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PS1-themed PS4 skipping European regions

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Despite being an early Xbox One adopter (I even imported the damn thing), I have yet to find a reason to purchase a PS4. That’s not because I think I have the superior console, but rather because I don’t see a point yet in owning both current-gen boxes. But hell, even I have to admit that the new, limited edition PS4 makes convincing argument.

Announced to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the PlayStation, Sony has revealed a PS1-themed PS4 console that will go on sale in extremely limited quantities this week. The console comes blasted with a familiar grey paint, matching the style of the original PlayStation that kicked off Sony’s console reign. The controller, Playstation Eye and vertical stand are all included too, bearing the same paint job and additional retro features.

The console has already been confirmed for sale in Japan, the United States and Canada, retailing for the premium price of $499. Only 12 300 consoles are being made, making it an extremely limited run. So will it ever be available outside of those territories? Probably not through conventional means.

Sony is set to reveal more details on how we can pre-order these consoles this weekend at their PlayStation Experience event, although the possibility for a European launch is highly unlikely. That means we’ll probably never see the console reach local shores either, leaving expensive imports as your only real, extremely risky, option.

“Given this very limited production run, the 20th Anniversary Edition will not be available via traditional retail channels in the SCEE region”

Which makes me incredibly sad, since I never actually owned the very first PlayStation. This was probably as close as I was going to get.

YOU CAN’T HAVE THIS!

Last Updated: December 4, 2014

13 Comments

  1. IT’S SO PRETTY I MUST HAVE IT! :'(

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    • Ottokie

      December 4, 2014 at 09:32

      Agreed! that logo looks so good and makes me miss the good old days 😛

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  2. WitWolfy

    December 4, 2014 at 09:08

    Too bad… I’d so sell my existing console just have this one…

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  3. HairyEwok

    December 4, 2014 at 09:09

    Plot twist….. PS4-Themed PS1 Console. Honestly though if your handy with a spray can and tape you could spray one custom in my opinion.

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    • CypherGate

      December 4, 2014 at 09:35

      Still wont look the same lol

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  4. CAE9872

    December 4, 2014 at 09:20

    Precious…

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  5. McDangerousZa

    December 4, 2014 at 09:47

    So, rather than having an awesome, modern, sleek black console you’re going to pay more for horribly old looking grey one?

    The logic, this has none…

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    • hairyknees

      December 4, 2014 at 09:51

      YOU SHUT YOUR MOUTH! 🙁

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    • Cat

      December 4, 2014 at 10:21

      Retro is in this season again so as his hairiness has just said: YOU SHUT YOUR MOUTH!

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  6. JustAnotherGamer

    December 4, 2014 at 15:44

    That looks sweet

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  7. Thami540

    December 4, 2014 at 17:14

    So PlayStation SA’s Community Manager lied to me :”(

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