Sony’s 30th Anniversary Edition PS5 Slim Digital is set to become a collector’s dream. Priced at $499.99 (around £449.99 in the UK), this limited-edition console celebrates three decades of PlayStation excellence. While many fans anticipated a higher price for such a rare item, the cost is only $50 more than the standard PS5 Slim Digital model, making it relatively affordable for a limited-edition release.
The bundle includes a 1TB PS5 Slim Digital Edition console, a DualSense controller, a vertical stand, and a faceplate, all sporting a nostalgic design inspired by the original PlayStation 1. This sleek, classic grey aesthetic paired with the iconic four-colour PlayStation logo taps into the nostalgia of the 1994 original, making it instantly recognisable to long-time fans.
Pre-orders for the PS5 Slim Digital 30th Anniversary edition are expected to begin on September 26, 2024, exclusively through PlayStation Direct initially, before becoming available at other retailers on October 10, 2024. Only 12,300 units of the PS5 Pro variant will be released, driving anticipation and making scalpers a potential concern.
The price point for this special edition also aligns with other 30th-anniversary items Sony is releasing, such as the limited edition DualSense controller, which will be priced at $79.99 (£69.99 in the UK). These accessories, while visually striking, maintain a similar pricing structure to their regular counterparts, adding only a small premium for the limited-edition designs. Given the attention to detail and the exclusive nature of these items, the cost is relatively modest, allowing more fans the opportunity to own a piece of PlayStation history
