PS5 restock updates: where to buy a PlayStation 5 console today

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By Erric Buttlar

It’s a perfect time to purchase a console since PS5 restocks are still available in both the US and the UK. A PS5 is available via the official PlayStation Direct shop in the US and from around a dozen merchants in the UK. The PS5 replenishment from yesterday at Walmart lasted for a bit as well, however it is already sold out.

The current rate of PS5 restocks is excellent. In reality, after a significant shortage of consoles in the middle of June, the PS5 has been available in the UK for more than two months. As of mid-August, the US is still moving somewhat slowly, but things are beginning to turn around. For instance, the fact that the console has been available in the US for many days is evidence that the difficult period in which purchasing the console was almost impossible has passed.

Since the PS5 released in November 2020, we’ve tracked PS5 restocks, giving us a good notion of where to get one at any moment. Timing is still important, therefore we want to provide you with the most recent PS5 resupply information as well as a list of stores with information on when they could have the console in stock right now.

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PS5 RESTOCKS LIVE NOW

PS5 Horizon Forbidden West packages are now available on PlayStation Direct (US)

The most recent PS5 Horizon Forbidden West package is available now from Sony’s official PlayStation Direct shop. At this moment, the PS5 Digital Edition is not accessible. This most recent replenishment is accessible to everyone and has been there for a while, so it could run out soon.

Request an invite from Amazon (US) for the upcoming PS5 replenishment or the Horizon combo.

Amazon (US): request an invite to the next PS5 restock | request invite for Horizon bundle

The way Amazon handles PS5 restocks in the US has undergone a significant adjustment. To purchase the PS5 system or the PS5 Horizon Forbidden West combo when it becomes available again, you may now request an invitation. You’ll have up to 72 hours after it goes on sale to utilise your special invitation, but you won’t be guaranteed a console, so you’ll need to act quickly. Another modification is the removal of the requirement for Amazon Prime membership to seek an invite.

Target: Check everyday for fresh supply at several stores in the morning.

Target now offers the PS5 in a different method. The PS5 will soon go on sale at a few select retailers every morning, as opposed to the regularly planned massive resupply every few weeks. Due to the difficulty in predicting availability, your best course of action is to check each morning to see if the console is still for sale.

Request an invitation to the following restock on Amazon (UK).

For its impending PS5 restocks, Amazon UK has now established an invitation system. Simply request an invitation by logging into your Amazon account. Once the console is back in stock, Amazon will send you an exclusive invite via email. This need to take place at least once per month.

Horizon Forbidden West PS5 bundles are now available for pre-order.

department store online The newest PS5 Horizon Forbidden West bundle is currently available for pre-order from Very, and delivery is scheduled for the end of August. Along with the regular choice, you have the option to upgrade the package by adding Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart or an extra PS5 DualSense controller. It will be sold out if you attempt to click the link and are immediately routed to the home page.

Playstation 5 bundles are in short supply.

There are currently a few PS5 packages available from Game. The Horizon Forbidden West combo, which costs £514.98 and includes an additional DualSense controller and a controller travel bag, is the least expensive. Additionally, there are several additional conventional PS5 alternatives with extras like games, accessories, and more.

Limited PS5 packages are offered at Currys for £599.

Currys currently offers a fresh assortment of PS5 bundles for purchase. There are other alternatives available, however the only PS5 in stock is the ordinary model; no Digital Edition packages are still available. These packages also come with extras like Gran Turismo 7, Gran Forbidden West, Bluetooth headphones, and a PS5 SSD to increase the amount of storage you have access to.

AO: £579 for a PS5 and Gran Turismo 7 combo

At AO, there is just one PS5 bundle that is offered. It has a Gran Turismo 7 console and an additional DualSense controller. However, AO often has only few consoles in stock, so you should act quickly if you want to get one.

Scan: PS5 packages with extra accessories are available and cost £719.99.

Scan is back with more expensive yet fully loaded PS5 packages. This time, you receive a PS5, Horizon Forbidden West, a second DualSense controller, and a 1TB WD Black SN850 SSD to expand your game storage. This bundle’s digital edition is no longer available.

Horizon Forbidden West PS5 package is available from Smyths Toys for £499.99.

Smyths Toys is currently accepting orders for the PS5 combo with Horizon Forbidden West, but only for in-store pickup. As you might have guessed, this package costs £499.99 and contains both a PS5 and a copy of Horizon Forbidden West. You might want to act early to ensure your PS5 refill as this merchant typically sells out rapidly.

