Custom Black PS5s Go On Sale Later This Week In Very Limited Stock

A third-party team named SUP3R5 plans to release a PlayStation 2-inspired black PS5 this week, but just like the case with Sony’s PS5, there will be very limited stock. When Sony first announced the PlayStation 5‘s futuristic white design, fans hoped and prayed that a black model of the PS5, much like Sony’s previous consoles, would also hit the market. The system’s November 12 launch day came and went, and alas, there was still no sign of a black PS5 — until now.

Fans have struggled to get their hands on PS5 systems since its launch two months ago. The current-generation system immediately sold like hot cakes, and Sony announced just one week after launch that the PS5 was completely sold out everywhere. Many retailers were not expected to receive a PS5 restock until early 2021, and whenever the consoles do arrive, they likely won’t stay on the shelves for long. At this rate, the PS5 shortage is likely to last several months, so perhaps players can try their luck at snagging SUP3R5’s modified PS5 instead.

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According to the listing on SUP3R5’s website, the “retro inspired” PS5 will start at $649, which is $150 more expensive than the $499 retail price of the PS5 standard edition. The extra cost gets you a sleek all-black console with the colorful PS logo from Sony’s PS2 days and a matching DualSense controller, which can also be purchased on its own for $99. The console will come in both a digital-only and a disc version. Production is limited to only 304 units, so be ready to hit that pre-order button on January 8 at 3 p.m. EST. If one does get their hands on one of SUP3RS’ PS5’s when they ship in spring 2021, a small plate on the side of the console will even tell them which of the 304 units they’ve received.

As SUP3R5 explained to Gaming Bible, the initiative for these retro PS5 consoles began when the team posted photos of the console’s mock-up on Reddit. At the time, it existed only as a really cool PS5 concept and wasn’t intended to actually be produced. However, thanks to overwhelmingly positive responses from fans, SUP3R5 went ahead and got to work on bringing the idea to life. “We feel obligated to do this based on the unexpectedly positive response from everyone,” the company said.

Because SUP3R5 is modifying existing PS5 consoles and not manufacturing its own, the company doesn’t think it will run into legal issues with Sony. Of course, these situations are always a risk, so players should proceed with caution and remember that there’s a chance the consoles could be canceled before shipment. As many may recall, this was the case for PlateStation 5’s custom PlayStation 5 face plates back in October. Sony shut down that operation within days of its launch, leaving many disappointed and grappling for a speedy refund.

Source: SUP3R5

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