Although the PlayStation 5 remains one of the most anticipated next generation consoles, the large amount of hype has not stopped players and celebrities alike from poking fun at the PS5's appearance. To address fans pining for the PS4's sleek, black aesthetic, one PlayStation lead teased potentially offering other colors than the default white and blue.
While Sony has already officially revealed both the PS5 and its new DualSense controller, the developers have tried to keep details about the new technology and its games from curious fans. However, players have managed to glean details from the smallest reveals, such as a potential console launch week from currently available release dates. After a showcase of the DualSense controller's capabilities yesterday, a project lead did confirm that the developer might be open to releasing more customization options.
In a recent interview with industry journalist Geoff Keighley, PlayStation worldwide marketing head Eric Lempel confirmed that Sony would discuss "other colors" for the PS5 and its accessories after launch. When asked about these potential options, Lempel noted the difficulties in producing the existing design for its holiday release. However, he did promise that Sony would talk about producing colored variants "at some point."
Lempel's statement lines up with existing reports about trouble surrounding PS5 production. Although Sony is working on producing more consoles than initially anticipated, reports indicate that the company still faces a shortage of consoles due to high demand. But as many social media users pointed out, despite these difficulties, Sony has a history of releasing colored variants for previous consoles. However, a vocal minority of the audience took this opportunity to express their dissatisfaction with the interview. Specifically, one Twitter user said he was more concerned with how Sony would address controller stick drift and other design flaws in the PS4 DualShock controller.
While Lempel's answer may not satisfy fans who dislike the next PlayStation's appearance, third parties are already preparing their own solutions. One company is already creating colored PS5 skins to cover the upcoming console's paint job. Hopefully, this solution will tide over players until Sony is able to release an official option for its players.
The PlayStation 5Â will be available for the 2020 holiday season.
