The PS5 DualSense Controller meme emerged immediately following Sony's official reveal of the peripheral in April 2020. Moving away from the traditional solid black DualShock design, the DualSense featured a bold two-tone white and black aesthetic and a bulkier silhouette. Netizens quickly pointed out its resemblance to various pop culture icons, including Star Wars Stormtroopers, Eve from Wall-E, and even overalls. It is primarily used to poke fun at the futuristic direction of console hardware or to illustrate comparisons between the controller and everyday objects, becoming a staple in the gaming community's visual vocabulary.