Summary
After a strong earthquake jolted Morocco, a man carried hisPlayStation 5to safety as he ran from his residence to escape the wreckage. As thousands of people evacuated their homes and gathered on the street, the man stood out with nothing but hisPlayStation 5in his arms.
The PlayStation 5 was released in November 2020. Even though its run was marked by production shortages, the console has generated impressive sales and is one of thebest game consoles on the market in 2023. It continues to stay neck-to-neck against one of its biggest competitors, the Xbox Series X/S.
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The High Atlas mountain range in Morocco was hit by tremors in the late hours of Friday, September 8, causing thousands of people to evacuate their homes and congregate in the streets. As the people awaited help, the earthquake reached a magnitude of 6.8, resulting in immense destruction and loss of life. Amid the chaos, one Moroccan man chose to leave home with his PlayStation 5 console. He could be seen holding his console with both hands, in a tweet shared by Oussazeus.
The tweet, which was shared early on September 9, shows the man wearing nothing but a pair of shorts, with the PlayStation 5 in his hands. On social media, people are commenting how the PS5 may be one of the most valuable things in his home. Even after thelimited-time $50 discount on the PS5, the console is valued at $450 in the United States.
During a natural disaster, people often grab their valuables before leaving their homes since they might get damaged or destroyed in the calamity. While other people may have grabbed their household items, jewelry, or other goods, this Moroccan man showed how much he loves gaming by saving his PS5 instead of anything else. His dedication to gaming is similar to thecouple who invited PlayStation to their wedding.
Some people commented how the PS5 may be his most valued possession, while others remarked how he forgot to pick up aPS5 controllerwhile evacuating his home. The earthquake in Morocco is one of the biggest natural disasters in the country’s history, and rescue and relief operations are underway. Many countries have offered aid and assistance to help the Moroccan people get back on their feet soon.
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