UPDATE: Oct. 11, 2024, 10:25 a.m. EDT—The 30th Anniversary Limited Edition of the PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition flew off the virtual shelves when preorders opened on Thursday, Oct. 10, leaving enthusiasts scrambling. Even Walmart, with its exclusive membership access, couldn’t fend off the wave of eager buyers. Now, opportunistic scalpers are capitalizing on the demand by listing the consoles on eBay with steep markups. Here’s our original coverage:
Today marks the return of much-coveted preorders for the PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle, going live at major retailers (Thursday, Oct. 10). This relaunch comes just two weeks after the initial buzz at Sony’s PlayStation Direct, where the bundle didn’t linger long before selling out.
Scheduled to start at 10 a.m. ET, Target momentarily jumped the gun by listing it overnight. If securing a console is a priority, you might want to think about getting a Walmart+ subscription.
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Walmart+ offers its paid members early preorder access to the 30th Anniversary PS5 Slim bundle at 10 a.m. ET. While these preorders will be hotly pursued, the membership requirement could narrow the field slightly (potentially keeping scalpers at bay). The listing doesn’t indicate whether non-members will eventually get a chance to preorder.
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Walmart+, at $12.95 monthly or $98 annually, provides early access perks and savings events like their own Holiday Deals happening this week. Running through Sunday, Oct. 13, it’s their answer to Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days and serves as the official kickoff for holiday shopping at Walmart. Plus, members snag benefits like free shipping, fuel and travel discounts, and even streaming giveaways.
If you want to test your luck somewhere else, the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary bundle is also hitting Amazon and Best Buy today.
SEE ALSO: Curious about the differences between the PS5 and the PS5 Slim? We’ve got you covered.
Celebrating PlayStation’s three-decade legacy, this bundle includes the PS5 Slim console stripped of its disc drive, flaunting a nostalgic gray reminiscent of Sony’s original gaming system. A matching DualSense controller, a separate disc drive cover, vertical stand, and assorted collectibles accompany the sleek console, all for $499.99.
That price matches the disc drive-equipped standard PS5 Slim, though a current Holiday Deals event at Walmart has it marked down to $449. In contrast, you’ll save $200 compared to the aspiring PlayStation Pro, Sony’s upcoming mid-generation upgrade. That console, too, saw a sellout at PS Direct, with broader preorder availability beginning today alongside the anniversary edition.
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Today’s gaming news puts a spotlight on the intersection where nostalgia meets cutting-edge technology, and for those with the right connections or memberships, the latest in Sony’s impressive lineup is within reach. Keep your eyes peeled and your fingers ready to click—these deals won’t last long.
