Xbox Throws Shade at PlayStation Over PS5 Pre-Order Problems

In case you missed it yesterday, PlayStation lastly revealed the release date, price, and pre-order timing for the PlayStation 5. Well, technically, the PlayStation 5 showcase revealed the value ($499/$399) and launch date (November 12th within the United States/November 19th globally), however the pre-orders have been a little bit flubbed. Not solely did it come out after the occasion that retailers could be taking pre-orders starting immediately, however various retailers additionally went forward with taking pre-orders final evening. It’s been sort of a multitude, and Xbox has definitely taken discover — and forged some shade on the entire debacle.

The large distinction right here, after all, is that Xbox has at all times said exactly when pre-orders would go live: September 22nd. Say what you need in regards to the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X, however asserting the precise launch date (November 10th) and value factors ($499 and $299) weeks forward of when pre-orders would go dwell means of us aren’t instantly scrambling to try to reserve one. You can try Xbox’s delicate jab beneath:

Pre-order 👉 September 22

Worldwide launch in 36 nations 👉 November 10

Hype 👉 9000+

(don’t fear – we’ll let the precise time pre-orders begin for you quickly) pic.twitter.com/SLUrrtszyN

— Xbox (@Xbox) September 17, 2020

The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are each set to launch on November 10th for $499 and $299, respectively. Pre-orders are anticipated to go dwell on September 22nd. By distinction, the PlayStation 5 is about to launch on November 12th within the United States and November 19th globally, with the model containing a disc drive operating $499 whereas the all-digital console will price $399. Pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 are… live-ish, now. You can try all of our previous coverage of Xbox here, and all of our previous coverage of PlayStation here.

What do you consider the entire PS5 pre-order debacle? Are you continue to planning on selecting up a next-gen console this 12 months? Let us know within the feedback, or hit me up straight on Twitter at @rollinbishop to speak all issues gaming!