Sony suspends all PlayStation sales in Russia over Ukraine war

[highplainsdem]

Source: CNBC

Sony has stopped selling its PlayStation consoles and software in Russia, becoming the latest major brand to withdraw from the country over the Ukraine war.

A representative for Sony’s video game unit said in a statement on Wednesday that the company has suspended all software and hardware shipments in the country, as well as the launch of new racing title Gran Turismo 7. The PlayStation Store also will no longer be available in Russia.

“Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) joins the global community in calling for peace in Ukraine,” the company said.

“To support humanitarian aid, Sony Group Corporation announced a $2 million donation to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the international NGO, Save the Children, to support the victims of this tragedy,” the company statement added.

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Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/09/sony-suspends-all-playstation-sales-in-russia-over-ukraine-war.html

[slumcamper]

1. Sony "shocks and awes"...perhaps this will awaken the apathetic and distracted masses? n/t

[jstephenj]

2. Great news!!!

Now all we need is Microsoft, Epic, Nintendo and others to join in. Not one fucking quarter until reparations are made to the people of Ukraine.

[LudwigPastorius]

3. Oh, no!

How is Putin going to train his 18-year-old conscripts now?

[ZonkerHarris]

4. Can't spend the rubles you make, even in Russia. It's worth less than a penny

[jstephenj]

5. At this rate....

obtaining a PS5 is going to be the least of the people of Russia's worries. And Russia's going to become a money sinkhole for these companies seeing as these populations are even going to have the cash to buy these systems.

Probably the most refreshing aspect of this news is that Sony intends to donate 2 million dollars to the United Nations High Commisioner for Refugees and Save the Children. I'm hoping that Sony's market competitors follow suit.

[Calista241]

11. They're also cutting off the playstation network.

So even if you have a PS4, you won't be able to play many / most of their games.

[rockfordfile]

6. good

Have the others did the same?

[Sherman A1]

7. Good

The more that shun Russia, the better.

[The Grand Illuminist]

8. What about X Box?

[Shanti Shanti Shanti]

9. Oh boy, does this mean Sony will now fill my order for a PS5 console for $499 like I requested?

[catsudon]

13. you can get a ps5 at retail of $499

just camp out at best buy....

same with video cards.... or have a friend who works there to tell you when they have restock, they usually have them on tuesday at the ones in my area.

the lack of stock is the result of assholes who tries to flip them on amazon for over 1k

[Shanti Shanti Shanti]

14. I ordered mine directly from Sony, I'm in no hurry, I stll have PS4 games unplayed, lol

[Ron Obvious]

10. I could see this backfiring

No McDonalds, No Coca Cola, No video games... Russian youths are going to be fitter than ever and a more dangerous fighting force.

We just don't think these things through.

[ificandream]

12. Good! Now they really won't get a PS5!

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All the more for us deprived Americans!!