Update: November 2, 2020 – Due to the controversy with Sony, The Plate Station changed their name and website to Customize My Plates. Additionally, no longer selling PlayStation 5 shells now that Sony stepped in. Those who ordered the shells will receive refunds. However, Customize My Plates are selling skins for not only the PlayStation 5 console but the controllers as well. Along with those, a vertical cooling system, a charging station and chair of the company’s logo. The PlayStation 5 accessories to ship this month. Just in time for your new console.
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The PlayStation 5 just around the corner and the next-gen console comes in one color, white. Surprising the color choice since every PlayStation console, including the portable PSP and Vita have been black on launch. While some fans are ok with the white, many would rather have the standard black. Thanks to a team of designers, engineers and product specialists from London, UK, you can order custom PlayStation 5 faceplates.
The Plate Station are looking to change that and give players a choice in terms of design on their online store: matte black (limited edition), cherry red, chromatic, indigo blue, and jungle camo. Each priced at $39.99 USD for both console versions and shipping worldwide this year.The company looking to ship close to the PlayStation 5 launch on November 12th. Expect an approximate 5-7 days to arrive, November 19-23. Though the way shipping has been since COVID-19, don’t be shocked to take extra few days to arrive. Nevertheless, this is a good gift idea for the upcoming holidays for those getting a PlayStation 5. Especially those who dislike the white shell.
The company received many questions regards to their product being created before the console released. Below are a few Q&As that were posted on their twitter account.
- Q: How do we know the dimensions?
A: Sony very kindly officially published these several weeks ago. - Q: What are our plates made out of?
A: We’re working with manufacturers in the UK and China to finalize the material but we will not be 3D printing or using any type of resin. Our plates will be made of a premium industry standard plastic. - Q: How do we know the plates will fit?
A: This is where having talented engineers on the team come into play. But we won’t be leaving it to chance. Prior to shipping we will be completing tests on the PS5 to ensure it fits perfectly. - Q: Do we have any video or photos of the actual plates?
A: We do and we will be releasing some shots real soon. Right now the prototype plates are being finalized, so once we move to production we will be documenting each step of the process along the way.
Do take note that this third-party accessory are not affiliated with Sony, Playstation, or the Playstation 5 brand. The company is confident that the shell will fit on your new console. If not, a full refund can be arranged by contacting via email. We’ve reached out to The Plate Station so we may test out the product to post our opinion and photos here at Cat with Monocle. Speaking to Haydn, the co-founder of The Plate Station had the following to say in regards of the recent activity of their accessory:
We’ve been blown away by the support of the Playstation and wider gaming community and we’re working hard to ensure the products are awesome and meet expectations!
The plates themselves are easily removable as Sony showcased it weeks ago when breaking down the console. It was only a matter of time before someone created custom plates and surprisingly it’s already happening before the console’s release.
The custom PlayStation 5 faceplates release this November worldwide on The Plate Station website.