The PS5 30th Anniversary Edition
If you’ve followed my journey over the years or even skimmed my blog “My Gaming Story” then you’ll already know I’ve played more games than I can count. My first foray into the pixelated playground of gaming started back in 1995 on the good ol’ Nintendo. That was the era of cartridge clicks, wired controllers, and blowing on game carts like it was a sacred ritual.
But my real love affair? That began when I made the jump to PlayStation.
From the PS1 to the PS2 and then to the PS3, those consoles carried me through entire chapters of life. The PS1 that grey, boxy beast was where I cut my teeth on Tekken, Crash Bandicoot, and Metal Gear Solid and so so so many others. If I close my eyes long enough, I can still hear that startup sound. Iconic. Chilling. Timeless. Which brings me to now.
Sony recently announced back in November 2024 the PS5 Digital 30th Anniversary Edition. It looks good. I mean, dangerously good. And the controller? The 30th Anniversary Limited Edition DualSense that’s a proper work of art. It pulls hard on those nostalgia strings. You can tell Sony knew exactly what they were doing with that design it’s a love letter to people like me, who grew up slamming buttons on the original PlayStation during summer holidays.
Here’s the kicker.
I’m firmly settled into Xbox territory now. That’s my HQ. That’s where my gaming legacy continues. Game Pass, the ecosystem, the interface it all makes sense for where I am in life and what I want out of gaming now. So, logically… there is no reason whatsoever for me to get the 30th Anniversary PS5. None.
But logic isn’t always the loudest voice in the room, is it?
The nostalgia is strong. It’s like bumping into your first love and remembering all the good times, even though you’ve both moved on. You don’t need it, but you feel it. Deeply. Still, for now, logic wins. Barely.
However…
And this is a big however if Sony ever decided to bring back PlayStation Home? That could change everything. PS Home was ahead of its time. A digital social hub, a weird and wonderful world where you could meet, chat, flex your custom outfits, and mess about in virtual apartments. If they relaunch that even as a modern PSVR experience I might just have to dust off my PlayStation allegiance and come crawling back. If you don’t have a clue what I am on about imagine Sims but online and much better graphics etc.
Until then, Xbox remains my mainstay. But Sony you cheeky devils you’ve made it hard. Painfully hard.
Stay logical,
Mr. TMarsh-Connors
