PS5 Pro pre-orders and PS5 Slim and 30th anniversary collection stock updates live: the retailers to watch

Early predictions: what can we expect from the major retailers?

With Sony opening up regular PS5 Pro pre-orders and 30th Anniversary PS5 Slim pre-orders to other retailers, we can expect a flurry of action in the go-to places – on both sides of the Atlantic.

We even have a number of seller listing pages live and ready at the likes of Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and the EE Store in the UK (somewhat strangely) for both the regular Pro and the Anniversary PS5 Slim, so we know where we’re going should point you to some important details about what to expect. We can research these pages individually and provide advice on maximizing your chances of getting the console you want.

It’s worth noting at this early stage that we don’t know yet precisely when all pre-orders for both start at all retailers tomorrow. For example, can UK retailers go live at midnight tonight? Maybe! We will do our best to cater such an event. We do know a bit more about US retailers and times, though, so we’ll be sure to cover that in this live blog to provide you with the details you need.

So why are we preparing for this phase of pre-orders so early?

As well as the ability to place a regular PS5 Pro pre-order from the retailer of your choice – exclusive to PlayStation Direct as they have been so far – there’s also a 30th anniversary pre-order anniversary to look out for in the form of the PS5 Slim Digital Edition bundle. While the PS5 Pro bundle made all the headlines last time, this PS5 Slim model, and its wider availability, will attract a lot of attention and demand.

We expect that demand to manifest itself in some volatile inventory levels and fierce competition: after all, it’s worth remembering that all hardware and accessories from the current 30th Anniversary Collection totally sold out at PlayStation Direct (US and UK) and at other retailers that had short-term stock of the DualSense controller.

So if you’re keeping an eye on the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary pre-order to get in on that retro PlayStation hardware promotion, tomorrow will be a big day for you.

Hello! Welcome, grab a seat, settle in and enjoy our live coverage of the next phase of the PS5 Pro pre-order and the PS5 30th Anniversary Collection pre-order festivities.

We’re getting into position nice and early this time and hope that some extra preparation will help us, and you, navigate the action when it starts, as the clock ticks down to October 10th.

I’ll cover retail information for both regular PS5 Pro pre-orders and the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary console, as well as what we can expect, hope for, and prepare for before pre-orders start again. Let’s get into it.