The recently announced PlayStation 5 Pro And PlayStation 5 30th anniversary package was briefly on pre-sale this morning, but sold out in a matter of moments. The package included a PlayStation 5 Pro console or a PlayStation 5 Digital Edition console in a limited edition color, mirroring the PlayStation 1 in all its former glory.
The Anniversary Bundle was available for pre-purchase earlier today for $999.99 USD. however, Eurogamer reports that The bundles sold out within seconds of being listed. Only 12,300 units were available for pre-order, and they were immediately snapped up by the masses.
The PS5 30th Anniversary bundle also included a DualSense wireless and Edge wireless controller, a controller charging station, a stand and a console cover for a disc drive. More so, there was a PS controller-style cable connector housing, four cable ties in the shape of the PS logo, a sticker, a paperclip and one of 30 possible poster designs to collect. however, If any fans are hoping to get their hands on any of these goodies, they're out of luck unless they want to spend a pretty penny down the line.
Why it's important that the PS5 bundles are sold out instantly
Resale prices will likely skyrocket
In 2014, Sony announced the release of the 20th anniversary PS4 through the PlayStation Blog. Like the 30th anniversary consoles, The special edition PS4 sold 12,300 copies, Each one specially counted. Similar to its PS5 sibling, the PS4 Special sold at a rapid pace. At launch, the special edition console retails for $500 USD, and according to Price chartingA new unopened version of the console is now worth $1600.
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This is incredible 10 times more than how much regular PS4s are currently selling for, And the PlayStation 5 Anniversary Bundle will likely follow suit. The copies sold today will likely be worth much more than regular PS5 editions 10 years down the line.
Our take on the instant selling PS5 bundles
It does not necessarily indicate demand
When the PS5 Pro was announced, there was a general outcry over its extremely high price tag of $700. Many didn't think the console would sell, since It doesn't offer much in terms of new content or features for the typical consumer. The fact that the PS5 bundle sold out so quickly may indicate that people are really interested in it, but that may not be the case in this particular instance.
The PS5 Pro and the bundles are not meant for the typical consumer. Based on similar sell-outs in the past, it is very possible that a large percentage of the 12,300 bundles sold today could have been Bought with the intention of reselling when enough time has passed. I also wouldn't be surprised to see a few of these consoles for resale in the next few days, priced much higher than the initial price of the bundle.
The PlayStation 5 Pro Will be released on November 7, 2024, and the console will cost $700 as an upgraded, more powerful version of the current PS5. Although the dollar signs flew today with the release of the bundles, only time will tell if the average consumer is willing to part with the money for the PlayStation 5 Pro When it launches later this year.
Source: Eurogamer, PlayStation Blogprice charting (1, 2)