Australian pre-orders for the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection reopen
Expectations are high as Sony’s celebrated 30th anniversary lineup heads back to Australian shelves. The second batch of items in the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection, excluding the PS5 Pro, is once again going live for pre-orders in Australia this week. Retailers are racing to secure limited stock, with eager players hoping to snag a piece of history tied to three decades of console gaming.
Key retailers and timings
Two major Australian retailers have confirmed their pre-order windows, both opening on Wednesday, October 15. EB Games is set to begin taking orders at 11:00 am AEDT, with delivery slated for November 14. Access to these items will be restricted to EB World Plus members, and the quantity per customer is limited to one item. The exclusion of the PS5 Pro from this batch underscores Sony’s intent to reserve premium items for a later, possibly more exclusive drop.
Meanwhile, JB Hi-Fi will also open its pre-orders at 10:00 am AEDT on the same Wednesday, providing an option for customers who don’t have an EB World Plus membership. This synchronized timing across two major retailers signals strong demand and a strategic push to capture as many orders as possible before supplies run dry.
What’s included in the 30th Anniversary Collection?
The lineup for this restock focuses on three standout items that celebrate three decades of PlayStation innovation and fan fervor:
- 30th Anniversary DualSense Controller
- 30th Anniversary PlayStation Portal
- 30th Anniversary PS5 Slim (Digital Edition)
Each item is positioned as a commemorative nod to PlayStation’s past while delivering modern functionality for today’s gaming experiences. The DualSense variant, with its distinctive anniversary styling, is especially popular among collectors and players who want a tactile reminder of Sony’s evolution in gamepad design.
What this means for collectors and gamers
Expect the same scarcity that marked the initial drops. With stock described as extremely limited, collectors should act quickly if they want a shot at securing these items without paying a premium on the resell market. The distribution through EB World Plus and JB Hi-Fi’s standard channels means dedicated fans have multiple paths to purchase, but both routes are likely to sell out fast.
For EB World Plus members, the benefit extends beyond early access. If you’re already enrolled, you’ll want to have your payment details prepared and your shipping address ready to minimize checkout friction during the opening seconds of the sale.
Other retailers and future restocks
At the moment, EB Games and JB Hi-Fi are the primary confirmed channels for this week’s drop. The hype around the 30th Anniversary Collection has led to questions about whether other retailers such as Amazon will join the lineup. While there is no official confirmation yet, gamers should stay tuned to updates from Sony and the listed retailers for any last-minute additions or expanded stock allocations.
Tips to improve your chances
– Make sure you’re logged into your EB World Plus account before the 11:00 am AEDT drop and have saved payment details to speed up checkout.
– Consider adding both EB Games and JB Hi-Fi to your watchlist or cart ahead of time if the retailer allows it, to avoid last-minute login delays.
– Monitor social feeds and retailer announcements for any adjustments or inventory restocks on the day of the sale.
Conclusion
The second batch of the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection serves as a reminder that limited-edition collectibles can generate intense competition among Australian collectors and fans. If you want in, mark your calendar for October 15 and prepare to move quickly at EB Games or JB Hi-Fi. We’ll keep you updated with any additional retailer announcements or changes to release timing as they arise.
