Sony tells gamers not to turn up at shops hoping to buy PS5 on launch day
5 November 2020, 15:44
Tech giant says there will not be any spare units available for those who have not pre-ordered on November 19.
Sony has warned gamers who were unable to pre-order the PlayStation 5 not to go to physical stores on release day.
The next-generation device is due for release in a handful of countries on November 12, followed by the rest of the world and the UK a week later on November 19.
Non-essential shops in England were forced to close under lockdown restrictions but are allowed to operate click-and-collect, where goods are pre-ordered and collected off the premises.
Update: All PS5 console sales on launch day, November 19, will be online-only. No units will be available in-store for purchase.
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— PlayStation UK (@PlayStationUK) November 5, 2020
The console’s availability dwindled fast after retailers started taking pre-orders on September 17.
Sony has told customers that there will be no spare units available globally for in-store purchase on launch day and that only those who have pre-ordered a PS5 should turn up.
“Please don’t plan on camping out or lining up at your local retailer on launch day in hopes of finding a PS5 console for purchase,” said Sid Shuman, senior director of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) content communications.
“Be safe, stay home, and place your order online.
“Gamers who have pre-ordered for pick-up at their local retailer should still be able to do so at their designated appointment time, under the retailer’s safety protocols.
“Please confirm the details with your local retailer.”
