PS5 Pro Pre-Orders Were a Limited Edition Letdown - Beyond 865

The limited edition 30th Anniversary PlayStation 5 hardware that was announced last week went up for pre-order, and statistically speaking, you probably weren’t able to get one. On top of maybe TOO limited quantities of the very cool retro-style versions of the PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, PlayStation portal and both DualSense and DualSense Edge, the whole online pre-order system turned out to be something of a disaster. People waiting in queues for an hour or more, just to be told everything was out of stock. Or worse, being able to add stuff to their card, but blocked from purchase by technical problems. Considering how much of a mess the launch of this generation was thanks to scalpers, you’d think Sony would’ve handled this better. Actually they did, but only in Japan, where pre-orders of the highly sought-after special editions were limited to PSN account holders with more than 30 hours logged playing games, which presumably helped make things a bit more orderly. We also scratch our heads about the pricing of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, which is only ten bucks for people who own the game on PS4, which mysteriously doubled in price overnight on the PlayStation Store. And like, we get it, but also: c’mon. In other news, Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ delay into next year puts in a literal Samurai Shodown with Ghost of Yotei, and that probably isn’t great for either game. We also reflect on how it’s going to be difficult to narrow down what this year’s game of the year will be. Despite a handful of really good games, there don’t seem to be any clear crowd-pleaser standouts.

[jamievaughn]

Sony has done more to remove me as a fan in the last 3 months than any other company. I've owned every system and was there for PS1 when it launched, but as time moves on and the limited availability has just turned me off the brand. With Pro being priced so high, it just solidifies my move to PC. Sony games will come there too, so no need to buy PlayStation at all anymore. They've done their due diligence in throwing their longtime fans to wind.

[edgesdragon]

Limited Edition in this case shouldn't necessarily mean a fixed number. Sony could make the 30th anniversary edition the only edition they manufacture over the course of a year, during the time of PlayStation's 30th anniversary. Plus, they could do some of the things mentioned in the video. Combined, these ideas can help make sure everyone who wants one has a chance to get one while keeping scalping down.

[theobrominator]

They should’ve just made the PS5 Pro *THE* 30th edition.

[PkolGaming]

Terrible value... 5 seconds later, but if it's grey sign me up

[DemonKrem]

Max not liking Samurai stuff seems weird and surprising

[soyoucanchangethis]

WHY NOT MAKE 1.23 million? PS3 sold 87 million, PS4 sold 117 and PS5 sold 62 MILLION with supply issues during COVID. A million of these conoles would have sold and they guarantee PS5 pro sales to some people who otherwise wouldn't buy it like me and apparently most of you as well.

[kunalnn]

This podcast was meant to happen..really thanks a lot for supporting and carrying over our frustrations on not getting the opportunity to buy the 30th anniversary PS5 pro bundle!

[bgmvalerio]

And yet, everybody keeps buying them... it will only change when we stop wanting to buy them...

[Thereal-G]

They will be only 12300 of the pros what is a shame as they have printed numbers on the side but the digital version is not limited to 12300 and the portal and controllers will keep getting made so atleast we have a chance to get these hopefully what do yous think ?

[steelsteez]

13:23 each one is individually numbered smart guy.

[gaetanlauze]

Why can’t they just take extra preorders? They could sell their 10, 000 whatever consoles, but then fill another 25, 000 preorders later that aren’t the “launch edition”.

[jrbrawlersgaming]

They could've made 1 230 000 of the 30th anniversary, still would've been a limited edition.

[usedfuzzbox]

Big Sony fan normally, loved my PS1/2, but last few gens been more Xbox, apart from a brief stint on the PS4, which is to say, I'm no "fan boy". However, what an own goal shambles of a sh*tshow as usual from Sony. Why make such a measly number of limited versions of the Pro that so many people want, and then fumble the sales launch, yet again. Bravo, all the scalpers and no name YouTuber's got one, but most normal *players* from around the world, no chance at all. The ups and downs of Sony these last several weeks, Concorde, boo, Astro Bot, yay, Ltd Ed Pro launch, worst ever example of amateurs at

[Aragami_Sense]

1355$ CAD + taxes = 1560$CAD it's f* insane...

[JavierGonzalez-xgtq]

12k was waaaay too little. Scalper heaven.

[hiawa]

Many wanted Sony #1 and this is what it looks like. With little comp from MS in the console space and Nintendo in their own lane, clearly, it is about maximum profits for every console, games, and accessories for Sony, where in the past it was more about bringing the prices down for the consumer.

[lrc]

Game of the Year - FF7: Rebirth. Had such a great time with it.

[timytimeerased]

Max discovering FOMO marketing is something to behold. BTW the regular PS5 30th anniversary will be sold outside of the PS store.

[mrpetebojangles]

Metaphor Refantazio would’ve been a great Lies of P boss name

[michaelparke]

Brian, this is a PlayStation podcast. You didn't mention Astro Bot! Was that just to get a load of