PlayStation 5 is totally sold out in Japan

It has been clear for some time now that the PS5 will face inventory shortages at launch, with the console being sold at a fast pace in all regions of the world and with many potential users failing to pre-order the launch. This is also true in Japan, where Sony says the console's pre-order inventory has been completely depleted.

"Due to the high interest and many requests from users, pre-orders for the release date are exhausted", writes Sony in an update at PlayStation Blog .

Sony goes on to say that because of continuing concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, they will not hold any launch events or sell PS5 in stores on launch day, in order to ensure the safety of everyone involved.

"As there are still concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, we do not plan to hold events or sell the PS5 in stores on the day of its launch, in order to ensure the safety of customers, retailers and employees," writes the company. “We apologize for any inconvenience caused to anyone who wants to purchase the PS5. For customers who purchased PS5 in advance, please check the receipt method in advance and contact the store where you made the reservation for details. ”

In addition, Sony has also said that it will no longer pre-order the console in Japan before its launch, although more consoles, of course, will be available for purchase after its launch.

“On the day of the PS5 launch, we temporarily closed reservations because we reached the planned number of reservations, but we hope to continue selling the PS5 in the future,” says Sony.

Japan is one of several regions where the PS5 will be released on November 12, with the rest of the world receiving the console on November 19.

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