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- Sony celebrates PlayStation's 30th anniversary with limited-edition PS5 consoles and accessories, inspired by the 1994 original.
- Pre-orders for the 30th Anniversary PS5 Slim bundle and DualSense controller open on September 26.
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In celebration of PlayStation’s 30th anniversary, Sony Group Corp. SONY unveiled new limited-edition versions of the PS5 and its accessories, marking a nostalgic nod to the original PlayStation launched on Dec. 3, 1994.
Leaks from reliable insider billbil-kun have reportedly learned the pricing for the highly anticipated 30th Anniversary PS5 Slim bundle and the DualSense controller.
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Reports suggest Sony will price the PlayStation 5 Slim 30th Anniversary bundle at $499.99 in the United States, 519.99 euros in Europe, and 449.99 pounds in the UK.
Sony plans to sell the commemorative DualSense controller for $79.99, with estimated prices of 79.99 euros in Europe and 69.99 pounds in the UK.
These prices align with the cost of Sony’s recently released DualSense Astro Bot controller, making the limited-edition controller a tempting addition for collectors.
Nostalgic Design And Limited Availability
Sony's 30th Anniversary lineup integrates the iconic color scheme of the original PlayStation into its latest PS5 models, a design choice that has generated excitement across the gaming community.
The 30th Anniversary Collection includes both the PS5 Digital Edition and the highly anticipated PS5 Pro, with a limited release of 12,300 units for the Pro model. Each unit will feature engraved numbering to commemorate the PlayStation's historic launch date, December 3, 1994.
The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle offers a 1TB SSD and includes a matching DualSense controller and a Console Cover for a Disc Drive (sold separately).
Other collectible items include a nostalgic PlayStation controller-style cable connector housing, four PlayStation-shaped cable ties, a limited edition PlayStation poster (one of 30 designs), and a commemorative PlayStation sticker and paperclip.
Sony urges fans to act quickly, confirming it will produce only 12,300 units of the 30th Anniversary Collection.
PlayStation Fans React To PS5 Pro Pricing
The announcement of the PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition has been met with mixed reactions, especially regarding its steep $700 price tag.
The console does not include a disc drive, which surprised some fans. Early polls conducted by IGN suggested that only 10 to 15 percent of PlayStation enthusiasts planned to purchase the PS5 Pro, primarily citing the high cost as a deterrent.
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