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PlayStation Marks 30 Years With 400-Page Archival Book as Preorders Open

The official collaboration with Read-Only Memory targets collectors with a premium, archive-driven release.

Overview

  • PlayStation: The First 30 Years is a large-format, 400-page hardcover featuring previously unseen hardware prototypes, concept sketches and development models with insights from Ken Kutaragi, Teiyu Goto and Yujin Morisawa.
  • Two editions are available for preorder now: a Standard edition at $125 and a Deluxe edition at $325 limited to 1,994 copies, with early sales reported as moving quickly.
  • Photography is by Benedict Redgrove, with art direction by Michael C. Place and design by Nicole Motby of Studio Build, referencing the brand’s design heritage.
  • The book ships in spring 2026 and is initially exclusive to Read-Only Memory, with some outlets noting the possibility of wider distribution later.
  • Sony also confirmed a PlayStation x Reebok sneaker collection for October 2025, featuring three region-linked designs and limited-edition packaging, with pricing details still unannounced.