Despite the global supply chain and retail challenges presented by COVID-19, Sony is still on track to release the PlayStation 5 in time for the 2020 holiday season.
The PlayStation 5 will be $499.99, while the PS5 Digital Edition will set you back $399.99. Both arrive on Nov. 12 in the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and South Korea, and on Nov. 19 everywhere else. Pre-orders have started, though order pages are going in and out of stock.
After months of teases, we finally got a look at the PS5 hardware in June, and depending on who you ask, it’s either a sleek console or reminiscent of a router. What really counts is how it handles games, though, and the PS5 will be sold in two forms: a standard version; and a "digital edition" that nixes the 4K Blu-ray disc player.
PCMag’s Will Greenwald is not in favor of the digital-only version, in part because he likes having a physical game library, but also because today’s top games eat up a lot of space. You’ll have to decide for yourself if having an Ultra HD Blu-ray drive is worth the extra money.
Sony is currently accepting sign-ups for a limited pre-order phase, and top retailers will let you submit your email address to be notified when pre-orders begin. Here’s a rundown of where you’ll be able to pre-order the PS5.
Amazon
Best Buy
GameStop
Advanced PlayStation 5 System Bundle (PS5, DualSense Wireless Controller, 1 Year PS Plus, Destruction All Stars, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Launch Edition)
Advanced PlayStation 5 Digital System Bundle (PS5 Digital Edition, DualSense Wireless Controller, DualSense Charging Station, 1 Year PS Plus, $100 for PlayStation Store)
Target
Walmart
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