PS5 Release Date Guide

What is the PS5 release date? The PS5 is available right now, but you may still be interested to know when exactly the big day was. As part of our PS5 guide, we're going to tell you the PS5's release date. You may also be interested in learning about the PS5 price as well as all PS5 launch games and PS5 stock through the respective links.

PS5 Release Date: When Did the PS5 Come Out?

The PS5 release date was 12th November, 2020 in some territories. The first regions to get their hands on the next-gen console were the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea. The rest of the world, including the UK and Europe, got the console a week later, on 19th November, 2020.

PS5 Release Date: Did the PS5 Have Different Release Dates in the US and Europe?

Yes, there was a difference between the PS5 release date in some territories. The first round of next-gen consoles became available in the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea from 12th November, 2020. The rest of the world, including European countries like the UK, Germany, and France, got their hands on the console from 19th November, 2020.


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