Of all the PlayStation consoles released by Sony, the next-generation PlayStation 5 seems to have the most unique-looking aesthetic, but fans were still rather disappointed by the lack of customization for it, especially when people have been asking for a black version of the console.
And now, it may seem like gaming fans' dreams are coming true, except that there's a catch.
Dbrand will be offering black PS5 faceplates.
Customized PS5 Faceplates
Before anything else, Sony won't be creating an official black PS5 version and we might not see any official black console from the company since they have already been having a hard time fulfilling the demands of gaming enthusiasts who are yet to secure their own consoles.
To get the highly-requested black console, custom skin maker Dbrand has announced that they are planning to sell PlayStation 5 faceplates that are aptly named Darkplates that could transform the shiny white console into a black matte unit.
According to Tom's Guide, the Dbrand faceplate features an interior micro-texture just like with the Sony console's default design.
Nevertheless, it seems like the company will be changing its micro-texture feature with its very own "apocalyptic dbrand versions," claiming that Sony won't be able to sue them for including the design--but that doesn't mean the tech giant will simply ignore them for offering unauthorized PS5 accessories.
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Sony Against Skin Makers
Dbrand is referencing the situation with a custom skin maker called PlateStation, which previously announced their plans to sell PS5 faceplates but they were unable to continue the business and had to change names as Sony has allegedly sued them.
Moreover, a company called SUP5R has also decided to offer customized faceplates for the next-gen console but also canceled all the pre-orders after alleged threats from Sony.
Dbrand's fate against Sony is unknown, but they are actually yet to release the Darkplates.
The Catch: It's Pricey
Based on the reports, the company has only emailed a survey for those who have signed up for notifications, asking them how much they are willing to pay for the PlayStation 5 skin, and it seemed like the lowest price that was mentioned was $69.
The company has also apparently asked its subscribers whether they are willing to pay an additional $15 for the shipping fee since the PS5 is "[expletive] enormous."
There also appears to be a custom skin that console owners could put on the unit's center spine, which Dbrand has suggested a $0.69 price tag for it since it appears to be a simple customized decal.
With that, it seems like the customization won't come cheap.
Furthermore, there's also no detail as to when the Darkplates will be released, although based on their website, the faceplate will be coming this 2021, so we won't probably have to wait that long for it.
Plus the company has also admitted that if they were to be released.
As of now, PlayStation 5 consoles are still hard to come by, with shortage most likely continuing until mid-2021 as AMD said they are unable to supply the customized chip for the console at a faster rate.
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Written by: Nhx Tingson