ShopTo: Horizon Forbidden West PS5 bundles start at £499.85

The most recent PS5 Horizon Forbidden West bundle is available right now at ShopTo. A second DualSense Controller, a copy of Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, or a pre-order of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 are some more accessories you may add to it to make it your own. If you purchase more than one console, ShopTo may cancel your order and charge you £20 in administrative costs; thus, just order one console for yourself to avoid their fury.

PS5 packages are offered to current customers through the BT Shop.

You should go into your account if you’re already a BT subscriber and look under the “Your Offers” area for an access code that will enable you to purchase a PS5 from the BT Shop. Horizon Forbidden West or that PS5 title plus an additional DualSense controller are both available in packages for the PS5.

EE: Purchase the PS5 as part of a fresh or ongoing strategy.

If you are a new or existing subscriber of mobile and broadband provider EE, you may add a PS5 to your plan. Simply pay a portion of the cost up front, and then add the remaining balance of the console bundle to your existing monthly account and pay it off over the following 11 months.

Studio: Bundles for the PS5 start at £559.99

There are now a few PS5 packages available from the online department store Studio. These games feature Gran Turismo 7 or Horizon Forbidden West, as well as an additional controller. If this is the bundle you desire, you should act quickly because stock at this shop is typically limited.

WHERE TO BUY PS5 IN THE US

Although major US stores only carry consoles approximately once a month, Amazon and Walmart, both of whom have recently had restocks, nevertheless sell out in a matter of minutes.

The US retailers that commonly stock PS5 and Digital Edition consoles are listed below. In order to give you the greatest chance of snagging a console, we update this list as soon as we learn of a planned replenishment and include the confirmed (or rumoured) time and date.

PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition on Amazon

Every time PS5 supply at Amazon appears, which happens roughly once or twice every month, it is gone in a matter of minutes. It has entirely altered how it manages PS5 restocks in the US to counteract this. You may now ask for an invitation to purchase the PS5 system or the Horizon Forbidden West package when it becomes available again. You’ll have up to 72 hours to utilise your special invitation once it is in stock, but a console is not a guarantee. To request an invite, you no longer need to be an Amazon Prime subscriber.

PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition at Walmart

Every 4-6 weeks, Walmart restocks the PS5 with regularity. Events are often mentioned in advance on the retailer’s website and in email updates, and they typically take place between Tuesday and Thursday. But there is one condition. Only paying Walmart+ subscribers—whose annual membership costs $98 or $12.95 per month—are eligible to purchase the PS5.

PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition at Best Buy

Prior until this, PS5 refill events at Best Buy were exclusively accessible to Totaltech Members. When the most recent set of consoles went on sale, everything changed. The console is now available to everyone, including the most recent bundles for Horizon Forbidden West.

PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition as the focus

Every several weeks, Target had a PS5 refill, although that has now moved to a new model. Instead of a large retailer-wide event, the PS5 will instead be sold locally at a select places each morning. Your best choice is to check in each morning to see if any consoles are in stock near you since it is extremely difficult for us to provide you with precise information regarding console availability due to this.

PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition at GameStop

GameStop alternates between selling the PS5 online and at special in-store stocking events. It practically never offers anything other than huge (and pricey) packages that include some of the newest PS5 titles and accessories that are in high demand. If you decide to purchase from this seller, be prepared to spend anywhere from $600 and above. You also need a PowerUp Rewards Pro subscription.

PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition on PlayStation Direct

During each resupply cycle, Sony’s official PlayStation Direct shop often sells systems first. However, in order to purchase one, you must register your information and wait to get an unique email invitation to each resupply event. These often occur once every month. If any consoles remain after the invite phase, a public auction often begins.

WHERE TO BUY PS5 IN THE UK

The PS5 is currently available most weeks in the UK. Depending on the shop, the quantity of consoles in stock, or the calibre of bundles being offered, it remains accessible for anywhere from a few hours and a couple of days. For the most recent information on UK stores holding PS5 restocks, click on the fast links below.

Amazon: Forbidden West Bundle, PS5, and PS5 Digital Edition

Amazon in the UK often replenishes its supply of the PS5 roughly once every 4-6 weeks, however this is not a set timetable. Similar to the US, you can now ask for an invite for the upcoming PS5 refill, and Amazon will alert you when it becomes available for purchase once again. You don’t need to be an Amazon Prime member to use this feature, which is currently only available on the regular PS5 system.

