With a bevy of modern titles getting face lifts courtesy of the PlayStation 5 Pro, one storied release shouldn't be left out in the cold.

The presentation was hosted by PlayStation architect Mark Cerny and lasted a brisk nine minutes before announcing the PS5 Pro’s $699.99 price and launch date, November 7th, 2024. Preorders will start on September 26th.

Sony today announced the PlayStation 5 Pro, a mid-generation hardware upgrade that will play the same game library as 2020's PlayStation 5, but with higher frame rates and better resolution than on the original system. The new units will be available on November 7 for $700, Sony said.

PlayStation is launching a delightfully retro version of the PS5 and PS5 Pro, as well as matching accessories and collectibles.

So here are some photos. First, the PS5 Pro. Then, the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection, including throwback grey versions of the PS5 Pro, PS5, DualSense, DualSense Edge, and PlayStation Portal — which all include a new version of Sony’s easter egg microtexture that includes a “30” next to the other PlayStation symbols.

Sony is celebrating 30 years of PlayStation and the celebrations are quite elaborate. The company has recently announced the limited edition PSOne themed PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro as part of these celebrations.

Pining for the $699 PS5 Pro? The latest and greatest Sony port suggests you should buy a gaming PC or laptop instead.

The PS6 price could reach or even pass the $600 threshold according to some games industry analysts. In a chat with GamesBeat, trusted Circana analyst Mat Piscatella argued that "higher pricing will likely have to be part of the equation" for PS6,