August is the month for Sony to nail down many more PlayStation 5 details -- or so the internet would have you believe. That's right folks, we're once again at that point where desperation is setting in. Sony's been silent on the subject of next-gen since it revealed its upcoming console back in June, and of course this means that every chancer on the web is telling people that news is gonna drop over the next 30 days or so.
The bottom line is that no one can pinpoint a precise date because no one actually knows what Sony's plans are -- that much is clear based on previous events. We're obviously due a State of Play at some point soon -- the Japanese giant's still got so much to talk about -- but right now, your guess is as good as ours.
Still, rumours are definitely starting to swirl. On the latest Kinda Funny Gamescast, Imran Khan says that he's "heard" both Sony and Microsoft "have" to talk about "pricing and availability" in August. What's more, Jeff Grubb is back on Twitter with an updated event schedule, suggesting that Sony's next showing will take place between the 5th and 11th August.
It's starting to feel like something has to happen in August, but as always, we'd advise against placing bets until Sony makes a move. While we understand that the wait for key PS5 information can be a bit frustrating, it will happen eventually, and we'll be around to cover any breaking news here on Push Square.
[source youtube.com, via twitter.com]
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I guess they’ll have to get pricing info out relatively soon if they want to maximise numbers of preorders.
Could see them waiting until September though...
Feels obvious. I heard that Imran is a bit of hit-and-miss, but hey Jeff been saying that since May. Boy, can't wait to see Bugsnax and Knack 3 in action.
I really hope this happens this month, i've been craving for more PS5 details since that console reveal
Mo body is ready!
At this point I'm more curious in seeing how long Sony and Microsoft can go before revealing their prices.
Just do it and take my money.
We are already to preorder the console and Spider-Man 🤪.
Currently playing ghost of t. Another PS4 gold exclusive.
$499. November 19, 2020. Of course it will release alongside Cyberpunk 2077.
@JorbNorb coming out on Thursday is probably not.. i think PS5 coming out on November 13 or 20
Take it with a pinch of salt!
Micro you so soft is going to announce theyre price first.then sony will follow up.ps5 still gona destroy. Xbox again.word ☝ up son
@crimsontadpoles What if you can just get a next gen system this holiday, but you only have to pay once they announce the price, a few years from now?
@get2sammyb I think that if they believe they have another showing at hand with more exclusive games and features about the PS5 then they'll do just that, put the pressure on Microsoft to name a price and then adjust if needed. For now they seem to be ahead and can keep the cards close to chest
I believe the prices for these boxes are going to be extremely high. If they were going to be reasonable they would have revealed them by now.
Still wondering how the effect of the world's economy going down the toilet is gonna effect the long term future of gaming.
@JorbNorb realistically we are looking at $599 and Sony is wary
Sony should open preorder without the price (people can cancel anytime), and announce the price after xbox 😛
We need pricing and Pre-order dates, theres only 3 full months before Nov. Bite the bullet and drop the hot sauce in August
Probably in August.
Possibly in September.
October would be really pushing it.
I just want the pre orders open!!!!
BTW tomorrow is August.
Just sayin'
@playstation1995 "Xbox again" what?
August, September, October, November. If November is the "holiday" release window, that's what is left between then and now. Sh#t or get off the pot.
Could you imagine that? I guess it’s possible, due to that it probably releases within 3 MONTHS!
I heard that sort of stuff too about the Japanese giant. I'm sure we ll have an article soon about Colin hearing it too.
I sense Sony hubris after the success of the ps4, if microsoft drops the xbox live gold paywall (as heavily rumoured) and sony keeps the PS+ paywall; sony is utterly screwed and the casuals will flock to xbox in the millions. A less powerful more expensive ps5 on top of that will guarantee sony loses next gen!
I chuckle every time I see "insider" between quotes. Those self proclaimed insiders probably pat themselves on the back every time they use that term thinking it makes them mysterious.
"I may or may not know something and may or may not have information from someone who may or may not exist outside my imagination, but shhhh, that's a secret so I'm telling the entire world"
Nov 20 $400&$500
@Rhaoulos I know click bait and a waste of time
Sony has to stay calm and not give the price before Microsoft does.
Given that XSX is the more powerful console, on paper, it's vital that Sony has the edge in price.
Even if the hardware in the PS5 has been given more thought and better put together it's still a dicey situation if Microsoft has the cheaper console.
What if both Sony and Microsoft are waiting for the opposing company to announce a price..but neither announces a price, and ps5 & xbox sx end up never actually launching...? 😂🤣
Well it definitely does not need a long preorder time period. PS5 will be sold out the same day preorders go live.
They have to reveal the price by prime day because it is the time of sale
My inside information tell me the reveal will be at 12pm on the 31st.
@Dodoo they don’t have to maximize the amount of preorders. They’re probably going to sell out regardless. All Sony needs is for Microsoft to list their price first and Sony is likely to undercut them. Which would result in a greater quantity of long term sales.
@Bigdog1318 I agree and I don’t know how PS fans don’t see that.
@Grimwood
Really I kinda feel I need a new console this year
@Grimwood Hey Trump said Hydroxychloroquine and PS5 is the cure. So yes a new console is needed. 😂😂🤣
@Bigdog1318 I say your right. Unless PS5's launch lineup is so mind blowingly better then Xbox. Then it might not matter so much. Just don't repeat PS3 mistake. Of s more expensive console. That is harder to program for so the games play lack luster agsinst the Xbox. They got one part right. Several developers say it is easy pull the power out it. Now they need to make pricing and bundles competitive with Xbox.
I don't bank on any Rumour from the internet When I see it from SONY then I will believe it + All I want to really see is the way the UI works + PLEASE SONY DON'T F-UP THE PRICE :-/ Things can change in an instance if you do(remember the PS3???)
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