What makes a custom edition memorable? Sometimes, it starts with the name.
GOAT, Hex, and Explorer are more than labels attached to Craft by Merlin’s PS5 Pro editions. Each name gives the design its own identity and invites you to look beyond the console itself. But what do these names actually say about the editions they represent?
Let’s take a closer look at what goes into these names and how a name can become part of the character of a custom design.
GOAT: Built Around the Idea of Greatness
GOAT, short for Greatest of All Time, is a name associated with achievement, distinction, and the pursuit of excellence. The expression is widely used across sports, gaming, and popular culture to describe someone who has reached an exceptional level in their field.
That gives the GOAT Edition a clear identity. The name makes the custom PS5 Pro feel like more than a different finish, framing it around the idea of standing out and making a statement.
A bold name can also shape how a design is perceived before you even notice its details. In that sense, GOAT sets the tone for the edition from the very beginning.
To explore the design itself, take a closer look at the PlayStation 5 Pro GOAT Edition.
Hex: A Name Built Around Structure
Hex immediately brings one shape to mind: the hexagon. With six sides and a balanced form, the word naturally suggests structure, symmetry, and precision.
That makes it an intriguing name for a custom PS5 Pro edition. Short and distinctive, Hex gives the piece a clear identity without trying to explain the entire design in a single word.
The name also leaves room for the artwork to complete the story. Craft by Merlin describes the Hex Edition as a custom-painted PS5 Pro designed as a display-worthy centrepiece, complete with a matching custom-painted DualSense controller.
See how that identity comes together in the PlayStation 5 Pro The Hex Edition.
Explorer: Designed for the Curious
Explorer immediately suggests curiosity, discovery, and the instinct to look beyond what is familiar. That makes it a natural name for a gaming edition associated with new worlds and experiences.
Rather than describing a technical feature, the name gives the Explorer Edition a broader personality. It suggests a mindset built around looking beyond the obvious and seeing what comes next.
Simple and easy to remember, Explorer also leaves room for the artwork to tell the rest of the story.
Take a closer look at the PlayStation 5 Pro The Explorer Edition.
Why the Name and Design Work Together
A name works best when it feels connected to the design rather than added as an afterthought. It gives the piece a concept, while the artwork gives that concept a visual form.
That relationship is what makes an edition easier to recognise and remember. The name creates the first impression, while the finished design gives it something tangible.
For custom pieces, both elements can work together to create an identity that feels more considered than a simple product label.
More Than a Name
A name can give a custom edition its first point of identity, but the design is what turns that idea into something tangible. That is what makes GOAT, Hex, and Explorer more than labels. Each name gives its edition a concept that the artwork can bring to life.
For Craft by Merlin, that connection between name and design is part of what makes a custom console feel personal rather than simply different.
If you are curious to see how those ideas translate into finished pieces, explore the Craft by Merlin PlayStation 5 Pro collection.
