PlayStation 5: Sony clarifies availability, no queues in the store

When now very little is missing for the arrival of PlayStation 5, Sony has decided to make sure that the rules for social distancing imposed by Covid-19 are respected by both retailers and customers, and for this reason has released on the PlayStation Blog official information on how to deliver the new console. On launch day (here on November 19th) the consoles will be available for purchase only through the online stores of Sony's partner resellers. Furthermore, no units can be purchased in stores on day one, but only those already booked can be collected by making an appointment with the retailer. This is Sony's message:

Hello everybody. The PlayStation 5 console is coming! It will be available on November 19th. In order to comply with the security protocols for the COVID-19 emergency and safeguard players, retailers and the personnel involved, we want to confirm that on the day of the launch (November 19) purchases will be available only through the online stores of our partner retailers.

No units will be available for purchase in stores on launch day November 19th, so please don't camp out and queue in front of stores on release day in hopes of finding a PS5 console to buy. Stay safe at home and place your orders online.

Anyone who has placed a pre-order with collection in the store should still be able to proceed in this way, but only by appointment, in compliance with the security protocols in force. Contact your dealer to confirm the details.

We take this opportunity to extend a special thanks to our entire community for their support throughout the year. Let's get ready to welcome the future of video games!

Compliance with anti-Covid regulations, in this difficult moment, is also a priority for Sony. On the day of the launch, therefore, it will not be possible to physically buy the consoles in stores, but only those already pre-ordered can be collected by appointment.