Preorder the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition: Exclusive Early Access for Walmart+ Members

UPDATE: As of October 11, 2024, at 10:25 a.m. Eastern, the buzz around the PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition 30th Anniversary Limited Edition just got a bit more intense. On October 10, the preorders vanished at lightning speed from every major retailer’s shelves—including Walmart’s, despite its membership paywall. Scalpers saw the opportunity and are now flipping units on eBay, marking up prices significantly. Here’s the scoop from our earlier report.

Today’s the day, Thursday, October 10, when the second round of preorders for Sony’s sought-after PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle goes live at major retailers. This follows the bundle’s swift sell-out two weeks ago when it first hit the Sony PlayStation Direct site.

Although preorders were scheduled for 10 a.m. Eastern, Target let the cat out of the bag with an overnight listing. If you’re all about securing that order, becoming a Walmart+ member might be worth considering.

Heads up: Walmart’s members who pay for their subscription (no trials, unfortunately) get a jump on the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary bundle at 10 a.m. Eastern. The demand is expected to be fierce, but the membership paywall could ease the rush a bit—and maybe even discourage those relentless scalpers. There’s no word yet on whether this offer will extend to non-members in the future.

Walmart+ costs $12.95 monthly or $98 annually, granting you early access to specific releases and events like this week’s Holiday Deals extravaganza, rivaling Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days. Look forward to perks such as free shipping, fuel discounts, travel perks, and streaming rewards.

If Walmart doesn’t work out for you, don’t worry—Amazon and Best Buy are also expected to have the PS5 Slim Anniversary Edition bundle today.

In case you haven’t heard, this bundle marks the 30th anniversary of PlayStation and features a disc drive-free PS5 Slim in a nostalgic gray, reminiscent of the OG PlayStation console. Along with it comes a matching DualSense controller, a separate cover for a disc drive, a vertical stand, and a few collectible items for $499.99.

Interestingly, it’s priced the same as a standard PS5 Slim with a disc drive, but if you’re interested in deals, Walmart currently offers the latter for $449 in its ongoing Holiday Deals event. This bundle is also $200 cheaper than the PlayStation Pro, Sony’s upcoming mid-generation console, which also sold out quickly on PS Direct but will be available for preorder today, too.

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