When Will Sony Release PS5 Limited Edition Bundles, Slim and Pro Version Consoles?

PSU Writes: We dive into the history of limited edition bundles, slim and pro version consoles of the PS4 and speculate when Sony will do the same with the PS5.

[waverider]

It will take time. They are having supply problems. So maybe by 2023. I think 2022 will be another year still with many problems...

[Sonic-and-Crash]

if they release a limited edition with Astrobot/ASOBI theme coloration ...i will literally buy 2 (no matter if i already have one) lol

[waverider]

Astrobot is very cool game and even more for all gamers that played all PS consoles. I try to collect all the stuff.

[darthv72]

They could just release themed plates.

[1Victor]

Really the system is not even a year old with severely shortage and this entitled writer want a slim or special edition 🤦🏿

[Army_of_Darkness]

Sony has been releasing a limited edition ps5 since launch! What is this author whining about?!

[MadLad]

I work in the semiconductor industry.
You're going to be waiting a good while before supply meets demand.

And that's just in the personal electronics area.

[Agent75]

Semiconductors for toasters?

[MadLad]

@agent

Mainly for vehicles but .... ok?

[DarXyde]

Technically... Every PS5 is limited edition at the moment. 😃

[darthv72]

GoW pro is one of my favorites. If they made a themed ps5, fully customized with etched side plates, yeah Id buy that.

The ragnarok logo fully cut out so when the system is on, the lighting shines through (even in standby) would be sweet.

[hiawa23]

Why not just release themed plates?

[CptDville]

I think this will probably be the "new limited edition consoles" form for PS5. Maybe we will still get "normal" limited edition, but my guess is that the removable plates were specifically created for this.

[ocelot07]

I can see them maybe releasing limited edition plates rather than consoles and release a limited edition controllers as well.

[metalhead]

Let’s just have the current model meet demand first before we start talking about this. Also I kind of like having something that looks straight out of Star Trek Next Gen in my house :D

[Latex74]

Jesus you can not get one yet as it is lol lol not for at least year maybe 2 I say

[porkChop]

Oh shut up, it's far too early to start talking about this. Let's get the chip shortages out of the way first.

[Orchard]

The next-gen consoles haven't even been out a year and we're still in a pandemic & chip shortage. Even in 'normal times' talking about this so soon would be too early.

[TheDoomedGuy]

I for one hope they don't do a pro version again.
It's a bit silly and useless.

I played all of last gens games pretty much on the standard PS4...it's perfectly fine.

The Xbox needed a pro console because their box could barely do 1080p...and even then they went all in on a powerful console only to make it pointless a few years later with the series s.

[Popsicle]

I didn’t like the idea of a pro console at first, but once I upgraded to an OLED and got a Pro version it was hard for me to want to go back to the base version. There was a significant difference between the consoles and I really enjoyed the extra horsepower. Nevertheless, if you are not a fan, I wouldn’t worry about Pro versions anytime soon. The most obvious reason is the semiconductor shortage and the other being that Sony wouldn’t be able to construct one at this moment at a price even remotely palatable to the consumer without taking a considerable loss on each unit. With more contagious variants of the virus making for a highly fluid situation who knows when supply issues will clear up.

[Elda]

The system has only been out for nearly 9 months & they can't meet supply & demand. Limited editions & Pro models are a ways off,something Sony doesn't really need to worry about at this very point in time.

[z2g]

considering it hasn't even been a year yet, lets slow our roll. don't even know if we'll have mid cycle refreshes for starters and the slim editions won't come until after the hardware inside has had several revs and can be made cheaper and smaller. in other words... you've got a couple years at least.

[YourMommySpoils]

The power of the 5 doesn't need a pro

[KingofBandits]

Limited editions likely within a year, the PS5 silm and possible PS5 Pro (if they keep that business model) at least 3 years. The only thing they need to do now is keep supply up, there are other minor improvements that could be made though minor revisions without an entire redesign cough *coil whine* cough, but right now people just want to be able to buy one

[Agent75]

As if it’s never going to happen. Such a pointless article.

[metalgod88]

Maybe we'll see a different version when there isn't a microprocessor / GPU shortage?

https://lmgtfy.app/?q=micro...

[Magog]

2022 for collector's edition of GoW. 2204 for slim. 2025 if they do a pro.

[CorndogBurglar]

I mean....isn't it already limited?

