Unbelievable! Spider-Man 2 PS5 Consoles Vanish in Seconds - Here's What Happened!

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The upcoming superhero sequel, fueled by the immense popularity of the original Spider-Man game and the Miles Morales spin-off, has generated an unprecedented level of excitement, resulting in an overwhelming demand for this special edition console.

There is speculation among fans that bots may have contributed to the rapid sell-out of the limited edition console, leaving frustrated customers unable to secure a pre-order. However, it seems that fans hoping to purchase the Marvel's Spider-Man 2 limited edition PS5 will be disappointed, as reports suggest that the console has sold out across various retailers. With the highly-anticipated superhero sequel's launch just a few months away, Insomniac Games has given fans plenty of reasons to be excited about the latest web-slinging adventures. Trailers have showcased multiple playable characters, including Peter Parker and Miles Morales, and have even teased the involvement of the Venom symbiote in the story. This excitement is now extending to the game's console market as well.

The original Spider-Man game and its Miles Morales spin-off from Insomniac have gained immense popularity, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 aims to leverage that excitement in multiple ways. Recently, Insomniac and Sony unveiled a special edition PS5 console featuring a striking red-and-black design with the iconic Spidey logo engulfed in the symbiote. Pre-orders for this console went live on Friday, with a scheduled release date of September 1. However, due to its overwhelming popularity, the Spider-Man-themed console has quickly sold out across various retailers. Retailers such as Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy, and Target are reporting that pre-orders for the console are already sold out. Additionally, Sony's PlayStation Direct storefront currently shows the console as unavailable, both in its disc and digital versions. PlayStation has even implemented a virtual queue system to handle the high volume of customers attempting to purchase the PS5.

There were suggestions from numerous fans that Sony could have been targeted by bots that rushed to purchase the limited edition consoles, due to the brief time gap between the sales opening and the consoles being sold out. Some even alleged that the consoles and console covers were already sold out as soon as the sale began, while others speculated that the console covers might have never been properly listed. Sony provided a notification to users who were added to the virtual queue, assuring them that they were making diligent efforts to make the consoles and console covers available to more eager customers.

While disgruntled users may have to wait for their Spider-Man console, customers in certain regions worldwide may face even longer delays to play the game. Speculation suggests that Marvel's Spider-Man 2's release could be postponed in several Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, due to stricter regulations surrounding LGBTQ+ representation. This implies that the delays may be due to the game requiring censorship in those regions. The anticipation for Spider-Man 2 is tangible as numerous fans eagerly await the opportunity to own an exclusive web-slinging merchandise. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is scheduled to launch on October 20 for PS5.

Source: ComicBook