Celebrating 30 years of PlayStation with a nostalgic look

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Celebrating 30 years of PlayStation with a nostalgic look

Limited Edition console design takes PS5 back to the early days of PlayStation.

As we continue our celebrations leading up to the 30th anniversary of the first PlayStation console launch, we have a special treat to reveal today that brings the past together with the present.

Introducing our PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection to celebrate this wonderful milestone.

Celebrating 30 years of PlayStation with a nostalgic look

The new limited edition designs pay homage to 30 wonderful years of gaming, a journey made possible by the passion and support of our fans and talented game developers. Reminiscent of the very first PlayStation console to launch on December 3, 1994, this limited edition offering utilizes the original PlayStation color design and integrates it into the latest line of PS5 hardware products.

The PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection will be sold in highly limited supply in the following options:

  • PlayStation 5 Pro Console – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition BundIe
    • Includes the limited edition PS5 Pro console with 2TB SSD, Wi-Fi 7 in territories supporting this standard, and matching limited edition accessories – DualSense wireless controller, DualSense Edge wireless controller, DualSense Charging Station, and a Console Cover for a Disc Drive (Disc Drive sold separately).
    • It also includes a Vertical Stand and special collector’s Items:

  • Original PlayStation controller-style cable connector housing
  • Four PlayStation Shapes cable ties
  • PlayStation sticker
  • Limited Edition PlayStation Poster (1 of 30 possible designs)
  • PlayStation Paperclip

  • PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle 
    • Includes the limited edition PS5 Digital Edition console with 1TD SSD and matching limited edition accessories – DualSense wireless controller and a Console Cover for a Disc Drive (Disc Drive sold separately).
    • It also includes a Vertical Stand and special collector’s Items:

  • Original PlayStation controller-style cable connector housing
  • Four PlayStation Shapes cable ties
  • PlayStation sticker
  • Limited Edition PlayStation Poster (1 of 30 possible designs)
  • PlayStation Paperclip

  • PlayStation Portal Remote Player – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition (standalone)

  • DualSense Edge Wireless Controller – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition (standalone)

  • DualSense Wireless Controller – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition (standalone)

The PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection will be released on November 21. There will be 12,300 units of the PlayStation 5 Pro Console – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle available for customers to purchase, with limited edition numbers etched onto the unit. The number represents the month and date of the first PlayStation console launch. 

We’ve had five fantastic console generations since the launch of our very first PlayStation console. We’re proud of the innovations and experiences we’ve brought to the PlayStation community over the years as we kept up with the latest technology as it advanced. In the early days, the number of pixels was around 300-thousand, and now it is more than 8 million pixels for 4K on screen. Additionally, stereo sound evolved into surround sound – and now we are using 3D audio. The game controller has also evolved, starting with buttons, then came the analog stick and later vibration – and now we have haptics and even adaptive triggers. Everything we’ve done is to ensure PlayStation is the best place to play. We believe the beginning of our journey is an important part of our history at Sony Interactive Entertainment, which is why we are honoring this moment by bringing the original PlayStation design theme into the latest products for PS5 to commemorate the last 30 years. As we look ahead to the future, we will continue to innovate as technology evolves, so you can enjoy each memorable moment in your continued journey with PlayStation.

Please be sure to check in with us regularly on our 30th anniversary webpage as we’ll have more fun celebration activities as we head towards our 30th anniversary. 

We’d like to give a heartfelt thanks to everyone for being a PlayStation fan over the last 30 years. There are plenty of great experiences to come and we look forward to the next 30 and beyond!

Celebrating 30 years of PlayStation with a nostalgic look

PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Purchase Information  

In regions where direct.playstation.com* is available, players with a PlayStation Network account can pre-order the following PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection products exclusively from PlayStation starting September 26.  In regions where direct.playstation.com isn’t available, pre-orders begin starting September 26 at participating retailers. 

