PS5 Secures Exclusive Early Access; Xbox Offers Cross-play Option

WHO:

Pure Xbox - Thomas Puha, communications director, confirmed the pre-order offer is a PS5 exclusive.

WHAT:

Pure Xbox - The Digital Deluxe Edition of the game "Control Resonant" costs £59.99 / $69.99 on both PS5 and Xbox.

Push Square - Pre-ordering the Digital Deluxe Edition grants 48 hours of early access starting from 22nd September 2026.

Push Square - "Control Resonant" is confirmed for a launch on 24th September 2026.

Push Square - The early access pre-order bonus is exclusive to the PS5 version and not offered for PC or Xbox Series X|S.

WHERE:

Pure Xbox - The pricing for the Digital Deluxe Edition is mentioned for the United States and the UK.

WHEN:

Pure Xbox - Early access begins on 22nd September 2026.

Push Square - The official launch date for "Control Resonant" is 24th September 2026.

WHY:

Pure Xbox - The article discusses the perceived unfairness of charging the same price for the Digital Deluxe Edition on Xbox while offering better value on PS5 due to early access.

HOW:

Push Square - The early access pre-order incentive is described as a standard offer that has become common in the gaming industry.

(UPDATED June 4, 2026 01:51 UTC)

The upcoming game "Control Resonant" will have a Digital Deluxe Edition priced at £59.99 in the UK and $69.99 in the United States, but early access for this edition will be exclusive to the PS5. Players who pre-order will enjoy 48 hours of early access starting September 22, 2026, ahead of the official launch on September 24, 2026. This early access offer has sparked discussions about fairness, as it provides added value for PS5 users while Xbox players will not receive the same benefit.