Key Takeaways
- Some fans have decided to air their displeasure with the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection in response to the recent The Last of Us Season 2 teaser.
- The September 26 trailer sparked complaints about how Sony is handling pre-orders for the limited edition collection.
- Some PS5 Pro Anniversary Edition bundles are currently being offered by scalpers for over $13,000.
newly debuted the last of us The Season 2 trailer sparked negative comments from Sony fans, who decided to use it to express their displeasure with the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection. While their comments don't dominate the discourse around the trailer, they still serve to highlight recent consumer dissatisfaction with PlayStation.
Pre-orders for the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection began on September 26th. Most of the products sold out immediately in every market Sony chose to serve them. This change of scenery was not well received by some consumers. Especially when it became clear that a significant portion of the limited edition collection had been stolen by scalpers and promptly relisted at exorbitant prices.
PlayStation Fans Direct Anniversary Collection Frustrated in TLOU Season 2 Trailer
Some fans have now decided to vent their frustration on this issue in response to the first reply. the last of us Season 2 teaser trailer first released on September 26th. Among other parties involved in producing the TV show, the first look at the upcoming season was shared on Twitter by PlayStation, which sparked a slew of non-sequitur fan reactions complaining about the company's methods. We have fulfilled pre-orders for our anniversary collection. Many of these complaints Targeting PlayStation Direct storesPeople were reportedly kicked out of queues that were still in service.
In addition to their frustration over missing PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection products, some fans have voiced criticism of Sony for not doing more to prevent scalping in response to the trailer. For reference, the jewel of the collection, the PS5 Pro bundle, is currently selling for up to $13,750 on eBay, a markup of 1,276%. Several ongoing eBay auctions for the bundle have also already had bids exceeding $5,000 as of September 28, but it's currently unclear whether the offers they're attracting are legitimate.
These comments attracted somewhat limited attention on Twitter, but still the last of us The season 2 trailer mostly has to do with the show's second season, which is currently scheduled to premiere in 2025. That said, this turn of events shows that some PlayStation fans aren't thrilled with the way things are going. Pre-orders for the 30th Anniversary Collection have been processed.
Even more disappointing are recent reports that some PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition pre-orders have been canceled without explanation. Those lucky enough to receive a pre-order can expect the new PS1-themed console bundle to arrive on November 21st.
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