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 arising on the console’s thirtieth birthday. To commemorate the event, Sony simply revealed nostalgia-tinged redesigns of each the PS5 and the forthcoming PS5 Professional. They appear like the unique PlayStation, with that basic grey colorway and the old-school brand. Avid gamers of a sure age could have a tough time resisting these items. Sony did one thing comparable in 2014 with the PS4 for the console line’s twentieth anniversary.
This isn’t a fast and soiled redesign. There was official 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 seems prefer it got here from a Toys “R” Us within the Nineteen Nineties.
There are two bundles to select from. The PS5 bundle ships with the digital model of the console (so no disc drive,) a regular DualSense controller, the aforementioned equipment and extra goodies like a sticker, a poster and, uh, a PlayStation paperclip.
The PS5 Professional bundle consists of all the pieces talked about above, however consists of each a regular 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 expensive PS5 Professional when it seems principally the identical as a daily PS5. It’s a lot more durable to do when it seems prefer it stepped out of a 1995 fever dream.
Even the weird 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 through the corporate itself. These things will probably 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 data, sadly, and it’s possible 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.