Sony has launched a highly anticipated Limited Edition Astro Bot controller for the PlayStation 5. It’s based on the PS5’s cute mascot Astro Bot who is the centre of the console’s tutorial games.
While expectations are extremely high with many fans looking forward to their beloved mascot being commemorated in a controller, not all expectations will be met.
The Astro Bot PS5 controller will feature the bot’s well-known eyes on the controller’s touchpad, with the launch trailer leaving many believing the touchpad’s eyes are animated. Even The Verge’s coverage of the launch said, “Astro’s signature pair of bright blue eyes on the touchpad that, based on the adorable trailer, appear to blink at you. (They better blink at you — what’s the point of the eyes if they don’t blink at you?)”.
All of this left some believing the controller would have Astro Bot’s animated eyes on the controller, but that’s just not the case, unfortunately. The eyes are static, making them a lot less cool, but not less attractive for Astro Bot’s fans around the world.
Sorry to be a buzzkillington, but I’d hate to see fans buying this and the controller not meeting expectations.
The Astro Bot PS5 controller is €79.99 and is available to pre-order from Smyths now.
