Today, on November 19, the new PlayStation 5 finally arrives with us. We at MeinMMO look at the first reactions, but also issues surrounding the release.
How has the sales gone so far? Buying a PS5 has proven difficult. There was chaos even during the pre-orders, and the consoles were snatched up incredibly quickly. Even those who managed to get a PlayStation 5 had no guarantee that it would actually arrive on release day.
However, those who have not been able to grab a PS5 can order one again starting today. When and which retailers are eligible, we have compiled here. However, you should not rush to a store looking for the console. According to Sony, the PS5 will not be available in stores on release day.
Many hope for an arrival today but are uncertain
When will the first consoles arrive? Already on November 18, the first delivery confirmations for the PS5 were sent out by various retailers. The buyers who were notified have a very high chance of receiving a PlayStation 5 delivered today.
However, there are already buyers who have been informed about delays. MediaMarkt, Saturn, and other providers already sent out notifications at the beginning of November indicating that there may be delays in delivery.
- On social media, there are numerous users like @xPainee on Twitter, who may not be able to get a console today despite pre-ordering: “I pre-order a PS5 for the first time on release, pay for it immediately, take time off on release day, look forward to it like crazy, and then MediaMarkt is too incompetent to tell me that I apparently will go empty-handed today.”
- In our comments, the delivery issues are the main topic. One user wrote self1sch last night: “It’s pretty crazy that I still don’t know if I can pick up my PS5 at MediaMarkt tomorrow or not. Plus, we’re currently in lockdown in Austria and I can’t imagine that ‘driving across the border to pick up my PS5’ counts as a vital reason to leave the house lol.”
- For user Knightartist86, the morning has been a rollercoaster: “Oh my God, my Amazon updated today to: ‘may be delayed, but could also arrive today’ – Schrödinger’s PS5.”
The wait for the new console is hard for many, including Rae Grimm, the editor-in-chief of GamePro. However, she received a shipping confirmation yesterday and is correspondingly excited:
Others have dressed up nicely to properly welcome the delivery service, like the reddit user Noema91uk:
If you want to watch someone unbox the PS5, you can check out the unboxing video with Sofia Kats from PlayStation DACH. The article’s thumbnail also comes from this video:
This is what those who received a PS5 today say
On reddit and other social media, the first owners of a PS5 are already boasting about their experiences and the console’s power:
- The user TuggMaddick is particularly excited about the new DualSense controller: “The controller is the biggest improvement. I hated every PS controller, going back to the original. I hated them, they are too small and too light, and they just never felt good in my hands. However, I love the DualSense. The extent of improvements is staggering, it’s by far my favorite controller.”
- xBoosthy already had a great experience with the delivery service this morning: “The DPD driver came to my house with a big smile on his face. He knew exactly what was in the package. I bet he felt like Santa Claus. I’m so excited!”
- Also, the user celestialtoast received his console today, but has space issues: “The PS5 arrived quite early this morning and I spent most of the first hour trying to find a place for it. It’s really a massive unit. The startup process looks so beautiful, but unfortunately, I have to work all day. So I haven’t seen much of it.”
On social media, many users are already proudly posting pictures of the PS5:
However, the first users also warn of some teething problems with the console.
What should you be aware of at the launch of the PS5?
- You should mute the microphone directly on the DualSense controller. Otherwise, you transmit your conversations directly to all players.
- You should not use standby mode for now. Players report that it can cause problems and crashes.
- You should refrain from connecting an external hard drive for now. That can also lead to issues according to some users.
We have already summarized some general tips and assistance for the PS5:
5 important settings and 6 tips for PS5 that everyone should know at launch
