For those of you who might not be aware, the PlayStation 5 recently launched in mainland China. On 15th May 2021, Sony's flagship console officially arrived in the country, as has been documented by industry analyst Daniel Ahmad.
There isn't much that's too extraordinary about the machine's Chinese launch, aside from strict regulations making for a much slimmer lineup of software on day one than other regions. Still, demand has been high, with pre-orders selling out at major retailers. One little extra at Sony's own stores, however, marks the occasion pretty nicely.
Twitter user NineSenpai noted that fans who bought a PS5 from Sony shops also received a "special launch gift", which includes a pair of official pin badges: one of the PlayStation logo, and another depicting the Platinum Trophy:
You can see it in the fourth image above. NineSenpai also says Tatsuo Eguchi, head of PlayStation China, came out to greet queueing customers, and was even signing PS5 consoles. Those badges are certainly a nice extra, though. We'd love one if you have any going spare, Sony. You know, to show how uncool we are.
Anyway, PS5 is now officially available in China, and if you're lucky, you'll get these pin badges when you make a purchase.
[source twitter.com, via twitter.com, nikopartners.com]
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Quite like a pair of mini platinum trophies as cufflinks.
I don't need this... But I really really want this.
@Futureshark Perfect for your wedding day.
I'd love the Platinum Trophy badge. I'm hoping that some of these people who got one put them for sale on Ebay or something.
They should do this for all day one buyers across the globe, put your details and purchase in a form and get one in the post. Makes it unique for everyone that managed to invest day one.
I didn't get a pin when ps5 launch in my country
Made in a lovely Chinese factory, no doubt. Someone will find “help me” scratched into the back of theirs.
@Snake_V5 Failing that there will be variants on Etsy by the end of the week!
I can remember getting a free Blu Ray copy of Casino Royale in the post when I bought my PS3 at launch
Let 'em have it. These poor people deserve all the love they can get. I'd rather never have a Ps5 than have Winnie the Pooh dictate my country.
I WANT ONE!!!
mmmmm shiny
though maybe you should have to have like a thousand bronze ones before you get one
Considering how difficult and time consuming the game of actually purchasing a PS5 from Sony Direct or an authorized retailer is, I guess a platinum trophy is appropriate.
That's pretty dope...
@kyleforrester87 Checked any of your appliances its quite hard to find stuff thats not made in China.
@Sorteddan it goes 11 golds then a platinum. Do games even still have bronze and silver these days? 😂 Viva la rata.
@Milktastrophe
Yes, yes they do...those are all I seem to get anymore. Bronze that is. But with some spit and a bit of elbow grease, they look kinda "goldish".
Looks awesome! I'm also jealous they can buy a PS5 from a physical store!
@KippDynamite It's people picking up in store preorders?
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