Sony Giveth, Sony Taketh Away: OG PS5 Owners Feel the *Yotei* Burn
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Original PS5 owners are feeling a bit left out after Sony announced *Ghost of Yotei*-themed console covers, but only for the Slim and (unreleased) Pro models, sparking outrage amongst those still rocking the launch console. Looks like if you have the old PS5, you can get yotei'd on.
Right, so Sony's announced some swanky new console covers for *Ghost of Yotei*, and, as always, there's a catch. Apparently, those of us still rocking the original, chunky PS5 are being left out in the cold. I mean, fair dinkum, Sony? It's like they're saying, 'Thanks for your early adoption, now bugger off and buy a Slim or Pro.'
The fuss kicked off after Sony's *Ghost of Yotei* State of Play (which, let's be honest, looked pretty darn good). Alongside the gameplay reveal – samurai action in a snowy landscape, yes please! – they showed off a limited-edition PS5 Slim and covers for both the Slim and the hypothetical PS5 Pro. The *Spider-Man 2* limited edition console must have made enough money for them to green light this idea again.
Cue the Reddit rage. Over on the PlayStation subreddit, users are venting their spleen about being ignored. One user put it bluntly: "Sony is a 'what have you bought from us lately' company..." Ouch. Another reckons they "abandoned" the original model faster than you can say 'planned obsolescence'. It's a fair point, innit? There are still a *lot* of original PS5s out there, especially floating around on the reseller market.
Now, look, I get it. Companies want to push new hardware. But completely ignoring a large chunk of your existing player base? Seems a bit shortsighted, even for a mega-corp like Sony. It's not the first time, either. The 30th-anniversary covers earlier this year were also a no-go for the original model. What gives, Sony?
Of course, some optimists (or masochists) are suggesting keeping an eye on third-party vendors. Maybe someone will step up and fill the void with some unofficial *Yotei*-themed goodness. But it's not the same, is it? It's like getting a knock-off spellbook instead of the real thing – it might look the part, but you just *know* the magic's gonna be a bit dodgy.
So, what's a disgruntled OG PS5 owner to do? Well, you can still grab the limited-edition *Ghost of Yotei* DualSense controller. Small mercies, eh? At least your hands can feel the samurai vibes, even if your console can't.
Ultimately, this feels like a missed opportunity. Sony could have scored some serious goodwill by catering to its entire audience. Instead, they've managed to annoy a bunch of loyal customers. A classic case of corporate shenanigans, if you ask me.
Tags: PS5, Ghost of Yotei, Sony, Console Covers, Gaming News
Original article: Game Rant