The PS4 was initially available only in the USA. For the PS5 release, this is supposed to be different, as Sony stated that no one will have to wait. Instead of supplying the USA first and then the rest of the world, this time it should be different.
Where does the information come from? The information regarding a worldwide launch of the PS5 comes from Bloomberg. It is said:
Sony’s PlayStation chief, Jim Ryan, emphasized that the device’s launch should occur simultaneously around the globe according to the staff in the company’s supply chain.
Sony, Source: Bloomberg.com
What does that mean? Sony’s goal is for the PS5 to launch simultaneously worldwide this time. With the PS4, America was two weeks ahead of Europe and Japan. At the same time, we now know that the PS5 will not be available in as large quantities as planned.
We probably won’t have to wait for America for the PS5
How was it with the PS4? With the PlayStation 4, Sony relied on its own strategy, serving the most lucrative market first. Thus, the PS4 did not have a simultaneous worldwide launch:
- The PS4 was first released on November 15, 2013, in North America, as America is Sony’s most important sales market
- Two weeks later, on November 29, 2013, the PS4 was also available in Europe
- In Japan, Sony’s home country, the PS4 was not available until February 22, 2014
When will the PS5 be released?
Sony announced the PS5 for winter 2020. They also reiterated that the release date of the PS5 will not be postponed due to Corona. Microsoft also stated that the launch of the Xbox Series X will also not be delayed.
So far, it looks like you will be able to buy your Xbox Series X or PS5 in winter 2020. However, no exact date has been announced yet for either the Xbox Series X or the PS5.
PS5: Sony still remains silent about price and design
Even though Sony has stated that they are trying to release the PS5 worldwide simultaneously, we are still waiting for a price for the new console. An analysis firm calculated a price that could appeal to many users, but that is just speculation. Our readers have also told us in a survey how much they would value the PS5 and the Xbox Series X.
While Sony remains silent, fans are still busy on the internet regarding the PlayStation 5 and its appearance. Many fans are coming up with various ideas for what the new console from Sony might look like. We have selected a few cool designs and presented you with the 5 most exciting PS5 designs.
