Astro Bot is arguably essentially the most anticipated sport for PS5 gamers this yr, and that anticipation and pleasure degree was raised with the reveal of a brand new Astro Bot DualSense controller.
The controller was introduced little greater than per week in the past, with pre-orders set to go reside in the present day, August 9. Pre-orders did certainly go reside in the present day on the PlayStation Direct retailer, Amazon and different retailers, and it was offered out inside minutes.
Not an enormous shock, contemplating that it’s been the case for the final 4 years that something remotely tech or gaming associated, particularly something PlayStation associated, might be a sizzling ticket merchandise – not simply because followers and gamers will wish to purchase these units – however as a result of scalpers wish to resell these restricted version gadgets for a premium.
It appears like some scalpers simply work on auto-pilot for this stuff now. In fact individuals shopping for up all of the inventory of a restricted version merchandise to promote it for a revenue isn’t something new, however within the final 4 years particularly, ever because it was nigh inconceivable to get a PS5 and any little bit of current-gen console {hardware}, PlayStation and all issues video video games appear to be particularly focused.
In the event you’re actually, actually eager on getting an Astro Bot controller, then there are sellers on eBay already posting pre-orders for double the value of the particular controller. Not everyone seems to be that egregious, nevertheless it’s about the place most individuals sit.
The controller will probably have a bit extra of a run when it launches alongside the sport on September 6, 2024, so you’ll get one other likelihood in the event you missed yours in the present day.
Supply – [PlayStation Press Release, eBay]
