Remember when you just camped outside GAME overnight to pick up the latest blockbuster video game or new console? Sure, it was cold, wet, and it probably smelt of tramps and Doritos, but at least it was one simple not task, not the an epic quest with tonnes of small print which you had to read thoroughly in case you purchased the wrong version of the game.
Residents in the United States can now begin a new quest to secure a PlayStation 5 by registering for a pre-order direct from Sony. You will need to give them your PSN ID to sign up, but this does not mean you’re guaranteed a console.
There will be a limited quantity of PS5 consoles available for pre-order, so we will be inviting some of our existing consumers to be one of the first to pre-order one from PlayStation. Pre-order reservations will be taken on a first-come-first-serve basis, so once you get an invite via email, we encourage you to follow instructions and act fast.
If you do pre-register Sony will decide if you do get a pre-order invitation “based on previous interests and PlayStation activities.”
We think that means ‘We needed to find the most PlayStationy PlayStationers out there to let Stations Play the most on day one. That’s why we asked the UK Government if we could borrow their A-Level grade algorithm to allocate PlayStation 5 pre-orders. They said no, but then after a direct appeal from former SIE Chairman Shawn Layden, they U-turned and let us anyway.’
If you are selected by the A-Level algorithm / Keanu Reeves in Cyberpunk 2077 / Forty thousand PS Vita’s chained together to create a sentient AI / Whatever they use, you will still only be able to order one console and a selection of accessories.
Each invitation is open for a limited time and quantities are limited per PSN ID per transaction:
1 PS5 Console or 1 PS5 Digital Edition
2 DualSense wireless controllers
2 DualSense charging stations
2 Pulse 3D wireless headsets
2 Media remotes
2 HD Cameras
I’m not sure why you need two cameras when you only have one console, or indeed two remotes, unless you are you’re miffed that your partner nicks the remote all the time and you both want one to constantly flick between Netflix shows.
You can read the full FAQ here, and register your interest here.
We should point out that this is for only pre-orders direct from Sony, we expect Amazon, GAME, and other retailers to open pre-orders any day now, as soon as Sony reveal the price of the PlayStation 5.
Source: PlayStation.com
camdaz
Hopefully opening pre-orders means that Sony will announce the price and release date very soon.
I reckon pre-orders will open on 9th September as that was the date the original Playstation went on sale in America. Maybe it will just be for across the pond at first but it cannot be long until it happens here too.
beeje13
Wonder if this is a way of adding to the anticipation rather than an actual supply issue – just a few weeks ago it was widely reported that they had been able to significantly boost production volumes for this year
Either way, I have had a pre-order in for a few months at ShopTo (other good retailers are available) so unless something goes very wrong I will be alright!
Andrewww
I’ve registered there about 4h ago, wasn’t really aware it was US only. Who cares about the US..?
MrYd
2 cameras seems unnecessary. 2 remotes will lead to arguments. And 2 charging stations, which can each charge 2 controllers, is just weird.
Still, it’s a good way for Sony to get some more publicity, I guess. But probably a bit unnecessary to pre-order it, whenever the price gets announced.
If Sony ordered a whole lot more to be made than the PS4, and it’s not going to be as cheap (although allowing for 7 years of inflation, it’s not going to be a huge increase), there’ll be plenty of stock.
Chances are everywhere will sell all their pre-order stock, Sony will get lots of good publicity about how popular it is, and then a week or 2 before release they’ll magically find more to sell.
So pre-order it next month and get it on release day, or sometime around early November and get it sometime in the first week? Easy decision if your birthday is in early November.