Very, Currys and Argos!
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ Currys
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ Argos
- GTA 6 DualSense: £74 @ Very
Welcome!
Good morning! Welcome to Tom's Guide of the GTA 6 DualSense pre-order drop. The controllers are set to be available in the U.K. in less than an hour (at 10 a.m. BST), with the U.S. drop following at 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m PT. I'm here to bring you all the updates and stock information to help you secure yours.
