Pre-Orders: At the time of writing you can sign up for PlayStation 5 notifications here at Best Buy and here at GameStop. A page is also running here at Target, though it seems like their notifications will include other promotions. Keep tabs here on Amazon and here at Walmart for PS5 pages to go live. Again, this article will be updated with direct links when they are available.
Release Date: PlayStation 4 pre-orders began in June, so the same is likely to happen with the PS5 - assuming that the console isn't delayed because of COVID-19. Console releases typically happen in November to maximize holiday season shopping.
If they do launch on schedule, another concern would be whether or not there will be pandemic-related manufacturing issues that will result in a smaller supply of consoles at launch. That's something to consider when thinking about pre-orders, and whether or not it would be best to wait until the dust settles. This is always the most sensible strategy, though many gamers will insist upon having the console on Day 1. Expect the usual hoarding and huge markups on eBay to go into overdrive. Naturally, these listings should be avoided - don't encourage these people.
Price: Currently, $500 is the rumored price point for the PS5. This would be fairly reasonable if you compare it to previous PlayStation releases and take inflation into account.
Specs:
CPU - 8-core, 16 thread, up to 3.5Ghz (variable frequency)
GPU - 36 CUs at 2.23GHz, 10.3 TFLOPs (variable frequency)
Memory - 16GB GDDR6
Internal Storage - Custom 825GB SSD
External Storage - NVMe SSD slot, USB HDD
Optical Drive - Ultra HD Blu-ray
Video Output - 4K at 120Hz, 8K
Games - The current list of PS5 games can be found below (more details here - some games may not be available at launch). Note that Sony claims that the PS5 will be backwards compatible with the "overwhelming majority" of PS4 games. They have not confirmed details about backwards compatibility with the PS1, PS2, or PS3, though rumors suggest that a "Remastering Engine" feature is in the works.
Godfall
Quantum Error
Gods & Monsters
Gothic Remake
Outriders
Rainbow Six Quarantine
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
Watch Dogs: Legion
Dying Light 2
Cyberpunk 2077
WRC 9
Lords of the Fallen 2
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Source: https://comicbook.com/gear/2020/04/15/ps5-pre-order-guide-release-date-price-specs-games-and-more/
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