  • PlayStation 5 Pro Console – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle   
  • PlayStation Portal Remote Player – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition (standalone) 
  • DualSense Edge Wireless Controller – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition (standalone)  

In regions where direct.playstation.com is available, players with a PlayStation Network account can pre-order the following PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection products directly from PlayStation starting September 26, and from additional participating retailers as noted below.  

  • PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle  
    • Pre-orders at participating retailers begin October 10   
  • DualSense Wireless Controller – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition (standalone)
    • Pre-orders at participating retailers begin September 26.  

*Regions where direct.playstation.com is available: U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Austria.  

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  • I wish everybody good luck that wants one. I’m hoping to get one as well.

  • Really hoping to be able to get one! When the PS5Pro was first leaked I figured they’d have a 30th edition version … coz — it’s just the perfect way to launch it with the 30th Anniversary here! Especially after 4 years and not 3.5!

  • Really want one Of the 30th edition ps5 pros. Need more information on how to make sure I can get one pre-ordered. Please let me pre-order one. Can someone reach out to me? I would really appreciate it.

    • They give you a link and date in the above post, just not the time. Hopefully that will be announced soon so I can plan it right because I need one of these as well!

      – Stanley Ipkuss

  • Sony, are you going to do anything on launch day to mitigate scalpers using bots to purchase these?

  • Happy 30th anniversary PlayStation! The PS1 was my first ever console, my mom got
    it for me on Christmas when I was a kid; came with the demo disc. I have been hooked ever since! Can’t wait to get my hands on this and add it to my collection! Here’s to PlayStation & many more years of solid gaming! 🥂 ✨

    – Stanley Ipkuss

  • Dude, I’m so STOKED for this!!! I love the idea and just excited for the bundle!!

  • Looking forward for that Dualsense! It’s so beautiful :o

  • Man, I wish I could afford one of these. It would be awesome. I’ve been with the PlayStation since I was real little. I love sony playstation.I just cannot afford to Buy this console😌

  • Let the good times roll ♥️

  • Let’s be honest until something is put in place to prevent scalpers/bots most of us that have commented here won’t see the light of day getting the PS5Pro Anniversary Edition or the accessories!

  • I have my reminders set, I’m praying to get just a DualSense controller, it’s beautiful! Does anyone know or can confirm what time on Thursday? I’m in the UK but unsure if pre-orders live from 8am, 10am or later?

  • How do I find out what are the participating retailers in my country?

  • Only 12.5K pro very disappointed.

  • Buenos días y un cordial saludo a la compañía SONY PLAYSTATION.

    En la tienda web de SONY COLOMBIA,
    ¿Se publicará el producto que será lanzado el 26 de septiembre de la nueva consola PS5 PRO 30th anniversary ?

    Espero una pronta respuesta, muchas gracias por su atención y su servicio.

  • Still have no retailers information in Canada :(

  • Well… I hope I have a decent chance at owning a copy…

    I highly doubt it at the rarity of how many are going to be made… But!… I’ll still try… to get it at retail prices…

    Why not make the edition for one year and have number copies until production stops… Give everyone a fair chance to own instead of creating a Christmas must have feeding frenzy like the 90s were… lol…

  • I hope I get an invitation for the Anniversary Edition Pre-Order! Fingers crossed!

  • What time does pre order start in uk

  • What time does pre order start ??

  • PRICE PRICE PRICE

  • What time do pre-orders go on sale.

  • I love how it looks, I just wish I could buy the covers separately too🥲

  • Hola, ¿cómo estás la dinámica para los que tenemos cuenta de playstation y queremos reservar una consoló de aniversario ?¿debemos esperar por los distribuidos?

  • Since it is the 30th anniversary, Sony Playstation should mass produce the 30th anniversary series (or all PS5 PROs are 30th anniversary series) to give back to loyal fans and celebrate together. It can also be a meaningful collectible, rather than limited production and high prices. You should know that the PS PRO you sell is not cheap. I wonder how much you are going to sell the 30th anniversary PS PRO series for?

  • Hey PlayStation team, how about bringing the custom edition anniversary plates for OG PS5 owners?! 😒

    At least something for 10s of millions fans that bought the console years ago.

