Sony confirm PlayStation 5 won’t be available for in-store purchase on launch day.
The company has confirmed that there will be no stock of the upcoming console for consumers to pick up in-store on the day of its release.
The company shared a tweet announcing the news on the official PlayStation Twitter, writing: “Update: All PS5 console sales on launch day, November 12 or November 19 depending on your region, will be online-only. No units will be available in-store for purchase.”
The tweet also linked to a blog post from Sony's Senior Director, SIE Content Communications, Sid Shuman, where he reiterated the statement and discouraged gamers from "lining up at your local retailer on launch day in hopes of finding a PS5 console for purchase.".
He wrote: “Hi all – the launch of the PlayStation 5 console on November 12 (or November 19, depending on your region) is almost upon us! In the interest of keeping our gamers, retailers, and staff safe amidst COVID-19, today we are confirming that all day-of launch sales will be conducted through the online stores of our retail partners.
“No units will be available in-store for purchase on launch day (November 12 or November 19, depending on your region) – please don’t plan on camping out or lining up at your local retailer on launch day in hopes of finding a PS5 console for purchase. Be safe, stay home, and place your order online.
“Gamers who have pre-ordered for pick-up at their local retailer should still be able to do so at their designated appointment time, under the retailer’s safety protocols. Please confirm the details with your local retailer.
“A special thank you to our entire community for your continued support this year. Here’s to the next generation of gaming!”
