Where did you hear that? The only things I have seen related to PS5 launch are that they will have limited units on release and they are expecting a global release on the same date.The (soon to be delayed?) launch of the PS5 and XBox X
Where did you hear that? The only things I have seen related to PS5 launch are that they will have limited units on release and they are expecting a global release on the same date.
Production in China is already returning to normal levels and PS5 is still not being produced, they will likely start in the middle of summer or even a bit later. Don't see a reason for delays, only limited production because of memory prices being so high.
It's not supposed to be produced yet. That's why I think that there will be no delay, production is only supposed to start after the virus.From your post, "limited units on release" and "PS5 is still not being produced" pretty much sums up the reasons why the launch will inevitibly be delayed given the current circumstances.
All the manufacturing supply, distribution and retail sale chains have been disrupted and there is no clear way out of the situation for some time, possibly not until next year.
There may be an extremely soft launch with a handful of consoles available so that the marketing department can avoid the embaressment and/or contractual consequences of actualy canceling or delaying the launch.
This news article itself cites that the same manufacturers are already scaling back production targets and considering suspending new product lines for the very same reasons.
Don't forget that a lot of people may not have money for such discretionary purchases and may be more worried about paying for food, medical supplies and the rent/mortgage.
production is only supposed to start after the virus
Quotes the AV Forum interview and speculates that 2020 models will carry over into 2021. I do wonder whether the decision of certain brands to hold off HDMI 2.1 until next year will come back to bite them hard if the nextgen consoles launch as planned.