More than two years after its launch, Sony’s PS5 still feels as elusive as ever. Okay, maybe not as elusive as when it first launched – scalpers were selling consoles for close to R25,000 a pop. That’s since died down – thank goodness – but it doesn’t mean that PS5s are readily available. Heck, some South African retailers still have trouble keeping stock. But that’s about to change. At least, that’s what Sony says.
Chips back on the block
“Everyone who wants a PS5 should have a much easier time finding one at retailers globally, starting from this point forward,” said big boss Jim Ryan at this year’s Sony CES presentation. He went on to say that, so far, the PS5 has managed to sell around 30 million consoles. That’s 5 million consoles in the space of two months.
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The shortage is coming to an end at the perfect time for Sony. The company has the PSVR 2 right around the corner – which only works with a PS5. The launch of the VR headset will surely boost console sales too and if more folks can lay hands on it, it means more money for Sony.
During Sony’s PlayStation presentation at CES, the company gave the world a look at the upcoming VR2 support for Gran Turismo 7, the addition of Beat Saber, and a teaser for Neill Blomkamp’s Gran Turismo movie. Oh, and there was the announcement of Project Leonardo – a controller that’s aimed at everyone who can’t wield a standard DualSense.
Source: The Verge
