The recent revelation by PlayStation of console plates with limited drawing Ghost of Yoteiaroused not only a lot of enthusiasm, but also a little ire, especially if you are one of the many people who have the original launch variant of the PS5.
Sony goes up a gear to prepare for the launch, on October 2, of Ghost of Yotei of Sucker Punch. As part of its promotional efforts and its merchandising strategy for its original titles, the company revealed a range of special publishing units including two PS5 Slim packs, DualSense assorted controllers and facades for the PS5 Slim and the PS5 Pro.
The facades Ghost of Yotei will be available in a golden variant, inspired by Japanese art Kintsugi, while the black edition is inspired by Sumi-E art. The daring brushstrokes on the plates represent the trip of Atsu in the game. The black edition is exclusive to certain retailers and to Direct PlayStation.
However, a large part of the PS5 community will not be able to take advantage of this opportunity. Many owners of the original PS5 have expressed their frustration on the Internet, believing that Sony has forgotten their launch variant and is intended exclusively for owners of PS5 Slim and Pro.
Many PS5 owners will feel excluded, because the original PS5 is still widely used and easily available in the secondary markets, although Sony abandoned the model at the end of 2023 and replaced it with the Slim variant, only three years after the console.
This is not the first time that Sony has been indifferent to the owners of the original PS5. In 2024, Sony launched facades for the 30th anniversary, exclusive to PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro, leaving the first users away.
Some PS5 owners declare that they will turn to third -party or unofficial facades, even if these alternatives will not have the level of detail and authenticity of the Sony range of facades. However, original PS5 owners can buy the controller Ghost of Yotei In limited edition, which works with all PS5 models.