October 18, 2025, 6:03 am | Read time: 2 minutes
Sony is releasing a photo book for the 30th anniversary of the PlayStation, offering rare insights into the console’s development and design. The book includes unpublished photos and sketches of prototypes as well as designs from Sony’s design department.
Sony, alongside Nintendo, has secured a firm place in the gaming console market. The success began in 1994 with the release of the first PlayStation in Japan, followed by launches in the U.S. and Europe a year later. Now, Sony is celebrating its 30-year presence with a special photo book.
Insights into PlayStation Development
The photo book “PlayStation: The First 30 Years” will be released in spring 2026. Over 400 pages, it offers rare insights into the development of PlayStation consoles and their design. The contents include unpublished photos of prototypes as well as sketches and designs from Sony’s design department.
These documents showcase the creative ideas Sony pursued to establish itself in the console market. Some of the featured designs can be seen on the official PlayStation Blog. Some might have hindered the success of the first PlayStation.
Exclusive Anniversary Edition
The book also covers the development of subsequent PlayStation generations. Interested parties can pre-order the anniversary volume now. The regular edition costs 115 euros. Sony also offers a limited Deluxe Edition for 290 euros, limited to 1,994 copies.
This exclusive edition comes in a special box with unique binding and a print signed by PlayStation designer Teiyu Goto. More than 800 copies have already been sold (as of September 30, 2025). Interested buyers should act quickly to secure a copy.