Sony Interactive Entertainment revealed a limited-edition PlayStation 5 DualSense controller featuring racing stripes and carbon-fibre texture to mark the 30th anniversary of the Gran Turismo series, with global pre-orders opening on October 22 ahead of a December 10 launch.
Gran Turismo 30th Anniversary DualSense Controller Design and Pricing
PlayStation unveiled the DualSense Wireless Controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition as part of the franchise’s upcoming milestone. The controller draws direct inspiration from the Ford GT featured on the cover of Gran Turismo 4, sporting a predominantly white finish over a textured, carbon-fibre-style front plate designed to mimic high-performance vehicle materials.
The peripheral includes twin black racing stripes across the touchpad, motorsport-inspired graphics on the hand grips, and a modified roundel bearing the number 30 to denote the anniversary. It also features the Gran Turismo Association crest on the doors and the alternative slogan The Drive of Your Life
alongside a smaller sticker marking the 100,000,000th game milestone from 2025.
The controller will retail for $84.99 USD / €84.99 / £74.99, while Australian availability and pricing remain to be confirmed. Pre-orders begin on October 22 at 10:00am local time direct from PlayStation and participating retailers, with the global release scheduled for December 10.
Kazunori Yamauchi Reflects on Three Decades of The Real Driving Simulator
The racing franchise traces its origins back to December 23, 1997, when the first title released in Japan, followed by regional launches in Europe and North America in 1998. Reflecting on the milestone, Polyphony Digital CEO Kazunori Yamauchi shared his gratitude for the community that built the series over the past three decades.
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Thirty years ago, Gran Turismo began with a vision to share the beauty and joy of the automobile. This commemorative controller celebrates the journey we have shared together, and I am deeply grateful to everyone whose passion continues to inspire us.
Kazunori Yamauchi, CEO of Polyphony Digital Inc.
Sony describes the limited-edition hardware as crafted to embody the craftsmanship and engineering at the heart of the Gran Turismo series.
Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV Update and New Vehicles
The controller reveal arrives alongside the rollout of Part 1 of the Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV update. The update introduces the historic Sportsland Sugo circuit alongside fresh gameplay events, Scapes locations, and Car Viewer features designed to deepen the connection between player and machine.
Players also receive six new vehicles in the update. The additions span classic racing heritage and modern concepts, including the Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo, the F355 Berlinetta of 1994 with a Pininfarina body, the Honda Civic Si Group A version based on the Mugen Motul Civic, the Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Evo, the Honda Step WGN Spada Premium Line, and the Citroën 2 CV 6 Charleston ’86.
The Gran Turismo Limited Edition DualSense wireless controller launches December 10, pre-orders begin October 22.Full details and info on today's Spec IV – Part 1 update launch: https://t.co/QDeQ4jdd9k pic.twitter.com/W5qCHGv0o4
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DualSense Wireless Controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition announced – $84.99 releasing Dec 10th. Preorders begin Oct 22, 7 AM PT on PS Direct (also at participating retailers) https://t.co/xdYNKyZ4gR pic.twitter.com/spLgTrYtzU
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