Dbrand strikes back: PS5 Darkplates return with new vent design

Like Darth Vader, Dbrand strikes back with Darkplates 2.0, a new custom PS5 shell design with side vents for improved air intake.

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Shortly after removing its PS5 Darkplates from sale, Dbrand has resurrected the custom shells with a new design.

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Dbrand's Darkplates are back on the market, but they're a little different than before. Instead of just making a black version of the often-memed PS5 casing, the new Darkplate 2.0 design removes plate fins altogether.

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There's also two vents on either side of the plates aimed at improving air circulation from the console's massive 120mm dual-intake fan, and thus keeping vital components cooler during demanding 4K graphical loads.

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For further customization, Dbrand is launching new LED lightstrips to add flavor to the PlayStation 5. The colors include purple, teal, green, orange, yellow, and red.

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Darkplate 2.0 kits include the plates themselves, two LED strips that can be mixed-and-matched with different colors, and a middle skin (super helpful to cover up the incredibly cheap plastic that's more scratchy than kids with chicken pox) for $73.95. Waves 1 and 2 are sold out right now, but Wave 3 starts shipping in January 2022.

"These strips of semi-translucent colored vinyl have been designed to precisely cover the diffused LED light strips flanking the sides of your PS5, tinting them with one of eight high-saturation hues. We didn't invent the idea, but our proprietary double-shot coloring process guarantees the most vibrant lightstrips available on the market."

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