PlayStation 5
PlayStation 5 ($499) and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition ($399) - Releases on November 12 - Pre-Orders Start Tomorrow
Sony has announced the PlayStation 5 ($499) and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition ($399) will release on November 12. Pre-orders start as early as tomorrow at select retailers.
The $499 model includes an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive. Other than that, both models use the same custom processor with integrated CPU and GPU for high-fidelity visuals, including 4K graphics and ray-tracing support, as well as the same ultra-high-speed SSD with integrated I/O for lightning-fast loading. PlayStation 5’s 3D audio and the DualSense Wireless Controller will also provide the same heightened sense of immersion on all PS5s.
PlayStation 5 cost and launch date pic.twitter.com/GYPFNbL58l
— Steve Noah (@Steve_OS) September 16, 2020
Also launching this November is a slate of new accessories: (via PlayStation.Blog)
- DualSense™ Wireless Controller (standalone) – US$69.99 (RRP)
- PULSE 3D™ wireless headset – with 3D audio support and dual noise-cancelling microphones US$99.99 (RRP)
- HD Camera – with dual 1080p lenses for gamers to broadcast themselves along with their epic gameplay moments US$59.99 (RRP)
- Media Remote – to navigate movies and streaming services with ease US$29.99 (RRP)
- DualSense™ Charging Station – to conveniently charge two DualSense Wireless Controllers US$29.99 (RRP)
If you missed the PlayStation 5 showcase livestream, check it out below.
Are you in for a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X?

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That makes the decision to go for the 100 dollars-cheaper digital PS5 much easier for me.
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X or both?
I think digital PS5 and Series X
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PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X or both?
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DualSense™ Wireless Controller (standalone) – US$69.99/¥6,980/€69.99 (RRP)
PULSE 3D™ wireless headset – with 3D audio support and dual noise-cancelling microphones US$99.99/¥9,980/€99.99 (RRP)
HD Camera – with dual 1080p lenses for gamers to broadcast themselves along with their epic gameplay moments US$59.99/¥5,980/€59.99 (RRP)
Media Remote – to navigate movies and streaming services with ease US$29.99/¥2,980/€29.99 (RRP)
DualSense™ Charging Station – to conveniently charge two DualSense Wireless Controllers US$29.99/¥2,980/€29.99 (RRP)
https://blog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-drive/
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X or both?
yes i am ready to pre-order PS5 tomorrow morning. i wake up 6am
Is that the time when preorders will open up? What time zone?
I'm still too poor/frugal to afford both ecosystems, but maybe if the digital price comes down in the future and there's a HZD or SM bundle...still not cheap though.
Am I alone in not really caring about FF16? I've realized i'm kinda past that series and the cutscenes.
just love gaming
idk. they said early as tomorrow. that sound like early morning that what i think
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The other issue is when the PS5 will be back in stock after the initial rush calms down. I would definitely want one at least by the time Show '21 is a thing, but the question is whether it will be available then. Makes getting the preorder sound a bit more realistic.
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EDIT - Digital edition will be tougher to get, they only got 18 disc and 4 digital for preorders.
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I actually had this samething happen to me but I refreshed the pg and the ps5 was still in the cart and it allowed me to check out the 2nd time around might have been a traffic issue.
After someone broke into my apartment and stole a ton of my Blu-Rays/DVD/games and original PS4 I'm skittish on owning physical media anymore. So I'm all digital from here on out, I prefer physical media but yeah losing 20 years of media is kind of disheartening.
https://www.target.com/p/playstation-5-console/-/A-81114595
If you get it added to cart and it says item is unavailable at checkout. Keep hitting place order until it goes through. Worked.
Or I ordered 25 consoles.
I believe the digital version is being spread out in small quantities which is smart to make us buy the 499 version instead if you have the money of course.
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Thanks. I went back and it was still in my cart. It went through on 4th or 5th attempt. I appreciate it. I'm still kind of prepared for anything as I know its wild out here.
Wish they were like amazon and charge you when it ships lol but oh well.
Also, I wanted the digital but heck, for $100 more, I can still watch my dvds and get used titles since games are up to $69.99 now.
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Almost had it at target.com...the hunt continues.
Good luck to those searching!
