PlayStation 5 launches in November, starting at $399 for PS5 Digital Edition and $499 for PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-Ray Disc Drive

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PlayStation 5 launches in November, starting at $399 for PS5 Digital Edition and $499 for PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-Ray Disc Drive

New games announced at PS5 Showcase, including Final Fantasy XVI, Hogwarts Legacy, and a new God of War title

This is truly an exciting time for all of us at PlayStation. Over the past few months, we’ve been able to show you a glimpse of the stunning new games being created for PlayStation 5, taking advantage of the console’s unique capabilities to deliver lightning-fast loading, heightened immersion, and a whole new generation of experiences. And we’re excited that the time for you to experience these brave new adventures is almost here.

As we have just announced in our PS5 Showcase, we’re only a couple of months away from launching the next generation of play. Starting on November 12, PS5 will be available in seven key markets: the U.S., Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea. The global rollout will continue on November 19 with launches throughout the rest of the world*, including Europe, Middle East, South America, Asia and South Africa. PS5 Digital Edition will be available for a recommended retail price (RRP) of $399.99 USD/$499 CAD/¥39,980/€399.99/£359.99 (MSRP), and PS5 with an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive will be available for an RRP of $499.99 USD/$629 CAD/¥49,980/€499.99/£449.99 (MSRP). Pre-orders will be available starting as early as tomorrow at select retailers, so please check with your local retailer.

We’re pleased to provide choice to gamers with two PS5 console options at launch, depending on if you want a digital-only experience or prefer disc-based gaming. Whichever PS5 you choose, you’ll enjoy the same breathtaking, next-gen gaming experiences. Both PS5 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. PS5’s 3D audio and the DualSense Wireless Controller will also provide the same heightened sense of immersion on all PS5s. 

We are proud of the breadth of games being created for PS5, and it’s our goal to continue filling our portfolio with new, rich experiences from the most talented game creators in the industry. Today we shared a sneak peek at the following new games coming to PS5:

These newly revealed titles, along with the games we’ve shown previously, represent the best lineup we’ve ever seen in PlayStation history. Games like Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War, and Demon’s Souls will launch alongside the console. Our own Worldwide Studios titles will be priced from US$49.99 to US$69.99 (RRP) on PS5. 

Additionally, we know that the PS4 community will transition to PS5 at different times, and we’re happy to announce PS4 versions of some of our exclusives. Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Sackboy A Big Adventure, and Horizon Forbidden West will also launch on PS4. While these three games were designed to take advantage of PS5 and its unique next-gen features like the ultra-high-speed SSD and DualSense controller, PS4 owners will also be able to enjoy these experiences when they launch. The PS4 digital versions of launch games include a free upgrade on both PS5 consoles, while the PS4 disc versions of these games include a free upgrade on the PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-Ray disc drive.

For PlayStation Plus members, we’ll have a special new offering on PS5 – the PlayStation Plus Collection**. PS5 owners with PS Plus will be able to download and play a curated library of PS4 games that defined the generation, like Batman Arkham Knight, Bloodborne, Fallout 4, God of War, Monster Hunter: World, Persona 5 and many more. The PS Plus Collection will be an added benefit to the existing PS4 benefits that PS Plus members receive for a single subscription price. 

Also launching this November is a slate of new accessories:

  • DualSense™ Wireless Controller (standalone) – US$69.99/CAD$89.99/¥6,980/€69.99 (RRP)
  • PULSE 3D™ wireless headset – with 3D audio support and dual noise-cancelling microphones US$99.99/CAD$129.99/¥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/CAD$79.99/¥5,980/€59.99 (RRP)
  • Media Remote – to navigate movies and streaming services with ease US$29.99/CAD$39.99/¥2,980/€29.99 (RRP)
  • DualSense™ Charging Station – to conveniently charge two DualSense Wireless Controllers US$29.99/CAD$39.99/¥2,980/€29.99 (RRP)

This year has been unlike any other, and there have been many challenges the world has faced. Everyone at PlayStation, along with all of our partners in development, publishing, technology, and retail, have devoted a lot of effort to launch PlayStation 5 in time for the holiday season. We’re all working closely together to achieve our mission of delivering the best that gaming has to offer to our community. I truly want to thank you, the fans, for your tremendous support (and patience!), while we take this journey to PS5. We can’t wait for November to arrive – when you’ll be able to get a PS5 console in your hands to begin exploring new adventures and creating new epic memories for many years to come.

