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Sony Corp. PlayStation 5 (PS5.0)The console was launched in Primary Markets Thursday to intense online interest, but with real-world sales on the first day limited to pre-order receipts due to The COVID-19 pandemic That led to a boom in demand for games.
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Sony has only launched online sales to maintain social distancing, inviting consumers to “be safe, stay home, and place your orders online”.
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The next-generation console, which sells for $ 500 or $ 400 without a drive, has been sold at major retail locations in Japan with some lotteries taking place for limited stock distribution.
Sony considers the PS5 order “worthwhile” before its launch
At Japan’s top flea market platform from Mercari Inc, the consoles sold for over $ 900.
The pent-up demand for the PS5, which offers advanced graphics, faster load times and a new console with immersive feedback, has been exacerbated by the pandemic, which has sent consumers flocking to games but has strained supply chains.
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Analysts see a shortage of consoles from Sony and rival Microsoft, which launched the Xbox on Tuesday, through 2021.
(Prepared by Sam Nossi; Editing by Christopher Cushing)