I signed up for notifications at like online every store...it's useless, lol
Same here. Haven't received a single pre-order email notification.
I signed up for every notification possible, none of them went off. I was able to get a pre order on Targets website though.
And Sony with their silly sign up for an invite...let's see if that happens...
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Thanks good to know since I ordered from Target.
Just got email notification from Best Buy that preorder are live. But site has been down for me for last hour or so
Best buy was my primary choice to pre-order. But I'm okay with sticking with Target
They are. I got an e-mail saying that you could pre-order.
Same. Got it in my cart but can't get to checkout.
I feel like that was all an experiment to see how many would sign up for it, or maybe xbox series x information being released forced sony's hand and made sony do preorders earlier then they planned.
Might flip it if I can get the digital pre ordered tomorrow
Same, come on, ha got the disc version.
They are exactly the same other than price and not having a disc drive. So it's just personal preference really.
If your 100% committed to digital games then its worth it to save the $100. If for any reason you want disc games dont do it.
Yeah, I like saving taxes and just the flexibility of digital, but I also like being able to trade games in and keep some space on my HDD.
I agree. When I purchase a game, I primarily buy it digitally. But, I went Physical mainly because I rent games via Gamefly and I like taking advantage of deals.
I havent seen anyone say they have gotten it from BB across a few sites, so I keep clicking
No maybe it doesn’t go live until 12am.
I got a digital order in at bestbuy but I want to cancel and get the disc version. I wont cancel it unless I get a disc pre order. I do have a Walmart order but I simply dont trust it to hold up.
Can i ask why you don't trust the Walmart order will hold up? Just curiuos because thats where I pre ordered from.
I saw a bunch of people on Twitter had theirs canceled. When I ordered mine it was saying sold out but I kept trying and it finally went through. I think they took more pre orders than consoles allocated to them. If it holds up great but I dont wanna be dependent on that. Fingers crossed Amazon pops up soon.
Ok appreciate the heads up, I will do the same just in case lol.
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Needless to say I am not happy.
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X or both?
Series X
Will get a PS5 in a few years to play some single player exclusives.
Nvmd oos
After wasting 45 minutes of my time I give up. Was a long time customer but they won’t be seeing another dime from me.
Should have done a better job managing stock and keeping their page up to date instead of wasting my time.
Hopefully I can get one from Amazon or Sony because everywhere else is already sold out.
So happy I signed up for all those notifications from various retailers and received none.
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Those preorders are on Friday.
https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1306414516704481281
Those preorders are on Friday.
https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1306414516704481281
Got my Sony email. Going to give up for the night.
I know it would never happen, that would be PR suicide but it would be truly a big f u to a lot of folks.
Those preorders are on Friday.
https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1306414516704481281
Well that’s a bummer. No email for me and Best Buy doesn’t want my money either. Guess all my hopes rest on Amazon at this point and I’m not too confident.
This may be the 1st ever launch where I didn’t get a console day 1.
I think they do sometimes. I believe that my brother was able to get a PS4 without pre-ordering day 1. People will also cancel. IT's slim, but I think possible.
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I'm in the same dilemma
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I know it would never happen, that would be PR suicide but it would be truly a big f u to a lot of folks.
If that was to happen i would not buy a ps5 for a long time.
I got my pre order at target and my cc was charged in full
I got my pre order at target and my cc was charged in full
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I just read the FAQ in target on how the handle pre orders and charges and this sucks
Pre-order questions
When will I be charged for a pre-order?
When you place a pre-order, Target will send an authorization hold request to your card issuer. The authorization hold is not an actual charge and will eventually expire and drop off the account based upon the time frame set by your card-issuing bank. If the authorization hold expires before the item’s release date or before the order is ready to be shipped, the authorization will automatically renew. If any attempt to renew the authorization fails, the order will automatically be cancelled. You won’t be charged for your order until it ships.
If you used a regular credit card then you are good but I used a debit card and each time Target re-authorizes my funds better have enough or it will cancel.
Pathetic way of doing this, should just charge me now or authorize small amount only
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Hopefully they do a better job of managing them going forward.
Pre-order questions
When will I be charged for a pre-order?
