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GTA VI DualSense: Black vs White
Choose Black for Vice City-at-night styling or White for the brighter daybreak look. Sony announced the same $84.99 US MSRP, November 19 launch timing and core DualSense features for both. At our September 21 check, PlayStation Direct displayed $84.00 for each controller, with Black available to pre-order and White marked currently unavailable.
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Controller names, design details, US MSRP and launch timing were checked against the official PlayStation announcement. Retailer rows link directly to the pages we observed and are withheld when their 72-hour freshness window expires.
The two contenders
Side by side
Sony Interactive Entertainment
GTA VI Black Limited Edition DualSense
$84.00
at PlayStation Direct — lowest we can see right nowObservedchecked
Sony Interactive Entertainment
GTA VI White Limited Edition DualSense
$84.00
at PlayStation Direct — lowest we can see right nowObservedchecked
| Specification | GTA VI Black Limited Edition DualSense | GTA VI White Limited Edition DualSense |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive triggers | Supported in compatible games | Supported in compatible games |
| Battery | Built in | Built in |
| Colourway | Black | White |
| Connectivity | Wireless; USB-C charging and play | Wireless; USB-C charging and play |
| Design direction | Vice City nightlife | Vice City at daybreak |
| Haptic feedback | Supported in compatible games | Supported in compatible games |
| In the box | DualSense controller and user manual; USB cable not included | DualSense controller and user manual; USB cable not included |
| Launch | November 19, 2026 (date may vary by region) | November 19, 2026 (date may vary by region) |
| Platforms | PS5, PC, Mac and mobile | PS5, PC, Mac and mobile |
9 of 9 specifications are verified on both products. We only publish a comparison to search engines once at least five are, because a table of “Not verified” rows is not a comparison.
The verdict, in full
How we would choose
This is a colorway decision, not a hardware-tier decision. Both editions use the same DualSense feature set and the same shimmering blue-to-purple center treatment, molded palm-tree details and GTA VI branding. The Black edition frames that treatment with a dark nightlife shell; the White edition frames it with a brighter daybreak shell.
PlayStation Direct is the only US retailer we can currently verify from first-party pages for both variants. Sony says the White edition is also planned for participating retailers, while the Black edition is exclusive to PlayStation Direct where that store operates and may appear through select retailers in other regions. We do not translate those launch plans into unverified stock rows.
The price and availability rows on this tracker were checked September 21, 2026. PlayStation Direct displayed $84.00 for both variants at that check, with Black open for pre-order and White marked currently unavailable. The rows disappear automatically after the commerce freshness window unless rechecked. A missing row therefore means the observation is stale or unavailable, not that a controller is sold out.
The comparison
Where to buy the GTA VI Black Limited Edition DualSense
- PlayStation DirectBest available
NewPre-orderShipping not published
Observedprice checked
The comparison
Where to buy the GTA VI White Limited Edition DualSense
- PlayStation DirectBest available
NewOut of stockShipping not published
Observedprice checked
Before you decide
Common questions
- Do the GTA VI Black and White DualSense controllers have different features?
- No feature difference is stated by Sony. The verified differences are the shell color and the daybreak-versus-nightlife art direction.
- What is the US price?
- Sony announced a recommended US retail price of $84.99 for each controller. On September 21, PlayStation Direct displayed $84.00 on both exact US listings; we have not established the reason for that difference. Retailer prices and availability can change, so the rows are withheld after 72 hours unless rechecked.
- When do pre-orders and release happen?
- Sony opened PlayStation Direct pre-orders in the US on September 10, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. Pacific / 10:00 a.m. Eastern. Launch starts November 19, 2026, with exact timing and availability varying by country or region.
- Are Gamer-Z-Paradise's links affiliate links?
- No. The current PlayStation Direct links are reviewed, direct retailer links. Gamer-Z-Paradise does not currently earn a commission from them.
9 specifications are verified on both products.
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