Nostalgia gamers who missed out on the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection when it went up for pre-order earlier this year have just been delivered an early holiday surprise as Best Buy has confirmed it will restock the limited edition items today (Monday, December 2).
The electronics retailer will have a fresh supply of the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition and the DualSense Controller 30th Anniversary Edition. Sadly the uber-rare PS5 Pro bundle, DualSense Edge and PlayStation Portal won't make an appearance. However, if you want a PS5 Slim decked out in retro PS1 gray this might be one of the very few remaining chances as stock is extremely limited.
This Best Buy restock will be a little different from the previous pre-order opportunities as the stock will only be available via Best Buy Drops. This means you'll need to secure your PS5 Slim console or controller on the Best Buy app. Don't worry if you're unfamiliar with Drops, I'll guide you through below.
We're also tracking stock availability at additional retailers as Best Buy's drop could be part of a larger restock. So, if you want to score a PlayStation 30th Anniversary Edition item this Cyber Monday, read on for everything you need to know. And be sure to bookmark this page as I'll be posting regular updates.
PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Restock at Best Buy
Best Buy's impending PlayStation 30th Anniversary restock will be held exclusively on the retailer's mobile app, so follow these steps to get access
- Download the Best Buy app. It's available on iOS and Android
- Sign into your Best Buy account on the app (or make one)
- Switch on app notifications to get a ping when the restock is live
- Wait for the restock notification and get ready to check out fast
Best Buy hasn't confirmed an exact time for the restock, but looking at the historical data, most retailers prefer to restock between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. ET.
Make sure you're ready for the stock drop by downloading the app now, and check that your payment and address details are up to date. When the restock begins speed will be crucial, and you don't want to waste precious seconds filling in your credit card details or updating your shipping address.
We're also hoping that Best Buy's PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary restock is a sign of more stock to come across retailers, so we're also watching other major stockists.
PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Stock Check
PS5 30th Anniversary restock confirmed!
Best Buy has confirmed it will restock the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition and the DualSense controller in the same limited-edition range. These hard-to-find items are expected to be in huge demand, and will exclusively sold via the Best Buy app. Stick with this live blog, and I'll bring you the latest updates very soon.
What time is today's Best Buy restock?
The big question right now is when will Best Buy drops its fresh stock of the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition (and DualSense controller). The short answer is we don't currently know. However, putting on my speculation hat, I would guess the retailer will restock sometime after 9 a.m. ET. But fear not, I'm keeping a watchful eye on the retailer, and will update if we get a confirmed time ahead of the drop.
Get ready for the Best Buy restock
As noted, today's PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition restock will be held via the Best Buy app, so make sure you've got the app downloaded on your device right now, as you don't want to be trying to install it moments before the drop. Also ensure you are signed into a Best Buy account, and your payment/shipping information is correct and up to date. Once that's all sort, it's a waiting game...
Will other retailers restock PS5 30th Anniversary today?
The other big question right now is whether Best Buy's PS5 30th Anniversary Edition restock is an indication that retailers have received fresh allocation, and therefore it'll be just the first of several Cyber Monday stock drops.
To be honest, I'm not fully convinced we'll see more than a restock on the Best Buy app, but that is merely guesswork on my part, so I'm also tracking availability at additional retailers including Amazon, Walmart and Target just in case they also offer another chance to secure a limited-edition PlayStation console.
Standard PS5 Slim is on sale!
While we await Best Buy's app drop, it's worth a reminder that the standard PS5 Slim is currently on sale for Cyber Monday. There's a $75 discount on both the base Disc model and the disc-drive-less Digital Edition. So, if you're in the market for a new PS5 console today, it's worth considering these as you'll save quite a bit of cash compared to the $499 MSRP of the 30th Anniversary Edition. However, if you've got your heart set on a PS5 Slim decked out in retro gray, stay tuned for Best Buy's promised app drop...
- PS5 Slim (Digital): was $449 now $374 @ Best Buy
- PS5 Slim (Disc): was $499 now $424 @ Best Buy
The wait continues...
