PlayStation players can now order a special PS2 with a PS2 theme, though not through Sony, Walmart, Target, GameStop, Best Buy, Amazon or any other major retailer, but through the kindness of SUP3R5. Earlier this month, SUP3R5 announced its “retro-inspired” PS5 console and PS5 DualSense controller. At that time, no product was available for purchase, but today that has changed. That being said, if you want to pick up any of these nostalgic custom hardware pieces, you’ll need to be prepared to buy some extra cash.
The special PS5 DualSense controller runs at $ 99, while the console that comes with the controller runs at $ 649. The first is limited to only 500 units, while the console is even more limited to 304 units. In other words, the stock will disappear very, very quickly. In fact, by the time you read this, both custom hardware pieces could be very well exhausted.
That being said, if you decide to purchase any of these products, you should keep in mind that none of them come close to Sony, which could very well close the transaction before the products are shipped. Moreover, the “retro-inspired conversion process” for the controller includes a complete disassembly of the controller, which will void its warranty. The console does not require this and therefore its warranty should not be voided, but for the time being there is no way to confirm this. For the console, all SUP3R5 does is temporarily remove the side panels from the console. Again, this should not void the warranty, but there is no guarantee that it will not do so.
It is also important to note that this is a new operation with no history, and the return policy is very vague. In the meantime, full payment is required, although the product will not be delivered until this spring.
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