11/19/2020 12:43
Clarín.com
Technology
Updated 11/19/2020 4:09 PM
PlayStation 5
is getting closer to Argentina.
On the day it celebrates its global launch,
Sony launched a new pre-sale
for Argentine fans, and the expectations they had generated were completely exceeded.
The main electrical appliance chains and supermarkets that offered the version with and without a disk
ran out of stock within minutes.
This second presale stood out for having the same suggested values of last September, when it sold out in 4 hours:
$ 99,999 for the edition with physical discs and $ 75,999 for the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
.
But the craze around PlayStation 5 increased exponentially in that new period.
Starting at 1:00 pm, the units that were offered in the digital stores of Sony, Garbarino, Frávega, Cetrogar, Musimundo, Megatone, Compumundo and Jumbo began to show the legend of "sold out" and without sotck ":
the consoles had been vanished in many places in less than 15 minutes
.
PlayStation 5 out of stock.
The video game console sold out in record time.
Photo: screenshots.
In addition to prices, payments with cards from any issuer and promotions were maintained, such as that of BBVA, which offered the benefit of
12 interest-free installments
.
In fact,
more than 50% of the stock
was paid for through these means of payment.
Although the PS5 was launched on November 12 in the United States, South Korea, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand.
From this Thursday it began it is available in the rest of the world, although in Argentina you will have to wait one more week
PlayStation 5 out of stock.
The video game console sold out in record time.
Photo: screenshots.
As confirmed by a source from Sony to
Clarín
, the new batch of consoles will be available from
December 16
, while those of the first period will only be available on the 4th of next month.
Those who bought any of the versions will find
a
box whose design is similar to that of the PlayStation 4
, but is of a larger size and weight, mainly due to the larger dimensions of the PS5: 390mm x 104mm x 260mm and 4.5kg of weight for the version with a stand. disc, with a smaller width (92mm) and weight (3.9kg) in the case of the digital only version.
PlayStation 5 out of stock.
The video game console sold out in record time.
Photo: screenshots.
In addition to the PS5, another of the main elements of the case is a
circular plastic base
.
This piece allows the console to be placed in a horizontal position (with the disc slot facing down), and it is also recommended to use it for those who place it vertically.
The PlayStation 5 box, in its standard version, also contains a DualSense joystick, so those who want to play with other people will need to purchase another compatible one or use a PS4 one.
PlayStation 5 out of stock.
The video game console sold out in record time.
Photo: screenshots.
The contents of the box are completed with the cables that are necessary for the operation of the console:
HDMI cable for the TV
, charging cable to connect the console to the power and another USB type C to charge the DualSense control.
Add to that the warranty, safety guide, and quick start guide.
However, the Ethernet cable, to connect directly to the Internet, is
not included
.
The PlayStation 5 console in its edition for games in physical format.
Photo: DPA.
The PlayStation 5 has a standard storage space of 825GB, which
in practice is about 700GB
(you have to subtract the space of the system and the pre-installed game, Astro's Playroom).
Sony does not allow this memory to be expanded with external SSDs for now, but expects this support to arrive "a little after" launch, as Mark Cerny, the console's engineer, said in March.