It's 9 a.m. ET, and we're still waiting for Best Buy to restock the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition. There are still no confirmed timing details from the retailer, but at this point, the drop could be at any moment. So, make sure you've got the Best Buy app downloaded, and ensure your payment/shipping formation is up to date as the restock could be imminent and you don't want to miss out due to fumbling around with account details when the console drop does arrive.
Check out this PSVR 2 deal while you wait
We're still waiting for Best Buy to drop the PS5 30th Anniversary items on its app, but in the meantime, why not check out this pretty epic PSVR 2 deal for Cyber Monday? The PSVR 2 Horizon Bundle is discounted to $349, down from its full retail price of $599. It includes a PSVR 2 headset, and a copy of the Horizon Call of the Mountain game, which is among the VR platform's best experiences. At almost 42% off this is the lowest price to date.
- PSVR 2 (Horizon Bundle): was $599 now $349 @ Amazon
No sign yet...
While we wait for that Best Buy notification, it's worth checking out all the other colors the DualSense come in. Sony unleashed a wide array of colors over the years, from the sleek Midnight Black to the strange but charming Cobalt Blue, these are all on discount for Cyber Monday, and you can grab them from $54 at Best Buy (a neat $20 discount).
- DualSense Controller: was $74 now $54 @ Best Buy
Is the PS5 Pro worth it?
Food for thought while we wait for the restock.
Despite the PS5 Pro being the most powerful console you can get right now, its steep price of $699 can turn many gamers that were looking forward to it away. It's a shame, as there are many things going for the PS5, including an upgraded CPU (which packs 67% more Compute Units, 28% faster memory, and enables up to 45% faster gameplay rendering) and PSSR — the AI-driven upscaler that makes games look sharper and smoother.
Many of its perks, including delivering ray-tracing features to our favorite PS5 games, are fantastic to experience, but some are too minuscule of a difference from the base PS5. Although, you'll also get a 2TB hard drive, which is a money saver in the long run.
The PS5 Pro may be worth it for some, and more than they might think. For a better breakdown, check out our PS5 Pro review, where we scored it 4 stars and an Editor's Choice award.
- PS5 Pro: $699 @ Amazon
Get ready! The PS5 30th Anniversary Best Buy drop is nearing
Those of you itching to get your hands on the PS5 30th Anniversary DualSense controller or the PS5 Slim version are in luck. Best Buy's Drops page is set to get updated shortly, first hitting live on the DualSense model then the PS5 Slim will be up next.
You can currently see the Live product drop is still the AnkerMake 3D printer, but don't worry. We're not totally sure how long it will be, but make sure to have notifications on as the controller and PS5 Sim are due up next. I'd also make sure your address and payment information are all set so you can swiftly hit send on that order before they're all gone!
30 minute countdown on Best Buy Drops
Best Buy Drops has updated and the first of our two primed products is set to go live with the DualSense 30th Anniversary controller. This sleek controller is built with the classic gray design as seen on the original PlayStation, which hence the name debuted 30 years ago.
Head to your Best Buy app and get those fingers ready to click buy as you only have t-minus 23 minutes at the time of writing to get ready. Make sure your info is up to date on Best Buy and pray you get in while the deal is still hot.
But don't think it's done with the controller! Best Buy Drops also has the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary up for grabs coming next, so stay tuned for more updates as Cyber Monday barrels onward.
PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary bundle is set to drop in 25 minutes on Best Buy app!
Get your Best Buy app handy as the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Bundle is set to go live in the Drops section soon. The special DualSense controller didn't last long, selling out within two minutes of going live, but maybe you can still secure one in this debut —- but you'll have to be fast.
This bundle corrals the PS5 Slim, PS5 disc drive (which is currently sold out everywhere), and the 30th Anniversary DualSense controller (also sold out everywhere). This is probably the very last chance you'll have to secure one of these systems before they're long gone, so if you have the budget and are willing to drop $499 on this sweet special edition system now's the best time as any.
Head to your Best Buy app and click on Drops or click on the alert the moment it hits your smartphone's inbox as this deal's going to sell out fast. Make sure alerts are enabled, too! Only 30 minutes to go and counting. Good luck, fellow PlayStation fans.
