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PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition - Release Date and Collectable Items

Updated: Oct 29

The Sony PlayStation One was released on 3 December 1994. What better way to celebrate its 30th anniversary than with a limited-edition PS5 console? Sony has announced that the limited edition will be available in South Africa this holiday season, including the PS5 Pro and PS5 Slim models.


In this article:

  • What to expect from the PS5 30th Anniversary Edition

  • How much will the PS5 30th Anniversary Edition cost

  • When will the PS5 30th Anniversary Edition be available

  • Other Limited Edition Collectables


Ps5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition from Sony

What is the PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition?


The PS5 30th Anniversary Edition celebrates 30 years of PlayStation. Sony will release a special PS5 Pro model that features a unique PlayStation One design. The standard package is a PS5 Pro digital edition, but the package will include a disc drive cover for those who want to upgrade the console to the disc version.


Only 12,300 Limited Edition PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition consoles will be available worldwide. Each console will be numbered, making it one of the most collectible Sony consoles to release.

PS5 Pro Limited Edition Collection


The 30th Edition PS5 Pro release featured multiple collectible items, all of which will only be available for a limited time. These limited edition items are expected to be available at retail stores around the same time as the PS5 Pro Limited Edition console.


  1. Limited Edition PS5 Pro (Digital)

  2. Limited Edition DualSense Edge controller

  3. Limited Edition DualSense Controller

  4. Limited Edition Portable Remote Player

  5. Limited Edition DualSense Charging Station

  6. Limited Edition Disc Drive Cover

  7. Limited Edition Vertical Stand

  8. Limited Edition Cable Connector Housing

  9. PlayStation Cable Ties

  10. PlayStation Sticker

  11. Limited Edition Poster (one of 30 Designs)

  12. PlayStation Paperclip


Ps5 Pro Limited Edition Package and Price


The PS5 Pro 30th Edition bundle is expected to be released alongside the PS5 Pro and will be available at retailers on 13 December 2024. The bundle package will include the following:


  • PS5 Pro Limited Edition Digital (1TB)

  • Limited Edition Disc Drive Cover (Drive sold separately)

  • PS5 Pro Limited Edition DualSense Controller

  • Special Edition Vertical Stand

  • 4 x PS Shaped Cable Ties

  • 1 of 30 PlayStation Posters

  • PlayStation Paperclip


The bundle above will retail for $999, or R19,499, in South Africa. However, even though pre-orders have opened, the PS5 Pro Limited Edition doesn't seem to be available in South Africa yet. Retailers do, however, have the PS5 Slim 30th Edition.


The PS5 Slim 30th Edition Package is Not the Same


Since late October 2024, the PS5 Slim 30th Edition has been available at retailers in South Africa. However, it's not the same limited edition as the PS5 Pro console. The slim version is not numbered, and there's no indication of how many will be produced. Therefore, if you're hoping to purchase a limited edition package and keep it as a collector's item, it won't have the same value as the PS5 Pro 30th Edition.

Pa5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition package

The PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition is still available at well-known retailers such as Koodoo in South Africa, and Sony has already announced that more of these consoles will be available.


In the PS5 Slim 30th Edition Package:


  • PS5 Slim Digital 30th Edition Console

  • PS5 Limited Edition DualSense Controller

  • Disc Drive Cover (Disc Drive Sold Separately)

  • 2 x Horizontal Stand Feet

  • PS Styled Connector Cable for Controller

  • 4 x PS Cable Ties

  • PS Stickers

  • PS Poster

  • Printed Materials

  • Astro's Playroom (pre-installed)


The PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary console is currently available for pre-order, and more of these will be available at a later stage. The console package mentioned above is available for R12,499 in South Africa.

Other PS5 30th Edition Accessories


Sony will also release other accessories with the same PS One theme, adding more collectibles to the 30th Edition. The prices in South Africa have been released, and the following collectible accessories will also be available at retailers from 13 December 2024. Stock will be limited, so it's recommended to order items as soon as pre-orders go live on 25 October.


  • PlayStation Portable Controller - R5,999

  • PlayStation Edge DualSense Controller - R4,899

  • DualSense Wireless Controller - R1,799


Is the PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition on your Shopping List this December?


Would you pay the prices listed above for the PS5 Pro Limited Edition, or would you rather buy the PS5 Slim for R12,499? If you buy it, would you use the console or keep it to gain value over a few years?


Leave a comment below and tell us what you think of the package.

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