  • Did nobody in this giant corporation realise that if you had just made the regular PS5 Pro look like this then there would’ve been a lot more sales in the long run? It’s still expensive but it would actually look like you’re getting something special for the money.

  • Happy 30th Anniversary PlayStation and to everyone who was able to play the first PlayStation all the way up to the PlayStation 5, let’s keep the game we love so much alive and well for the next generation of players to enjoy when they get older 😄😄😄😉😊💯

  • I need this !

  • Has there been any communication on the time these pre-orders start?

  • What time will the pre-order start on Thursday 26 September, UK time?

  • I really hope I manage to get the Pro bundle! That thing looks sweet and so do the controllers! I have the perfect place to stand it up with some PlayStation merch next to it, including a cast iron Blade of Chaos.

  • What time will the preorders begin ?

  • I get charged at pre order or at release day?

  • How are they just going to not post the time that this is supposed to drop for preorders 😭

  • onde posso fazer a pre compra???

  • Sony if you’re listening I really need this PS5 pro 30th anniversary bundle. Hope you allow me in to purchase it. You can even keep the original box as I want to actually use it for gaming and not sell it.

  • Sadly this reminds me more of a Nintendo Power Glove more than OG PSX.

    Still looks nice but probably could’ve been better with PSX grey with PSone grey plates, the USB-C charge cable did bring a nostalgic tear to my eye.

    Scalpers rejoice more stuff to price gouge on eBay! (PS your still scum)

  • I’m ready

  • Happy 30th Anniversary! My son and I were finally ready to move from PS4 to PS5 and the 30th Anniversary edition was going to be the perfect opportunity however the scalpers bought all of the Australian stock within minutes of the pre-orders going live and have missed out. Feeling very upset and not sure how Playstation thinks this is a good way for us ALL to CELEBRATE the 30th anniversary when we are just miserable we cant partake in the celebration and have missed out.

  • meermaals geprobeerd een pre-order te plaatsen maar nadat de wachtrij voorbij is, word ik doorgeleid naar de shop en krijg ik een foutmelding! ben ingelogd, uitgelogd, ingelogd opnieuw in de wachtrij.. neem contact op met klantenservice.. heel jammer dit

  • What time does pre-order go live??

  • The queue has just opened and you can see something like this. I wonder how they select those who can buy.
    Get Ready for PlayStation® 30th Anniversary Collection and PS5 Pro!

    We’re currently experiencing a large volume of customers to our site. We’re working hard to get you back in so you can place your pre-order direct from PlayStation.

  • Still not live on West coast.

  • Still not live on the West coast.

  • Is pre-order live yet on West coast??

  • I feel like I’m getting bullied it’s like they are holding a treat in front of my face I can’t eat why can’t they have global shipping, and if I find one somewhere god who knows how much it’ll cost when re sold unfair, and I don’t have anyone who lives in any of those countries they send the ps5 pro bundle and I realized that I wouldn’t get it since it would’ve been sold out but it’s just not okay playstation get global shipping 😔

  • Have to say after supporting Sony for 30 years today was the biggest disappointment ever.

    Next time take control of your Australian orders and sell them via our PlayStation id.

    I am a level 5 eb games member and payment was denied 3 times then the pro bundle was out of stock.

    I actually would have bought everything as it would have meant the world to me.

    Hopefully I get one through the Jbhifi ballot.

    Really disappointed how you have handled this Sony.
    0/10

  • Extremely disappointing that it’s only 12,300 units globally.

    Queued for Pre-Order this morning and when I got in “Currently Unavailable”

    The scalpers are already selling on eBay for £5000-£10000

    Come on Mark, lets get some more 30th Anniversary units on the production line !!

  • I want to pre-order the Playstation 5 Pro
    30 Anniversary How i Order it i dont sleep sll Night go to the site and no pre-Order available ! When it’s start ??

  • I want to pre-order the Playstation 5 Pro
    30 Anniversary How i Order it i dont sleep all Night go to the site and no pre-Order available ! When it’s start ??

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