[DarkZane]

I doubt there will be a Pro. Unlike the PS4 and Xbox One, the CPU for the PS5 and Series X is pretty good and not outdated. Plus 8K will not become a standard this generation (which means in the next 6-8 years). So a Pro this time around is useless since there will be no transition of any kind, like when 4K became more standard in the middle of the gen.

[Popsicle]

Honest question not necessarily directed you, but does anyone even really care about 8K? I have sincerely wondered this because I have not seen the same enthusiasm around the tech when compared to 1080p or 4K. I personally don’t have any desire to jump into 8K because I can barely make out the difference between 4K and 8K.

Also, there is no need for a pro model yet, but even without 8K gaming I think it would be marketable several years from now. It will be for console gamers looking for a stable 60fps at native 4K with ray tracing and less about a jump to 4K imho. Console gamers that don’t want to have to make sacrifices.

[Notellin]

For real? Whenever supply isn't the issue!

[northpaws]

Just chill gamers, this gen barely started.

[medman]

These seem like the wrong questions to be asking when there is a global shortage. How about we first ramp up console production to get more consoles in the hands of gamers who want them, produce more ps5 exclusive games, work on advancing game engines to take full advantage of the new machines....those type things. I don't see any games right now that need a ps5 pro. Probably won't for several years...we haven't even seen what the limits of the ps5 will be yet.

[OG_TK_Cole]

With all the design flaws that the PlayStation 5 has, we are definitely going to need a PlayStation 5 Pro. I think we will get one sometime in 2023.

[Popsicle]

What design flaws in particular are you referring too. Genuinely curious.

[Brueske]

How about getting them in stores first!?

[foker]

Somehow doubt it the only reasons PS4 PRO exists was because of fast 4K TV adoption,.. wasn't exactly needed but I am glad most of PS4 got future proofed so BC on PS5 benefits immensely.

[jznrpg]

I want a handheld before a new model

[Jay767]

Ps5 pro ain’t happen probably because amd fidelityfx will help more demanding ps5 games reach 60fps with 4K looking image.

[Orpheo]

I have every intention of skipping this console generation, but if Sony brings back "PlayStation HOME" and makes it exclusive to PS5, then I'll be getting a new console just for that. And if they do, it'd be awesome if they released a PS HOME PS5; that would be the one I go for. :)

[Exvalos]

You guys worried about limited editions and we cant even get the standard one yet.

[Einhander1971]

It's not been out a year yet!! And donuts are wanting upgrades already.

[brewin]

They really need a slim model with bigger hard drive. Something a little more symmetrical and and in Black. PS5 is far and away the ugliest console I've ever seen in my life. Its way too big and it just looks stupid in any entertainment setup I've tried to put mine in. I'm still a fan of the console but the design is horrendous.

[Tigerblud]

Hopefully we can buy the side plates as well.

[neomahi]

This isnt a priority, priority is getting manufacturing back to normal. Why are people so stupid when it comes to this? You have to take things a step at a time. Focus on one goal, hit that, and move on to the next. Its like Sony talking about VR2, ITS TOO EARLY! Take care of getting everyone a console first so THEN they can invest in VR2, what good is getting someone a VR2 when they have no power source to run it. People just want everything now rather than taking steps to hit several points to get base manufacturing going, and from the sounds of it, we're not even close to getting that done.

[Neonridr]

let them get a steady supply of regular PS5's for those who want them. No sense in wasting resources for a slim or collectors eidtion.

[melmacj]

Since when did the consumer become project planners. I mean we’re telling Nintendo to do a switch pro. We’re telling Sony to release slim models. Do understand there’s a chip shortage. Slim models, pro models for all 3 will be released in when the timing is ready. Not a minute sooner.

[FlavorLav01]

Where’s the article posing the same question about a SeriesX slim eta? Ridiculous question at this point to be asking a year in and middle of a supply shortage of the original systems at this point. Fan bait “question” to be asking right now

[autobotdan]

Next month. September 2021 the Playstation 5 Slim and Playstation 5 Pro models release. Limited Edition Last of Us part 3 Playstation 5 Pro console releases November 2021 release

[Master of Unlocking]

If they release a PS5 Pro later on maybe that's when I'll get it. But then again, maybe I'll just wait for the PS6 at that point.

[BlackDoomAx]

Wait, the PS5 is out ?