Sony has just launched the PlayStation Direct online store in Germany, with plans to launch the new website in Europe in the coming weeks. Launched just before the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales period, the PlayStation Direct website could make it easier for consumers to buy a PS5. As reported by VGC, the official PlayStation Germany Twitter account posted a tweet announcing the launch of PlayStation Direct in the country, with the "UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg coming soon." The addition of PlayStation Direct to European countries follows a successful launch period for the service in the United States, which Sony Interactive Entertainment President and CEO Jim Ryan said has "achieved significant revenue in the US market just over one year after the start of operations”.
(Image credit: Sony) The launch of PlayStation Direct in Europe coincides with a recent report that Sony had transported PS5s to the UK to help meet Christmas demand. While a substantial number of these consoles are likely going straight to retailers, many of them may be kept in warehouses strictly for PlayStation Direct purchases. Of course, it's not just the PS5 consoles that are potentially available on the PlayStation Direct online store, as there are also listings for DualSense wireless controllers, Pulse 3D wireless headsets, and a number of games, including Death Stranding: Director's Cut and Director's Cut. from Ghost of Tsushima.
Analysis: Will PlayStation Direct really make buying a PS5 easier?
You'd like to think that more PS5 action in Europe along with the launch of an official PlayStation online retail outlet would make PS5 consoles more widely available, and that's probably true. However, demand remains astronomically high for the elusive console, which is sure to increase as we get closer to the Black Friday sales window. PlayStation Direct will certainly help more consumers get PS5s installed in their homes, but the current shortage of chips still means Sony can only produce a limited number. PlayStation Direct is far from a guarantee that you'll be able to get a PS5 and avoid the Black Friday rush, but we're glad that European customers have at least one more outlet - an official one, no less - to try out. your luck. Unfortunately, we're not expecting any significant Black Friday PS5 deals due to continued shortages. If you're lucky enough to own the console, though, it'll be worth keeping an eye out for accessories that are more likely to be discounted, like these PS5 SSD Black Friday deals or Black Friday PS Plus add-on deals. even more storage in your console at a lower price. Today's best Sony PlayStation Plus deals