PlayStation’s 30th anniversary PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles are so very pretty

The unique PlayStation console, in any other case referred to as the PS1, got here out in Japan in late 1994. So we’re shortly developing on the console’s Thirtieth birthday. To commemorate the event, Sony simply revealed nostalgia-tinged redesigns of each the PS5 and the forthcoming PS5 Pro. They appear to be the unique PlayStation, with that traditional grey colorway and the old-school brand. Avid gamers of a sure age could have a tough time resisting this stuff. Sony did one thing related in 2014 with the PS4 for the console line’s 20th anniversary.

This isn’t a fast and soiled redesign. There was professional thought put into this. The up to date DualSense controller doesn’t fairly match the unique design, however does mesh with the general aesthetic. Sony’s throwing in a retro-looking cable connector housing, PlayStation-shaped cable ties and a themed vertical stand. The field even appears to be like prefer it got here from a Toys “R” Us within the Nineties.

There are two bundles to select from. The PS5 bundle ships with the digital model of the console (so no disc drive,) a typical DualSense controller, the aforementioned equipment and extra goodies like a sticker, a poster and, uh, a PlayStation paperclip.

The PS5 Professional bundle consists of every little thing talked about above, however consists of each a typical controller and the DualSense Edge. It additionally features a retro cowl for the optionally available disc drive and the charging stand. It’s simple to dunk on that costly PS5 Pro when it appears to be like principally the identical as a daily PS5. It’s a lot tougher to do when it appears to be like prefer it stepped out of a 1995 fever dream.

Even the bizarre pseudo-portable PlayStation Portal is getting a themed refresh, which options the enduring grey exterior. Sony followers may even choose up redesigned controllers with out springing for a complete console.

Preorders begin on September 26 at taking part retailers and via the company itself. This stuff might be launched on November 21. That’s simply a few weeks after the PS5 Professional launches. To that finish, Sony’s solely making 12,300 of the PS5 Professional retro consoles, so we advocate getting that preorder in early. The corporate hasn’t launched pricing info, sadly, and it’s probably that the PS5 Professional bundle will completely obliterate financial institution accounts. We reached out to ask about pricing and can replace this put up after we hear again.

Whereas we look forward to the pre-orders to begin, Senior reporter Jessica Conditt bought a quick glimpse of the Thirtieth anniversary version PS5 Professional and DualSense controllers, which you’ll see under:

Replace, September 20 2024, 2:00PM ET: This story has been up to date with photographs of the Thirtieth-anniversary PlayStation 5 Professional console and its controller.