According to Bloomberg, Sony plans to make significantly fewer upcoming PlayStation 5 consoles in its launch year. The PS5 is reportedly set to launch sometime in October-December 2020, in time for the holidays.
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History: Sony had similar issues with the PlayStation 3, with a limited number of consoles produced at launch, making the PS3 hard to find. Sony seemed to have solved the problem with the launch of the PlayStation 4, which seemed to offer enough consoles for hungry gamers.
Sources say: The limited number of units, however, is not due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sources told Bloomberg, but to an expected high price for the console, which could lead to lower demand. However, the sources say the health crisis has affected promotion plans.
Conclusion: Sony's Playstation 4 is a massive success, with more than twice the installed base of rival Microsoft's Xbox One. While fewer consoles at launch may limit early adopters' chances of getting their hands on the new PS5 console, it's likely that most consumers will simply wait and buy it later.
