GTA 6’s Limited Edition PS5 Controller Preorders Overload PlayStation’s Store, and Scalpers Are Already Reselling Them on eBay
Grand Theft Auto 6’s limited edition PS5 controllers went up for preorder this morning, resulting in a chaotic and overwhelming experience for PlayStation’s online store. Sony and Rockstar Games collaborated on two distinct DualSense controller variants—one black and one white—both featuring a blue and purple faceplate design around the thumbsticks and touchpad. The controllers include the GTA 6 logo on the touchpad and distinctive palm tree indentations on the handles, referencing the game’s Miami Vice-inspired setting.
The preorder launch was plagued by technical difficulties, with the PlayStation Store experiencing severe congestion due to exceptionally high demand. Queues formed as users attempted to secure the limited edition controllers, with many encountering store errors during the checkout process. As anticipated, scalpers have already begun reselling the controllers on secondary markets like eBay at inflated prices, capitalizing on the scarcity and hype surrounding the highly anticipated game.
The limited edition controllers are scheduled to release on November 19, 2026, coinciding with Grand Theft Auto 6’s official launch. The collaboration represents a significant marketing push for the game, leveraging collector appeal and exclusive hardware to generate momentum ahead of its release.