PS5 Will Have 5 to 6 Million Units Produced by March 2021 – Report

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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused numerous issues for developers, both big and small, but it’s impact on next-gen console development has been the most mysterious. While Microsoft and Sony state that the Xbox Series X and PS5 respectively are on track, reports indicate that the latter is facing issues. According to sources speaking with Bloomberg, the PS5 will have 5 to 6 million units available in the fiscal year ending March 2021.

The volume of units produced could change depending on how the pandemic shakes out. It’s interesting to note that Sony’s board was originally scheduled to meet in March to approve its plans for the current fiscal year but this hasn’t happened. One strategy that’s being discussed is to reduce the price of the PS4 and PS4 Pro around the PS5’s release to bring in more subscribers for PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now.

It also seems that the price tag for the PS5 will be somewhat hefty. Developers working on titles for the platform expect the price to range from $499 to $549. The company is also apparently having issues pricing the console due to scarcity of components. Sony hasn’t issued a statement on any of the above.

Currently, the PS5 is slated to release in holiday 2020. Stay tuned for more details in the coming months.



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GossipPosted:

I feel like at least a good chunk of these systems will be bad ones.

CentPosted:

Int
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Int
Cent Good to see they're trying to pump out as many consoles as they can. Hopefully they can make that many with few issues.


Feel like quality over quantity though bro! I feel like a lot of issues are going to come of this.


First batch consoles always seem to have some sort of issue so I wouldn't doubt it. Lets hope for the best I suppose.
I just hope that RROD issue start up or anything to that extent.


If anything I'd hope it's just software issues that an update can fix rather than a hardware issue where you'd have to send your console in to be fixed.

IntPosted:

Cent
Int
Cent Good to see they're trying to pump out as many consoles as they can. Hopefully they can make that many with few issues.


Feel like quality over quantity though bro! I feel like a lot of issues are going to come of this.


First batch consoles always seem to have some sort of issue so I wouldn't doubt it. Lets hope for the best I suppose.
I just hope that RROD issue start up or anything to that extent.

CentPosted:

Int
Cent Good to see they're trying to pump out as many consoles as they can. Hopefully they can make that many with few issues.


Feel like quality over quantity though bro! I feel like a lot of issues are going to come of this.


First batch consoles always seem to have some sort of issue so I wouldn't doubt it. Lets hope for the best I suppose.

IntPosted:

Lgnd Definitely a good idea having lots in stocks, fast shipments to places that run out, instead of back order for so long.


I kinda get that, I guess it is a lowkey a good thing,

CentPosted:

Gossip This just seems so pointless to announce. Thought this was a given.


It's to give people a rough idea of how many will be available. Doesn't seem very pointless to me.

GossipPosted:

This just seems so pointless to announce. Thought this was a given.

LgndPosted:

Definitely a good idea having lots in stocks, fast shipments to places that run out, instead of back order for so long.

IntPosted:

Cookie Glad to see such high production in such bad times. Lets hope there are no issues at launch like most consoles and if so they work on a fix quickly.


I feel like there will be possible issues at launch.

XeCookiePosted:

Glad to see such high production in such bad times. Lets hope there are no issues at launch like most consoles and if so they work on a fix quickly.


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