*Availability in each country subject to local import regulations. PS5 launch date for China is still under exploration and will be announced at a later date.

**Availability of PlayStation Plus Collection titles may vary by country. The Plus Collection is not available in China.

PlayStation 5 Launch Day Games from SIE Worldwide Studios

  • Astro’s Playroom (Japan Studio) – pre-installed on PS5
  • Demon’s Souls (Bluepoint Games / Japan Studio) – US$69.99/CAD$89.99/¥7,900/€79.99 (RRP)
  • Destruction All Stars (Lucid Games / XDEV) – US$69.99/CAD$89.99/¥7,900/€79.99 (RRP)
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales (Insomniac Games) – US$49.99/CAD$64.99/¥5,900/€59.99 (RRP)
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition (Insomniac Games) – US$69.99/CAD$89.99/¥7,900/€79.99 (RRP)
  • Sackboy A Big Adventure (Sumo Digital / XDEV) – US$59.99/CAD$79.99/¥6,900/€69.99 (RRP)

PlayStation®5 Specifications

CPUx86-64-AMD Ryzen™ “Zen 2”
8 Cores / 16 Threads
Variable frequency, up to 3.5 GHz
GPUAMD Radeon™ RDNA 2-based graphics engine
Ray Tracing Acceleration
Variable frequency, up to 2.23 GHz (10.3 TFLOPS)
System MemoryGDDR6 16GB
448GB/s Bandwidth
SSD825GB
5.5GB/s Read Bandwidth (Raw)
Optical DriveUltra HD Blu-ray (66G/100G) ~10xCAVBD-ROM (25G/50G) ~8xCAVBD-R/RE (25G/50G) ~8xCAVDVD ~3.2xCLV
PS5 Game DiscUltra HD Blu-ray, up to 100GB/disc
Video OutHDMI™ OUT port
Support of 4K 120Hz TVs, 8K TVs, VRR (specified by HDMI ver.2.1)
Audio“Tempest” 3D AudioTech
DimensionsPS5: Approx. 390mm x 104mm x 260mm (width x height x depth)(excludes largest projection, excludes Base)PS5 Digital Edition: Approx. 390mm x 92mm x 260mm (width x height x depth)(excludes largest projection, excludes Base)
WeightPS5: 4.5kgPS5 Digital Edition: 3.9kg
PowerPS5: 350WPS5 Digital Edition: 340W
Input/OutputUSB Type-A port (Hi-Speed USB)USB Type-A port (Super-Speed USB 10Gbps) x2
USB Type-C® port (Super-Speed USB 10Gbps)
NetworkingEthernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axBluetooth® 5.1

DualSense™ Wireless Controller Specifications

DimensionsApprox. 160mm x 66mm x 106mm (excludes largest projection) (width x height x depth)
WeightApprox. 280g
ButtonsPS button, Create button, Options button, Directional buttons (Up/Down/Left/Right), Action buttons (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square),R1/L1 button, R2/L2 button (with Trigger Effect)Left stick / L3 button, Right stick / R3 button, Touch Pad button, MUTE button
Touch Pad2 Point Touch Pad, Capacitive Type, Click Mechanism
Motion SensorSix-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope + three-axis accelerometer)
AudioBuilt-in Microphone Array, Built-in Mono Speaker, Stereo Headset JackOutput : 48kHz/16bit, Input : 24kHz/16bit
FeedbackTrigger Effect (on R2/L2 button), Vibration (haptic feedback by dual actuators), Indicators (Light bar / Player indicator / MUTE status)
PortsUSB Type-C® port (Hi-Speed USB), Stereo Headset Jack, Charging Terminals
CommunicationWireless: Bluetooth® Ver5.1
Wired: USB connection (HID, Audio)
BatteryType: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Voltage: DC 3.65V
Capacity: 1,560mAh

