If you grew up panicking over scratches on black discs, carefully managing memory card space, or hearing that iconic PlayStation startup sound echo around the living room, this one might stop you scrolling.
To mark 30 years since the original PlayStation launched in 1994, Sony has teamed up with design-led watchmaker Anicorn to produce a limited-edition mechanical wristwatch, and it’s a lot more thoughtful than your average bit of anniversary merch.
Rather than going down the obvious route of a digital display or a novelty smart watch, this is a traditional mechanical timepiece, limited in number and clearly aimed at grown-up PlayStation fans who now spend more time worrying about meetings than memory cards.
A proper PlayStation watch
The PlayStation Anicorn watch uses a Miyota 9039 mechanical movement, with a 42-hour power reserve and sapphire crystal glass. The stainless-steel case measures 42.8mm across, with an exhibition caseback so you can see the movement at work.
In other words, this isn’t just a logo slapped onto a cheap case. It’s a genuine mechanical watch from a brand that specialises in design-forward collaborations — we’re gutted to have missed out on the equally impressive Sega Megadrive watch.
Where it really leans into nostalgia is the detailing. The dial uses the iconic △〇×□ controller symbols as hour markers, while the hands reference the Start and Select buttons. It’s subtle enough to work as an everyday watch, but unmistakably PlayStation once you notice the details.
The overall colour palette is a nod to the original grey PS1 console, rather than the black gloss of later generations, which feels like a deliberate choice aimed squarely at the OG crowd.
The memory card lives on
Perhaps the most playful part of the package is the included Memory Capsule, an NFC-enabled accessory that looks exactly like a classic PlayStation memory card.
Tap it with your phone, and it links to a personal digital ‘memory board’ inspired by how we used to manage save files back in the day. It’s part collectable, part gimmick, but very on-brand for a product that’s all about blending old-school gaming with grown-up design.
The watch itself arrives in a heavy, screwed-down metal case, echoing the industrial feel of early PlayStation hardware. Even the unboxing is meant to feel like unlocking something special, rather than ripping open a cardboard sleeve.
Price and patience
There are two realities to acknowledge. First, the price: $780 (£585), which puts it firmly in “nice but probably not” territory for many of us. Second, availability: the watch is extremely limited, with only a few hundred pieces worldwide, and deliveries aren’t expected until June 2026.
Preorders open imminently, so try your luck here
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