We are all vulnerable when it comes to nostalgia, especially when our purchasing power permits it. This was evident a decade ago with the PS4, and Sony Interactive Entertainment is preparing to launch a special edition of its PlayStation lineup to mark the brand’s 30th anniversary. It was on December 3, 1994, that the first PlayStation hit the Japanese market, distinguished by its sleek grey design and vibrant logo. This aesthetic will be replicated across all new PlayStation products at their release. The exact launch date has not been announced yet, but pre-orders are scheduled to begin from September 26 of next month. These include the PS5 standard edition, PS4 Pro, PlayStation Portal, DualSense controllers, DualSense Edge variants, and even cables will feature the original PS1 colors, catering to both visual appeal and nostalgic sentiment. The retail price remains undisclosed, although it is known that only 12,300 units of the PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary edition will be available globally, mirroring the Japanese release date of the first PlayStation, December 3 or 12/03. Its planned release date is set for November 21 next.
Several bundles are offered, either with the PS5 classic or the PS5 Pro, while accessories will also be sold individually. There is even a USB-C connector in the shape of a PS1 controller plug, which is likely to appeal to collectors and fans.
The PlayStation 5 Pro Console – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle includes a limited edition PS5 Pro console equipped with a 2TB SSD and Wi-Fi 7 in territories where this standard is supported. The bundle also comes with matching limited edition accessories: the DualSense wireless controller, the DualSense Edge wireless controller, the DualSense Charging Station, and a Console Cover for a Disc Drive (the Disc Drive sold separately). Additionally, it includes a Vertical Stand and special collector’s items such as an original PlayStation controller-style cable connector housing, four PlayStation Shapes cable ties, a PlayStation sticker, a Limited Edition PlayStation Poster (with one of 30 possible designs), and a PlayStation Paperclip.
The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle includes the limited edition PS5 Digital Edition console with a 1TB SSD, along with matching limited edition accessories: a DualSense wireless controller and a Console Cover for a Disc Drive (the Disc Drive is sold separately). The bundle also comes with a Vertical Stand and special collector’s items, including an original PlayStation controller-style cable connector housing, four PlayStation Shapes cable ties, a PlayStation sticker, a Limited Edition PlayStation Poster (one of 30 possible designs), and a PlayStation Paperclip.
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