PlayStation has unveiled the PlayStation Anniversary Collection in recognition of 30 years of Sony consoles, including a very nostalgic special edition PlayStation 5. The first PlayStation console debuted in December 1994, It’s been 30 years since the Sony-owned video game company made its mark on the scene. Since its debut, the company has released five different generations (with various upgrades and editions in between), with the PS5 being the latest.
In celebration of the occasion, PlayStation is releasing a 30th anniversary collection, including limited edition digital and disc consoles. Available as bundles, The PlayStation 5 Pro Console – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle, and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition BundleWill be available for pre-order later this month. The special releases have the PS5 remade in the likeness of the original gray PlayStation, along with the colorful PS logo and a matching DualSense controller.
on the PlayStation BlogHideaki Nishino writes: “These 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.” ;
Everything included in the PS5 30th Anniversary Bundles
Pre-orders begin later this month
As explained on the PlayStation Blog, the PlayStation 5 Pro Console – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle including a “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.”
The console itself is the PS5 Pro console with 2TB SSD, and comes with the DualSense Wireless Controller, DualSense Edge Wireless Controller, DualSense Charging Station and a console cover for a disc drive (disc drive sold separately), along with a vertical stand. The entire collection will release on November 21, with 12,300 units available.
Those not interested in purchasing a new console or investing in an anniversary bundle can also purchase a variety of standalone products, Includes DualSense and DualSense Edge controllers, and a limited edition PlayStation Portal Remote Player. These do not come with the extra items included in the anniversary bundles, but they are alternatives for those who already have the PS5 console.
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The PlayStation 5 Pro Bundle, PlayStation Portal Remote Player and DualSense Edge Wireless Controller are all available for pre-order on PlayStation Direct starting September 26. Those not in regions where PlayStation Direct is available can still pre-order at a local participating retailer on the day. The PS5 Digital Edition bundle will be available for pre-order at participating retailers on October 10.
Longtime PlayStation players will have a limited time to grab the anniversary items and relive the nostalgic vibes of the console that started it all. For those who want to upgrade to the PS5 ProThis is a great way to pay homage to the original console and also get the long-awaited upgrade. At the time of writing, The exact price of the limited edition anniversary items has not been revealedAlthough more information is likely to be available closer to the release date.
Source: Playstation/YouTube, PlayStation Blog