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  • Agreed ebay SHOULD have anticipated that that Delisted and blacklisted ALL accounts who mentioned the word Playstation 5 or PS5. Its detestable how that is being done from people with programs set up to do that. At a click they can bypass anyone in any contest or any pre-order. THATS why things get sold out in seconds. Concert tickets you name it…they always pop up at absorbent prices seconds later! They need to only accept Brick and mortar pre-orders and SERIOUSLY crack down on these upsells on legitimate sites like ebay. Thats for STARTERS.

  • If I can get one, console with drive for me….

  • Hello my name is Terrell. i was one of the winners that was able to per-order the playstation 5. i been waiting for hours since 10am. to 2pm. it was finally my turn to per-order my system but for some reason it shows my order number but never had my confirmation email. at all also keep showing error of my order. i was also charge 27 TIMES from my account by doing the pre-order and still haven’t got ANY OR MY FUNDS BACK OR MY PER-ORDER FOR MY PS5. i call the bank and the bank told me it wasn’t any problems at their end. they told me they allow it the first day and you denying it. i tried to call your customer service haven’t got no respond. i tried emailing and went to support. playstation and you don’t respond to your customers. please if you able to see this JIM RYAN AND ALL SONY WORKERS please help customers like me and contact me asap for having my funds back and also allow me to complete my per-order PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP THANK YOU

  • Disappointed with the way the presale was handled. Was told would be 24 hrs after the reveal and then they are sold out that same day. And I see them all listed on e-bay hope to get one when they come out for grandsons for Christmas not buying from any scammers

  • I’m very disappointed in Sony for this one. Get everyone excited about a system for months. Tell everyone to add email addresses and you’ll be notified prior to pre-orders beginning. Then surprise everyone with early release of the pre-orders, with no notifications arriving from Sony or any of their retailers. It was a total disaster trying to order through those retailers, sites couldn’t handle it. I’ve been loyal to Playstation since PS1 and that includes Sony tv’s. I might not be as loyal with my next purchase.

    • I can feel your pain, but Sony had to fight the Scammers this way. Most Scammers use “BOTS” that constantly refresh pages faster than we possibly can. This bottles up the pre-orders which gives more consoles to the Scammers rather than the actual fans that really want one.

      Also, keep checking and calling stores around you. I guarantee that more units will be made available again before launch and before Christmas.

    • verymetal – How do you know doing it this way didn’t help the “BOTS” get more units that if they had provided advance notice to everyone? Also, why would Playstation guarantee us one thing and then do something totally different? Sony basically lied to all of us!

  • I am very upset at how the preorder situation was handled. I’ve been a loyal playstation consumer since 25 years ago. I’ve owned every model. I was so looking forward to getting a PS 5 at launch but now that is impossible because I don’t have all day to spend at a computer terminal waiting for something to pop up. As soon as I heard on the evening of 9-17-2020 that preorders were live early I was stuck in endless website traffic hiccups with my PS5 preorder ready for checkout but never actually reaching the pay screen. And since then oboe had no luck either. It’s sad to see that loyal customers don’t matter as much as the people who just want to extort everybody on EBAY. I guess as long as Sony gets their money they don’t care how they get it.👎👎

    • Agree. I’ve also had every playstation system and feel the exact same way. Sony does not have the same loyalty to us, that we’ve had to them. They are going to make a ton of money and that is all that matters to them. I may have missed it, but an apology for the way this was handled would be nice. I’m sure Microsoft has learned what not to do from watching this mess!

  • I’m not going to gripe. I remember when you paid 50.00$ for an Atari 2600 cartridge in 1982. That was the equivalent of 132.00$ now plus the games look a thousand times better.

