DualSense · Limited edition
Black Limited Edition
Vice City at night
PlayStation Direct-exclusive where Direct operates; select retailers in other regions.
GTA 6 DualSense Controller
Two limited editions. One official price. A regional preorder window that opened on September 10. This tracker separates Sony’s announcement from listings we have actually verified, so an announced retailer is never mistaken for live stock.
$84.99 USD Preorders Sep 10 Launch starts Nov 19
Preorders open September 10 Product listings are not verified yet.
Your preorder clock
September 10 · 10:00 AM local
US PlayStation Direct opens at 7:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM ET. Other announced markets use 10:00 AM local time.
5 days Market times below are the source of truth
Black vs white
Both designs have the same DualSense hardware, color-shifting finish, molded palm-tree texture, and GTA VI branding. The sales channels are the meaningful difference.
DualSense · Limited edition
White Limited Edition
Vice City at daybreak
PlayStation Direct and participating retailers worldwide, in limited quantities.
Preorder times by region
Sony’s announced opening times, preserved exactly. Availability and launch dates can still vary by country.
September 10Official preorder schedule
| Market | Opens | Channel | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Sep 10 · 7:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM ET | PlayStation Direct | Black + White |
| United Kingdom | Sep 10 · 10:00 AM local | PlayStation Direct | Black + White |
| France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy | Sep 10 · 10:00 AM local | PlayStation Direct | Black + White |
| Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg | Sep 10 · 10:00 AM local | PlayStation Direct | Black + White |
| Portugal | Sep 10 · 10:00 AM local | PlayStation hardware store | Black + White |
| Other regions | Sep 10 · 10:00 AM local | Participating or select retailers | White; Black availability varies |
September 11 update: Tom’s Guide reported September 10 preorder activity in the US and UK. That report does not establish current stock. The entries below retain our older verification status; retailer pages and availability have not been independently verified today.
Where to preorder
Last checked
Announced · listing pending
Open PlayStation Direct PlayStation Direct
Official channel for both designs in Direct markets. This opens the store, not an unverified product page.
Retailers not named
Listings pending Participating retailers
White will be sold by participating retailers; Black by select retailers outside Direct markets. No product URL is linked until verified.
Portugal · announced
Listing pending PlayStation hardware store
Sony directs Portugal buyers to its hardware store. The controller product listing is still pending verification.
Source record
Official where it matters
Price, dates, designs, and channel rules come from Sony’s September 3 announcement. Store availability is tracked separately and remains unconfirmed until a real listing is visible.
Controller FAQ
When do GTA 6 controller preorders open?
Sony says preorders open September 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM local time. In the United States, PlayStation Direct opens orders at 7:00 AM Pacific / 10:00 AM Eastern.
How much is the GTA 6 DualSense controller?
The recommended retail price is $84.99 in the United States, £74.99 in the United Kingdom, €84.99 in Europe, and ¥12,480 including tax in Japan.
What is the difference between the black and white GTA 6 controllers?
The hardware features are the same. The White Limited Edition uses a daybreak-inspired finish and is sold through PlayStation Direct plus participating retailers. The Black Limited Edition uses a nightlife-inspired finish and is exclusive to PlayStation Direct where Direct operates, with select retailers handling other regions.
When does the GTA 6 controller release?
Both limited-edition controllers launch starting November 19, 2026. Sony notes that exact launch dates and availability can vary by country or region.
Is the GTA 6 controller in stock?
Preorders opened September 10. Tom’s Guide reported orders at US and UK retailers, but that coverage is not a live stock check. We have not independently verified current retailer availability; check the store before ordering. The September 4 timestamp on this page refers to our earlier listing check.