The PS5 is sure to be a popular console that’ll fly off the shelves.
While eagerly anticipate the launch of the PS5, many stores have already set up pre-order notifications for when sales of the console go live. The PS5 boasts a 10.28 TFLOP GPU, a CPU running at 3.5GHz, and a blazing fast solid-state drive (SSD). So what does that mean for you? It means you’ll definitely want this console. The PS5 is expected to release on November 12 for $499 while the PS5 Digital Edition launches the same day for $399.
How and when can I preorder a PS5?
The PS5 is expected to go up for preorder tomorrow, though some retailers already have preorders live.
Note: We’ll update as soon as we learn more.
Preorder at Walmart
Preorder PS5 at Target
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Preorder PS5 at GameStop
Preorder PS5 Digital Edition at GameStop
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If you missed out on preorders from Walmart online, we’ve received word that in-store PS5 preorders will begin on September 22.
What will the PS5 cost?
The PS5 will cost $499 and the PS5 Digital Edition $399. Microsoft is pricing its Xbox Series X at $499 and Xbox Series S $399.
When will the PS5 release?
The PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition is on track to release on November 12 in the United States, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea. For the rest of the world it will launch on November 19, 2020.
PS5 accessories
Sony unveiled a line of accessories to accompany the PS5 at its official reveal event. These include a DualSense charging station, wireless headset, media remote, and camera. Like the PS5 design itself, there all feature a two-tone black and white color scheme.
These will also hit store shelves on the same date at the following prices:
- DualSense Wireless Controller (standalone) – US$69.99/¥6,980/€69.99 (RRP)
- PULSE 3D wireless headset – with 3D audio support and dual noise-cancelling microphones US$99.99/¥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/¥5,980/€59.99 (RRP)
- Media Remote – to navigate movies and streaming services with ease US$29.99/¥2,980/€29.99 (RRP)
- DualSense Charging Station – to conveniently charge two DualSense Wireless Controllers US$29.99/¥2,980/€29.99 (RRP)
Which PS5 should I buy?
Along with the accessories, Sony revealed that a PS5 Digital Edition is being made as well. As its name suggests, you can’t use normal discs with it. Instead all media will need to be downloaded to its SDD. This is similar to Microsoft’s Xbox One S All-Digital Edition.
According to comments made by Sony’s Jim Ryan to CNET, the only difference between the consoles is the disc drive.
As you saw, there is a small difference in the form factor of the two consoles. I’m sure you also observed, the basic design aesthetic is consistent between them. So there is that and the fact that the digital edition does not have a disk drive. That is it. Other than that, they are identical products.
Which console you then buy comes down to a matter of preference. Do you sometimes buy physical discs and do you have physical PS4 games you’d like to play on your PS5? If the answer is no, you’ll probably want the PS5 Digital Edition.
What games will be on PS5?
Here’s every game confirmed to be coming to PS5 at some point:
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
- Astro’s Playroom
- Bugsnax
- DEATHLOOP
- Demon’s Souls
- Destiny 2
- Destruction AllStars
- DiRT 5
- Final Fantasy 16
- Fortnite
- Ghostwire: Tokyo
- Godfall
- Gods & Monsters
- Goodbye Volcano High
- Gran Turismo 7
- Grand Theft Auto V
- Hitman 3
- Horizon Forbidden West
- Jett: The Far Shore
- Kena: Bridge of Spirits
- Little Devil Inside
- Lord of the Rings: Gollum
- Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
- NBA 2K21
- Oddworld: Soulstorm
- Outriders
- Pragmata
- Project Athia
- Quantum Error
- Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart
- Resident Evil Village
- Solar Ash
- Scarlet Nexus
- Stray
- Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Quarantine
- Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
- Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2
- Warframe
- Watch Dogs Legion
- WRC 9
- Ultimate Fishing Simulator 2
PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 5: Everything we know so far
- PS5 vs. Xbox Series X: How they compare
- PS5 Specs: What’s in the next-gen PlayStation
- Will PS4 games work on the PlayStation 5?
