The DualSense Monster Hunter Wilds Limited Edition is Sony’s special-design PS5 controller for Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds, model CFI-ZCT1JZ5. Sony Japan describes it as a Volcanic Red DualSense with delicate silver patterns on both sides, taken from the decorative motifs on the armour hunters wear at the start of the game, and the emblem of the Forbidden Lands research team printed on the touch pad. Inside, it is a full DualSense with haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, a built-in microphone and speaker, motion sensors and USB-C charging.
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DualSense Monster Hunter Wilds: Volcanic Red and Silver
The body of the DualSense Monster Hunter Wilds is finished in what Sony calls Volcanic Red, a deep red chosen to suit the game’s harsh landscapes. Running along both sides are fine silver patterns. They are not random decoration: Sony says they come from the ornamental details on the hunter’s starting equipment, so players who have spent hours in the game will recognise them.
The touch pad carries the emblem of the Forbidden Lands research team, the expedition the player belongs to in Monster Hunter Wilds. The design is produced by Sony at the factory, so it is part of the controller rather than a sticker or a replacement shell.
A Japan-Market Limited Edition
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced this controller on the Japanese PlayStation Blog in October 2024. Pre-orders opened on 30 October 2024 and it went on sale on 28 February 2025, the launch day of Monster Hunter Wilds, at a Japanese price of 12,480 yen including tax.
It was sold in Japan in limited quantities through PlayStation retailers and online stores, and Sony’s own store limited it to one unit per customer. That is why the DualSense Monster Hunter Wilds is much harder to find in the Gulf than editions sold worldwide. A matching PS5 console cover was sold separately and is not part of this product.
A Full DualSense Underneath
Sony lists every standard DualSense feature on the DualSense Monster Hunter Wilds product page. Dual actuators deliver haptic feedback that changes with what is happening in the game, from the feel of the ground to the recoil of a weapon. The adaptive triggers add variable resistance, such as the tension of drawing a bow or braking at speed.
There is a built-in microphone with a mute button for voice chat, a built-in speaker for in-game sound effects, and a Create button for recording clips and starting broadcasts. Motion controls use an accelerometer and a gyroscope, which suits aiming with bows and bowguns in a game like Monster Hunter Wilds.
Using the DualSense Monster Hunter Wilds on PS5, PC and Mobile
On PS5 it pairs like any DualSense and every feature works in supported games. Sony Japan also lists PC, Mac and mobile compatibility over Bluetooth, and the controller charges and connects by wire through its USB Type-C port.
On a PC, Monster Hunter Wilds and other games that support DualSense can use its features; titles without DualSense support treat it as a standard gamepad. Apple devices need macOS 11.3, iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5 or tvOS 14.5 or later.
Battery and Care
Sony’s DualSense instruction manual for this generation of controller lists a built-in 1,560 mAh lithium-ion battery at 3.65 V, with a 5 V 1,500 mA charging input. Sony does not publish battery life in hours. The recommended operating range is 5 °C to 35 °C, so keep the controller out of a hot parked car.
On the DualSense Monster Hunter Wilds, the silver patterns sit on the sides, where your palms rest. Wiping the grips with a soft, dry cloth after long hunts keeps the red and silver looking clean, and storing it away from direct sunlight protects the finish.
Who This Is Not For
If you only need a working controller rather than the DualSense Monster Hunter Wilds, a standard DualSense offers the same features for less money; the price here reflects a limited Japanese release and its design. Players who want back buttons or replaceable stick modules should look at the DualSense Edge instead.
The box contains the controller and an instruction manual only, with no USB cable and no copy of the game. The battery is built in and cannot be swapped for a spare.
Buying the DualSense Monster Hunter Wilds in the UAE
Delivery across the UAE takes up to three business days and is free on orders from AED 300. The controller is covered by a 1-year warranty from Totot.
If it arrives defective or not as described, you can return it within 14 days. Shipping damage should be reported to us within 48 hours of delivery.
Technical Specifications
- Model: DualSense Wireless Controller – Monster Hunter Wilds Limited Edition (CFI-ZCT1JZ5)
- Design: Volcanic Red body, silver motifs from the hunter’s starting armour on both sides, Forbidden Lands research team emblem on the touch pad
- Compatibility: PS5 console, PC, Mac and mobile devices
- Connectivity: Bluetooth and USB Type-C
- Feedback: Haptic feedback and adaptive triggers (in supported games)
- Audio: Built-in microphone with mute button, built-in speaker, headset jack
- Sensors: Motion sensor (accelerometer and gyroscope)
- Controls: Touch pad, Create button
- Battery: Built-in lithium-ion, 3.65 V, 1,560 mAh (battery life in hours not published by Sony)
- Charging input: 5 V 1,500 mA via USB Type-C
- Weight: Approx. 280 g (Sony DualSense manual figure)
- Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C
- In the box: Controller and instruction manual (no USB cable, game not included)
- Release date: 28 February 2025 in Japan, limited quantities
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Design, model number, release date and features come from Sony’s official Japanese PlayStation Blog announcement and Sony’s Japanese store page for CFI-ZCT1JZ5; battery, weight and temperature figures come from Sony’s DualSense instruction manual. Full details are published on the official PlayStation Blog (Japan).
FAQ
Does the DualSense Monster Hunter Wilds work with a UAE or international PS5?
Yes. It pairs with a PS5 like any DualSense, and Sony also lists PC, Mac and mobile compatibility.
What is the model number?
CFI-ZCT1JZ5 is the model number Sony lists for this limited edition.
Does the controller have a monster crest on the front?
No. Sony describes silver motifs from the hunter’s starting armour on both sides and the Forbidden Lands research team emblem on the touch pad.
Is the matching PS5 cover included?
No. Sony sold the Monster Hunter Wilds PS5 cover separately; this box holds the controller and a manual only.
When was it released?
28 February 2025, the same day Monster Hunter Wilds launched, after pre-orders opened in Japan on 30 October 2024.
Browse more in our PlayStation Controllers range. Every order from Totot carries a 1-year warranty covering manufacturing defects, with our 14-day return policy for defective or non-compliant items, and nationwide UAE delivery.
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