The Sony PlayStation 5 console continues to be in high demand more than a month after launch. The PS5 sold out immediately after being repopulated at Walmart and Best Buy this week, as gamers struggle to get their hands on the state-of-the-art holiday console.
The PS5 console is currently sold out at major retailers and no drops have been announced at the time of writing. However, as retailers tend to launch more PS5 consoles without any warning, there are still chances to get the console this month.
Keep reading the latest PS5 updates and tips on how to get the Sony console for you.
Walmart PS5 Restock
The PS5 and PS5 Digital consoles were available online at Walmart at 3pm ET on Thursday for Christmas delivery. Walmart announced the replenishment just an hour before the PS5 launch, and gamers were ready, as the stock ran out almost instantly.
However, the console has now been removed from the website and when searching for the Sony PlayStation 5 console, users are greeted with: “Oops! This item is not available or is available in reserve mode. ” This was the message users received when the PS5 was only available in the Walmart store.
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PlayStation Direct PS5 Restock
The PS5 and PS5 digital editions are both sold out on PlayStation Direct. The retailer provides more information on weekdays, usually in the afternoon, but not at a certain time.
Also, PlayStation Direct doesn’t warn customers in advance, so the best way to get a PlayStation 5 from this retailer is to follow Twitter accounts announcing launches and turn on notifications.
Best Buy PS5 Restock
Best Buy is currently being sold from PS5 consoles after Tuesday’s online renewal. Best Buy announced the replenishment the day before, so while there are no confirmed dates for the next replenishment, it’s worth following the retailer on Twitter if it announces when it will launch more PlayStation 5 consoles.
PS5 Recovery Tips
There are currently no planned restocking dates for any retailers, but as has happened in the last month, many retailers have given up on the PS5 stock without too much warning. This, plus the high demand for the PS5, made getting the console quite difficult. However, it is not impossible, if you know where to look.
First, be aware of the major retailers that sell PlayStation 5, which are Amazon, Best Buy, Costco, GameStop, PlayStation Direct, Target and Walmart. Other tech and gaming sites like Antonline and Newegg have also sporadically released PS5 stock. Add the PS5 pages of these retailers to your bookmarks and follow their social media pages.
Second, since many retailers will release the stock without warning, until you find out that there has been a restocking, it may be too late. Therefore, it’s definitely worth following Twitter accounts, such as @ Wario64, which announces the fall of the PS5 almost as soon as it happens.
Third, join Discord channels and Reddit threads to find out where and when games are lucky enough to get their hands on state-of-the-art consoles, as they will often share tips and advice.
Finally, check again at Newsweek where we will share more PS5 report updates.
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