PlayStation’s 30th Anniversary Merch Honors the PSP Nostalgia

I’m thrilled to say, if you’re one of those nostalgic souls who can’t shake off the PlayStation Portable memories, there’s a slice of delight heading your way. Yep, they’re rolling out some shiny new PSP memorabilia. All part of the PlayStation 30th anniversary hullabaloo, which honestly feels a bit like a never-ending birthday party. But who’s complaining? Certainly not me.

So this big PlayStation bash kicked off in 2024 and just rolled on into 2025. Pretty wild, right? They’ve thrown in an anniversary sale with games (I’m a sucker for a sale), a special 30th Anniversary theme gift for PS5 folks, and they’re tossing out special edition PlayStation gadgets like confetti. Excited yet? I was when I heard.

Now, don’t think they’re just fawning over the home consoles. Our beloved PSP is getting its moment in the spotlight. GoodSmile (they’ve got the sweetest name, haven’t they?) unveils this snazzy PlayStation 30th Anniversary PSP collection. We’re talking acrylic stands and keychains designed like the original PSP-1000s. Comes in classic white and black too. Very chic.

Why am I so jazzed about this? Well, these stands and keychains don’t just sit there. They’re filled with little acrylic bits styled after the PSP’s iconic buttons and screen icons. Shake them, and they rattle like a pocket full of arcade memories. Hence, “PSP Rattle Acrylic Stand” and “PSP Rattle Acrylic Keychain.” Makes sense, doesn’t it?

Let’s dive into the nitty-gritty, yeah? GoodSmile hasn’t spilled the beans on exact sizes, which is a bit irritating, but they’ve given us some pretty pictures to drool over. The stands? They’re monochrome magic, while the keychains flaunt a splash of color. Priced at 1,760 yen (that’s about $11.85, not that I’m counting every penny) for stands, and 1,320 yen ($8.89) for keychains. No release date yet, just suspense. Loving the drama!

For those pragmatists who prefer something less, ahem, decorative, the 30th Anniversary swag for the PS5 is getting a restock. That’s the DualSense Controller, console bundle, and PlayStation Portal in nostalgic gray and black. They vanished like mist back in November 2024, but fear not! Pre-orders start on July 23. Blink and you’ll miss them.

Whether it’s the eye-catching acrylic doodads or the practical PlayStation gear, you’d best be quick. These things are hotcakes, and no one’s waiting around.