  • I was very lucky in receiving an invite to pre-order the PS5 from Sony. Yes, I was able to secure one this afternoon and just wanted to say “Thank You!” I have a feeling that the PS5 will be the most successful console from Sony ever. Playstation always has the games that I want to play and am really looking forward to holding the controller for the first time. I can’t wait and just wanted to say “Thank You” again.

  • So nice Sony lied and gave so much notice for pre-orders. Also lied about next generation games not possible on ps4 but here they are being released on ps5 and ps4.

  • I’m excited for the ps5 and I can’t wait to get mines

  • I really hope I get one

  • Haters and naysayers: If you don’t like it don’t buy it. The rest of us don’t care.

  • Thanks for the heads up on the preorder like I was promised. Now can’t order so off to Xbox series x I go.

  • Really thought that playstation was for the players instead you played your players thanks alot really wanted to pre order ps 5 guess ill go ahead and buy the xbox

  • Is Sony going to address the pre orders problem? Am I going to be able to get this PS5 in 2020?

  • Does anybody know the criteria for the PlayStation 5 pre-order emails? I have had PlayStation Plus for the entirety of current gen and play pretty much every single day. Thought that would have been enough to secure an invitation when I registered but I guess not

  • Thanks for not pre selecting me to pre order the PS5 and making a chaos on pre orders for the retailers!! Please don’t blame the pandemic.. PlayStation knew how high was the demand for there new system was going to be especially if you pre registered early to not get selected.. hopefully Xbox has a better release.. I was easy when I registered for my Nintendo switch !!! Long time Gamer !!!

  • Playstation Should add the date for pre orders And is there going to have bundle deals. With the prices

  • Wish i could pre order that would be a great birthday present lol i love Playstation but it was wrong how the pre orders went kinda sucks

  • I what to be the first one to get the PlayStation five before it sold out

  • Lo quiero ya ps5 lo mejor de lo mejor

  • Does anyone know if you’re going to be able to play your ps4 games at launch? I’ve boughten about 120 digital games and am wondering if ill be able them at launch?

  • FYI for the Digital Edition defenders. The PlayStation store never discounts pre-orders as far as I know. You can pre-order Cyberpunk 2077 for $10 less at Amazon right now. You can get several game pre-orders with $10 coupons from Best Buy. If I buy 2 pre-orders this holiday I have already shaved $20 off my physical edition PS5.

  • I can’t wait!!!

  • Does anybody know the criteria on the PlayStation 5 pre-order email invitations? I have had every system, PlayStation plus for the entirety of current gen, and play basically every single day. I registered the day it became available and I didn’t get an invite. Just curious and slightly frustrated

  • I been trying to get a digita one and I even try to pre order everywhere is sold out .😞🇨🇦

  • So does that mean when I buy the blue ray version that it also includes the all digital option.. like i will be able to use the discs and download games

  • Went can we buy

  • When can we preorder it?

  • I enjoyed playing Guitar Hero games, got rid of my ps4 and got back my X-Box 360 with every game that came out for GH, if PS5 comes out with a Guitar Hero including at least 10,000 songs I might just buy one

  • As an individual who is disabled, I am not able to react quickly enough to get a preorder from a retailer. I signed up with my playstation ID to get one directly fro. You guys at sony, but have not received one yet. I became disabled 2 years ago and it is one of the few activities I can share with my 11 and 13 year old children, as I am unable to walk and do many activities. I am confined to a wheelchair and must have assistance pushing it, because of limited use of my right arm, shoulder, elbow, and wrist. My hope is that someone at Sony will read this and help make accommodations for a ps5 disk preorder for a disabled individual such as myself. Or perhaps someone will read this blog who is not using their preorder link and pm it to me and help me out. I am a long time playstation fan and consumer. I have been with playstation since ps1, I am 43 years old, but I game now primarily to spend time with my kids doing activities both they, and I enjoy. Please help out a committed gamer and father who is in need of assistance. Thank you all for reading this, stay safe, much love to all, and many blessings. Have a great day everyone.

