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Exclusive: Thousands of Astro Bot PS5 controller pre-orders delayed or canceled by Best Buy

Sony's limited-edition Astro Bot DualSense controller is on sale at Walmart instead

Thousands of gamers who managed to snag an Astro Bot controller pre-order from Best Buy are getting bad news about the special PS5 DualSense today, according to the exclusive data from The Shortcut. The same thing could happen with the PS5 Pro in a few weeks, as rumors continue to suggest that Sony’s mid-generation console is ready to launch soon and we’re even seeing design leaks for the new video game system. There’s also a lot of demand for additional portable PlayStation hardware, including a proper Sony PSP 2 handheld, which is rumored to launch in 2025.

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