After years of frenzied rumours, Sony is finally about to launch the PS5 Pro, a high-spec gaming behemoth that’s set to blow every games console out of the water. Pre-orders for the console went live exclusively at PlayStation Direct this morning, and we’ve already seen Oasis levels of mayhem.
Sony hasn’t merely launched a new PS5 Pro, but also a limited-edition PS5 Pro 30th anniversary edition bundle, with the console and accessories kitted out in that legendary greyscale colourway of the OG PlayStation 1. The gaming giant has also dropped a new PS5 Slim and PlayStation Portal in the same grey colour palette.
The tech firm says it only manufactured 12,300 PS5 Pro consoles in the grey colourway, each etched with a limited-edition number, meaning only a very lucky few were able to get their hands on one. Live now, we’re tracking PS5 Pro stock in real-time to help you cop one.
Check stock now:
PS5 Pro pre-orders – live
- When could the PS5 Pro restock in the UK?
- PlayStation Portal 30th anniversary edition is available to pre-order
- The PS5 Slim 30th anniversary edition will restock in October
- Scalpers are re-selling the PS5 Pro on eBay for over £5,000
What time will PS5 Pro pre-orders go live in the UK?
Thursday 26 September 2024 09:35
Alex Lee
Good morning!
Sony is about to open pre-orders for the PS5 Pro and PS5 Pro 30th anniversary edition in the UK. The PS5 Pro will officially launch on 7 November 2024, and the PS5 Pro 30th anniversary edition will launch on 21 November 2024.
While Sony hasn’t stated what time exactly it will drop, rumours suggest it’ll be at 10am in the UK. The gaming giant has already opened up a waiting room on the PlayStation Direct website, so that seems likely. We’ll be tracking pre-orders live right throughout the day, so stay tuned. We’ll be walking you through pricing of the two models momentarily.
How much will the PS5 Pro cost in the UK?
Thursday 26 September 2024 09:53
Alex Lee
PS5 Pro: £699.99, Playstation.com
Sony has announced that the PS5 Pro will cost an eye-watering £699.99 at launch. It features an upgraded GPU, advanced ray tracing and AI-driven upscaling, making your games run smoother, look better and work harder than ever before.
PS5 Pro 30th anniversary edition bundle: Price TBC, Playstation.com
Sony has yet to reveal the price of the PS5 Pro 30th anniversary edition bundle, but we’re expecting it to cost around £1,000. In Australia, the PS5 Pro 30th anniversary edition bundle cost $1,649.99 AUD (£847.92). Every item in the bundle has the legacy grey colour palette and features the classic multi-coloured PlayStation logo.
The bundle includes the grey PS5 Pro with a 2TB SSD, DualSense controller, a DualSense Edge controller, aDualSense charging station, a vertical stand and a console cover for the disc drive (which is sold separately). You also get an original PlayStation controller-style cable connector housing, four PlayStation shapes cable ties, a PlayStation sticker, a limited-edition PlayStation poster (with one of 30 possible designs and a PlayStation paperclip.
Price for the PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Bundle in Australia is $1,649.95. For reference, regular PS5 Pro is $1,199 in Australia.
— Wario64 (@Wario64) September 26, 2024
Bundle price could be ~$1100-$1200 US Dollars in America.
Preorders expected on PS Direct at around 7 AM PT in America pic.twitter.com/R1y3zPbFz2
PS5 Pro 30th anniversary edition pricing has been revealed
Thursday 26 September 2024 10:05
Alex Lee
As we wait patiently for PlayStation to open its doors, a leaker has just revealed pricing for the 30th anniversary bundle. And while it’s a lot of money, it’s not quite a grand. Bilbil-kun, a reputable leaker who brought us the first images of the PS5 Pro a week before it launched, has sources in retail.
According to the insider, the PS5 Pro 30th anniversary edition bundle will cost £959.99 in the UK.
PRICING REVEAL FOR UK
— billbil-kun (@billbil_kun) September 26, 2024
Sale will start in around 20 minutes
PS5 PRO 30th Anniv Bundle will cost
£959.99
You can find the links in my previous tweetshttps://t.co/vRVbocinh3
The PS5 Pro 30th anniversary edition bundle is available to pre-order now
Thursday 26 September 2024 10:26
Alex Lee
The PS5 Pro and 30th anniversary edition consoles and accessories are now available to pre-order in the UK via PlayStation Direct. There’s a lot to go through, so we’ll start with the 30th anniversary edition PS5 Pro. Still stuck in the waiting room? Keep holding on.
PS5 Pro 30th anniversary edition bundle: £959.99, Playstation.com
The PS5 Pro 30th anniversary bundle has reportedly sold out
Thursday 26 September 2024 10:37
Alex Lee
We’re receiving reports of successes in securing the PS5 Pro, but also reports that the PS5 Pro 30th anniversary edition bundle has already sold out – within minutes, we’re guessing.
