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1. PS5 Slim quick links
2. DualSense quick links
3. PS5 Pro quick links
4. 30th Anniversary pre-orders
5. Live updates
In exciting news, we’re expecting a PS5 Slim Anniversary and DualSense restock at PlayStation Direct today! While Sony hasn’t outwardly confirmed it publicly in a statement or social media post, two pages have been updated to hint strongly at restocks coming at 9am PT today.
This is excellent for anyone who missed out the last two times at PS Direct in September and at other retailers earlier this month, and with it being direct at the source, we’re hopeful of it being a sizeable restock.
Chances of bagging a PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition pre-order or a PS5 30th Anniversary DualSense pre-order have been few and far between, particularly in the US, so I’m thrilled folks are getting another chance.
While this restock looks to only be for the PS5 Slim Digital Edition console and the PS5 DualSense controller from the wider PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection pre-orders and only in the US, we’ll be keeping tabs across the other products as well as stock in the UK too, just in case.
Below we’ve gathered all the best quick links and information for this stock drop and will be covering it live to get you where you need to be quickly.
PS5 Slim Quick links
PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Digital Edition: $499.99 at PS Direct (check stock)PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Digital Edition: $499 at Walmart (check stock)PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Digital Edition: $499.99 at Amazon (check stock)PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Digital Edition: $499.99 at Best Buy (check stock)PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Digital Edition: $499.99 at Target (check stock)
DualSense quick links
30th Anniversary DualSense: $79.99 at PS Direct (check stock)30th Anniversary DualSense: $79.99 at Amazon (check stock)30th Anniversary DualSense: $79 at Walmart (check stock)30th Anniversary DualSense: $79.99 at Best Buy (check stock)30th Anniversary DualSense: $79.99 at Target (check stock)30th Anniversary DualSense: $79.99 at GameStop (check stock)
PS5 Pro quick links
PS5 Pro pre-order: $699.99 at AmazonPS5 Pro pre-order: $699.99 at WalmartPS5 Pro pre-order: $699.99 at Best BuyPS5 Pro pre-order: $699.99 at TargetPS5 Pro pre-order: $699.99 at PlayStation DirectPS5 Pro pre-order: $699.99 at GameStop
30th Anniversary pre-orders
PS5 Slim Digital Edition 30th Anniversary Edition bundle: $499.99 at PlayStation Direct (check for stock at 9am PT, Oct 29)
The PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Digital Edition is what we’re all here for today at PS Direct, and we’re expecting stock to drop at 9am PT!
Check stock: $499.99 at Amazon | $499.99 at Best Buy | $499.99 at Target | $499.99 at WalmartView Deal
DualSense 30th Anniversary Edition: $79 at PlayStation Direct (check for stock at 9am PT, Oct 29)
We’re also expecting to see a restock of the 30th Anniversary DualSense controller today at 9am PT, so strap, get ready on this page and get your details in order.
Check stock: $79.99 at Amazon | $79.99 at Best Buy | $79.99 at GameStop | $79.99 at WalmartView Deal
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the imminent PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary stock drop and 30th Anniversary DualSense restock at PlayStation Direct.
The team and I will be bringing the latest links and stock information to you right here as it happens to hopefully give you a great chance of scoring a limited edition console or DualSense.
So strap in, check out all the links on this page, and bookmark PS Direct’s pages, as this could be an intense ride.
Why we’re here and what we know
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This PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary restock has only recently come to light with both listing pages for the PS5 Slim bundle and the PS5 DualSense changing in the past few days to include a ‘check back’ note.
While we had almost totally given up on any more proper restocks in the US for any of the 30th Anniversary Collection, today seems like we’re going to get another bite at the cherry. Both pages now display the note “Please check back on October 29th at 9 AM PDT” which is our clearest indicator of a restock happening in just a matter of hours!
As mentioned at the top of our article here, we aren’t expecting any other 30th Anniversary items to get stock drops today but we’d keep those links to hand just in case. I’d recommend doing the same if you’re in the UK too as sometimes stock drops can be replicated.
The PS5 Slim is the big attraction
The PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Digital Edition console is a huge attraction in this restock and is likely to sell out extremely quickly once again.
It features that great retro aesthetic and comes with a disc drive cover for if you want to add a disc drive to it down the line – it comes as a digital-only by default.
Below is the main PS Direct link for the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary console as well as a bunch of other retailer inks you can use to check availability – just in case.
PS5 Slim Digital Edition 30th Anniversary Edition bundle: $499.99 at PlayStation Direct (check for stock at 9am PT)
The PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Digital Edition is a big driver of the interest in today’s restock and we’re hopeful that there’s going to be plenty available when it drops at 9am PT!
