This new PS4 is a translucent blast from the past

It's... beautiful.
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Kellen Beck
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Translucent hardware is making a comeback, and Sony is helping to make it happen.

In celebration of selling 500 million PlayStations, PS2s, PS3s, and PS4s over the years, Sony is releasing a 500 Million Limited Edition PS4 Pro. The limited console is a translucent blue color with sleek copper accents that brings to mind the streak of translucent consoles, controllers, and handhelds that graced the '90s and early '00s.

The 500 Million Limited Edition PS4 Pro will be limited to 50,000 units, each coming with a controller, headset, camera, and 2 TB hard drive for $500 a pop.

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Each individual console will also be engraved with a unique number.

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Here's a look at the box and all of the goodies that it will come with:

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And here's a full unboxing video for those of you that love to watch things be pulled out of boxes:

The 500 Million Limited Edition PS4 Pro will be available to purchase starting Aug. 24 at select online retailers. For PS4 owners who don't need a new console but still want to get in on that sleek, dark translucent blue action, the 500 Million version of the DualShock 4 controller will also be available to purchase.

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Kellen Beck

Kellen is a science reporter at Mashable, covering space, environmentalism, sustainability, and future tech. Previously, Kellen has covered entertainment, gaming, esports, and consumer tech at Mashable. Follow him on Twitter @Kellenbeck

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