2024 marks the 30th anniversary of thePlayStationlineup of consoles. Dating back to 1994, the originalPlayStationconsole established Sony as one of gaming’s biggest icons, and the publisher has continued to push new consoles ever since. The PlayStation line has changed gaming in a big way, and with several hundreds of millions of consoles sold, it’s continued to stand among the icons of gaming.
Naturally, Sony has spent this year celebrating such a milestone, notably with the recent release of thecameo-filled platformerAstro Bot. This week, though, the console manufacturer announced the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection. This lineup features new redesigns of PlayStation 5 products, inspired by the original design of the first PlayStation console. Between a console redesign and a few new accessories, Sony has brought some nice collector’s items to help fans return to the past while embracing the future.
PlayStation’s 30th Anniversary Brings New Gear
A PlayStation 5 Pro With A PS1-Inspired Design
The biggest prize of the 30th Anniversary Collection isa PlayStation 5 Pro with the gray color scheme of the original PlayStation. This newly announced console revision has been a sticking point among fans for its high price tag, but this new collector’s revision could be a convincing grab for longtime PlayStation fans. The base model of the PlayStation 5 will not be receiving such a revision, though the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition will receive one.
Both consoles will come with other PlayStation extras, including PlayStation-shaped cable tires, a PlayStation sticker and a paper clip, and one of 30 PlayStation posters. They will also come with a charging cable designed after the cable from the original PlayStation controller. Furthermore, as both consoles do not feature disc drives, they will both come with a PlayStation-inspired detachable cover for gamers who wish to purchasethe PS5 disc drive add-on. The Pro console will be available in limited quantities, with only 12,300 being available for customers.
A DualSense Controller With A Classic Twist
Alongside the console, Sony is also releasing an original PlayStation-inspired variant of the DualSense controller. Much like the console, this controller features a gray color scheme akin to the one seen on the original DualShock controllers. The Pro variant of the console will also come with a PlayStation-inspired version of the controller’s charging station, though no standalone release for the accessory has been confirmed.
The controller redesign will be available in both the standard DualSense formand in the DualSense Edge form. The Digital Edition of the console will come with one traditional DualSense controller, while the Pro console will come with two controllers, one DualSense and one DualSense Edge. Current PlayStation owners who only want the controller will not need to fear, though, as both variants of the controller will also be made available as standalone products.
The biggest prize of the 30th Anniversary Collection is a PlayStation 5 Pro with the gray color scheme of the original PlayStation.
Even PlayStation Portal Gets In On The Fun
Additionally, Sony will release a new variant ofits PlayStation Portal device. A remote streaming product akin to the Wii U’s GamePad controller, the new PlayStation Portal re-release will also feature handles designed after the original DualShock controllers. Neither variant of the console will come with this device, though, as it will solely be available as a standalone purchase.
Prices have not been confirmed on any of these products, though all of them will be released on November 21. Gamers who have a PlayStation Network account will be able to pre-order these items through the PlayStation Direct store beginning September 26 (though the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition will not be available to pre-order until October 10). While the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition and DualSense controllers will be available at select retailers, all other items will be exclusively available through PlayStation Direct, so gamers must act fast if they wish to grab these items andhelp celebrate 30 years of PlayStation.
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.
