The PlayStation 5 is extremely close to launch, and unboxing videos have already sprouted up all over the internet. The videos, much like the PS5 console, are proving to be enormously popular. So, what is it about these unboxing videos that amass such viewership? It could be simple curiosity, but it may be more than that.
One of the draws of PS5 unboxing videos is that they show exactly what people will get when their next-gen console finally arrives. While PlayStation's own site already lists off these items, the videos offer viewers a chance to see the size of a controller in someone's hand, the size of the PS5 standing upright, and up-close-and-personal views of the console. It's like getting a peek at a birthday present early. It may spoil the surprise, but in a way, it adds to the anticipation and excitement.
There's also plenty of people who want to compare the PlayStation 5 to the Xbox Series X, and PS5 unboxing videos are a great way to do that. Side-by-side size comparisons of consoles and controllers are great for curious people who may not want to shell out the money for both consoles at launch. Curiosity is a major factor in explaining why PS5 unboxing videos get massive views, but there's another big factor too: the unboxing videos are so popular because the PS5 itself is so popular.
How Unboxing Videos Relate To The PlayStation 5's Popularity
The PlayStation 5 isn't even out yet, and it's already one of the most popular consoles ever. Pre-orders sold out at incredibly fast rates and crashed online retail sites. Some analysts are even predicting the PS5 will become the best-selling console of all time. The sales for the PS5 have already shattered those of the PS4's first 12 weeks. Since the PlayStation 5 is so popular, it makes sense that unboxing videos of the PS5 would be popular, too. As excitement grows this close to launch, eager consumers want to see the console for themselves - and online videos are as close to the real thing as most people can get right now.
For PlayStation fans, these videos are also a great way to see how the PS5 stacks up to past consoles. Videos comparing the PS5 to the PS4, PS3, and even PS2 have already popped up online. People can't seem to get enough of Sony's next-gen console. Thankfully, the wait for the PlayStation 5 is nearly over.
For now, it's unclear if pre-orders for the PS5 will restock before launch. However, some retailers like Best Buy have already said they'll have restocks in time for Black Friday. The PlayStation 5 is set to launch on November 12th in the United States and several other countries, and November 19th for the UK and the rest of the world. In the meantime, PS5 unboxing videos are a great way to sneak a peek at what's arriving soon with the console.