Managed to get a #PS5Pro get in! I really hope you all manage to secure one. The 30th anniversary bundle was out of stock (no surprise) within minutes.
— Darren Taylor (@PokeDazUK) September 26, 2024
The PS5 Pro is still in stock
Thursday 26 September 2024 10:52
Alex Lee
We’re through the waiting room and we can now gauge stock levels. While the PS5 Pro 30th anniversary edition is indeed sold out, the PS5 Pro is still in stock and available to pre-order.
PS5 Pro: £699.99, Playstation.com
PlayStation Portal 30th anniversary edition is available to pre-order
Thursday 26 September 2024 11:07
Alex Lee
Both the PS5 Slim 30th anniversary edition bundle and the PS5 Slim 30th anniversary console have now sold out, but if you missed out, third-party retailers will be stocking this model at a later date – we’ll have more information on that later.
For now, the last 30th anniversary edition device in stock is the PlayStation Portal and the two DualSense accessories.
PlayStation Portal 30th anniversary edition: £209.99, Playstation.com
The PlayStation Portal is Sony’s handheld gaming device that lets you stream and play games directly from your PS5 in this more handheld format. It’s also received an anniversary makeover. Featuring the same greyscale colour palette and original PlayStation logo.
Where to buy the DualSense Edge 30th anniversary edition controller
Thursday 26 September 2024 11:13
Alex Lee
DualSense Edge wireless controller 30th anniversary edition: £219.99, Playstation.com
The limited-edition DualSense Edge wireless controller is another greyscale beauty, featuring the original logo in the centre of the controller. A pro gamer’s controller, the DualSense Edge can be adjusted to your needs. It’s £10 more than the OG DualSense controller.
Every new PlayStation launch still in stock
Thursday 26 September 2024 11:23
Alex Lee
To make things easier, here’s a list of every new PS5 Pro and PlayStation 30th anniversary collection item still in stock and available to pre-order:
- PS5 Pro: £699.99, Playstation.com
- PlayStation Portal 30th anniversary edition: £209.99, Playstation.com
- DualSense Edge wireless controller 30th anniversary edition: £219.99, Playstation.com
- DualSense wireless controller 30th anniversary edition: £69.99, Playstation.com
The PS5 Pro 30th anniversary edition bundle and the PS5 Slim digital edition 30th anniversary edition bundle have sold out.
Re-sellers list PS5 Pro 30th anniversary edition bundles for £5,000
Thursday 26 September 2024 11:38
Alex Lee
It’s been almost two hours since the PS5 Pro 30th anniversary edition bundle went on sale (and almost instantly sold out). After a quick hop to eBay, and it seems that re-sellers are already listing the bundle for almost £5,000 – five times the original price. Needless to say, gamers aren’t too impressed.
@PlayStationUK do you honestly think you handled the pre order process the best you could?
— Ironknut (TTG) (@Ironknut) September 26, 2024
An hour after launch and minimum 15 30th anniversary pro bundles listed on eBay at £5k+
Given that's UK and what we saying 100 available perhaps by country, that's a poor ratio...
PS5 DualSense 30th anniversary edition controllers have sold out
Thursday 26 September 2024 11:48
Alex Lee
Both the DualSense Edge and DualSense 30th anniversary edition controllers have now sold out, the only 30th anniversary edition item still in stock is the PlayStation Portal. If you’re hoping to buy a regular PS5 Pro (without the 30th anniversary edition makeover, that’s still in stock too).
- PS5 Pro: £699.99, Playstation.com
- PlayStation Portal 30th anniversary edition: £209.99, Playstation.com
PS5 Slim digital edition 30th anniversary edition restock details
Thursday 26 September 2024 12:15
Alex Lee
While PlayStation Direct isn’t likely to be restocking any of the 30th anniversary edition items, including the limited-edition PS5 Pro console, Sony has announced that the PS5 Slim digital edition with the 30th anniversary edition makeover will be coming to third-party retailers in the UK.
The gaming giant has announced that you will be able to pre-order the 30th anniversary edition PS5 Slim from third-party retailers starting 10 October. So earmark that date for your next chance to bag a greyscale PS5 Slim.
Third-party retailers will also be selling the (out of stock) 30th anniversary edition DualSense controller. They are allowed to sell them any time from now, but the only listing we’ve seen online is from Amazon, where it’s currently out of stock.