When you place a pre-order, Target will send an authorization hold request to your card issuer. The authorization hold is not an actual charge and will eventually expire and drop off the account based upon the time frame set by your card-issuing bank. If the authorization hold expires before the item’s release date or before the order is ready to be shipped, the authorization will automatically renew. If any attempt to renew the authorization fails, the order will automatically be cancelled. You won’t be charged for your order until it ships.
If you used a regular credit card then you are good but I used a debit card and each time Target re-authorizes my funds better have enough or it will cancel.
Pathetic way of doing this, should just charge me now or authorize small amount only
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Yea this really sucks but I will have to manage it. Just sucks that they will cancel on the spot if the money not there for them to take Once every 7 days
Pre-order questions
When will I be charged for a pre-order?
When you place a pre-order, Target will send an authorization hold request to your card issuer. The authorization hold is not an actual charge and will eventually expire and drop off the account based upon the time frame set by your card-issuing bank. If the authorization hold expires before the item’s release date or before the order is ready to be shipped, the authorization will automatically renew. If any attempt to renew the authorization fails, the order will automatically be cancelled. You won’t be charged for your order until it ships.
If you used a regular credit card then you are good but I used a debit card and each time Target re-authorizes my funds better have enough or it will cancel.
Pathetic way of doing this, should just charge me now or authorize small amount only
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Yes that is a good point that your bank will see weekly authorizations of same amount and might flagged it which Target and their greedy suits will cancel your order
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Not seeing it
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Digital $399 https://amzn.to/3mvKGuo
AMAZON QUICK!
Digital $399 https://amzn.to/3mvKGuo
AMAZON QUICK!
And just like that I’m in. Thanks fellas!!
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Thanks Chef!!
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Digital $399 https://amzn.to/3mvKGuo
AMAZON QUICK!
Thanks for the link. I was only able to get the disk version and I want the digital lol..
Same. Wanted the digital version but ill live
Digital has been VERY limited. It’s going to be very very very difficult to get.
As I mentioned before, with games at $69.99, it might work out better having the option to buy used. Won’t have that option on digital only. For $100, I’m just happy I got one.
I'll see if I can get the digital one before release date and sell this one..
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Same here
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Digital $399 https://amzn.to/3mvKGuo
AMAZON QUICK!
Thanks! I want digital but not looking like that will be easy to get, figure this is a good place holder at least, if I happen to lock down a digital I'll cancel the disc one but worst case glad to have one preordered.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/item-dispatch?ie=UTF8&action=addToCart&asin.1=B08FC6C75Y&quantity.1=1&tag=DisFunko-20&ref_=d6k_applink_bb_dls
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https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-playstation-5-digital-edition-console/6430161.p?skuId=6430161&irclickid=0JiWWLSp4xyOWblxU-SAVSQkUkiXrPWpz0Pzy40&irgwc=1&ref=198&loc=Funko%20POP%20News&acampID=0&mpid=373031
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Please wait a little while before trying again.
LOL. Im in the same boat as you. Am trying to get a 3080 card as well. Good luck in your search for the card as well
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-playstation-5-digital-edition-console/6430161.p?skuId=6430161&irclickid=0JiWWLSp4xyOWblxU-SAVSQkUkiXrPWpz0Pzy40&irgwc=1&ref=198&loc=Funko%20POP%20News&acampID=0&mpid=373031
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Best buy is a mess
Mine is stuck on the paypal checkout lol
I’d be willing to bet there will be waves of preorders from all of these retailers. Like before release waves
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I'm going to hold on to these 2 then see how they're selling and will sell one on ebay and maybe keep the digital one. I'll wait and see.
To be fair, there hasn’t been an increase in game prices for 14 years. 60 bucks back in 2006 is equivalent to around 75 today......so you are actually paying less :)
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So great to see people getting multiple consoles and talking about scalping them while others can’t get one.
Been at this since 8:30pm. Took me a couple of hours. If you would’ve put a little bit of effort you could’ve gotten one as well. Don’t @ me because you’re salty bro. Multiple people here did the same yet you want to quote me?
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And some of us have been at it longer than that with no luck and you’re trying to purchase a 3rd console to flip.
I’ll be fine and will get one eventually. You do you, but scalping is just a ****ty thing to do.
I’ll be fine and will get one eventually. You do you, but scalping is just a ****ty thing to do.
