PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary pre-orders: the best retailers to keep checking

The PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Digital Edition on a pink background with white don't miss text
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PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition pre-orders have consistently sold out in minutes when we've had stock go up. That said, we're still hopeful of some action in the future, and we're on the lookout for rogue restocks for the Slim model between now and launch day, as well as with PS5 Pro pre-orders and PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection pre-orders.

While we have no guarantee of consistent stock drops for the PS5 Slim and the 30th Anniversary DualSense, we'll endeavor to be on the lookout for flash restocks nonetheless. With the pre-order window racing toward launch day now (November 21) we've even seen some retailers advising to check back on that date.

Plus, we'll also use this guide to recommend your next best steps in case you weren't able to pre-order the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition.

PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Digital Edition: cut to the chase

  • Price: $499.99 / £429.99
  • Pre-order dates: September 26 (at PS Direct); October 10 (at other retailers)
  • Release date: November 21

Where to buy the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Digital Edition: Quick links

US quick links

UK quick links

Where to buy the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Digital Edition in the US

Check stock at Amazon

Check stock at Amazon
Rather surprisingly, Amazon didn't seem to stock the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition at all on October 10 - and still hasn't - despite having an active page.

$499 at Walmart (out of stock)

$499 at Walmart (out of stock)
Walmart opened pre-orders early to its Walmart+ subscriber base. Predictably, its stock sold out incredibly quickly.

$499.99 at Best Buy (out of stock)

$499.99 at Best Buy (out of stock)
Best Buy pre-orders went live but sold out pretty much as quickly as they came. We have seen the pre-order button briefly flash up on the store page, but this could've been an error caused by high on-site traffic at the time.

$499.99 at Target (check stock)

$499.99 at Target (check stock)
Target had stock on and off throughout the day in the US, so it's a good one to keep an eye on for flash restocks as we approach the November 21 release date. Nothing as of yet, though.

$499.99 at PlayStation Direct (check stock)

$499.99 at PlayStation Direct (check stock)
We're back to square one and no stock being available at PlayStation Direct after the last restock sold out in minutes.

$499.99 at GameStop (check stock)

$499.99 at GameStop (check stock)
GameStop tried to stagger its PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary stock by releasing 600 an hour on the day of pre-orders. This didn't seem to help, with high demand meaning the consoles still sold out practically instantly.

Where to buy the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Digital Edition in the UK

£429.99 at Amazon (check stock)

£429.99 at Amazon (check stock)
Amazon UK stock was gone in mere minutes. We'll keep a close eye on the page to just in case stock returns.

£429.99 at Argos (out of stock)

£429.99 at Argos (out of stock)
Argos stock lasted a little longer than most, with availability varying across UK regions.

£429.99 at Very (out of stock)

£429.99 at Very (out of stock)
Very was one of the first retailers to go live with stock, and naturally one of the first to completely sell out. Still, the retailer does seem keener than others so certainly one to watch in future.

£433.99 at PlayStation Direct (out of stock)

£433.99 at PlayStation Direct (out of stock)
The last PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition restock at PS Direct was indeed US only, so we're back to no sign of an official restock in the UK again.

PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Digital Edition bundle + extra DualSense + £50 EE Gamecard: check stock at EE (out of stock)

PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Digital Edition bundle + extra DualSense + £50 EE Gamecard: check stock at EE (out of stock)
EE had a pretty interesting bundle that packed in an extra DualSense and a £50 gift card for £539. As you might expect, stock didn't last very long.

Where to pre-order the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Digital Edition - What's included?

It's good to remember that the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Digital Edition pre-orders are actually for a small bundle of goodies, not just a single console.

We've listed out the contents of the bundle in full below, but the most important thing to remember is that the disc drive is sold separately. You can cover the disc drive in the Limited Edition version you get in the bundle after you've purchased one separately.

  • Limited Edition PS5 Digital Edition console
  • Limited Edition DualSense
  • Limited Edition Console Cover for Disc Drive (disc drive sold separately)
  • Limited Edition Vertical Stand
  • PS1-controller-style cable connector housing
  • Four PlayStation Shapes cable ties
  • PlayStation sticker
  • Limited Edition PlayStation poster
  • PlayStation paperclip

Where to pre-order the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Digital Edition - FAQs

How much does the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Digital Edition bundle cost?

The PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Digital Edition console costs $499.99 / £439.99.

When does the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Digital Edition console release?

While pre-orders started with a first wave on September 26 (at PlayStation Direct) and will continue with a second at other participating retailers on October 10, the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Digital Edition console will be fully released on November 21.

PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition pre-orders: what if I missed out?

If you weren't able to secure a pre-order for the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition when stock was briefly available at retailers, all is not lost. The first thing we would recommend doing is bookmarking this page; we'll be keeping a close eye out for impromptu restocks at retailers across the US and the UK.

Also consider the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition release date of November 21. On the day, there is potential for more stock to arrive at various retailers, and it's very likely that any canceled pre-orders could return to store shelves on the day of launch.

Finally, if you're not overly fussed about the 30th anniversary aesthetic, PlayStation Direct US, Amazon US, PlayStation Direct UK, Amazon UK and EE all have PS5 Slim models discounted until October 15.

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Rob Dwiar
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