Sony is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its PlayStation brand this year and is commemorating the occasion with a limited edition consoles and accessories. Part of this limited edition are the digital version of the PlayStation 5, the new PlayStation 5 Pro, the DualSense and DualSense Edge controllers, and the PlayStation Portal.
All of these devices feature a gray
colorway reminiscent of the original PlayStation model that launched on
December 3, 1994. The consoles have a lighter gray outer panels and a darker
gray inner body with the original four-color PlayStation logo on the side.
There is also a special 30th anniversary logo on the back and embossed as a
fine repeating pattern on the inner side of the outer panels.
Both, the digital PS5 and the PS5 Pro,
also come with matching accessories. The standard DualSense controller also
features the gray color scheme, the four-color PlayStation logo, and the 30th
anniversary logo textured pattern. There is a special USB-C cable included that
has a thick attachment point that mimics the look of the old PlayStation
controller cable. The stand is also color matched. Sony is also including
rubber cable ties in the shape of the PlayStation icons, PlayStation sticker, a
PlayStation paperclip, and a limited edition PlayStation poster in one of 30
possible designs. Since both consoles are digital, they also include a matching
color plate for the optional disc drive, should you choose to purchase one.
Finally, the PlayStation Portal is getting the same makeover, complete with the
color and the logos.
All devices will also come in special
packaging with a similar design as the original PlayStation. Sony is selling
the consoles in bundles. The PS5 Pro bundle includes includes the console with
a matching DualSense and a DualSense Pro controller, a DualSense Charging
Station, and the aforementioned accessories. It will be available in limited
quantities of 12300 units with each unit having its number printed on the side.
The PS5 bundle includes the digital version of the console along with a single
matching DualSense controller and the aforementioned accessories.
The PlayStation Portal Limited Edition
will be sold separately. You can also buy the Limited Edition version of the
DualSense Edge, which also comes with a matching case, and the standard
DualSense. The only thing missing from this celebration is the version of the
PS5 with optical drive. If you need the disc drive, you will have to purchase
it separately as both consoles are digital-only.
The limited edition products will be
available for pre-order starting September 26 from direct.playstation.com and
participating retailers, except for the base PS5 digital edition, which will be
available at participating retailers from October 10. They will all go on sale
November 21. No pricing has been announced so far.
