Retro PlayStation 30th Anniversary Gear Honors the PSP

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Okay, so if you’re one of those people who still dreams about the glory days of the PSP (like me, obviously), there’s news that might just make your gaming heart skip a beat. Turns out, PlayStation decided to throw some love at its old friend, the PSP, as part of its big 30-year blowout. Yeah, celebrating three whole decades, can you believe it? Makes me feel ancient.

This whole 30th birthday bash started ramping up in 2024, and here we are in 2025, still partying on. They’re not just chucking out discounts on games, but there’s a sneaky cool theme you can slap on your PS5, and some oddly nostalgic special edition bits and bobs have shown up too. They know how to work that nostalgia angle, don’t they?

And yeah, mostly this feels like a home console party, but wait — PSP fans aren’t forgotten. GoodSmile (a fun name, right?) announced its PlayStation 30th Anniversary PSP collection. What’s that, you ask? Oh, just some nifty acrylic stands and keychains. Looks like tiny PSP-1000s, only they’re either black or white. Here’s the kicker: they have these little acrylic bits inside them—mini PSP screen icons you can shake around. Tickles the heck out of that part of your brain that loved snow globes as a kid, if I’m honest.

No clue what size they are yet, but GoodSmile teased some pictures. Interesting choice too, the stands are all monochrome while the keychains are like a color explosion. And in case you’re thinking, “What’s it gonna cost me?” here’s the deal: the stands are priced at 1,760 yen (that’s like $11.85 the last time I checked) and the keychains are 1,320 yen (around $8.89). No release date, but hey, they say to keep watching. Suspense, am I right?

Now, if shiny display stuff isn’t your jam, PlayStation hasn’t forgotten about you. They’re restocking gear for the PS5’s 30th party too. A special DualSense Controller, a console bundle, and something called the PlayStation Portal, all decked out in retro grey and black vibes. Apparently, this stuff sold out faster than hotcakes last November, but new supplies are up for grabs starting July 23. So, mark that calendar, because everything good seems to sell out before you even blink, these days.

So, that’s the scoop. Whether you’re jazzed for the acrylic bling or some real-deal PlayStation gear, you better hustle. Nostalgia’s always in style, and everyone wants a piece.

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