Just when you thought you were out, Sony goes and pulls you right back in. The platform holder has announced a series of absolutely jaw-dropping 30th anniversary consoles and accessories, including a PS5 Pro, PS5 Digital Edition, DualSense Edge controller, DualSense controller, and PS Portal. Pre-orders will open on 26th September, so we hope you’ve been saving.
Here’s the full product family, as announced by Sony. Please note, there’s no word on pricing for any of these products just yet:
- PS5 Pro Bundle
- Limited to 12,300 units to commemorate the 3rd December, 1994 release date of PS1. Comes with a 30th anniversary DualSense Edge controller, a 30th anniversary DualSense controller, a 30th anniversary charging station, and a 30th anniversary stand. While the disc drive will be sold separately, a cover will be provided to match the colour of the console if you add one later.
- PS5 Digital Edition Bundle
- Comes with a 30th anniversary DualSense controller and a 30th anniversary stand. Like the PS5 Pro, while the disc drive will be sold separately, a cover will be provided to match the colour of the console if you add one later.
- DualSense Edge
- Comes in 30th anniversary livery with matching carry case and embossed triggers.
- DualSense
- Comes in 30th anniversary livery.
- PS Portal
- Comes in 30th anniversary livery.
The console bundles will come with following promotional items, including a USB-C charging cable inspired by the PS1’s connection port. You’ll also get four PlayStation cable ties, a paperclip, a sticker, and a limited edition poster, with one of 30 different designs.
As mentioned, pre-orders will be available from 26th September on PS Direct in USA, UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Austria. The DualSense controller will also be available to pre-order from participating retailers from 26th September, while the PS5 Digital Edition will be available to pre-order from participating retailers from 10th October. If you’re not from any of the aforementioned countries, pre-orders will be available from participating retailers from 26th September. The PS5 Pro will release on 21st November, two weeks later than the standard version of the system.
“We’ve had five fantastic console generations since the launch of our very first PlayStation console,” co-CEO Hideaki Nishino wrote on the PS Blog. “We’re proud of the innovations and experiences we’ve brought to the PlayStation community over the years as we kept up with the latest technology as it advanced.
“In the early days, the number of pixels was around 300-thousand, and now it is more than 8 million pixels for 4K on screen. Additionally, stereo sound evolved into surround sound – and now we are using 3D audio. The game controller has also evolved, starting with buttons, then came the analogue stick and later vibration – and now we have haptics and even adaptive triggers.
“Everything we’ve done is to ensure PlayStation is the best place to play. We believe the beginning of our journey is an important part of our history at Sony Interactive Entertainment, which is why we are honouring this moment by bringing the original PlayStation design theme into the latest products for PS5 to commemorate the last 30 years. As we look ahead to the future, we will continue to innovate as technology evolves, so you can enjoy each memorable moment in your continued journey with PlayStation.”