Sony has officially announced a new DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5, this time in collaboration with Lisa, a singer from the Korean group Blackpink. The company shared the news on its blog on Monday, September 21, 2026. This follows a series of themed controllers released in recent years, including versions tied to the popular game GTA 6 and Marvel’s Wolverine. Since the PS5 launched in November 2020, Sony has released around 40 different DualSense controllers, including special editions and color variations. While the first color option other than white was introduced in June 2021, it wasn’t until November 2022 that Sony released a controller directly linked to a game, God of War Ragnarök. By 2026, the company has already released 11 distinct DualSense models, including the Techno Red, Rythm Blue, Remix Green, and others themed around popular games and franchises. However, the number of exclusive games for the PS5 has not kept pace with the variety of controllers. In 2026, Sony has released only three major exclusive games for the console: God of War: Sons of Sparta, Saros, and Marvel’s Wolverine. While Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is also available on PC, it’s often considered part of the same category. This means there are roughly twice as many DualSense controllers as exclusive PS5 games. This trend is not new. Sony has consistently released more controllers than exclusive games across previous PlayStation generations. For example, there were approximately 50 DualShock 4 controllers and 30 PS3 controllers (including the Sixaxis and DualShock 3). However, the number of PlayStation exclusives has declined over time. According to Wikipedia, there were about 174 PS3 exclusives and 49 PS4 exclusives. This decrease can be attributed to factors such as the growing trend of multiplatform releases and longer development times for games. While Sony’s hardware division has been creative and ambitious in offering increasingly elaborate and costly controllers, some critics argue that the company is focusing more on appealing to fans’ wallets than on delivering new and exciting gaming experiences. The result is a growing collection of themed controllers, but fewer exclusive games to enjoy. As the number of unique controllers continues to rise, it becomes increasingly difficult to find the same level of innovation in the software that once defined the PlayStation brand.