Celebrating 30 years of PlayStation with a nostalgic look

PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Announced 

PlayStation Australia is excited to share the announcement of the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection. Information supplied by blog.playstation.com copied below: 

As we continue our celebrations leading up to the 30th anniversary of the first PlayStation console launch, we have a special treat to reveal today that brings the past together with the present. Introducing our PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection to celebrate this wonderful milestone.

The new limited edition designs pay homage to 30 wonderful years of gaming, a journey made possible by the passion and support of our fans and talented game developers. Reminiscent of the very first PlayStation console to launch on December 3, 1994, this limited edition offering utilizes the original PlayStation colour design and integrates it into the latest line of PS5 hardware products.

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
    • Includes the limited edition PS5 Pro console with 2TB SSD, Wi-Fi 7, and 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 
    • Includes the limited edition PS5 Digital Edition console with 1TD SSD and 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. There will be 12,300 units of the PlayStation 5 Pro Console – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle available for customers to purchase, with limited edition numbers etched onto the unit. The number represents 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. 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. In the early days, the number of pixels was around 300-thousand, and now it is more than 8 million pixels for 4K on screen. Additionally, stereo sound evolved into surround sound – and now we are using 3D audio. The game controller has also evolved, starting with buttons, then came the analog stick and later vibration – and now we have haptics and even adaptive triggers. Everything we’ve done is to ensure PlayStation is the best place to play. We believe the beginning of our journey is an important part of our history at Sony Interactive Entertainment, which is why we are honouring 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.

Please be sure to check in with us regularly on our 30th anniversary webpage as we’ll have more fun celebration activities as we head towards our 30th anniversary. 

We’d like to give a heartfelt thanks to everyone for being a PlayStation fan over the last 30 years. There are plenty of great experiences to come and we look forward to the next 30 and beyond!

PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Purchase Information – Australia 

Pre-orders begin on the below list starting September 26 10am local time at participating retailers:

  • PlayStation 5 Pro Console – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle  
  • PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle  
  • 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) 

For the latest PlayStation news, follow PlayStation Australia on FacebookTwitterYouTube, and Instagram