Everything we know about the PS5 price
Update: October 19, 2020 (3:00 a.m. ET): Sony has announced the India pricing for the PlayStation 5. We have updated the original article below with the latest information.
Original article: The prices for PlayStation 5 have now been officially confirmed by Sony. Pre-orders for the long-awaited next-generation console in both editions have also begun. What is the PS5 price and how can you pre-order one before the official launch date?
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In this article, we’ll go over the price of the console and how you might be able to pay for one before it starts (if you’re vigilant and more than a little lucky).
PS5 price for both editions
The PS5 price for the Standard Edition (the one with one drive) is $ 499.99 in the US. The PS5 price for the digital edition (the one without a drive) is $ 399.99 in the US. People in Canada pay CAD 629 for the standard edition and CAD 499 for the digital edition.
In Europe, prices are roughly the same at € 499 for the standard edition and € 399 for the digital edition. In the UK, the PS5 price is £ 449 and £ 359 respectively. In Japan, the price is 49,980 yen for the standard edition and 39,980 yen for the digital edition.
In India. The PS5 with a single drive will come in at Rs. 49,990 while the digital edition will cost Rs. 39,990. Sony has not yet announced a release date or pre-order date in the country.
PS5 price for DualSense wireless controller
The new The DualSense Wireless Controller, designed only for the PS5, is priced at $ 69.99. In India the controller costs Rs. 5,990.
PS5 pre-order information
The first PS5 pre-orders went live on September 17th. However, spammers and probably some bots quickly bought up the first pre-orders for the consoles. They went so fast that Sony got one A quick note on the official PlayStation Twitter account admit that the process “could have been a lot smoother”. It has been added that more PS5 consoles will be released for pre-order shortly and that major console retailers will issue alerts as soon as they become available.
Where can I pre-order a PS5?
If you see a website that claims to be taking pre-orders for the PS5, it is likely a scam. Stick with reputable big brands you know when it comes to pre-ordering something as big as the latest PlayStation console. Some of the reputable stores that you should look to pre-order when they become available again include Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and GameStop
All of these retailers are already set up to pre-order online. You can sign up for email updates at your favorite stores to be one of the first to know when pre-orders will go back online.
What PS5 pre-order packages or offers does Sony have?
At the moment there is no word on what PS5 pre-order packs (consoles with games) will be available. Some of the most likely games that could be part of a PS5 pre-order bundle include:
- call of Duty
- FIFA 21
- Spider-Man: Miles Morales
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Both Xbox and Nintendo have previously switched to digital codes for games included in console packs. We hope Sony will continue to provide physical copies of bundled games as it will add resale value, but we’ll just have to wait and see.
If I pre-order a PS5, when do I have to pay?
Large retailers like Target, BestBuy etc will likely require a deposit to secure your PS5 pre-order when they start again. The down payment for the PS5 should be between $ 50 and $ 100. This deposit should be used towards the cost of your PS5 and you only have to pay the balance when you pick it up.
If you order it online to have it shipped to you, your card will likely only be charged the full amount when the console is shipped to you.
What games will the PS5 console launch?
Sony has announced that it will launch alongside the PS5 console. Some will be available on the launch date, while others will be published in the weeks following launch (also known as the “launch window”).
A more detailed list can be found at: Sony PlayStation 5 Games: All PS5 game announcements in one place
Here are some of the new games that are currently heading towards a launch time for the PS5.
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
- Astro’s Playroom (included with the console)
- Demon souls
- Destruction All Stars
- Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition (digital)
- Godfall
- Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
- Observer: System Redux
- Sackboy: A great adventure
This does not include any of the PS4 games that we hope will be playable on the PS5 at launch. If you are interested in knowing what PS4 games you can play on PS5, check out our article on Backward Compatibility on PS5 here.
PS5 release date
Sony has now confirmed that the PS5 in both its standard and digital versions will hit the market in seven countries (US, Canada, Japan, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea) on November 12th. The rest of the world will have to wait a week later. Both PS5 consoles will be released everywhere on November 19th.