Ok man.. I’m only buying 2 not 3. The same effort and anger you have towards me you can use to find one. Multiple people posted links at random times. Just keep checking and you’ll find one. Tomorrow many stores will allow in store pre orders as well. I hope you find one
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Got a pre-order in on Amazon for Ps4 back in 2013. Probably should have paid attention better this year.
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Order confirmation on the site and my e-mail - it looks like it's done. It went through Paypal too, so I got a notification from them as well.
Yea I was on Best Buy’s site over an hour at the check out screen. I thought I wasn’t getting a digital one at all. They sent out an email but I’ve been reading on Twitter that they’ve been canceling some people’s orders so I’m not sure. I also heard Walmart will have preorders again on Tuesday.
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'Grats guys. :cheers444
And it's probably about to end because the IGN Deals twitter is now opening the floodgates...
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Idk man I disagree. All these games come with so many micro transactions and they make a ton. Pc games look way better than console and imagine they charged pc gamers $10 more to run the games on ultra settings. $70 seems a little steep I think..
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Just got my confirmation email, and that picture is from my order history on bestbuy.com.
Hope this helps. Go get it!
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I fear the same. Every where else sold out within minutes.
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Well to be fair they where not supposed to go on sale in till tomorrow and yet went on sale at some point before 630 that was when i first saw they where like on sale any way pacific time. So they went on sale at lest a few hours before they where supposed to so maybe midnight pacific was when sales where supposed to start. Also it is late now and i did just check and they do look to be out now.
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Half my Battlefield clan was in a party chat talking while they kept refreshing Bestbuy lol. A few were able to get through with the disk version and by using paypal as a payment method, but I had no luck. I got to the last processing screen about 12 times and it kept kicking me back. I know I was close because paypal kept e-mailing me asking if I signed in lol.
I'm not really bummed or anything and there's still time. If I can't get one I'll survive and will get one at a later date, but for $400 it's easy to rationalize considering that is how much I paid for the PS4 Pro. I'm sure there's a lot less of those (digital) being manufactured because they seem like they would lose Sony money at that price even without the disk drive.
Half my Battlefield clan was in a party chat talking while they kept refreshing Bestbuy lol. A few were able to get through with the disk version and by using paypal as a payment method, but I had no luck. I got to the last processing screen about 12 times and it kept kicking me back. I know I was close because paypal kept e-mailing me asking if I signed in lol.
I'm not really bummed or anything and there's still time. If I can't get one I'll survive and will get one at a later date, but for $400 it's easy to rationalize considering that is how much I paid for the PS4 Pro. I'm sure there's a lot less of those being manufactured because they seem like they would lose Sony money at that price even without the disk drive.
I’m actually a bit surprised that the digital version seems be be in a much lower supply. Yeah the disc version is 100 bucks more, but they have also sunken costs in the unit for the disc hardware. On the other hand, the digital version is like a cash cow for them long term as you are only going one place for games and that’s the PS Store. It will be like a money tree for them. JMO
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That's a really good point. There's a lot of little nuances like that to factor in now instead of how it used to be to determine success. They will definitely make a lot from their cut of video game sales and I wasn't really thinking of it that way.
Is it only that one has a disc drive/blu Ray player and one doesn’t ??
All other specs are the same ?
Not like the Xbox S and X where the specs change between the two ?
Is it only that one has a disc drive/blu Ray player and one doesn’t ??
All other specs are the same ?
Not like the Xbox S and X where the specs change between the two ?
Yes only difference is disc drive. So one is all digital and is traditional way to play games. Besides that same performance and specs between the two.
This is definitely not how it always goes. I think Sony made a mistake by telling people pre-orders would start today and not enforcing that at all like Microsoft has done.
Ok. Got it thanks.
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Oh well.
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Lol....I think it was a clever move. When you're competing with a Trillion Dollar company you better be shrewd. They've got the drop on Microsoft by putting this out for preorder 1st by selling out their units in the market place. Not many people will afford multiple units and they know it. I'm sure when Microsoft announced their retail prices Sony cringed because Sony will lose $'s in the early rounds but they know they'll recoup it at a later time.