    Respectfully,
    Tim Henley

    #JimRyan , #SonyInteractiveIntertainment ,
    #Playstation5 ,
    #AccessForTheDisabled ,
    #PS5DiskPreorder ,
    #GameWithMyKids ,
    #AdvocateForIndividualsWithDisabilities ,
    #PS5IsTheWorldsBestConsole ,
    #PleaseHelpMePreorderSony , #Ps5PreorderLink , #Ps5PreorderHelp? , #SonyWorldWudeStudios ,
    #PleaseDontLeaveOutDisabledPeople

  • I have two questions. Will there be VR games on PS5 and will the PS4 VR work with the PS5?

  • Not happy about the pre order fiasco. I was on best buys website for 2 hours, and by the time it would let me check out all the inventory was sold out.

  • Where can you pre order the ps5?

    • Nowhere. Only people glued to their computers hitting refresh got in on the completely random, sudden, 3-second worldwide window they were available in. Sony sucks.

  • So extremely disappointed in how Sony went from promising to let us know before orders become available to good luck its live.
    I still managed to get one in my cart at Best Buy and their system wouldn’t allow me to finalize the order. Tried for hours until it said it was sold out.
    Best Buy now will not talk to me despite being calm. They just hang up when I mention ps5.
    I’m upset at Sony. I’m furious at Best Buy. Both companies may have permanently lost a customer.
    And side note. Never invited to Sony direct sale and noticed that most people who are saying they were already had preorders elsewhere. I suppose be a customer since original PlayStation is not enough to be valued at Sony.

  • “Oh, we’ll give plenty of notice before preorders go live. ”

    🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕

  • I wanted to ask when y’all gonna Release more ps5 for preorder

  • Hello Mr.Jim Ryan,Hope you and your Family are well,,I never got a notification for a Pre-Order,The Consoles are Gone,I waited 3 Hours at my local Gamestop and after an Extra hour standing at the door,he told me they didn’t allocate anymore PS5 Consoles,,I’m not trying to be a Jerk Sir,,But I would love to have the chance of Pre-Ordering a Console.Thank You,,Blessings and Health to Everyone at Sony Entertainment 👍.

  • Did SONY send out the pre-order invites? Nobody I know got one.

  • Not sure weather to buy it as soon as it releases or wait because I don’t want to experience any glitches or bugs

  • can i still buy games digitally on the standard ps5?

  • yeah I’ll wait that hard drive isn’t big enough for all my games on ps4, so it won’t be enough for ps5. When they make an option with bigger hard drive then i’ll buy it. need bare minimum 2TB. digital version is only gonna hold 8 games at best and then when updates come you’ll have to delete some. 895GB not big enough

  • I’m gonna get physical. More money I spend more I support. And I got some games on disc from ps4

  • Yeah good luck getting one! I’ve see people that somehow have ordered 25 and then turn around and sell them on eBay for quite a bit more.

  • $629 bucks in canada! hahahahahahaahahahaha 89.99 dollar games lololollololololololololololo see you in 3-4 years ps5

  • When will we get to pre order the PS5
    I am ready to drop the $ as you requested

  • When can we preorder?

  • Wish I could pre-order one . All major retailers in my area are sold out.

  • I’m literally so sad, PlayStation had a direct innovations to “day one” fans and Sony users. I’ve been playing Sony since ps2 and haven’t gotten another company since. Xbox is garbage and I’m depressed. Been waiting for pre orders and planned for the late night watch but then retails went early.
    I was taking care of my mom and have no in the day to look at my phone. I play ps4 everyday on many accounts and always spend a lot of money so I don’t why I wouldn’t get an invite while people are getting 10 orders on amazon or 1 on every retail and that’s just not fair at all.

    Retails and Sony should be only be allowing 1’console per- account for online pre orders

    Please if anyone sees this with the power of making this happen please make it happen I’m begging. Times are tuff and I need this ps5

  • I’ve pre ordered crash bandicoot the new one and it’s for ps5. Not even PS can tell me if this game will be compatible with the new console.

    Does anyone know?

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