Pre-orders for the long-rumored PS5 Pro and limited edition PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection are expected to go live on September 26, 2024. Below is a breakdown of what pre-order date, what exactly is included in these hot new offerings, and when listings will go live.
Pre-order details for PS5 Pro
Housing an improved specification and feature set, the PS5 Pro will be a whole new generation of gaming. It opens to pre-orders exclusively on the PlayStation Direct website starting September 26, 2024, with a full launch on November 7, 2024. It will be available for about $699.
Although Sony hasn’t confirmed an exact pre-order time, there’s a suggestion these go live at 10 AM BST / 5 AM ET. For all eager fans, word on the street is to keep the website of PlayStation Direct handy as the countdown gets to heat up. Past experience dictates that high-demand products will need early virtual queue-ins.
What’s in the box of the PS5 Pro
The PS5 Pro is greatly improved compared to its forerunner, comprising a 2TB SSD, one DualSense controller, and a built-in copy of Astro’s Playroom. In case users want to play games with physical copies or view DVDs/Blu-rays, this disc-less console offers an option to purchase a separate disc drive. Following are the main highlights of the PS5 Pro:
- Improved GPU: The new console boasts 67% more compute units, faster memory by 28%, translating to as much as 45% faster rendering.
- Advanced ray tracing: Accomplished with dynamic lighting for further enhanced reflections and refractions.
- AI-driven upscaling: This feature uses machine learning technology to sharpen image quality and add detail to the graphics, improving visual fidelity across games.
Also, classic titles for both PS4 and current PS5 games will have the PS5 Pro Game Boost, which will improve performance where possible. Click here to read exclusively on the PlayStation 5 and 5 pro launch.
PlayStation 30th anniversary collection
To celebrate delightful three decades of PlayStation gaming history, Sony is unleashing a special 30th Anniversary Collection that will land exactly on the day when PS5 Pro launches. Pre-orders for the same will start on September 26, 2024. It is a super-limited bundle with a set of themed hardware and accessories that keep many long-time fans in nostalgic overdrive.
Following is the highlight of the collection:
- PS5 Pro limited edition: The PS5 Pro comes in a retro-style aesthetic, as the inspired original PlayStation console that launched back in 1994. It has been announced that only 12,300 units of this will be manufactured worldwide.
- Accessories to match: This package includes a DualSense wireless controller, a DualSense Edge wireless controller, a DualSense Charging Station, and a Console Cover for the disc drive, sold separately.
- Special edition collectibles: Each unit package contains an anniversary-style vertical stand, a PlayStation controller-style cable connector with four PlayStation Shapes cable ties, a limited edition poster, and even a playful PlayStation paperclip.
How to get ready for pre-orders
To have a seamless pre-ordering process, here are a couple of steps potential buyers could take to get themselves prepared:
- Create or log into your PlayStation Network Account: Potential buyers should have a valid account, as this will be required in case of purchases made through PlayStation Direct.
- Have payment information ready: Major credit cards and/or PayPal are accepted.
- Join the virtual queue early: Be prepared for great demand; entering the queue early when it opens will help ensure you get a console or items from the Anniversary Collection.
- Stay up to date: For real-time updates of pre-order availability or even changes in timing, stay tuned via official PlayStation channels or major gaming news.
The upcoming pre-orders of the PS5 Pro and PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection are indeed milestones that should be marked by every gamer in the world. With both offerings going to attract huge interest-enhanced features promising superior gaming experiences and nostalgic collectibles celebrating three decades of history-fans better get ready well in advance of September 26, lest they miss out on a super-high-demand product.
