Sony’s latest flagship gaming console in the Ps5 has now launched in leading markets amidst the intense buzz that has existed for quite some time now in cyberspace – as the real world physical sales have of course been limited only to pre-order pickups due to the dangers that are posed by the coronavirus pandemic. However, this pandemic has also actually seemingly been at the forefront of ramping up the demand for gaming consoles and games globally – so both these things go hand in hand.
The decision which was taken by Sony to launch its latest console solely online was of course brought up so it could maintain the protocols that present themselves with regards to COVD-19. These protocols of course include physical distancing – as Sony has more than once gone on to underline its mantra on consumer safety, going on to implore consumers to “be safe, stay home, and place your order online.”
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The latest generation gaming console, which costs either $500 or indeed $400 (without disk drive) was subject to being sold out on the major online sales platforms in Japan just within a very short period of time. As a matter of fact, some retailers even resorted to conduct lotteries in order to distribute the limited amount of stock in their possession.
Needless to say of course, the demand for the Sony Ps5 is extremely high – this due to the fact that it goes on to offer excellent and eye-catching graphics, improved and substantially faster load times and also a brand new controller which makes its way with innovative immersive feedback. The demand of course has only intensified due to the coronavirus pandemic, as consumers have restored to gaming in order to relieve stress. This process though, has gone on to put a huge dent on the supply side of things!
Experts in relation to the gaming industry have indeed projected that there will be shortages of consoles from both Microsoft as well as Sony. Microsoft of course also proceeded on to launch its Xbox series this week – in order to rival Sony’s product. It is expected that such shortages will extend going into the new year.
