Sony PS5 Anniversary Collection + More

Overview

To mark 30 years of PlayStation, Sony launched a premium lineup of limited-edition hardware, including:

PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition (LE 12,300)

Retail Price: £1,200 (estimated)
Resell Price: £1,900–£2,000
ROI: Up to 66%
Notes: Individually numbered, collector demand very high.

PS5 Slim Digital Edition – 30th Anniversary

Retail Price: £450
Resell Price: £503+
ROI: ~12%
Notes: Lower-tier flip, but still interest from collectors.

DualSense Edge Controller – 30th Anniversary Edition

Retail Price: £200
Resell Price: £260+
ROI: ~30%
Notes: Strong margin due to limited colorway/design.

Standard DualSense Controller – 30th Anniversary Edition

Retail Price: £70
Resell Price: £100+
ROI: ~43%
Notes: Available across multiple UK retailers.

PlayStation Portal – 30th Anniversary Edition

Retail Price: £200
Resell Price: £250+
ROI: 25%+
Notes: Scalper demand + limited stock drove price quickly up.

How the Flip Played Out

PS Direct UK opened exclusive pre-orders at 10:00 AM, Sept 26.

House of Resell members got alerts and links across Discord channels.

Most limited items (e.g., PS5 Pro LE, Edge Controller) sold out within minutes.

Resell listings popped up instantly on eBay, StockX, and collector groups.

DualSense and Portal models flipped well, especially sealed.

Timeline: From Drop to Delivery

Drop Details Confirmed

25/09/2024

Sony Direct confirms SKUs, pricing, and launch windows for the PS5 30th Anniversary collection — including consoles, controllers, and apparel.

Pre-Orders Launch

26/09/2024

Items roll out across the day. Limited Edition PS5 bundles sell out in minutes, with smaller accessories following shortly after.

Resale Market Activates

28/09/2024

eBay listings appear immediately — profits range from £200 for accessories to £800+ on full console bundles.

Release & Shipping Begins

21/11/2024

Orders ship on schedule. Social media and resale platforms fill with physical proof, further fuelling post-launch demand.

Useful Links / Resources

▶️ Sony PS Direct UK – Shop Now

▶️ eBay – PS5 Anniversary Listings

Final Thoughts

This was a multi-flip opportunity — with nearly every SKU delivering decent to massive profit margins. The PS5 Pro LE and Edge Controller were standouts. Collectors jumped on these fast — and with free returns, the risk was next to none.