Pop music and console gaming frequently cross paths, but the collaborations rarely move past promotional tie-ins or digital skins. Lisa is taking a considerably more physical approach for her latest venture with Sony. The BLACKPINK star has co-designed a limited edition PlayStation 5 DualSense wireless controller, accompanied by a dedicated merchandise collection, setting up a hardware release that sits right at the center of her solo campaign.
The pad is built around a Chroma Pearl finish, a pearlescent shade that Sony points out as Lisa's personal favorite. Rather than settling for a simple coat of paint, the design incorporates several direct nods to her personal visual identity. Front and center on the touchpad is an illustration of her familiar fringe and eyes, flanked by stylized, bold LL lettering and scatterings of stars across the front plate. The layout was planned specifically so her listeners would identify the iconography the second they look at the pad.
Speaking about the project, Lisa explained that working on the controller offered a fresh way to channel her creative interests outside the confines of the recording studio and fashion shoots. Video games, she noted, are her primary method for unwinding whenever she gets a break in her schedule. Because of that personal habit, collaborating on actual gaming gear felt like a natural step forward from her work in music and style. Her intention was to leave unmistakable personal touches on the device, offering fans a tangible link to her own aesthetic tastes whenever they pick up the controller to play.
Sony has stamped the controller with a £74.99 price tag, setting the official release date for October 30. Securing one will likely require quick reflexes. The manufacturer has warned that the peripheral is being manufactured in very limited quantities, a detail that will inevitably pit dedicated hardware collectors against Lisa's massive fanbase. Those looking to buy will get their initial shot when preorders open at 10am on October 2, available through the official PlayStation online storefront as well as through select retail partners.
The collaboration does not end with the DualSense itself. A companion line of lifestyle merchandise has been developed to mirror the controller's design language, translating Lisa's imagery onto everyday items. The range includes clothing, hats, and tote bags, alongside smaller collectibles like stickers and keychains. For players who plan on taking their controller out of the house, the collection also includes a dedicated protective travel case measured specifically to house the DualSense safely.
This new drop formalizes a relationship that has been brewing between the musician and PlayStation for some time. Last year, Lisa featured in a prominent commercial for the console, seen on screen playing games such as Astro Bot while her solo track Lifestyle served as the soundtrack. That initial campaign established her presence among gaming audiences, providing the foundation for a much deeper creative partnership that goes beyond standard screen appearances.
The timing of the hardware rollout dovetails neatly with Lisa's music schedule. Her upcoming solo EP, Press Play, is due out on October 23, functioning as the direct follow up to her 2025 debut release Alter Ego. According to Sony, the new collection of songs focuses on self-reflection, tracing her life story from her upbringing in Thailand to the heights of global fame. Landing only seven days before the controller hits shelves, the EP release anchors the hardware collaboration inside a particularly busy chapter of her solo career.
