PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection pre-orders have come and gone in both the US and the UK - and everything proved wildly popular, as expected.
The PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary bundle, for example, sold out practically immediately in both regions and everything else wasn't far behind. Now, it looks like everything is bone dry in both regions, and we're left hoping for restocks or more injections of inventory. As a result, we still think all the below pages are well worth keeping an eye on as we go into October.
Releasing on November 21, and finished in a brilliant retro gray color and channeling PS1-style aesthetics, the limited edition PS5 Pro bundle, PS5 Slim Digital Edition bundle, PlayStation Portal, DualSense Edge, and regular DualSense products are perfect for collectors and PlayStation enthusiasts.
The PS5 30th Anniversary Dualsense controller pre-orders proved particularly popular, and we might see flashes of that return, while the wider PS5 Pro pre-order situation looks OK, and being able to buy a PS5 disc drive has become a little easier.
However, if the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection pre-orders are still your main attraction, then read on to learn where you still may have a chance to buy one of these limited edition products for yourself.
Where to pre-order the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection: cut to the chase
- Price: PS5 Pro bundle: $999 / £959.99; PS5 Slim: $499.99 / £433.99; PlayStation Portal: $219.99 / £209.99; DualSense: $79.99 / £69.99; DualSense Edge: $219.99 / £219.99
- Pre-order dates: September 26 at PlayStation Direct
- Release date: November 21 for all items in the collection
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection pre-orders in the US
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection pre-orders in the UK
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Edition pre-orders: what's included?
The two console bundles include a variety of different bits and bobs so it pays to know what you're getting and can expect should be eyeing up a pre-order.
The PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Limited Edition bundle includes 30th Anniversary Limite Edition variants of the following:
- PS5 Pro console (including vertical stand)
- DualSense Edge controller
- DualSense controller
- DualSense charging station
- Console Cover for a Disc Drive (the disc drive itself is sold separately
It also bags you some separate collector's items in the form of the following:
- An original PlayStation controller-style cable connector housing
- Four PlayStation Shapes cable ties
- A PlayStation sticker
- Limited Edition PlayStation Poster (1 of 30 possible designs)
- A PlayStation Paperclip
Elsewhere, the PlayStation Portal, the DualSense Edge, and the regular DualSense items are all standalone products with no added extras.
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Edition pre-orders: FAQs
How much do the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection items cost?
The 30th Anniversary Edition products all came in slightly more expensive than their standard version counterparts. While most have now sold out completely, we've included their prices below if you still need a frame of reference.
- PS5 Pro bundle: $999.99 / £959.99
- PS5 Slim: $499.99 / £433.99
- PlayStation Portal: $219.99 / £209.99
- DualSense: $79.99 / £69.99
- DualSense Edge: $219.99 / £219.99
When did PlayStation 30th Anniversary Edition pre-orders go live?
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection pre-orders started on September 26. This was live at PlayStaton Direct and for included the PS5 Pro bundle, PS5 Slim, DualSense, DualSense Edge, and PlayStation Portal items.
On October 10, the PS5 Slim bundle should be available to pre-order direct from PS Direct as well as participating retailers.
How many products were available?
In terms of different products available in the collection there were five in total: the PS5 Pro (bundle), the PS5 Slim (bundle), a PlayStation Portal, a DualSense wireless controller, and a DualSense Edge wireless controller.
In terms of actual numbers of each product, we only know so much. In short, Sony had said that there will only be 12,300 PS5 Pro bundles available which is the only definitive number we received.
Should you pre-order the PS5 30th Anniversary Edition?
Whether or not you should pre-order the PS5 30th Anniversary Edition items comes down to a number of factors. Are you nostalgic about that PS1-era aesthetic? Do you want to own a limited version of the console, controller or PlayStation Portal? Are you simply looking to replace your existing console or are buying one for the first time? If the answer to any of these is 'yes', then it's definitely worth keeping those pre-order pages open.
However, if you're happy with your current console - or simply don't like the idea of spending more for a slightly fancier console or controller - then you can safely give this 30th Anniversary stuff a miss. For the PS5 Slim and controllers, there don't appear to be any notable hardware improvements beyond the limited edition look. Similarly, the PS5 Pro model will be identical to its standard version when that launches on November 7.
I've been testing and reviewing gaming hardware for TechRadar Gaming for over two years, and I strive to be as open, informative and honest as possible when it comes to recommending products new and old. While I personally won't be pre-ordering any of the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Kit, I do appreciate the PS1-style aesthetics on display, and I think it's a smartly designed collection overall.
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