In the grand scheme of things, it’s not a terribly long time, but it does raise questions about how and why Sony chose which countries will receive the device first. The Sony PS5 will compete directly with Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and Series S game. While the Xbox Series X will launch globally on November 10, PS5 fans that aren’t in one of the countries mentioned above will have to wait a whole extra week to acquire one of the new Sony consoles. Sony on Wednesday announced that the PlayStation 5 will start at 399.99 and goes on sale Nov. However, it’s worth pointing out that the November 19 release date will almost certainly be a disappointment to Sony fans in Western Europe and other territories. What effect this has on sales - if any - we’ll have to wait and see. While the Xbox Series X will still beat the PS5 to retail, having a two-day lead may not have the same impact as waiting a week between consoles. Most fans expected Sony to wait at least a week for Microsoft’s hype to die down. ![]() Furthermore, November 12 is only two days after the Xbox Series X’s launch date, November 10. The PS5’s release date is also somewhat surprising, since Microsoft isn’t planning to do a staggered launch. There’s not an apples-to-apples comparison between the PS5 Digital Edition and the Xbox Series S, although it’s interesting that consumers will be able to choose from four different consoles that range between $300 and $500 come this November. Meanwhile, the PS5 Digital Edition, at $399, costs $100 more than Microsoft’s less-powerful Xbox Series S. Instead, the PS5 with a disc drive costs $499: exactly the same as an Xbox Series X. This is roughly in line with what most analysts and fans predicted, although some thought that Sony might try to radically undercut its rival, Microsoft. Plus: PS5 event live blog: All the games, price and release date news as it happens.Xbox Series X: Specs, price, exclusives and more PS5 release date, price, specs, controller and pre-orders. ![]() Xbox Series X and Series S pre-orders: Here's when you can buy oneĪs stated above, the consoles will cost $499 and $399 in the U.S., with similar prices throughout the rest of the world: €499 and €399, £449 and £359, and ¥49,980 and ¥39,980, depending on your territory.PS5 pre-orders are live - how to get yours.
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