Sony Has Dropped the Ball With its PS5 30th Anniversary Release

Sony Has Dropped the Ball With its PS5 30th Anniversary Release

As a long-time PlayStation enthusiast who has been through numerous console launches, I must say that Sony’s handling of the 30th Anniversary PS5 release is a real head-scratcher. It’s like they’re dangling a shiny new toy in front of us, only to pull it away just when we’re about to grab it.


Instead of smoothly launching its “30th Anniversary” lineup of PS5 consoles and controllers, Sony seems to have stumbled at the starting block. These enticing PS1-inspired items, unveiled just last week, have left longtime PlayStation fans like myself salivating with anticipation. However, in the days since the announcement, Sony has been showcasing more images and videos of the 30th Anniversary gear, making it even harder to resist. The issue is, despite the high demand for these new PS5 consoles and accessories, Sony hasn’t disclosed crucial information about their release date or pricing.

As I type this, I’m on the edge of my seat, just over a day away from the release of the PlayStation 5’s 30th Anniversary Collection! However, since Sony hasn’t specified an exact time for when pre-orders will go live on September 26th, we’re all left guessing whether we should stay awake until midnight or if it might drop in the middle of the day. So, fellow enthusiasts, let’s keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best!

Apart from failing to disclose the release dates, Sony has remained silent about the pricing details of their upcoming products. Although some rumors have surfaced, Sony hasn’t given any hints about the costs of the 30th Anniversary Collection consoles, DualSense controllers, or even the PlayStation Portal. The absence of such essential information not only leaves fans in a state of confusion, but also drives them mad as they try to decide if they can afford what’s being offered for sale.

The frustration deepens with the fact that the PS5 Pro for its 30th Anniversary is extremely scarce. Only a total of 12,300 units of this special edition bundle will be manufactured, making it highly likely to sell out in just about a minute. Given its rarity, scalpers are expected to focus their attention on this console the most, with some already advertising that they’ll resell it for an exorbitant $10,000. Unfortunately, Sony hasn’t disclosed the pricing or exact release dates of this collection, increasing the probability that scalpers will be the ones to grab up the limited stock of this PS5 Pro as soon as it hits the market.

Based on various reports, the rollout of the 30th Anniversary Collection has been quite chaotic so far. Fans are left puzzled and asking questions about the launch on social media platforms and the web at large, with Sony remaining tight-lipped in response. Given that the PlayStation Direct website had issues during pre-orders for the PS5 in 2020, it’s likely that the same problems will persist when this collection is finally released. So, if you’re planning to buy any of these 30th Anniversary items, be prepared – you’ll probably need all the luck you can get!

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2024-09-25 19:40