GTA 6: DualSense Controller Pre-orders Go Live in the UK

Sony is rolling out the perfect hardware for the year's biggest release: Pre-orders for the official GTA 6 DualSense controllers have gone live in the UK via PS Direct. Alongside a standard version, there's also a limited Black Edition, which is already considered highly coveted.

Where to Pre-order the New GTA 6 DualSense Controllers?

The limited Black Edition is exclusively available through the official PS Direct store, which is Sony's own online shop. The regular GTA 6 edition, however, isn't exclusive: it's also available from other UK retailers such as Currys, Very, Smyths, and Argos. Given the immense demand surrounding GTA 6, both versions are expected to sell out quickly.

How to Bypass the PS Direct Queue?

IGN reports a handy trick: Instead of clicking through the regular product page, those who go directly to the shopping cart via a specific direct link can bypass the virtual queue that PS Direct typically implements for high-demand products. So, if you want to secure a controller, don't waste time searching the general product overview; head straight to the linked order page and complete the payment process swiftly.

Why is Demand for GTA 6 Hardware So High Right Now?

This is no coincidence: Sony and Rockstar are deliberately leveraging the hype phase just before release to market accessories and collectibles for GTA 6. In comparable promotions for major Rockstar titles in the past, such as limited editions for Red Dead Redemption 2, special controllers and collector's hardware routinely sold out within minutes to hours. So, if you want to secure one of these models, don't wait until the official GTA 6 release; act now.

From our perspective, the hype surrounding these controllers also serves as a good barometer for the GTA 6 release itself: if mere accessories are already causing such a stir, the game's actual launch is likely to lead to overloaded servers and extensive queues. Those who are already planning to pick up GTA 6 at launch can therefore view the current controller pre-order phase as a sort of dress rehearsal for how chaotic things might get around the main release.