Subj : Weve finally reached a point where anyone who wants a PlayStation
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Fri Oct 27 2023 10:45:05

Weve finally reached a point where anyone who wants a PlayStation 5 will be 
able to get one, says Sony exec

Date:
Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:24:04 +0000

Description:
Eric Lempel, the SVP & Head of Global Marketing at Sony Interactive 
Entertainment, reveals some new PlayStation insight in an interview.

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Eric Lempel, the SVP & Head of Global Marketing at Sony Interactive 
Entertainment, has been discussing all things PlayStation 5 in a new 
interview. 

 Talking to Barrons , a major financial magazine, he revealed several 
interesting tidbits about the current trajectory of PS5 hardware sales and 
offered some insight into Sonys wider strategy regarding the consoles 
software. 

Asked about the numerous stock issues that plagued the early years of the 
PS5s life, which saw eager players unable to get their hands on systems due 
to a combination of the Covid-19 pandemic and major chip shortages , Lempel 
offered words of reassurance. 

We've had consoles a bit here and there over the last three holidays, he 
said, but this is the first time we're in full supply and we're thrilled 
about that. He went on to add that we're excited that anyone who wants a 
PlayStation 5 will be able to get one which sounds like fantastic news for 
those eager to bag a console deal during the upcoming Black Friday gaming 
deals . 

Despite problems with stock, PS5 sales have been consistently high, reaching 
a total of 38.4 million units sold as of May 2023 . Looking towards the 
future, Sonys current outlook on PlayStation 5 is really strong and the 
company is currently gearing up for one of the strongest seasons in our 
history in terms of console sales. 

In response to a question about the positive reception of many PS5-exclusive 
titles, including the likes of the brilliant Marvels Spider-Man 2 , Lempel 
outlined that Sony has an overall focus on quality, describing it as whats 
most important when it comes to its games. 

He also commented on the backlash to the recent rise in the price of PS Plus 
subscriptions , suggesting that a lot of consumers have recognized that 
there's a lot of value in PlayStation 5 and that the price rise was the 
result of a need to adjust to market conditions. 

 If you're a PS5 owner looking for some new gear, consider our 
recommendations for the best PS5 controllers and the best monitors for PS5 .



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/weve-finally-reached-a-point-where-anyone-who
-wants-a-playstation-5-will-be-able-to-get-one-says-sony-exec


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