Preorders for the PS1-themed PS5 Slim Digital Anniversary Edition will be available at online retailers starting on October 10.
Written by Brendan Hesse on October 9, 2024 at 4:22PM PDT
PS5 Slim Digital Anniversary Edition
The highly anticipated PS5 Slim Digital is set to launch a stunning Anniversary Edition that boasts PS1-inspired faceplates and a matching DualSense controller. Priced at $500, this console will officially hit the market on November 21, with preorders starting on October 10 at 10 am ET / 7 am PT across various online retailers. Given the popularity of this limited edition, we recommend marking the links below to secure your chance at ordering the console as soon as preorders begin.
The PS5 Slim Digital Anniversary Edition will be available for preorder at Walmart, Best Buy, and Target. Please note that Walmart’s preorders are limited to paid Walmart+ members ($13/month or $98/year). While this may introduce an extra step for shoppers at Walmart, the advantage is that it could reduce competition from other buyers, including bots and scalpers. Fortunately, new members have the opportunity to sign up for Walmart+ to receive a free 30-day trial. Preorders at Best Buy and Target are available to all customers online.
The PS5 Slim Digital Anniversary Edition is priced at $100 more than the standard PS5 Slim Digital model, yet it shares the same hardware and features. The special edition comes with exclusive faceplates and a DualSense controller featuring a gray color palette reminiscent of the original PlayStation console. Similar to the regular PS5 Slim Digital, this Anniversary Edition lacks a disc drive, meaning it can only support digitally downloaded PS5 games right out of the box. If you’d like to play physical games on this system, you can purchase the optional PS5 Disc Drive accessory, which also comes with an additional PS1-themed faceplate that fits around the drive once it is attached. The PS5 disc drive is generally priced at $80, but due to the arrival of the PS5 Slim Digital Anniversary Collection and the disc-less PS5 Pro, availability may be limited. Therefore, it’s advisable to check the links below for possible stock updates.
Preorders for PS5 Pro and PS5 Chroma
As previously mentioned, the PS5 Pro is set to debut in just a few weeks on November 7. Initial preorders have been available only through the PlayStation Store, but will become available at major retailers starting October 10. Be sure to check our PS5 Pro preorder guide for all the places you can secure the new, upgraded model of Sony’s flagship console.
Along with the introduction of new PS5 consoles, Sony is also unveiling a fresh line of Chroma faceplates and DualSense controllers, showcasing distinct iridescent colors.
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