Talking Point As PS5 Turns 3 How Are You Feeling About It
Toddler years.
Believe it or not, we're now three years into the PS5 generation — about a third of the way (probably more) through its lifespan before the inevitable PS6. Sony's system has come a long way in that time, and the platform holder is determined to see it a success, aggressively pushing hardware and crafting top tier games to justify a purchase. While the journey's far from over, the anniversary has us feeling reflective, especially as these first few years have been anything but smooth.
Starting at the start, the PS5 launched during a period of worldwide tumult. The COVID-19 outbreak of course had a global impact, but despite this obstacle, Sony pushed to release its brand new console before the end of 2020. The good news is that the console sold out immediately — on the face of it, a great start. The bad news is that the pandemic meant manufacturing new machines to meet demand became much slower than required, resulting in PS5 shortages that would become a thorn in Sony's side for the first couple of years.
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