The report comes from notable leaker billbil-kun, via Dealabs, who states that the PS5 30th Anniversary Edition model (specifically the PS5 Slim version of the special edition) will cost $499.99 / £449.99. That's a clean $50 hike over the standard PS5 Slim model.

The prices of PlayStation 30th anniversary themed PS5 Slim bundle and DualSense have leaked, and they aren't too bad.

Sony unveiled its stunning PlayStation 30th Anniversary collection last week, and has not yet revealed any of the limited-edition items' prices - but fans might know what sorts of prices to expect if one reliable leaker's reports on the range ring true.

Sony's special edition bundles to mark 30 years of PlayStation will not come cheap, as prices leak ahead of pre-orders going live.

The PlayStation 5 30th Anniversary pre-orders were a bit of a mess last week, at least in the U.S. and some other regions. But Sony seems to be taking a smart tack with fans in Japan, introducing additional requirements for determining who can buy stuff,

Pre-orders for the limited edition PlayStation 5 30th Anniversary range will come with an extra layer of scalper protection in Japan, Sony has said, following the rampant relisting of consoles with exorbitant prices on eBay seen elsewhere.

Sony introduces restrictions for PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition pre-orders in Japan to combat scalpers and give genuine buyers a fair shot.