{"id":9461,"date":"2020-11-05T14:28:19","date_gmt":"2020-11-05T14:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/ps5-consoles-wont-be-available-stores-launch-sony-confirms"},"modified":"2024-07-19T13:13:02","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T13:13:02","slug":"ps5-consoles-wont-be-available-stores-launch-sony-confirms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/ps5\/ps5-consoles-wont-be-available-stores-launch-sony-confirms","title":{"rendered":"PS5 consoles won\u2019t be available in stores at launch, Sony confirms"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sony has confirmed there’ll be no PlayStation 5 consoles<\/a> available in-stores on launch day. <\/p>\n

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While new console launches in the past usually see chaotic queues or rushes before Christmas, it seems this year’s release for the PS5 will be slightly different due to the pandemic. <\/p>\n

In a blog post<\/a>, Sony announced there’ll be no PlayStation 5 units available to buy in-stores at launch on 12th November (or 19th November for places outside the US), in order to keep “our gamers, retailers, and staff safe amidst COVID-19”.<\/p>\n

Instead all PS5 launch sales will be conducted through online stores, although it’s unclear when, or if, stores will have PS5 units for sale beyond launch day. <\/p>\n