Does the 007: First Light PS5 Controller Design Miss the Mark?

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It might seem an unusual observation to make, but does the design of the limited edition 007: First Light DualSense PS5 controller strike you as… incorrect? Not in terms of an error in execution, but rather, does its design fail to properly represent one of the most recognizable James Bond motifs: the swirling pattern inside a gun barrel (known as rifling)?

It’s a peculiar observation, but does the aesthetic of the limited edition 007: First Light DualSense PS5 controller feel amiss to you? By ‘amiss,’ I don’t mean to imply a manufacturing defect, but rather, a conceptual one. Does the design fail to encapsulate one of the most enduring visual symbols associated with James Bond – the distinctive swirling pattern found within the bore of a firearm?

English Translation:

It’s a strange thing to write, but does the design of the limited edition 007: First Light DualSense PS5 controller look off to you? As in, wrong? Not wrong in the sense that someone made a mistake, but wrong in the sense that the design doesn’t capture one of the most iconic James Bond motifs there is: the swirly inside of the barrel of a gun [known as rifling].

Callum Whitby
Callum Whitby

Callum Whitby, 43, sports writer from Liverpool. With over two decades covering European football, he's established himself as an authority on Champions League and international competitions. His trademark long-form articles explore the cultural and historical contexts behind football rivalries. Hosts a weekly podcast featuring conversations with former players and managers from across the continent.

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