Sony confirmed that the upcoming LeBron James PS5 accessories will release on July 27, in addition to revealing their pre-order details and other availability information. The limited-edition LeBron James PS5 cover and DualSense controller were originally unveiled in early March as part of the new PlayStation Playmakers program.
Announced in late February, the Playmakers initiative aims to highlight celebrities eager to share their love of gaming by partnering with PlayStation on a variety of custom-designed gaming accessories. The list of high-profile individuals who already joined the program includes NFL athletes CeeDee Lamb and Ja’Marr Chase, Belgian soccer player Romelu Lukaku, WNBA star NaLyssa Smith, and comedian King Bach. As of late March, Sony had 10 upcoming PlayStation Playmakers collaborations in the works.
The LeBron James PS5 cover and DualSense controller are the first two products resulting from this recently started initiative. Both are scheduled to hit the market on July 27, with Sony confirming that the console cover will be a U.S. exclusive. Meanwhile, the LeBron James DualSense wireless controller will be available across some dozen countries on both sides of the Atlantic. The cover faceplate will retail at $64.99, whereas the PlayStation 5 controller designed in collaboration with the NBA icon will set its buyers back $79.99.
LeBron James PS5 DualSense Controller Country Availability
- Austria
- Belgium
- Canada
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Luxemburg
- Netherlands
- Portugal
- Spain
- United Kingdom
- United States
LeBron James PS5 Cover Country Availability
- United States
Both accessories will be sold exclusively through the PlayStation Direct storefront in every target market except Canada, where Sony will also use third-party retailers for distribution. Pre-orders for the limited-edition LeBron James PS5 cover and DualSense controller are scheduled to begin on Thursday, June 29.
Sony said that the incoming products have been inspired by LeBron James's illustrious career and his love for video games. This design philosophy is underlined by the fact that the athlete's iconic "nothing is given, everything is earned" quote features prominently on both the console cover and the limited-edition DualSense controller for the PS5. As for how limited these accessories will actually be, the Japanese gaming giant hasn't disclosed the exact size of the series, having simply said that the cover and its accompanying DualSense controller will be available while supplies last.
These accessories mark the NBA athlete's second Sony collaboration in less than a year, seeing how LeBron James already starred in a humorous God of War Ragnarok commercial last fall. And while it remains to be seen whether the LA Lakers star will continue adding to his growing track record in gaming, what's certain is that Sony will be revealing more PlayStation Playmakers collaborations in the coming months.
