Summary
A PlayStation gamer missed the opportunity to buy aPS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Editionconsole due to an unexpected misunderstanding with their bank. Earlier this month, Sony revealed a lineup of limited edition PlayStation products, including aPlayStation 5 Prowith a PS1-inspired look.
Shortly after officially revealing the PS5 Pro, Sony announced a30th Anniversary Edition PlayStation collectionthat included consoles and controllers with a PS1 design. Because of its nostalgic appearance, fans were eager to get their hands on the units. However, considering that only 12,300 copies of the PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition were made, not all players were bound to obtain the console. Though it was expected that exclusiveness would limit players' chances of buying the collection, one particular gamer couldn’t get their PS5 Pro for an even unluckier reason.
Reddit user ParappaTheWrapperr shared how they were unable to get a PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition because of a problem with their bank. The player was on vacation when the console sale went live and as they tried to buy it, the transaction failed because their bank detected the purchase as fraud. Given thatthe PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition immediately sold outin some regions, this might have been the player’s sole chance to add it to their collection. The standard version of the PS5 Pro is still available for pre-order, though its $700 price tag was widely criticized. Regardless, quite a few PlayStation fans were willing to spend $1,000 on the 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro bundle.
Unlucky PlayStation Fan Misses Out on PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition
While the original poster has not elaborated further on the matter, fellow gamers empathized with their misfortune and gave their condolences. “We all have war stories,” wrote one user. Other commenters pointed out the bank’s effective alertness as a silver lining, even if the purchase was not fraudulent. On the other hand, one fan suggested customizing their console themselves to resemble the PS1-themed one. The limited-edition PS5 Pro bundle was sought not only by fans but also by scalpers who wished to take advantage of its high demand. OnePS5 Pro scalper tried to charge $10,000for an “attempt” to obtain the 30th Anniversary Edition.
The few fortunate fans who managed to secure theirPS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Editionwill receive it on November 21. Meanwhile, Sony recently announceda new PS5 Chroma Collectionfeaturing chrome console and DualSense controller covers. The covers will be available starting November 7, and they come in three colors: indigo, pearl, and teal.
PlayStation 5 Pro
Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro is the mid-generation evolution of the PS5, one that comes with an improved GPU and 2TB of storage space. The graphics card is advertised to offer 67% more compute units than the base PS5, along with 28% faster memory. The PS5 Pro also uses AI to offer an enhanced resolution for 4K TV and Advanced Ray Tracing.The console does not come with a disc drive or a vertical stand, both of which are sold separately.
