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 have bought ever console that you have made, and I loved them all… but this one will have to wait. These times is trying times… but based on all my time using your systems, it was truly amazing…. but from what I know, you all have out done yourself…. good job to all who made this transition into a new evolution, in this generation…. I don’t know how you are going to top this…. but you always keep surprising us…. all I can say now is thank you so much…..
Can’t think of a better way to enter the decade.
When will it launch in Pakistan?
What a bummer. Maybe the launch date should have been held off until you had some to sell?
I would like to play at 1440p 60/120fps using HDMI 2.0 if an update could make it possible on PS5.
So excited, ordered a PS5 overnight on playstation direct. Funny how I was looking at other retailers and couldn’t get it after trying, ironically it worked from Sony directly!
Here is a couple of ideas. I was not able to get a ps5 but this is the problem I’m having. Why don’t you bundle plus with ps now would be a great idea for a better price when bundled. On top of that get better games on now lots of the games are lacklusterand not new heavy hitters like game pass. I always get both a Playstation and an Xbox but this time I wasn’t able to secure the ps5 but I have the series x. Hoping the exclusives for ps5 come out swinging in the spring.
I would love to part of this big day for the gaming community, if it wasn’t for the fact that Target literally took the PS5 out of my cart when I went to place my order. My girlfriend bought me Spider-Man Miles Morales for my birthday, and it’s gonna break both of our hearts if I can’t play it on day one.
Same thing happened to me
Same thing happened to me as well as on best buy and on the sony website.