PlayStation 5 launch date and price announced

Sony has announced the final details about the upcoming launch of the PlayStation 5 console.

The PS5 will be available on November 12 in seven key markets: the U.S., Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea. The global rollout will continue on November 19 with launches throughout the rest of the world, including Europe, Middle East, South America, Asia and South Africa.

PS5 Digital Edition will be available for $399.99 USD / $499 CAD, and PS5 with an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive will be available for $499.99 USD / $629 CAD. Pre-orders will be available starting as early as tomorrow at select retailers.

Also launching this November is a slate of new accessories - DualSense Wireless Controller (US$69.99); PULSE 3D wireless headset – with 3D audio support and dual noise-cancelling microphones (US$99.99); HD Camera – with dual 1080p lenses (US$59.99); Media Remote – to navigate movies and streaming services (US$29.99); and DualSense Charging Station – to charge two DualSense Wireless Controllers (US$29.99).

The confirmed first party PlayStation 5 launch day games are Astro’s Playroom (pre-installed on PS5); Demon’s Souls; Destruction All Stars; Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales; and Sackboy A Big Adventure.

Sony has also teased future PS5 games - including a new God of War title, Final Fantasy XVI, and Deathloop.

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