{"id":8218,"date":"2026-10-28T07:35:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T07:35:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/overhypedgamer.com\/?p=8218"},"modified":"2026-10-28T07:35:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T07:35:48","slug":"playstation-the-first-30-years-book-price-editions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/overhypedgamer.com\/hr\/playstation-the-first-30-years-book-price-editions\/","title":{"rendered":"PlayStation Announces $125 Book Celebrating 30 Years of Gaming History"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Sony has announced <a href=\"https:\/\/overhypedgamer.com\/hr\/kategorija\/playstation\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"PlayStation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PlayStation<\/a>: The First 30 Years, a premium 400-page hardcover book exploring three decades of PlayStation history, including rare prototypes, concept designs and previously unseen hardware.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">Created in collaboration with Read-Only Memory, the book offers an extensive look at the evolution of <a href=\"https:\/\/overhypedgamer.com\/hr\/tag\/playstation\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"328\">PlayStation<\/a>, from its earliest experimental designs to the PS5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" data-block-type=\"core\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/overhypedgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-48-1024x593.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/overhypedgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-48-1024x593.avif 1024w, https:\/\/overhypedgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-48-300x174.avif 300w, https:\/\/overhypedgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-48-18x10.avif 18w, https:\/\/overhypedgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-48-767x444.avif 767w, https:\/\/overhypedgamer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-48.avif 1231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"playstation-the-first-30-years-editions-and-prices\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\">PlayStation: The First 30 Years Editions and Prices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">The oversized book measures <strong>375 \u00d7 295 mm<\/strong>, weighs approximately <strong>5 kg<\/strong>, and features photography by Benedict Redgrove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">Readers can explore Sony&#8217;s research and development archives, including unreleased console prototypes, controller designs and concept sketches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">The book also features insights from influential PlayStation designers and engineers, including <strong>Ken Kutaragi, Teiyu Goto and Yujin Morisawa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">Two editions are available for pre-order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" data-block-type=\"core\">\n<li data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Standard Edition \u2013 $125:<\/strong> Premium hardcover design, embossed and debossed detailing, foil typography and four ribbon bookmarks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Deluxe Edition \u2013 $325:<\/strong> Limited to 2,000 copies, featuring a presentation box, exposed binding, neon ink detailing and a photographic print signed by Teiyu Goto and Benedict Redgrove.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">Both editions are available for <a href=\"https:\/\/readonlymemory.com\/pages\/playstation-the-first-30-years\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pre-order,<\/a> with <strong>shipping scheduled to begin in November 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">The collection offers PlayStation enthusiasts a rare behind-the-scenes look at the hardware and creative decisions that shaped Sony&#8217;s gaming legacy.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sony has announced PlayStation: The First 30 Years, a premium 400-page hardcover book exploring three decades of PlayStation history, including rare prototypes, concept designs and previously unseen hardware. 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