Original PS5 Owners Upset Over Ghost of Yotei Announcement

Oh man, okay, so here we go. You know how sometimes you just feel left out, like you’re the last kid picked for the dodgeball team? Yeah, that’s kind of the vibe PS5 owners are getting right now. I mean, PlayStation just threw this big shindig, hyping up the Ghost of Yotei game. It’s like, bam! New console covers that look, according to the internet hive mind, super cool. But guess what? They skipped out on the original PS5 folks, dropping goodies only for the PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro. Not cool, right?

Anyway, once PlayStation’s State of Play aired, the internet lit up like a firecracker, and not just because of the gameplay reveal. Nah, it was all about the limited-edition consoles inspired by that Ghost of Yotei magic. So, if you’ve got one of those newer models, you’re probably grinning like a Cheshire cat. But if you’re chilling with the original PS5? Oh, boy. It’s like the party’s roaring next door but you’re not invited.

Now here’s the kicker – people were already bent out of shape since Spider-Man 2. Yep, same deal with the themed consoles, and the squad using the older PS5 felt snubbed. They hit the forums (hello, Reddit), letting Sony have it. “Why no love for the OG PS5?” they asked. One person even said Sony’s got this ‘what have you bought from us lately’ attitude. Ouch.

And with the PS5 Slim showing up in late 2023, and the original PS5 ceasing production like some forgotten relic, it’s not surprising folks are miffed. But hey, these older models are still kicking around, especially with resellers. So it feels kinda harsh, yeah?

Ah, I nearly forgot – there’s still a smidge of light at the end of this tunnel. You can snag a limited-edition DualSense controller, though. It’s like picking up crumbs when you want the whole cake, but it’s something. Maybe not the dazzling console covers everyone’s drooling over, but hey, a win’s a win, right?