It's finally, officially here almost: the PlayStation 5 Pro will be available to preorder in Australia today—more specifically at 10 a.m. AEST. Better yet, today's the day when you can also try to secure some 30th Anniversary themed hardware, which is all limited numbers stuff. Following a 9-minute presentation debuting the brand-new console, we now have additional information on where you can preorder the above for yourself.
At a glance, the PS5 Pro will set you back A$1,199 and comes with a 2TB SSD, a DualSense wireless controller, and Astro’s Playroom pre-installed. Unlike its predecessors, this console is only available as a digital version, but you can purchase the Disc Drive for PS5 separately, if you wish. You'll also need to buy a vertical stand separately if you prefer it standing upright. The new console is set to release on November 7 this year, just in time for the holidays.
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When and Where Can I Preorder the PS5 Pro?
From today, September 26th at 10:00 a.m. AEST, two preorder options will be available:
- PS5 Pro 2TB (Digital) – A$1,199.95
- PS5 Pro 2TB Disc Edition (drive also available separately) - A$1,360
As for where these are available, there are a bunch of local retailers stocking it:
Amazon
Big W
JB Hi-Fi
Harvey Norman
When and Where Can I Preorder the 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro Bundle?
From today, September 26th at 10:00 a.m. AEST—but stock will be limited (12,300 units globally). Also, at the time of writing, it seems that only two local retailers have been supplied with Bundle stock, plus there are some extra hoops to jump through...
- EB Games – Level 5 EB World members only
- JB Hi-Fi – Ballot for JB Hi-Fi Perks Members
If you're not one of the lucky ones, there's also the 30th Anniversary Slim Digital console, available more broadly at:
What About 30th Anniversary DualSense Controllers?
Fortunately, getting one of these will be much more straightfroward and devoid of hoops. You can try the following merchants for the standard DualSense and the DualSense Edge...
What About 30th Anniversary PS Portal Preorders?
Pretty much the same deal as above. These retailers are your best bet...
What Are the Features of the PS5 Pro?
Alongside a new ridged design to help it stand out from its standard and Slim counterparts, the PlayStation 5 Pro offers a few other exciting new features for PlayStation fans. Per the PlayStation Blog, the new console features an upgraded GPU, advanced ray tracing, and AI-driven upscaling - all features that will help your PS5 games run smoother and look nicer at high resolutions. The PlayStation Blog post also states that, "Other enhancements include PS5 Pro Game Boost, which can apply to more than 8,500 backward compatible PS4 games playable on PS5 Pro."
There are already quite a few games that have announced PS5 Pro support, with more on the horizon. All of the below will be PS5 Pro Enhanced...
This is a very exciting step in the PlayStation 5's console life, and one plenty of fans have been eager to hear about. If you're hoping to pick up some new games to go alongside your brand new console, why not find some at a discounted price? After all, since you'll be shelling out so much cash for the console itself, it's nice to be able to save a little on some new titles to play.
What's the Deal With the 30th Anniversary Gear?
Adam Mathew is probably going to break his bank account buying most of the above.
