PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Sells Out in Seconds
It’s been 3 decades. Where the time flies off to, no one knows. But if you owned a time machine and went back to the 90’s you would be able to gaze upon a boom in the gaming Renaissance. The PlayStation. To celebrate their beginnings, special bundles were unveiled. And on Thursday, the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection sold out in SECONDS.
Not minutes. Not an hour. But mere seconds. Wild.
However, this sell out outcome is not too surprising. Given that the stock was purposely kept low in order to increase the exclusivity of the collection. Only a little over 12k units were made.
Nevertheless, just days before the actual release, PlayStation teased it with an official special announcement. The gaming entity stated,
“As we continue our celebrations leading up to the 30th anniversary of the first PlayStation console launch, we have a special treat to reveal today that brings the past together with the present. Introducing our PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection to celebrate this wonderful milestone.
The new limited edition designs pay homage to 30 wonderful years of gaming, a journey made possible by the passion and support of our fans and talented game developers. Reminiscent of the very first PlayStation console to launch on December 3, 1994, this limited edition offering utilizes the original PlayStation color design and integrates it into the latest line of PS5 hardware products.
The PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection will be released on November 21. There will be 12,300 units of the PlayStation 5 Pro Console – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle available for customers to purchase, with limited edition numbers etched onto the unit. The number represents the month and date of the first PlayStation console launch.
We’ve had five fantastic console generations since the launch of our very first PlayStation console. We’re proud of the innovations and experiences we’ve brought to the PlayStation community over the years as we kept up with the latest technology as it advanced. In the early days, the number of pixels was around 300-thousand, and now it is more than 8 million pixels for 4K on screen. Additionally, stereo sound evolved into surround sound – and now we are using 3D audio.”
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Sells Out in Seconds
No one can deny the technological developments that PlayStation has achieved. But of course, gaming enthusiasts can’t help but to give into nostalgia. And ponder on yesteryears.
Which also explains the high demand of those wishing to buy and get their hands on the 30th anniversary collection. Problem is, most didn’t even come close to getting it.
In a story as old as gaming time, scalpers of course got their hands on the collection merchandise. You didn’t have to wait long to see evidence of the problem. Immediately, listings started emerging online with price points in thousands of dollars. Many hovering in the $3,000-$5,000 range. Not fair, and not cool.
Social media immediately floods with upset PlayStation users. Those who tried, but lost out this morning. Only find those who did get it have already turned to gouging.
While it would of been nice if something had been in place to give true fans and gamers a real shot at the collection. Hopefully PlayStation will have something more up their sleeves to help gamers join in celebrating 30 years.
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