PlayStation has unveiled the PlayStation Anniversary Collection in recognition of 30 years of Sony consoles, including a very nostalgic special edition PlayStation 5. The very first PlayStation console debuted in December 1994, marking 30 years since the Sony-owned video game company made its mark on the scene. Since this debut, the company has released five different generations (with various upgrades and editions in between), with the PS5 being the most recent.

In celebration of the occasion, PlayStation is releasing a 30th Anniversary Collection, including limited edition digital and disc consoles. Available as bundles, the PlayStation 5 Pro Console – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition BundIe, and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle, will be available for pre-order later this month. The special releases feature the PS5 remade in the likeness of the original gray PlayStation, along with the colorful PS logo, and a matching DualSense controller.

Over on the PlayStation Blog, Hideaki Nishino writes: "The new limited edition designs pay homage to 30 wonderful years of gaming, a journey made possible by the ion and of our fans and talented game developers." ​​​​

Everything Included In The PS5 30th Anniversary Bundles

Pre-Orders Begin Later This Month

As explained on the PlayStation Blog, the PlayStation 5 Pro Console – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition BundIe includes an "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."

The console itself is the PS5 Pro console with 2TB SSD, and comes with the DualSense wireless controller, DualSense Edge wireless controller, DualSense Charging Station, and a Console Cover for a Disc Drive (Disc Drive sold separately), along with a Vertical Stand. The whole collection will release on Nov. 21, with 12,300 units available.

PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle includes everything in the Pro Console bundle, except for the DualSense Edge wireless controller and DualSense Charging Station.

Those not interested in purchasing a new console or investing in an anniversary bundle can also purchase a variety of standalone products, including DualSense and DualSense Edge controllers, and a limited-edition PlayStation Portal Remote Player. These don't come with the extra items included in the anniversary bundles, but they are alternatives for those who already have the PS5 console.

The PlayStation 5 Pro bundle, PlayStation Portal Remote Player, and DualSense Edge Wireless Controller are all available for pre-order on PlayStation Direct starting Sept. 26. Those not in regions where PlayStation Direct is available can still pre-order these at a local participating retailer on this date. The PS5 Digital Edition bundle will be available for pre-order at participating retailers on Oct. 10.

Longtime PlayStation players will have a limited time to snag these anniversary items and relive the nostalgic vibes of the console that started it all. For those looking to the PS5 Pro, this is a great way to pay homage to the original console while also getting the long-awaited upgrade. At the time of writing, the exact cost of these limited-edition anniversary items hasn't been revealed, though more information is likely to be made available closer to the release date.

Source: PlayStation/YouTube, PlayStation Blog