Sony Interactive Entertainment has introduced the Prism Collection, a set of transparent DualSense controllers and PS5 console covers in Flare Orange, Emerald Green and Graphite Gray. The accessories are scheduled to launch from February 4, 2027, with availability varying by region.
For the team behind the collection, the clear shells are a way to revisit a familiar look while revealing more of the hardware inside.
A familiar idea, reshaped
PlayStation colour, material and finish designer Leo Cardoso says the team wanted to bring the see-through trend of the late 1990s into the PS5's industrial design. The result exposes internal details while keeping the controller's recognisable silhouette.
The glossy transparent finish continues across the back. Designer Satoshi Aoyagi says the metallic middle cover brings the contrasting surfaces together, balancing the visible technology with a consistent colour treatment.
Emerald Green is one of three finishes in the Prism Collection.
Project: Prism Collection
Production: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Images and PlayStation product designs © Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Colour through layers
The three colours do more than tint the same shape. Aoyagi describes a rosy shift where layers of the orange material overlap, while transparency gives the green more depth. The gray takes a cooler tone.
Those changes are a reminder that transparent materials interact with the parts beneath them. The visible structure becomes part of the accessory's appearance, alongside the reflection of its glossy surface.
When the collection arrives
Sony says pre-orders begin November 10, 2026, with timing and availability depending on the market. The collection is scheduled to launch starting February 4, 2027. Console covers have a more limited distribution than the controllers.
The announcement gives a look at the decisions behind a product finish, from the colour of the plastic to the contrast between its transparent and metallic surfaces.
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