We're finally here: the PS5 is now launching.
What a year. I want to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for cheering us on and keeping us honest. I know I speak for all of Sony Interactive Entertainment when I say that you are at the very center of everything we make and do here.
We never wavered in our vision for delivering a truly next-generation console that was built to excite both gamers and developers. We also knew that it would be nearly impossible for gamers and press to experience next-generation features like the DualSense wireless controller’s haptic feedback, or our immersive 3D Audio, in a socially-distanced world.
But starting tonight in some regions, players will begin turning on their PlayStation 5 consoles for the very first time and getting their first taste of these innovative features. It’s a heartening, and humbling, moment for all of us here at Sony Interactive Entertainment.
While the launch begins tonight in North America, Japan, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea – this is just the first step in our global rollout. PS5 will expand to the rest of the world on November 19, and I can’t wait until everyone can get their hands on it.
PS5 represents a true generational leap, and the games you will experience over the coming years are sure to change gaming forever. The ultra-high speed SSD alone will revolutionize how games are developed and played, not to mention the increased fidelity and performance many PS5 games offer. And then there is, of course, the DualSense wireless controller.
It’s an exciting time, and we’re so grateful that you’re here with us. Thank you for trusting us and for being so patient this year. We created PS5 for you and you have been the center of our strategy since Ken Kutaragi envisioned the very first PlayStation.
Today, I just wanted to simply say: thank you. Thank you, and here’s to the dawn of a new generation of gaming.
I’m excited and ready!!!
…just need to get an order, fingers crossed!
Give us local storage backup!
Global launch my ass, u guys didn’t even revealed the release date for playstation india yet and xbox is already released here
Welcome everyone, have fun and be nice. We must be better than what some was doing in the last two years. Just go enjoy the games. One more week to go. Stay strong!
Thank you for working so hard through difficult times to deliver us the new console generation! So excited to see what you have planned for us gamers in the future – PlayStation you’re awesome!
A great gaming experience is moments away. I cannot wait. The PS5 is a fantastic next gen console. The Dual Sense is a true innovation. Just a shame about the staggered launch for us here in the UK and Europe. Let’s hope the week flies by.
Sir when will ps5 come to India. Does your rest of the world include it. If we don’t get ps5 by this month we are going for Xbox series x
What about India? When will you give us some news about the Indian release?😢
Thank you Jim, and to everyone at Sony, much love from myself and all of the UK players, November 19th, can’t wait 🙌❤️
The PS5 is NOT available at ANY retailer in the US, the only units I have seen are being sold by scalpers and the price is $1299.00 US that is no way to roll out a next gen console. I will wait until next year before buying, less we forget the PS4 roll out and the “Blue Light of Death” fiasco with first release models. I have been playing PS since gen one and every gen has issues for the first three to five months, I have learned to WAIT on these until the updates, patches and other bugs have been worked out. I just purchased a brand new Samsung QLED 75′ 8K Smart TV for my home/gaming system it is incredible and it takes ALL TV and gaming system programing no matter the format and coverts the images to 8K and it has a game mode my PS4 looks amazing in game play.
LG CX OLED 4K is currently the best Gaming TV in the world. But your TV is really good for gaming as well.
I agree with you, that waiting for next year to buy a PS5. I think its best with any console launch to wait at least 6 months, then buy one.