Check stock: $499.99 at Amazon | $499.99 at Best Buy | $499.99 at Target | $499.99 at WalmartView Deal
But the DualSense is a also kind of a big deal
I love the 30th Anniversary DualSense controller and think it’s a superb addition to the whole 30th Anniversary Collection – something shared by many other fans given how quickly it sold out in the US when it was available and how quickly it goes in the UK too whenever stock pops up.
Its relatively low price (compared to the other items in the collection) as well as its potential for immediate integration into a setup (everyone always wants a bigger collection of DualSenses, right?) means it’s particularly attractive to many fans so we’d get in position early for the restock of this item too.
DualSense 30th Anniversary Edition: $79 at PlayStation Direct (check for stock at 9am PT)
The 30th Anniversary DualSense is an exceptional attractive member of the Collection given its superb design on the latest PlayStation controller, and it’s relative price – it’s a far nicer price tag to stomach after all. Anyway, we’re expecting fierce competition for this when the stock drops at 9am PT at PS Direct.
Check stock: $79.99 at Amazon | $79.99 at Best Buy | $79.99 at GameStop | $79.99 at WalmartView Deal
The PS5 Pro is still readily available
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If you haven’t managed to get your hands on the 30th Anniversary gear quite yet but still want some upcoming PlayStation goodness, then it’s worth bearing in mind that the PS5 Pro is still up for pre-order at a wide range of retailers.
With brand new features like PSSR and support already confirmed for a wide range of games, it looks like a formidable option if you want to push your gaming performance to the max.
PS5 Pro pre-order: $699.99 at Amazon
If you can’t secure a 30th Anniversary PS5 Slim, then a PS5 Pro is surely the next best thing. This powerful console is up for pre-order now.
Also in stock at: $699.99 at Target | $699.99 at Walmart | $699.99 at Best Buy | $699.99 at PlayStation DirectView Deal
Don’t forget your disc drive…
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If you do manage to get your hands on the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary bundle today, then you shouldn’t forget to pick up the compatible disc drive accessory.
A disc drive is not included out of the box, so it’s worth getting if you have lots of physical games that you want to play.
Luckily the accessory is readily available right now at a couple retailers, but there’s no guarantee that stock will persist for long. You can browse a range of offers below.
Disc Drive for PS5: $79.99 at Best Buy
If you’re picking up the 30th Anniversary PS5 Slim, don’t forget to also grab a disc drive. Stock is scarce at Amazon, but other retailers have it available.
Check stock: $79.99 at Amazon | $79.99 at Gamestop | $79.99 at PS DirectView Deal
There’s one hour to go…
There’s one hour to go until that 9AM PDT time referenced by the store listing pages. It is worth bearing in mind, however, that the wording on these pages asks us to “check back on October 29th from 9AM PDT”. This could suggest that stock is expected some time after that, rather on the exact hour. Either way, there’s not long to go until we find out for sure.
In order to get prepared, we would recommend that you start getting the relevant PS Direct listing pages open in your browser tabs. Now is also a good opportunity to make sure that you are logged in with your PlayStation account and ensure that all your payment info is up to date.
A virtual waiting room has appeared!
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We are now in a virtual waiting room! The queuing system has begun so get on it and click on the PS5 Slim page or DualSense page right now to ensure you get a place in the queue!
The on-screen message also confirms the restock properly, with it stating “Get ready for the restock of PlayStation® 30th Anniversary Digital Console and DualSense Controller!”
I’m in!…..But nothing has changed…
I’ve sat through the waiting period, waiting for the yellow bar to tick down and got the glorious jingle that notifies my turn is ready, and I am in!
But nothing has changed on either PS5 Slim or DualSense page… I’ve verified this with a colleague too who is experiencing the same situation. We’re just back on the listing pages but the displayed information hasn’t changed and there’s no pre-order button still. Watch this space then, and we’ll keep trying to let you know the moment that it does change.
Five minutes to go…
We’re only five minutes away from the stock drop! It’s your last chance to get into position and make sure all your details are correct – and to get into the queue or waiting room if you haven’t already!
Aaaaand now we’re back in a queue
AS the clock ticks over to 9am PT, my colleague and I have just been booted out of the pages and back into the virtual waiting room – but this time with a longer wait time! Which is infuriating.
However, some people are reporting on social media that they are getting through and the Slim and DualSense are able to pre-ordered so hopefully you’re one of the lucky ones!
Nonetheless, the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary restock is live!
The point remains, however, that the restock is now live and open for business! Hopefully loads of folk made it through the waiting room and ont ot he pages properly.
These are bound to go extremely quickly so we wish you Godspeed and here are the links once again, just in case.
PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Digital Edition: $499.99 at PS Direct30th Anniversary DualSense: $79.99 at PS Direct
