TechRadar: "Some PS4 owners are experiencing HDMI issues with their new console on its North American launch day, putting a kink (and not a Knack) in their plan to immediately start playing next-generation video games."
Sony's preorder routine is slightly different this time around.
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According to a recent statement by Sony, it has sold out around 25 million PlayStation 5 consoles.
If they are actually "immediately" able to send consoles to those who are affected, then I'd have to give kudos to Sony for being prepared for any situation.