Like the Sinister Six ravaging the streets of New York City, the Spider-Man PS5 has swung into stores to wreak havoc on wallets everywhere. Sony’s latest limited-edition console features a striking design and custom controller inspired by October’s hotly anticipated Spider-Man 2 game and includes a digital code that’ll let you hop into the wall-crawler’s latest adventure as soon as it releases.
But is this special symbiote-laden system worth shelling out $600 for? And can you even find one? That all depends on a few things. But like Peter Parker grabbing photos for the Bugle, we’ve got all the pictures of the Spider-Man PS5 you need — and some very good news for folks who already own Sony’s latest console.
The Spider-Man 2 PS5 features a striking two-tone design with a controller to match, as well as a digital copy of this fall’s hotly anticipated superhero blockbuster.
The other side of the panel is all black with a smaller Spidey logo at the bottom, as if to hint at the transformation being complete. I especially love how sleek and minimalist this side looks, and it’s definitely the part I’d put front and center if I had this machine standing up in my gaming area. As someone who owns a 2020 PS5, I was also pleased to finally see some of the subtle improvements Sony made in more recent units — including a revised screw that makes it much easier to remove and attach the stand when you want to switch between horizontal and vertical orientation.
Spider-Man PS5 console
But my favorite part of this spectacular package is the controller, which has a similar two-tone design, a big ol’ Spider-Man logo on the touchpad, white buttons for some attractive contrast and a matte finish that feels nicer than the glossy plastic on the stock DualSense pad. There’s even less red on the gamepad than there is on the console, resulting in a controller that’s stylish enough to show off my Spider-Man fandom but subtle enough to blend into my entertainment area. It’s the kind of controller I’d love to buy separately from the console — and unlike with some special-edition systems, I actually can.
Show off your symbiote fandom with this Spidey-themed version of Sony’s excellent DualSense controller.
This console cover will let you turn your regular ol’ PS5 into a slick Spidey-themed console.
In fact, if you already own a PS5, you can buy all the parts needed to turn your plain white PlayStation into the same exact symbiote-infected Spidey machine that Sony’s selling for $600. The Spider-Man 2 DualSense controller is available for $80, while a set of swap-on console covers will run you $65 each. Both of these accessories are about $10 more than their non-branded counterparts, but they’re a much better option than shelling out a few hundred bucks for a Spidey-themed system.
As you might imagine, this lineup of Spidey products is selling fast — we’ve been able to find the controller and a few consoles in stock as of this writing, whereas the covers are a bit more scarce. Be sure to follow our usual PS5 restock advice and keep a close watch on your items of choice. Just like Venom getting his tendrils around Spider-Man, it’ll only be a matter of time before you capture the web-slinger for yourself.
