PlayStation 5: Sony expresses itself on the problems of pre-orders

In the past hours Sony spoke about the recent problems related to the pre-orders of PlayStation 5. "Let's be honest: PS5 pre-orders could have been a lot smoother", Said the Japanese company in a tweet signed in the name of the official PlayStation account:

We really apologize for this. In the coming days, we will try to put ourselves in a position to produce more PlayStation 5, so that more consoles are available for pre-order: the retailers will share more details. Beyond that, more PS5s will be available later this year.

We know well how Sony was targeted this week after i preorders for PS5 were launched without warning. In August, Sony said it would not surprise console pre-orders: "I think it's safe to say, we'll let you know when the pre-orders are made," he said. Eric Lempel, Head of Worldwide Marketing for PlayStation:

It won't happen with a minute's notice. At some point we'll let you know when you can pre-order a PS5, so please don't think about having to run and deploy everywhere until you get a note on how it will work.

But shortly after the end of the presentation of Sony's PS5, pre-orders were opened at select retailers and fans were quick to put their money down, causing a huge chaos online. Now, just a few days later, the next step in the console pre-order dance has been taken: concern over canceled pre-orders and warnings from retailers about launch day delivery. Sony's tweet suggests that stores will release more PS5s for pre-order next week, which will be welcome for those hoping to get hold of one of the coveted consoles. In addition to this, did you know that in the past few hours new photos have been leaked on the console in question, which would reveal its real dimensions?

Let's be honest: PS5 preorders could have been a lot smoother. We truly apologize for that. 

Over the next few days, we will release more PS5 consoles for preorder - retailers will share more details.  

And more PS5s will be available through the end of the year. pic.twitter.com/h1TaGsGBun

- PlayStation (@PlayStation) September 19, 2020