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Sony says the PS5 would still be sold out without a pandemic - Engadget

Posted: 24 Nov 2020 05:19 AM PST

Sony gaming chief says the PS5 would be sold out even without COVID-19 — Engadget

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) CEO Jim Ryan confirmed that the PlayStation 5 is completely sold out despite his best efforts to have enough stock, according to an interview with the Russia's Tass. He added that he believes the supply shortage would have happened even without COVID-19. However. despite the success of the console, launching in the middle of a pandemic was a challenge he "wouldn't recommend" to anybody else.

"Everything is sold. Absolutely everything is sold," he said. "I've spent much of the last year trying to be sure that we can generate enough demand for the product. And now... I'm spending a lot more time on trying to increase supply to meet that demand."

The biggest issue caused by the pandemic was in pre-production, according to Ryan. Because of travel and other restrictions, "we had to do all the manufacturing preparation by camera remotely," he said. "I mean, just imagine that for a precision device like the PlayStation 5."

Ryan expressed relief at the success of the console during a difficult year, but said in the end that the product and sales would have likely been the same even if people weren't stuck at home. "The way we took it to market might have been a bit different, but the actual product would have been the same," Ryan said. "We might have had a few more to sell, but not very many; the guys on the production/manufacturing side have worked miracles."

He said that Sony is taking a wait-and-see attitude over Microsoft's purchase of Zenimax, including studios like Bethesda and id software. However, it sounds like the company plans to take some action in response to Microsoft's Game Pass. "There is actually some news to come, but just not today," he told Tass.

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Black Friday laptop deals: Apple, Dell, HP, and more - The Verge

Posted: 24 Nov 2020 07:11 AM PST

Whether you're shopping for a student, an older relative, or anyone in between, a laptop can make a great gift. And the internet's largest retailers are offering all kinds of laptops at discounted prices this Black Friday, whether you're looking for a convertible, a Chromebook, a gaming rig, or anything else.

Note that for some models, only certain configurations may be on sale. Make sure to double-check the specs of the item you're buying to make sure they'll suit your workload (and that you're actually getting the discount) before you check out.

HP deals

A number of HP laptops are on sale through Best Buy's online store. One of them is the HP Envy x360 13 2-in-1, a portable convertible laptop that offers exceptional value for its price.

If you're looking for something more upscale, you can snag $500 off an HP Spectre x360 15 2-in-1. Originally priced at $1,599.99, the Spectre is a powerful convertible with a 4K touchscreen and a discrete GPU.

The HP Pavilion x360 14 2-in-1 is $499.99 at Best Buy, $250 off its original price at $749.99. This configuration includes an Intel Core i5-1035G1, 8GB of memory, and a 256GB SSD.
The HP Chromebook 14 is $129 at Best Buy, $170 off its original price of $299. This configuration includes an Intel Celeron processor, 4GB of memory, and 32GB of storage.

Apple deals

Multiple configurations of Apple's latest MacBook Pro are on sale at B&H Photo. The new Pro is powered by Apple's M1 processor, which delivers astonishingly powerful performance and can also run iPhone and iPad apps natively on macOS. If you'd prefer to go for an older Intel model, some of those are on sale as well.

13-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 chip, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage is $1,449 at Amazon (usually $1,499). The same configuration is also on sale at B&H Photo.
13-inch MacBook Pro (mid-2020) with Retina Display, 8GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD, a quad-core 8th Gen Intel i5 processor, and integrated Intel Iris Plus graphics is $1,149 at B&H Photo (usually $1,229)

Gigabyte deals

Gigabyte's Aorus 5 is on sale at Newegg. It's a powerful gaming laptop that's thinner, lighter, and more portable than many 15-inch gaming rigs out there.

Lenovo deals

Lenovo's Legion 5 17 is on sale for $200 off at Newegg. It's a 17-inch gaming rig with an affordable price tag, known for its exceptional battery life.

Multiple configurations of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 are on sale at Best Buy. You can find one for $349.99, $250 off its original price of $599.99. This configuration includes a Core i5-1035G1, a 256GB SSD, and 12GB of memory. You can also buy one with an Intel Core i3-1005G1 and 8GB of memory for $299.99, $150 off its original price of $449.99.

The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14 is $119.99 at Best Buy, $110 off its original price of $229.99. This configuration includes an AMD A6 processor, 4GB of memory, and 64GB of storage.

Asus deals

The Asus VivoBook S15 is one of the best-value laptops you can buy. It offers fast performance, good battery life, and a nice sleek chassis.

The Asus TUF A17 is $849.99 at Newegg, $150 off its original price of $999.99. This configuration includes an AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce GTX 1650, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB (SSD) + 1TB (HDD) of storage.

The Asus Zenbook 14 keyboard and screen from above.

Multiple configurations of the Asus ZenBook 14 are on sale at Newegg. You can get a model with an AMD Ryzen 7 3700 U, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD for $729.99 ($170 off its original price). You can also buy one with a Core i7-1051 0U, a GeForce MX250, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD for $749.99 ($150 off its original price of $899.99).
The Asus ZenBook 1 5 is $1,199.99 at Newegg, $300 off its original price of $1,499.99. This configuration includes a Core i7-10510U, a GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.

Microsoft deals

The Surface Pro 7 is a premium Windows 2-in-1 with a kickstand and stylus support. There are a number of different models, several of which are on sale at Best Buy.

The i5 model is $799 ($230 off its original price of $1,029)
The i7 model is $899 ($430 off its original price of $1,329)

Acer deals

Multiple configurations of the Acer Aspire 5 are on sale at Best Buy. The Aspire 5 offers a sturdy chassis and solid performance at an affordable price point. It's worth considering for students and other budget shoppers.

You can also get a model with a Core i7-1165G7 and 12GB of RAM for $699.99 ($100 off the original price of $799.99)

MSI deals

A few different MSI gaming laptops are on sale at Newegg. The highlight is the GL75 Leopard, a 17-inch rig with a powerful hexa-core processor and RTX GPU.

The MSI GL65 Leopard is $999 at Newegg, $250 off its original price of $1,249 (with a $100 mail-in rebate card). This configuration includes a Core i7-10750H, a GTX 1660Ti, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB (HDD) + 512GB (SSD) of storage. A configuration with a GTX 1650 Ti, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD is also on sale for $949 ($150 off its original price of $1,099 with a $100 mail-in rebate card).

Origin deals

The Origin EVO15-S sits on a porch table.

Origin is offering two "bonuses" with the purchase of Origin laptops. Bonuses include: a $50 Visa rewards card, a 500GB Seagate BarraCuda SSD, a Corsair Void Pro RGB Elite Wireless Headset, a Corsair K55 RGB Gaming Keyboard and Corsair Harpoon RGB Gaming Mouse, a Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro Mouse, and an Elgato Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock.

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