PlayStation players can now order a special PS2 themed PS5, but not through Sony, Walmart, Target, GameStop, Best Buy, Amazon, or any other major retailer, courtesy of SUP3R5. Earlier this month, SUP3R5 announced its “retro-inspired” PS5 console and PS5 DualSense controller. At the time, neither product was available to purchase, but today that has changed. That said, if you want to buy one of these custom pieces of nostalgic hardware, you should be willing to shell out some extra cash.
The dedicated PS5 DualSense controller costs $ 99, while the console, which comes with the controller, costs $ 649 USD. The former is limited to just 500 units, while the console is even more limited to 304 units. In other words, the stock will disappear very, very quickly. By the time you read this, both custom hardware may very well be sold out.
That said, if you decide to purchase one of these products, keep in mind that it is not the way of Sony, which may well stop the operation before any products are shipped. Furthermore, “the retro-inspired conversion process” for the controller includes a complete disassembly of the controller, voiding the warranty. The console doesn’t need this and therefore the warranty shouldn’t be voided, but for now there’s no way to confirm that this will be the case. For the console, the SUP3R5 only temporarily removes the side panels from the console. Again, this shouldn’t invalidate the warranty, but for now there is no guarantee that it won’t
It’s also important to keep in mind that this is a new operation with no history and the return policy is very vague. Meanwhile, full payment is required at checkout, although the product won’t ship until sometime this spring.
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