Due to Corona Virus PS5 and Xbox Series X releases postponed?

Sony and Microsoft are preparing to launch the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X respectively later this year. However, it is possible that the PS5 and Xbox Series X will be delayed thanks to the ongoing global health emergency due to the coronavirus.

The coronavirus has had a significant impact on Chinese manufacturing. And as it stands, the PS5 and Xbox Series X are both manufactured in China. According to Jefferies Group, Chinese manufacturing companies were shut down due to the coronavirus. This could potentially delay the PS5, Xbox Series X, and the video games that were released with them. Even Nintendo has announced that the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch bundle is being delayed in Japan due to the coronavirus.

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In addition to potentially delaying next-generation consoles, the coronavirus is having another impact on the gaming industry. For example, the coronavirus caused the sale of Plague Inc. surged last month, especially in China. In addition, the corona virus has also caused several game tournaments to be postponed or cancelled. League of Legends Pro League Week 2 was delayed due to a virus, and Overwatch League events in China were immediately canceled. The Taipei Game Show was also postponed due to concerns over the coronavirus.

There is no denying that the coronavirus has had a significant impact on the gaming industry. However, it is not certain that this virus will cause the PS5 and Xbox Series X to be delayed. So far there have been more than 28,000 reported cases of the coronavirus. Let’s just pray that this virus will be eradicated quickly.