Sony Announces PlayStation 30th-Anniversary Collection Of Nostalgic Consoles And Controllers
2024 marks the 30th-anniversary of PlayStation, and to celebrate, Sony has unveiled new limited-edition PS5 consoles and accessories that harken back to its original gaming hardware. Just like the first PlayStation, these variants sport the signature grey color of that console and several other nods to the celebratory milestone. Sony will be selling these in highly limited numbers directly through its store, but if you're lucky and you manage to snag one, you'll have a cool collectible that you can play games on. Pricing hasn't been revealed yet, but these will all be released on November 21.
Meanwhile--if you'd prefer your gaming device in its standard white color--the PS5 Pro will launch on November 7 for $700--$200 more than the PS5 Slim ($500)and $250 more than the PS5 Slim Digital ($450). It's worth noting that the PS5 Pro does not come with a disc drive, so you'll need to buy one for it. Most retailers are currently sold out, but Best Buy has received fresh stock.
Here's a closer look at everything that Sony is rolling out to remind the world of how gaming history was made on December 3, 1994.
PS5 30th-Anniversary Console (1TB)
Like the first PlayStation console, this version of the PS5 has the same shade of grey on its shell. It also comes with the following extras:
- 1TD SSD
- Matching DualSense wireless controller
- Matching console cover for a disc drive add-on (disc drive sold separately)
- Vertical Stand
- 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
PS5 Pro 30th-Anniversary Console (2TB)
While it'll only be out later this year, anyone looking to upgrade to a PS5 Pro can get a version that looks like it came straight out of 1994. There'll be 12,300 units of the PS Pro Console: 30th Anniversary edition available, so this will likely sell out very fast. Here's a look at everything it comes with.
- 2TD SSD
- Matching DualSense Edge wireless controller
- Matching DualSense wireless controller
- Matching DualSense controller charger
- Matching console cover for a disc drive add-on (disc drive sold separately)
- Vertical Stand
- 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 Edition
The PlayStation Portal has proven to be a popular device amongst PS5 owners, and this unit looks delightful with the anniversary colors applied to it.
DualSense Edge Wireless Controller: 30th-Anniversary Edition
It's a DualSense Edge, but in PlayStation grey! The included carrying case also has a nod to the 30th anniversary of PlayStation on its cover.
DualSense Wireless Controller: 30th-Anniversary Edition
In case you couldn't get a delightful Astro Bot controller before all the stock sold out, you can try your luck at getting one of these limited-edition DualSense controllers instead.
PlayStation 30th-Anniversary box art
The boxes for each of these anniversary releases look great and pay homage to the original PlayStation packaging--just like the PlayStation Classic console did--but you'll definitely not want to go outside in a snowstorm if you get the PS5 Pro console.
A closer look at the PS5 30th-anniversary edition
As seen here, the original PlayStation four-color logo stands out nicely thanks to the gray finish.
Those shapes look familiar
Similar to the current PS5 console, the inner console shell features textured PlayStation shapes. For this release, the design has been slightly adjusted for the 30th anniversary.
Even more 30th-anniversary shapes
You'll also find that 30th anniversary logo on the bottom of the panel.
One final anniversary touch can be easily missed
Another neat feature on the limited-edition PS5 is "PlayStation 30th-Anniversary" text printed on the bar in the middle of the console shell.
PS5 Pro-bably going to sell out fast
The PS5 Pro has a similar aesthetic, but expect this one to sell very quickly when preorders go live.
The numbers don't lie
As a reminder of how limited this run of PS5 Pro consoles will be, each one has its production number printed onto its grill.
The PS5 DualSense controller has a nostalgic color scheme
A closer look at the regular PS5 DualSense controller is a reminder that PlayStation grey looks great on just about everything.
The shape of things to come
The DualSense Edge is covered in 30th-anniversary symbols and shapes, as you can find these on the touchpad and adaptive triggers.
PlayStation 30th-anniversary accessories are a blast from the past
Easily the best tribute to the past, the USB-C charging cable looks like it came straight from an original PlayStation console. Not only is the charging cable a lovely tribute to that console, but you're also getting a cool sticker, paperclip, and cable ties with PlayStation shapes on them.
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