Sony brings Tokyo Game Show 2026 PS5 lineup to Osaka's PlayStation event
Sony Interactive Entertainment held a real-world PlayStation event at Grand Front Osaka on October 24, 2026, with Gran Turismo 7 and Astro Bot demos.
Sony Interactive Entertainment held a real-world PlayStation event in Umeda, Osaka, on October 24, 2026, giving visitors in the Kansai region a chance to play PS5 games that were shown at Tokyo Game Show 2026 in September, according to automaton-media.com.
The event took place at Grand Front Osaka, near JR Osaka Station, and opened at 11:00 a.m. The playable lineup included the racing game Gran Turismo 7 and the action game Astro Bot.
Wait times at the demo area reached 20 to 30 minutes even for less crowded titles, and at times approached 45 minutes for Astro Bot.
The merchandise corner sold items such as an Astro Bot piggy bank and lights shaped like DualSense buttons, drawing long queues.
A Gran Turismo 7 time-attack contest was held on the stage from around 1:00 p.m., with the top three from the morning qualifying competing.
Quick answers
When and where was the PlayStation event in Osaka?
It was held on October 24, 2026, at Grand Front Osaka in Umeda, near JR Osaka Station, and opened at 11:00 a.m.
Which games could visitors try at the event?
The PS5 lineup included Gran Turismo 7 and Astro Bot, games that were exhibited at Tokyo Game Show 2026 in September.
Was there a competition at the event?
Yes, a Gran Turismo 7 time-attack contest was held on the stage from around 1:00 p.m., featuring the top three from the morning qualifying.