PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection pre-orders live blog — latest updates as PS5 Pro listings go live

The PlayStation Direct U.K. pre-order queue is moving

I’m slowly making my way to the front of the pre-order queue on PlayStation Direct U.K., currently my estimated wait time is less than 10 minutes, though this number has jumped around quite a bit, so I’m not putting full faith in that counter quite yet. 

PS5 Pro pre-orders kicked off in the UK almost 45 minutes ago (at 10 a.m. BST), so I’m very curious to see if there’s any stock remaining, especially if there’s still any allocation of the 30th Anniversary Collection (surely the PS5 Pro bundle will have been completely snapped up?). Will report back once I’ve been allowed to enter the retail site and get a read of the situation…

PS5 Pro and PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection pre-order are LIVE in the U.K. 

If you’re in the U.K., get yourself in the queue over at PlayStation Direct as pre-orders for the 30th Anniversary Collection and PS5 Pro are now live, and we also have a confirmed price in pounds for the PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Bundle, it costs £959 (thanks IGN UK Deals), which converts to $1,280, but remember Sony has a history of charging European gamers more (for example, the standard PS5 Pro costs £699 in the U.K., which converts to a whopping $933), so this could be an indication that the PS5 Pro bundle might be a little cheaper than initially expected for American gamers…or the rumored $1,199 pricetag may prove to be accurate. Time will tell. 

PlayStation gamers in the U.K. get ready

PS5 Pro and PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection pre-orders are due to begin imminently in the U.K., so head over to PlayStation Direct now, and get yourself in the virtual queue if you’re a Brit. We don’t know exactly how Sony will be allocating limited-edition stock to each region, but we’re expecting significant demand for the entire 30th Anniversary Collection in the U.K. as PlayStation is massively popular in the country. 

Prepare yourself for a real sticker shock

Curiously, and dare I say, a little cynically, Sony has opted not to reveal the price of the PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Bundle ahead of time. Considering today is the day that all 12,300 units will be made available to pre-order, it appears that Sony is holding back that crucial information until we’re all on PlayStation Direct attempting to buy one for ourselves in just a few hours. 

I advise for a particularly big figure, as estimates put the package at around $1,199. And while that is a price tag that will get your eyes watering, this bundle does pack a heck of a lot. You get a limited-edition PS5 Pro ($699), DualSense Edge ($199), DualSense ($69), and DualSense Charging Dock ($29), alongside all the extras like the charging cable themed after the PS1 controller connector. With all that included in the box, a four-figure price is almost guaranteed. 

The PS5 Pro looks set to be popular

Since Sony confirmed that the PS5 Pro would cost an eye-watering $699 / £699 / AU$1,199 there’s been some speculation online whether such a hefty price tag will put customers off purchasing. However, ahead of PlayStation Direct U.K. dropping PS5 Pro ore-orders, at around 10 a.m. BST, a virtual queue has already started as Sony notes, “We’re currently experiencing a large volume of customers to our site.”

It certainly looks like the demand for the PS5 Pro is going to be significant, and we expect the interest in the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection will be even higher. And just to note, over on PlayStation Direct U.S. there isn’t current a virtual queue to join, but we expect one will begin as we get closer to the pre-order drop time.   

What is the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection?

If you’re totally out of the loop, you might right now be wondering what exactly is the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection. In short, it’s a range of PS5 hardware and accessories, styled after the PlayStation 1 console, launching this winter to celebrate, you’ve guessed it, 30 years since the launch of the very first PlayStation console.

The headliner is the PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle (pictured above), which includes a special gray PS5 Pro console (with vertical stand), DualSense controller, DualSense Edge controller, DualSense Charging Station, and a Console Cover for a Disc Drive (though the drive itself is a separate purchase). You also get a seriously nifty controller charging cable, PlayStation-branded cable ties, sticker and paperclip, and finally a limited-edition PlayStation poster (1 of 30 possible designs). There will be only 12,300 of these available worldwide. The price is unconfirmed.

Other items include a PS5 Slim Digital Edition in this nostalgic PS1-inspired design alongside three accessories all decked out in this same stunning retro color scheme, these are the PlayStation Portal, DualSense Edge and the regular DualSense controller. 

It’s going to be a BIG day for PlayStation

Hello! Welcome to Tom’s Guide’s live coverage of the PlayStation 30 Anniversary Collection and PS5 Pro pre-order event. We’re kicking off this blog a little early so we can give you all the details you need to secure your chosen hardware or accessory.

Whether you’re eyeing up the super limited edition (and likely very pricey) PS5 Pro bundle, or you just wanted a PS5 DualSense controller that looks like the gamepad you used when you were a kid, we’re on hand to guide you through the whole pre-order process giving you our best buying tips and alerting you when stock is live.