Summary

  • A fan customized a DualSense controller based on The Last of Us with Cordyceps fungus, bullet casings, and a Firefly logo.
  • The controller gained popularity, with the maker confirming comfort and durability despite the added Cordyceps pieces.
  • Gamers enjoy personalizing gear, with other customizations seen based on franchises like Spider-Man and Mortal Kombat.

A fan of The Last of Us series made a DualSense controller based on the Cordyceps fungus found in the titles. Players enjoy customizing the gear that they use when they game, including their controllers and the very systems that they play on. Gamers have designed their peripherals around titles such as The Last of Us, which helps them personalize their experience.

The Last of Us was released in 2013 and received a sequel in 2020. The series takes place in a post-apocalyptic future where humanity has been ravaged by the Cordyceps fungus, with the story following a number of characters who are trying to survive. The second season of HBO's The Last of Us adaptation is set to begin soon and sees the return of Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsay as Ellie.

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A Reddit user named Embarrassed-Mobile34 shared images of a custom DualSense controller they made that is based on The Last of Us series. The peripheral has been painted gray and made to look like it has been weathered and worn. The entire thing is covered with pieces of the Cordyceps fungus and has a bandage on one of the grips. A few other nice touches were added, which included the face buttons being replaced with bullet casings and the Firefly logo being painted on the back.

Gamer Made a Controller Based on The Last of Us

Embarrassed-Mobile34's controller has gained a good amount of popularity. A few gamers wondered if the game pad was uncomfortable to hold due to the bits of Cordyceps fungus that cover it, but the maker stated that it is actually comfortable to handle. One fan of the Last of Us controller asked Embarrassed-Mobile34 if they do commissions, to which they replied that they were thinking about it. When asked if Cordyceps pieces would come off after using the peripheral, Embarrassed-Mobile34 said that they had been using it for two months, and they have stayed on.

Embarrassed-Mobile34 is one of many gamers who have customized their PlayStation controller. Other players have made peripherals based on franchises that include Spider-Man, Mortal Kombat, and more. The controllers not only look nice, but they help give a sense of style to a gamer's set-up and help make it unique when compared to others. They also help show the artistic side of those who construct them, as it takes a bit of talent to make one similar to what Embarrassed-Mobile34 created. It is awesome to check out what players manage to come up with when they customize their controllers, which lets the world know which titles they are playing.

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Released
September 2, 2022
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
Publisher(s)
Sony Interactive Entertainment
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Franchise
The Last of Us
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Action-Adventure