On Thursday, the company had anticipated high demand for the curvy, 15 inch tall machine, thanks to a spike in video game sales joined this year's global health crisis.

So to avoid large crowds and stores, Sony Limits meant the only eager gamers in Japan picking up their new machines were those who have pre ordered In Japan.

Some big retailers held lotteries to distribute what limited stock they had.

Officially, the PS five cost 500 U.

S dollars.

But on launch day, Japan's flea market platform, Mercury had listings selling it at more than 900.

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PS five offers cutting edge graphics that make light and shadow look more riel, faster loading times and a new controller with feedback that could let you physically feel things happening on screen.

Analysts expect the shortage of Sony and Microsoft gaming consoles to last into 2021.

Microsoft launched two new X boxes on Tuesday, with its initial supply of preorders selling out fast.