Playstation 4 release date this week: Availability scarce without preorder as PS4 unboxing video launches

Sony will finally launch its next-generation Playstation 4 console this week.

Prior to the U.S. release of the highly anticipated PS4 on Nov. 15, the company has released an official unboxing video of the gaming device.

The video shows a person with brown leather gloves unboxing the product, which includes the network voucher, quick start guide, DualShock 4 controller, HDMI cable, AC Power Cord, Mono Headset, USB Cable, and the 500GB PS4 system, which can only be seen from a distance.

The clip ends with a man in front of the PS4 box and its contents laid out saying, "Greatness awaits."

Apps for the PS4 will be available on the day of the console's launch. They include apps from Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Vudu, Hulu Plus, and more.

For gaming fans that have not previously pre-ordered the PS4, the stock will be scarce on launch day. The demand for the console was so high that retailers such as Gamestop, Amazon, BestBuy and Walmart have stopped accepting pre-orders and there is no solid news on when the new inventory will be available.

Gamestop spokesman Jackie Smith told NBC News: "Reservations are currently closed for both the PS4 and the Xbox One and demand is high. In fact, our 'first to know' mailing lists for next-generation consoles have more than 2.2 million subscribers!"

BestBuy will be opening its doors at midnight for gamers who want to collect their pre-ordered console from the stores. The retailer stated: "The processing of pre-orders will begin up to 2 hours before midnight and will begin with the front of the line and continue in the order that people arrived. While your pre-order may be processed before midnight, no consoles will be given to customers until after 12:01 a.m."

The exclusive games list for the PS4 console is as follows:

Killzone: Shadow Fall
DC Universe Online
Injustice: Gods Among Us
Warframe
War Thunder
Contrast
Blacklight:Retribution
Escape-Plan
Flow
Flower
Pinball Arcade
Putty Squad
Resogun
SoundShapes
Switch Galaxy Ultra
DC Universe Online
Skylanders SWAP Force
Super Motherload
Tiny Brains
Warframe.

The Playstation 4 will launch on Nov. 15 in the U.S. and Canada, with a release in Europe, Australia and New Zealand on Nov. 29, 2013.

Newsletter Stay up to date with Christian Today
News
Pleas to remember Africa's forgotten wars
Pleas to remember Africa's forgotten wars

Both Sudan and the DRC have been blighted by endless civil wars.

Christian bookshop named 'champion' by industry association
Christian bookshop named 'champion' by industry association

Green Pastures is believed to be the only Christian bookshop in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Woman cleared of breaching abortion clinic buffer zone
Woman cleared of breaching abortion clinic buffer zone

Claire Brennan was the first person convicted under Northern Ireland's 'safe access' laws.

United Bible Societies celebrates 80 years of ministry with pledge to reach more young people
United Bible Societies celebrates 80 years of ministry with pledge to reach more young people

The United Bible Societies marked eight decades of global ministry this month with the release of a landmark declaration pledging renewed commitment to making Scripture accessible to younger generations worldwide.