PlayStation fans are hungry for more information on thePS5, and so speculation often runs wild online. This was the case when an image was tweeted out showing what many believed to be the first PS5 demo kiosk in a retail store, but Sony has since commented on the situation to clear things up.
In a statement to IGN, Sony has clarified that thePlayStation kioskseen in the image is not related to the PS5. This would explain why “PS5” was nowhere to be seen on the kiosk, but Sony stopped short of revealing exactly what it was for. Perhaps the kiosk is being set up expressly by that particular retail store in anticipation of an eventual PS5 to showcase (with no involvement from Sony), or maybe the store is simply using it to showcase the PlayStation 4. So while we know now that the kiosk is not related to the PS5 in an official capacity, the speculation will have to continue as to its exact purpose.
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One reason why fans were excited about the possibility of a PS5 demo kiosk being set up in retail stores is that it would indicate a likelyPS5 price and release datereveal. Fans have been waiting months to learn exactly how much the PlayStation 5 will cost and when they will be able to get one, but it looks like they will have to wait a bit longer to find out more about Sony’s next-generation console.
Whenever Sony does announce the PS5 price and release date, it seems likely that the company will open up pre-orders not long after. Sony has said in the past thatPS5 pre-orderswon’t be a surprise, so fans should have some time to prepare between when the price and release date are confirmed and when they can put money down to reserve their console. This should alleviate some stress for those worried about missing out on the PS5 at launch, and it’s just one way that Sony may be making the PS5 pre-ordering process a little easier.
It’s been leaked thatSony may only allow one PS5 console per household, which should go a long way in cutting back on scalpers who are looking to buy a bunch of systems and then re-sell them at a profit. This hasn’t actually been confirmed by Sony, though, so fans will need to stay tuned for more information on how the company plans on handling PS5 pre-orders.
