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Limited Edition PS5 Consoles Celebrate 30 Years of PlayStation
- Image of PS5 30 year anniversary console, Courtesy of Sony

The PS5 is getting a makeover. Three decades, yes THREE DECADES, and Sony’s giving the OG PlayStation era the tribute it rightfully deserves—with a limited-edition hardware drop that’s equal parts collector bait and design callback. The 30th Anniversary Collection isn’t just a merch line—it’s a full-on legacy remix, wrapped in matte gray and dripping with throwback symbolism.

The PS5 Pro Bundle: Legacy Meets Overkill

Let’s start with the big one. The PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle is basically Sony saying, “We remember where we came from, and we brought 128GB of swagger to prove it.” It’s got the legacy color scheme, retro design nods, and yes—each console is individually numbered. Only 12,300 units exist globally, so if you want one, prepare to fight scalpers in the digital trenches.

Inside the bundle:

  • Limited edition PS5 Pro console
  • DualSense Edge controller (also limited edition)
  • Standard DualSense controller (still limited edition)
  • Charging station, vertical stand, console cover—all legacy-themed
  • Retro-style cable connector housing + PlayStation shapes cable ties
  • Sticker, poster (1 of 30 designs), and a PlayStation-branded paperclip—because why not

The Slim Digital Edition: Same Vibe, Less Bulk

If you’re not about that Pro life, Sony’s also offering a slimmed-down PS5 Digital Edition with the same anniversary aesthetic. It comes with the limited edition controller, console cover, vertical stand, and all the retro trimmings. It’s sleeker, quieter, and still flexes the legacy look without the extra horsepower.

Controllers That Actually Look Like They Belong in 1994

Both the DualSense and DualSense Edge controllers are getting the anniversary treatment. Matte gray, retro accents, and just enough nostalgia to make you forget how much drift you’ve endured over the years. They’re limited edition, obviously, and available only at select retailers while supplies last.

PlayStation Portal: Take the Throwback On the Go

Even the PlayStation Portal remote player gets a legacy makeover. It’s the same handheld streaming device, now dressed in the 30th anniversary color scheme. If you’ve ever wanted to stream Final Fantasy VII Rebirth while pretending it’s 1997, this is your moment.

The Merch Is Real—and Weirdly Specific

Beyond the hardware, Sony’s tossing in extras that feel like they came straight out of a collector’s fever dream. Posters, stickers, cable ties, and yes—a PlayStation paperclip. It’s absurd, it’s charming, and it’s exactly the kind of detail that makes this collection feel curated rather than corporate.

Bottom line: this isn’t just a merch drop—it’s a love letter to the console that changed everything. Whether you’re here for the numbered hardware or just want a controller that looks like it survived the PS1 era, the 30th Anniversary Collection delivers. Just don’t wait too long—these pieces are limited, and nostalgia waits for no one.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Gaming and was syndicated with permission.

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