Sony is marking three decades of PlayStation history with the unveiling of the PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Collection, a limited run of hardware that commemorates the brand's enduring legacy while tapping into fans' nostalgia.
Announced on June 18, 2024, the collection stands out not only for its scarcity—just 12,300 bundles will be available—but also for its original PlayStation-inspired color scheme, a visual homage to the iconic 1994 console that launched Sony's gaming empire. This exclusive PS5 Pro bundle, showcased in classic gray tones, maintains the updated internals and design of the PlayStation 5 Pro, but it's the external flourishes that will catch collectors’ eyes.
The package includes a color-matched DualSense controller, the high-end DualSense Edge controller, a themed charging station, and a vertical stand, reflecting meticulous attention to retro details.
Accessories such as a sticker, poster, cable ties, paperclip, and a USB cable modeled after the old PS1 controller cord add to the sense of nostalgia and exclusivity. Expanding the collection, Sony is also introducing a limited-edition version of the PS5 Pro Slim Digital.
This variant echoes the PS1's color palette and features a console, a standard DualSense controller, and a matching disc drive cover, bundled with the same collectible accessories found in the main Anniversary set.
Both the PS5 Pro and PS5 Pro Slim Digital variants ship without an included disc drive, but a compatible, color-coordinated cover is provided for users who wish to accessorize separately. The nostalgia-driven set doesn't stop there.
A limited edition PS Portal Remote Player—Sony’s remote play device for streaming PS5 games within the same network—has also received a matching 30th Anniversary treatment.
While the PS Portal’s utility may be specific, particularly among core PlayStation users, its design ensures it’ll appeal to fans with an appreciation for the brand’s history.
Both the DualSense and DualSense Edge controllers are set to be available in this commemorative design as well. Sony is opening pre-orders for the PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Collection exclusively via PlayStation Direct on September 26, 2024.
Customers must log into their PlayStation Network accounts to reserve a bundle, and Sony has yet to formally disclose the retail prices for these highly collectible products.
However, with the standard PS5 Pro expected to retail near $700, industry analysts anticipate these limited edition collections could command significantly higher prices, especially among dedicated collectors and fans of PlayStation history. Sony’s 30th Anniversary Collection not only honors the PlayStation’s past but also cements its place in the pantheon of gaming culture with this highly collectible, tightly controlled hardware release.
Interested buyers are encouraged to prepare for fast-moving pre-orders as demand for this unique slice of gaming nostalgia is predicted to be intense.
Announced on June 18, 2024, the collection stands out not only for its scarcity—just 12,300 bundles will be available—but also for its original PlayStation-inspired color scheme, a visual homage to the iconic 1994 console that launched Sony's gaming empire. This exclusive PS5 Pro bundle, showcased in classic gray tones, maintains the updated internals and design of the PlayStation 5 Pro, but it's the external flourishes that will catch collectors’ eyes.
The package includes a color-matched DualSense controller, the high-end DualSense Edge controller, a themed charging station, and a vertical stand, reflecting meticulous attention to retro details.
Accessories such as a sticker, poster, cable ties, paperclip, and a USB cable modeled after the old PS1 controller cord add to the sense of nostalgia and exclusivity. Expanding the collection, Sony is also introducing a limited-edition version of the PS5 Pro Slim Digital.
This variant echoes the PS1's color palette and features a console, a standard DualSense controller, and a matching disc drive cover, bundled with the same collectible accessories found in the main Anniversary set.
Both the PS5 Pro and PS5 Pro Slim Digital variants ship without an included disc drive, but a compatible, color-coordinated cover is provided for users who wish to accessorize separately. The nostalgia-driven set doesn't stop there.
A limited edition PS Portal Remote Player—Sony’s remote play device for streaming PS5 games within the same network—has also received a matching 30th Anniversary treatment.
While the PS Portal’s utility may be specific, particularly among core PlayStation users, its design ensures it’ll appeal to fans with an appreciation for the brand’s history.
Both the DualSense and DualSense Edge controllers are set to be available in this commemorative design as well. Sony is opening pre-orders for the PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Collection exclusively via PlayStation Direct on September 26, 2024.
Customers must log into their PlayStation Network accounts to reserve a bundle, and Sony has yet to formally disclose the retail prices for these highly collectible products.
However, with the standard PS5 Pro expected to retail near $700, industry analysts anticipate these limited edition collections could command significantly higher prices, especially among dedicated collectors and fans of PlayStation history. Sony’s 30th Anniversary Collection not only honors the PlayStation’s past but also cements its place in the pantheon of gaming culture with this highly collectible, tightly controlled hardware release.
Interested buyers are encouraged to prepare for fast-moving pre-orders as demand for this unique slice of gaming nostalgia is predicted to be intense.
