SUP3R5 seems to have canceled the production of the PS5 “Inspired by Retro” after receiving “credible threats to its security”.
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As reported by Video Games Chronicle, SUP3R5 canceled all orders and deleted their Twitter account. In the deleted tweets, they said, “We take these threats seriously. We are not willing to risk the safety and well-being of our team or the potential impact this would have on the delivery of your order. “
The consoles were designed to capitalize on the 20th anniversary of the PlayStation 2 console, creating a black design with blue highlights. The design also included the original multicolored PlayStation logo for extra nostalgia.
SUP3R5 initially charged $ 649 for the digital version and $ 749 for the disk drive version. The retail versions of these consoles would cost about $ 399 for digital and $ 499 for one with a disk drive.
The company was also willing to customize people’s DualSense controllers for $ 99, at the cost of the controller’s warranty, as the customization process would require the controller to be disassembled.
PlayStation fans expected the easily removable displays to lead to available customization, but there is no sign that Sony is creating cosmetic displays.
The cancellation of the retro PlayStation design comes after an independent company known as CustomizeMyPlates sought to create its own versions of faceplates as third-party PlayStation peripherals.
It was reported that Sony would have threatened legal action against the company, forcing them to cease production. As a result, they were forced to reimburse all customers who had pre-ordered a PS5 front panel.