The nostalgia is real. As someone who grew up in the '90s and owned the original PlayStation console (I still have it stored somewhere at my parents' house), this bit of news from Sony has got me feeling so excited (and old!). In honor of the PlayStation's 30th anniversary this year, Sony is rolling out a new limited-edition collection.
The PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection pays "homage to 30 wonderful years of gaming, a journey made possible by the passion and support of our fans and talented game developers ... this limited edition offering utilizes the original PlayStation color design and integrates it into the latest line of PS5 hardware products."
Despite owning the limited-edition Spider-Man 2 PS5, I'm seriously considering selling it just so I can justify purchasing the 30th-anniversary one ...
The PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection will be sold in highly limited supply in the following options:
- PlayStation 5 Pro Console – 30th Anniversary Limited-Edition BundIe
- Limited-edition PS5 Pro console with 2TB SSD and Wi-Fi 7 in territories supporting this standard
- Matching limited-edition accessories:
- DualSense wireless controller
- DualSense Edge wireless controller
- DualSense charging station
- Console cover for a disc drive (disc drive sold separately)
- Vertical stand
- Special collector’s items:
- Original PlayStation controller-style cable connector housing
- Four PlayStation Shapes cable ties
- PlayStation sticker
- Limited-edition PlayStation Poster (1 of 30 possible designs)
- PlayStation Paperclip
- PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 30th Anniversary Limited-Edition Bundle
- Limited-edition PS5 Digital Edition console with 1TD SSD
- Matching limited-edition accessories:
- DualSense wireless controller
- Console cover for a disc drive (disc drive sold separately)
- Vertical stand
- Special collector’s items:
- Original PlayStation controller-style cable connector housing
- Four PlayStation Shapes cable ties
- PlayStation sticker
- Limited-edition PlayStation Poster (1 of 30 possible designs)
- PlayStation Paperclip
- PlayStation Portal Remote Player – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition (standalone)
- DualSense Edge Wireless Controller – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition (standalone)
- DualSense Wireless Controller – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition (standalone)
The PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection will be released on November 21.
Sony says 12,300 limited-edition units will be available for customers to purchase. Each unit will have numbers etched onto it, representing the month and date of the first PlayStation console launch.
"We’ve had five fantastic console generations since the launch of our very first PlayStation console," said Sony. "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 ... We believe the beginning of our journey is an important part of our history at Sony Interactive Entertainment, which is why we are honoring 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."