Sony's PlayStation 5 hits market ready for battle with latest Xbox

Tech

Login / Sign Up

Monday, November 30, 2020

Gold / Forex

Sony's PlayStation 5 hits market ready for battle with latest Xbox

The new PS5 will be available in the UAE on November 19, a week after the global launch

Published: November 12, 2020 08:45 Compiled by Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor and with inputs from Agencies

1 of 10

Copy of 980554-01-02-1605156025496 — Sony Corp's PlayStation 5 (PS5) console launched in core markets on Thursday to intense interest online, but with first day real-world sales limited to pre-order pick-ups due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has driven a boom in gaming demand. Image Credit: AFP

2 of 10

Copy of 023718-01-02-1605156018658 — An employee prepares the new Sony PlayStation 5 gaming console for a customer on the first day of its launch, at an electronics shop in Kawasaki, Japan. Image Credit: AFP

3 of 10

Copy of 2020-11-12T011503Z_1160725761_RC2D1K94KUSY_RTRMADP_3_SONY-PLAYSTATION-5-1605156008011 — Sony has made launch sales online only to maintain social distancing, calling for consumers to "be safe, stay home, and place your order online". | A sign announcing that the new Sony PlayStation 5 gaming console will not be sold by over-the-counter sales. Image Credit: Reuters

4 of 10

Copy of 023717-01-02-1605156016322 — An employee prepares the new Sony PlayStation 5 gaming console for a customer on the first day of its launch. Image Credit: AFP

5 of 10

20201211 ps5 digital — The next-generation console, which retails for $500 or $400 without a disk-drive, was sold out on major retailing sites in Japan with some conducting lotteries to distribute limited stock. Image Credit: Supplied

6 of 10

Copy of 2020-11-12T011459Z_1547780599_RC2D1K9XYV5C_RTRMADP_3_SONY-PLAYSTATION-5-1605156031053 — With pre-orders pointing to a record launch, market leader Sony is counting on big-ticket exclusive games like 'Spider-Man: Miles Morales' to keep the edge over its US challenger. Image Credit: Reuters

7 of 10

Copy of 023715-01-02-1605156013799 — While the new Xbox hit shelves worldwide on Tuesday, the PS5 is available from Thursday in Australia, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, North America and South Korea, but gamers elsewhere will have to wait until November 19. Image Credit: AFP

8 of 10

Copy of 023766-01-02-1605156023865 — A customer buys the new Sony PlayStation 5 gaming console on the first day of its launch. Image Credit: AFP

9 of 10

Copy of 023719-01-02-1605156021367 — The consoles go on sale with the pandemic creating a massive spike in demand for gaming from people stuck at home and looking for a distraction or a way to pass the time. Image Credit: AFP

10 of 10

20201105 next generation — Analysts see shortages of consoles from Sony and rival Microsoft Corp, which launched Xbox devices on Tuesday, extending into 2021. Image Credit: Supplied

Latest In

UAE honours fallen COVID-19 heroes

25 minutes ago
Dubai ensures safe food for all amid COVID-19

34 minutes ago
22 investors referred to Saudi Public Prosecution

38 minutes ago
Sharjah Ruler issues resolution on family-based claims

57 minutes ago
Dubai: Inviting people home? Follow these rules

60 minutes ago

This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you. Both on your website and other media. To find out more about the cookies and data we use, please check out our Privacy Policy.

Trending