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dbrand is ASKING to get sued.... - PS5 DarkPlates

ShortCircuit@ShortCircuit1.1M viewsFeb 17, 20215:59
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Thanks to dbrand for sponsoring today's video!

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Check out the PS5 DARKPLATES at dbrand.com dbrand decided to make the Sony PS5 side plates instead of making skins... I hope they know what they are doing. Also, I hope they pay me soon... Buy Sony Playstation 5 On Amazon (Paid Link): geni.us On NewEgg (Paid Link): geni.us On BestBuy (Paid Link): geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. ►GET MERCH: lttstore.com ►SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com ►LTX EXPO: ltxexpo.com AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- ►Affiliates, Sponsors & Referrals: lmg.gg ►Private Internet Access VPN: lmg.gg ►Our Official Charging Partner Anker: lmg.gg ►MK Keyboards: lmg.gg ►Nerd or Die Stream Overlays: lmg.gg ►NEEDforSEAT Gaming Chairs: lmg.gg ►Displate Metal Prints: lmg.gg ►Epic Games Store (LINUSMEDIAGROUP): lmg.gg ►Official Game Store: nexus.gg ►Amazon Prime: lmg.gg ►Audible Free Trial: lmg.gg ►Our Gear on Amazon: geni.us FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT FOLLOW OUR OTHER CHANNELS --------------------------------------------------- Linus Tech Tips: lmg.gg TechLinked: lmg.gg Techquickie: lmg.gg LMG Clips: lmg.gg Channel Super Fun: lmg.gg Carpool Critics: lmg.gg

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The video opens with a lighthearted setup about dbrand being best known for colorful electronics stickers, but the host notes the challenge of applying decals to irregular shapes like the PlayStation 5. He teases a new product, the Dark Plates, which are side-panel replacements for the PS5, and explains that this unboxing is sponsored by dbrand. Throughout the early portion, he examines the packaging, comments on dbrand’s design choices such as the logo and texture, and jokes about not yet receiving a bag of money despite the sponsorship promise to reveal payment live on camera. He highlights the high level of detail in the Dark Plates, praising the print quality and the way the plates integrate with the PS5’s look, with the new design featuring radioactive signs, skulls, and robot heads. As he explores, he switches between humor and admiration, noting that the product appears to fit well and maintain OEM-level plastic quality, while also poking fun at the sponsorship dynamic and the recurring joke about money. The host then proceeds to remove the stock panels and install the Dark Plates, showing that removal is done by lifting and sliding, and complimenting the fitment as nearly indistinguishable from official parts. The second segment centers on the aesthetic result, with the host attempting a bold yellow color to emphasize the contrast and ends with a playful misgiving about the sponsorship timing, joking about Linus being surprised by the payment and reflecting on the branding impact of the collaboration. In the closing moments, he acknowledges the sponsorship, reiterates the unboxing experience, and signs off with a tease about the product and the creator, while noting the unusual nature of the sponsorship and the overall entertainment value of the video.

Topics · technology · consumer_electronics · product_reviews · sponsorship_marketing · gaming_hardware

Questions answered

What is the dbrand Dark Plates and how do they change the PS5 appearance?
Dark Plates are side-panel replacements for the PS5 that replace the stock white covers, offering a different visual style while maintaining the console’s basic shape.
What was the sponsor dynamics in this video and what did the host reveal about payment?
The sponsor was dbrand, and the host suggested a live reveal of payment but later noted that there was no bag of money shown, turning the experience into a humorous moment about sponsorship expectations.