LeBron James joins forces with PlayStation for a special PS5 collaboration

According to Sony, the accessories will be available for pre-order "later this year."

LeBron James joins forces with PlayStation for a special PS5 collaboration

LeBron James and Sony have come together for a special collab (Image Credits: TMZ)

As part of Sony’s new PlayStation Playmaker project, LeBron James and PlayStation are working together to create a special edition range of PS5 accessories. PlayStation’s Playmaker initiative showcases well-known content creators, sportsmen, actresses, artists, gamers, and celebrities in the world of pop culture who want to share their skills and passion for gaming. It was first revealed earlier this week.

Professional BMX athlete Nigel Sylvester and WNBA All-Rookie NaLyssa Smith are two well-known individuals already associated with this exciting new endeavor. The Los Angeles Lakers forward hinted on Instagram on Wednesday that a specially designed version of the gaming system and a DualSense wireless controller would be released.

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Sony Releasing limited-edition LeBron James PS5 controller and more

LeBron James joins forces with PlayStation for a special PS5 collaboration
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It goes without saying that LeBron James, the four-time NBA champion and standout player for the Los Angeles Lakers, has to figure on any list of well-known players who enjoy playing video games. LeBron James has made appearances in a number of video games and game-related media when he isn’t dominating the basketball court or giving back to his community.

One such instance would be his amusing appearance as Kratos in a God of War: Ragnarok teaser alongside actors like John Travolta and Ben Stiller. Along with basketball games like NBA 2K23, he has also been featured as a character in Fortnite and MultiVersus.

LeBron James’ involvement in gaming has now advanced due to his participation in the brand-new PlayStation Playmaker initiative. Sony revealed the first item from the campaign. It includes a limited-edition PlayStation 5 DualSense controller and system cover decorated with James’s own artwork and quotes.

LeBron James joins forces with PlayStation for a special PS5 collaboration
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James expressed his desire for his work to “inspire everyone who touches it, and that they have a little fun finding meaning in every detail,” when speaking about his part in creating these new PS5 accessories.

There are more pieces of specialized gaming equipment connected to LeBron James outside the most recent range of PlayStation 5 accessories. Back in 2021, a number of special Space Jam: A New Legacy Xbox controllers were made to celebrate the film. One of which also included a pair of Nike LeBron 18 Low sneakers designed to resemble Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote.

The new PlayStation PS5 console cover and DualSense controller look to commemorate James’ long and distinguished career as an NBA player and history of charitable giving. Therefore this new partnership between PlayStation and LeBron James could perform much better. The LeBron James PlayStation 5 accessories will be available for pre-order on the PlayStation website later this year. Only time will tell what additional exciting Playmaker program partnerships will emerge.

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