All you need to know about PS5's release date
- by Sammy Barker
What is the PS5 release date? The PS5 is available right now, but you may still be interested to know when exactly the big day was. As part of our PS5 guide, we're going to tell you the PS5's release date. You may also be interested in learning about the PS5 price as well as all PS5 launch games and PS5 stock through the respective links.
PS5 Release Date: When Did the PS5 Come Out?
The PS5 release date was 12th November, 2020 in some territories. The first regions to get their hands on the next-gen console were the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea. The rest of the world, including the UK and Europe, got the console a week later, on 19th November, 2020.
PS5 Release Date: Did the PS5 Have Different Release Dates in the US and Europe?
Yes, there was a difference between the PS5 release date in some territories. The first round of next-gen consoles became available in the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea from 12th November, 2020. The rest of the world, including European countries like the UK, Germany, and France, got their hands on the console from 19th November, 2020.
What do you think of the PS5 release date? Let us know in the comments section, and be sure to check out our PS5 guide for much more information.
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About Sammy Barker
As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He’s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.
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- Shigurui
Guide? Just wow.
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- Norse_Heathen_47
Im going to end up waiting anyway before I buy the new console I like to try to get a special edition ps5 like FF7 themed PlayStation. That'd be nice
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- Hengist
My Cat like instincts and curiosity tell me that I'm going to pre-order a PS5 (as I did with PS4). Excuse me now, I'm off to take a crap in next door's flowerpot.
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- Jab187
@Neolit
I'm still waiting for my Trolling-Fu medals you promised me dude
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- Elex
Actually it may release in Europe first.
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- Lovespuds
I am more than happy with my Pro, but I have to admit I am getting pretty excited at the prospect of a new console. That for me is my favourite thing about videogames, there is always something to look forward to.
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- Gamer83
I can't believe we had another 7-year console gen but that's what Pro and X were designed to do, extend this gen. I will say, and I don't know if it's because I'm older now, but I'm not pining for a new console as much as I was at the end of the last cycle. There's no doubt the PS4 and Xbox One feel dated, but even the base models for those consoles don't feel as ancient as PS3 and 360 did in 2011, forget about 2013.
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- Party_Cannon
I'm guessing 2021. The 2020 release date seems too soon to have a little library of PS5 exclusive titles ready to go for launch time.
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- JJ2
Ms announced 2020 hol and next gen consoles have very similar hardware. 1+1
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- nathanSF
Who from sony said "holiday 2020" I can't find the quote or any reference to the quote anywhere.
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- nathanSF
@Neolit Yes. Thanks.
I decided to check out Eurogamer for more info and found the same link there. The Wired piece could have been written better. I came back here to comment and found your reply.
Appreciated anyway.
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- Netret0120
I'll get a PS5 in 2 years so i'm more excited about several ps4 games becoming dirt cheap.
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- Lionheart5
The design is abysmal. Idm long as it's not another jet.
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- Lionheart5
@Lovespuds This is a proper next gen machine unlike previous generations which were incremental imo.
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- Sigma1
2020 has been a really bad year financially,many companies including Gamestop have already lost millions of dollars,far more profit loss than expected.I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if Sony decides to push the ps5 release to summer 2021 or later.
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- SilkySmile89
Sony will not push the console to next year if Microsoft's consoles will be released this year. To be competitive they need to release in the same time frame. Everybody still complaining about launch titles. Ok you don't have to many exclusives but you have other AAA titles to look forward to + backwards compatibility. PS4 had a worse launch catalogue.
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- SilkySmile89
IMO people are frustrated with the lack of information and this stupid game of chicken between them. Also people are looking for a better reason to pay a premium price at launch for this new consoles, as if hardware is not enough. The games will come, and the consoles will be priced accordingly to there specs. Compared to PS4 and XBOX1 when they launched with mediocre specs even for 2013, this generation we will have a premium product.
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- Porkfiend
The way things are going, I think perhaps the price will be released after the console.
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