After a long period of little information, suddenly a lot more is known about the PS5. Prices have finally been revealed, including those for the PS5’s controllers and accessories. That said, players still have a few questions, and even some answers that have been provided have been strange.
The most prominent weird answer about the PS5 occurred a few days ago. After the PS5 video showcase, the official pre-order date for the console was supposedly released. However, apparently due to miscommunication with retailers and players alike, the resulting scramble for pre-orders and purchases became a debacle. Many players found pre-orders sold out everywhere. Amidst the chaos, another question has emerged about the PS5, and the answer is a bit vague.
Many have wondered if Sony has a device to compete with the Series S. This was primarily posed because Microsoft is releasing the Xbox Series S in concert with the Series X as an alternative. The Xbox Series S is smaller and less powerful than its big brother, but the power difference is not so vast. In fact, the Series S’ CPU is faster than the PS5’s. In a recent interview, PlayStation’s Jim Ryan explained that there will not be a Series S-style PlayStation console because the company wants to focus on a console for long term use.
To expand, Ryan stated, “We are not looking to buy a product that will become obsolete in a few years,” with “we” referring to the average consumer. This is a bit of an odd statement, since it doesn’t look like the Series S has any more planned obsolescence than the average game console.
Ryan went on, “We have also considered such an approach, but I also know that other operators have tried and had problems.” To be fair, Sony is definitely not trying one of the most important parts of Microsoft’s approach, since the PS5 is not getting a Game Pass service. This service is one of the cornerstones of Microsoft’s new two-console strategy, and without it, a secondary console might not make as much sense.
This response seems a bit vague in that it doesn’t fully address why Sony is not making the two-console move aside from the PS5 digital. It certainly seems like a smart move for Microsoft, especially with people looking for a lower cost console now, during the budget-straining pandemic. In all likelihood, Sony simply didn’t prepare for it. Considering the recent PS5 pre-order debacle leading to inflated secondary PS5 pre-order prices on eBay, it’s safe to say Sony’s made some mistakes.
Also strange is that Ryan refers to other operators attempting what Microsoft’s doing, but doesn’t clarify who or what he’s referring to. Perhaps it’s a reference to handhelds, but although Sony has had little luck there, Nintendo has pulled it off well. Even though the Nintendo 3DS is being discontinued, it had a huge 10-year run.
Source: IGN
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