Sony Announces that Buying a PS5 Should Now be Easier

Sony has released a new ‘Live from PS5’ video ad and blogpost announcing that the PlayStation 5 console should now be easier to purchase after its global shortage since its release in November 2020. The company states that anyone looking to purchase a PS5 console should now have a much easier time finding one at retailers globally. The PS5 was released on November 12, 2020. The price for the console increased in several countries and regions including Europe, the United Kingdom, Japan, China, Australia, Mexico, and Canada on August 25, 2022.

The full details via the PlayStation Blog can be seen below:

“Live from PS5” highlights immersive game worlds

Today, we are celebrating our PS5 community and inviting more players to join the fun with our new spot, “Live from PS5.” The best games often make us feel as if we are being transported into amazing worlds filled with adventure, riveting action, and memorable moments. With PS5 features like high-fidelity 4K visuals, haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, 3D audio and lightning-fast loading, developers are creating game worlds that feel more immersive than ever. This new spot hints at the breadth of extraordinary experiences taking place in the PS5 universe through the style of a live news channel. See if you can spot all the game references.

Keep your eyes peeled on our social channels and this webpage for some fun celebrations of fan-favorite PS5 games over the coming weeks. You might even see content from popular creators on social media, breaking news from within PS5 game worlds.

New PS5 games, accessories and platform features coming in 2023

We are humbled by the support for PS5 from our community and are passionate about growing the best lineup of PlayStation games we’ve ever delivered. Last week, players stepped into the world of Athia in Square Enix’s spellbinding new PS5 exclusive, Forspoken. With more anticipated games coming this year like Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Final Fantasy XVI, Hogwarts Legacy, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Resident Evil 4: Remake and Street Fighter 6, as well as upcoming expansions like Destiny 2: Lightfall and Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores, 2023 is shaping up to be an amazing year for PS5 players.

Beyond new games, we’re delighted to continue expanding the PS5 console experience with all-new accessories like the recently-released DualSense Edge wireless controller. On February 22, we will celebrate the beginning of a new VR gaming generation with the launch of PlayStation VR2, featuring more than 30 games in the launch window such as Horizon Call of the Mountain, Gran Turismo 7 and Resident Evil Village.*

Thanks to everyone in our community for your continued passion and support. We’re truly excited for what’s ahead this year and beyond.

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