Shrewd vs lying is different tho...kinda dirty to say PS5 is a whole new gen then backtrack. Something Sony guys would rail on MS if they did
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Yea this was a complete mess. Now they’re saying they will support the Ps4 for 4 more years when before they said they wouldn’t, and how do you say the preorders start today and yesterday at 7pm a bunch of stores started selling the preorders? Xbox threw shade at Sony on Twitter last night saying theirs will be organized and people will know when to preorder. Went to Best Buy this morning to try and get a 3080 graphics card and they said all ps5 sold out. People were pissed and were telling the store employees “Sony said preorders start today”
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Which is exactly why they should have done a better job evening the playing field like MS did instead of the Wild West **** show that was last night.
Some consumers are only looking to be on one platform and now they’ll be switching to MS if the can pre-order their console without the hassle PlayStation put them through without anything to show for it.
Alienating consumers is not a smart move anytime, but even more so with the current state of the economy.
Got the digital version and an extra controller. Now I can actually anticipate the launch games.
Oh well.
I tried for an hour round 1 and then another hour and a half round 2. I finally gave up and won’t be giving Best Buy any business in the future.
Shrewd vs lying is different tho...kinda dirty to say PS5 is a whole new gen then backtrack. Something Sony guys would rail on MS if they did
If you think about it Mgoblue what's the difference between this coming generation and last generation? SSD? 4K? 120FPS? There really isn't much. The games will still look and play sweet.
Come on Art. This isn't a street date video game that they don't want on the market to spoil things.
If the PS3 life span lasted until 2017 did you really think with nearly 115 millionPS4 units sold, it was going to last 4 years? Not sure where you heard otherwise.
Some consumers are only looking to be on one platform and now they’ll be switching to MS if the can pre-order their console without the hassle PlayStation put them through without anything to show for it.
Alienating consumers is not a smart move anytime, but even more so with the current state of the economy.
Evening the playing field? Microsoft did a hell of a job controlling the costs of their machine to a minimum. Not many with the exception of Google and Apple would be able to do this without flinching. They're competing with an almost unlimited bank account!
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That’s precisely what I figured.
Was going to get up early and walk to Target to see if I could pre-order in store but figured it would be a waste of time and wasn’t worth the risk (the air quality in Portland is the worst in the world right now due to all these fires).
If I can’t pre-order one in the next few days I may just say screw it and see if I can get an Xbox (something I wasn’t going to do until the fiasco that was last night) or try and live-up outside Target on launch day and see if I can get one that way like I did with the Switch.
Let's be honest a shoddy preorder launch isn't going to change the minds of anyone that really wants a PS5. Console wars on the consumer side is and will always be dumb. I've never owned an xbox for no other reason than I started with an original PS and it's habit at this point.
I'm fine with doing it, but say it and don't go back. If MS does anything like this people bitch about them being unorganized. Sony literally said in interviews that Next Gen is a new generation and they specifically are doing this for a reason. MS was getting dinged by guessing that games won't be as good because they're on both generations, so there's just no consistency. It's a bad look IMO.
Oh, next generation is coming. You probably won't care much about it but many like me can't wait.
https://www.psxhax.com/threads/new-playstation-vr-ps-vr-headset-rumored-to-arrive-in-2020.7289/
Come on Art. This isn't a street date video game that they don't want on the market to spoil things.
If the PS3 life span lasted until 2017 did you really think with nearly 115 millionPS4 units sold, it was going to last 4 years? Not sure where you heard otherwise.
Evening the playing field? Microsoft did a hell of a job controlling the costs of their machine to a minimum. Not many with the exception of Google and Apple would be able to do this without flinching. They're competing with an almost unlimited bank account!
Evening the playing field was referring to a hard pre-order date being enforced.
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I ordered mines from Target with debit. What u mean debit card scenario?
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Come on Art. This isn't a street date video game that they don't want on the market to spoil things.
If the PS3 life span lasted until 2017 did you really think with nearly 115 millionPS4 units sold, it was going to last 4 years? Not sure where you heard otherwise.
Evening the playing field? Microsoft did a hell of a job controlling the costs of their machine to a minimum. Not many with the exception of Google and Apple would be able to do this without flinching. They're competing with an almost unlimited bank account!
Correct me if I’m wrong but didn’t they say the Miles Morales was only coming to the ps5 when they first showed the game? And yesterday they said it’s now also coming to the PS4?
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