PS5 Slim digital edition 30th anniversary bundle details
Thursday 26 September 2024 12:30
Alex Lee
PS5 Slim digital edition, 30th anniversary edition bundle: £433.99, Playstation.com
The PS5 Slim anniversary edition bundle comes with a PS5 Slim digital edition console (no disc drive) with 1TB of storage, a DualSense controller, a vertical stand and a cover for a disc drive (sold separately).
You also get the same collector’s items and accessories as the PS5 Pro anniversary edition, including the original PlayStation controller-style cable connector housing, four PlayStation shapes cable ties, a PlayStation sticker, a limited-edition PlayStation poster (with one of 30 possible designs and a PlayStation paperclip.
Currently sold out at PlayStation Direct, we expect Amazon, Very, Currys and more third-party retailers to go live with the console on 10 October.
Very has just restocked the Astro Bot DualSense controller
Thursday 26 September 2024 12:46
Alex Lee
Astro Bot DualSense controller: £69.99, Very.co.uk
Retailers are apparently taking advantage of the PS5 Pro hype. Very has just restocked the limited-edition Astro Bot DualSense controller. Pre-orders for the controller sold out instantly when Sony made it available on 9 August. Here’s your chance to pick it up.
PS5 Pro stock check-in
Thursday 26 September 2024 13:00
Alex Lee
Here’s your 1pm PS5 Pro stock check update. Barring the PlayStation Portal, all the 30th anniversary edition collection items have sold out, including the PS5 Pro 30th anniversary edition. If you’re looking to pre-order a regular PS5 Pro (without the snazzy redesign), it’s currently still in stock.
- PS5 Pro: £699.99, Playstation.com
- PlayStation Portal 30th anniversary edition: £209.99, Playstation.com
The PS5 Pro has now sold out at PlayStation Direct
Thursday 26 September 2024 13:22
Alex Lee
The regular PS5 Pro has now sold out at PlayStation Direct, meaning that a new PS5 stock shortage has officially begun. We will update you when and if PS5 Pro stock returns. For now, the last remaining item in stock is the PlayStation Portal 30th anniversary edition. Get it while stock lasts.
When could the PS5 Pro restock?
Thursday 26 September 2024 15:11
Alex Lee
PlayStation Direct went live with both the PS5 Pro 30th anniversary edition console and the regular PS5 Pro this morning at 10am BST, but by 1pm, the retailer had completely sold out of stock. The 30th anniversary edition sold out within minutes, while the regular PS5 Pro stuck around for three hours before selling out.
So when could it restock? We’re hoping that Sony will have another batch of PS5 Pro consoles ready to drop next week (most likely on Thursday), before third-party retailers such as Amazon, Very, and Currys join in on the fun on 10 October. The console is slated to launch on 7 November, so you’ll have plenty of time to try and nab a pre-order before then.
Sony is unlikely to release anymore PS5 Pro 30th anniversary edition consoles, but we know that third-party retailers will be going live with the PS5 Slim 30th anniversary edition console on 10 October.
Where to buy the PS5 disc drive
Thursday 26 September 2024 15:41
Alex Lee
PS5 Pro disc drive: £99.99, Very.co.uk
Managed to secure a PS5 Pro pre-order today? After Sony got rid of the disc drive, you’re going to need to pair it with an external one if you. want to play any physical games. Unfortunately, the PS5 disc drive is also in short supply. There are only two retailers with the disc drive in stock – Very and Currys. You also need the disc drive if you’ve bought a PS5 Slim digital edition console and want to play physical games.
Where to buy the PS5 vertical stand in the UK
Thursday 26 September 2024 16:11
Alex Lee
PS5 vertical stand: £24.99, Very.co.uk
Another pretty critical, in-demand accessory is the PS5 vertical stand, which will help to keep your PS5 Pro or your PS5 Slim stable, and also helps with cooling and temperature regulation. The only retailers with it in stock are Very, Currys and Argos (in specific locations only).
A recap of today’s events
Thursday 26 September 2024 17:15
Alex Lee
Here’s a recap of today’s events
10am
The regular PS5 Pro and 30th anniversary edition PS5 Pro opened for pre-orders at 10am BST. The 30th anniversary edition bundle sold out within minutes and is now being re-sold on eBay for as much as 10 times the original price.
1pm
By 1pm, the regular PS5 Pro had sold out. The only new launch still available to pre-order at the time of writing is the 30th anniversary edition PlayStation Portal (£209.99, Playstation.com).
4pm
At around 4pm, EE went live with the 30th anniversary edition of the DualSense wireless controller (£69.99, Ee.co.uk), but it sold out within 5 minutes.
5:15pm
Third-party retailers will start listing the PS5 Pro and PS5 Slim 30th anniversary edition console on 10 October, but we’re also hoping PlayStation Direct will drop a second batch of consoles sometime next week. We’ll continue to track PS5 Pro stock on this page, so keep checking back.