Extremely: Horizon Bundle, PS5, and PS5 Digital Edition

electronic department shop Each month, Very hosts a PS5 refill that often lasts for the most of the day. Each time, two to five bundles are offered for purchase, including some of the newest PS5 titles and highly regarded accessories. Recently available options include combined Gran Turismo 7, Horizon Forbidden West, and an additional DualSense controller. If you click on the aforementioned links and they don’t function, it’s because Very disables their PS5 sites when the console is out of stock.

PS5 digital edition of the game

With one happening about every two weeks, Game is a very consistent source of PS5 restocks in the UK. Additionally, stock is still in hand for a few days. That’s because it only offers packages, despite their often being a large number of possibilities. There are simple ones that just include one PS5 game, such Gran Turismo 7 or Horizon Forbidden West, and they tend to sell out quickly. Although more expensive and sometimes include unwelcome stuff like hats and t-shirts, the more bizarre alternatives are simpler to get.

Currys: PS5 | Digital Edition of the PS5

Currys distributed their PS5 systems via an invite-only model for a while. Currently, it releases a few bundles to its online shop every two months or so when it restocks the PS5. These are often quite pricey choices that come with a lot of additional games and other gear, such PS5 SSDs, steering wheels, and wireless headphones.

Xbox Live: PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition

Recent PS5 restocking events have begun at Sony’s official PlayStation Direct shop in the UK. To purchase one, you must enter your information and be fortunate enough to get an invitation by email. These often occur at least once every month. Following this early access period, if any consoles are still available, a public sale is held on a first-come, first-served basis until all PS5 units are gone.

Argos: PS5 | Digital Edition of the PS5

Argos sends PS5 consoles to various regions at various times, so it might be difficult to keep track of when restocks are available in some parts of the UK and Ireland. The PS5 is often available for purchase in your region once per month, thus the best suggestion we can provide is to just check at each replenishment to see whether it is this time.

Digital PS5 Edition from Smyths Toys

Smyths Toys typically only offers Click and Collect while the PS5 is available. There are only a very small number of consoles available at each shop, so you only need to act quickly to get one before they run out. The chances aren’t huge, but restocks tend to occur early in the day on the weekends here, so that’s something to watch for if weekdays are challenging.

Purchase: PS5

Rarely does ShopTo have the PS5 in stock, and it often exclusively sells bundles. All of the choices in the previous batch contained Horizon Forbidden West, but you could also select to include an additional controller or Lego Star Wars in addition to it. However, if you plan to get more than one PS5 system, ShopTo has threatened to cancel your order and charge you a £20 admin fee. If you don’t want to face their fury, keep to a console by yourself.

PS5, BT Shop

The PS5 is distributed by BT through its own BT Shop. However, you must currently be a BT client in order to purchase one. When the console is ready, you can enter into your BT account and find a section called “Your Offers” where you may choose to get an access code. You may purchase a console or bundle when available by entering this on the PS5 retail page at the BT Shop.

EE: PS5

Similar to BT, only EE customers may purchase the PS5. If the PS5 is in stock, anybody who already has an EE contract or who joins up as a new client may add it to their plan. Simply pay a portion of the price up front and the remaining balance of the console over the next 11 months on top of your regular monthly subscription.

WHERE TO BUY PS5 IN AUSTRALIA

PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition on Amazon

You should be the first in line when new PS5 stock becomes available since it will probably do so at Amazon. We’ll leave this link up in case additional consoles go live shortly since Amazon, a big internet shop, tends to have stock more often than others.

PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition as the focus

The most recent stock updates are provided by Target on their PS5 main page. Presently, it says to check back for precise release schedules and that a limited quantity will be released shortly. It’s also important to note that the business will only sell PS5 goods online; in-store purchases will not be possible.

PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition on EB Games

One of the first merchants to sell out was EB Games, however the company also accepted a sizable amount of pre-orders for the console in 2021. Keep checking back for updates, however, since the PS5 hasn’t been seen in a while.

PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition of “The Gamesmen”

All upcoming PS5 restocks are announced by The Gamesmen on their social media platforms. If and when there is any news, we’ll post it here, but for more rapid updates, it’s absolutely worth following them on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and their email newsletter.

WHERE TO BUY PS5 IN CANADA

PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition on Amazon

Although it doesn’t seem like Amazon Canada limits PS5 purchases to prime subscribers, it has been a while since the system was offered for purchase. As it has helped determine resupply dates in other locations, we’d advice keeping a watch on that product description in case it is updated with any information about special early access for Amazon Prime members.

PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition at Walmart

A home page for the PS5 replenishment at Walmart provides frequent updates on the console’s availability. The PS5 is often listed as being out of stock, but it also includes a link to Walmart Canada’s Twitter account where you may get the most recent information.

PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition at Best Buy

Best Buy advises customers to check local shops as well as their website for PS5 console availability. The PS5 will sometimes have a message on the console shop sites that reads “Coming Soon,” however this announcement seldom provides a precise release date. Simply keep checking in often to prevent losing out.

PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition at GameStop

Only the PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition are presently available at GameStop, and these bundles are constantly changing. We suggest? For information on when the next PS5 bundles will go on sale and what will be included in each, check back often.

PS5 RESTOCK FAQS

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Even though PS5 restocks are now more regular and purchasing a PS5 is now much simpler, the process may still be stressful and irritating. We’ve addressed several of the most frequent inquiries concerning PS5 restocks below in an effort to better prepare you. To offer you the greatest chance of finding a PS5, we’ve included our top advice based on more than a year of console searching.

How to buy PS5: top tips

1. Recognize the major merchants

You may stay up to speed on all the most recent PS5 replenishment updates using the list above as soon as it is updated. However, you should continue to check regularly since we don’t always get a heads-up and you never truly know when additional stock will arrive, so you never know whether you’ll be fortunate.

2. Get your wallet ready

If you’re planning to get a PS5 right immediately, you probably already have the money stashed away, but you need also make sure everything is set up at each shop. For a quick checkout, have your card and shipping information ready on a separate page or make sure it is saved and accurate with your preferred merchants.

3. Register

Even if you already have an account with your preferred merchants, remember to log in before restocks. You’ll need as much time as you can get to offer yourself the greatest opportunity to purchase a PS5 right now, and having to log in beforehand might take up precious seconds at the register. Additionally, you can often monitor your purchase a bit more easily and store your transaction information with your login (if you feel comfortable doing this). For each merchant selling PS5 restocks, we advise creating accounts.

4. Look up and bookmark the product page

When the opportunity to purchase a PS5 does arise, you don’t want to be left exploring the virtual aisles. All of the known product sites are directly linked from here so that when stock arrives, you may go there right away to make an order.

5. Keep going

In the near future, there will be a lot more opportunities to purchase a PS5, as the supply situation improves. Keep visiting the retailer’s website if you’re unfortunate during a PS5 replenishment, however; in the past, we’ve seen stock return for quickfire refreshes in a matter of minutes, so you don’t want to quit up at the first obstacle. Still no success? Stay with us for all the most recent rumours and news.

How frequently is the PS5 available to buy?

We often see PS5 restocks at merchants approximately once or twice a month, however this might vary based on area and several other unforeseen variables. However, it is just an average. Depending on the shop, it can happen every two weeks or perhaps once every two months.

In essence, even after the console’s introduction more than a year ago, things are still far from normal. However, some shops have developed a very predictable rhythm that enables us to provide you with a precise estimate of when to be prepared to make a purchase. It’s less of a guessing game now that some have started revealing when their next PS5 resupply will happen. In any case, TechRadar keeps up with all the most recent PS5 replenishment information, rumours, and announcements to offer you the greatest shot at getting a system.

Do I need to get a PS5 right now?

If you have your eye on a PS5 for the near future or as a present for someone shortly, we advise you to acquire it as soon as you can, particularly if you live in the US. The PS5 is still difficult to locate at a moment’s notice.

Even though PS5 restocks are undoubtedly more regular this year, the system still doesn’t remain in stock for very long, so it’s better to get one now rather than risk missing out. For those in the US, where PS5 restocks continue to sell out quickly at most outlets, we want to emphasise this. Although the scalpers have been reduced by limiting purchases to certain shop membership programmes, purchasing a console still involves quick thinking, timing, and a little bit of luck.

You may hold off for the time being if you’re not in a hurry and would like to wait for any PS5 package bargains. The reductions you’re searching for may not take long to appear in shops, but you never know how things will be around Memorial Day sales or closer to Black Friday.

What is the price of a PS5?

The PS5 costs $499 (£449; AU$749.95), which is the same as the Xbox Series X from Microsoft. A cheaper version of the PS5 is available for $399.99 (£359.99/AU$599.95). Both console versions will very certainly continue to be sold for this price for some time. Sony does not currently see any need to reduce the price of the system due to the still-astronomically huge demand for it.

Is the PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition better to purchase?

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How do you choose between the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition, the two versions of Sony’s newest console? Well, apart from pricing, there is one significant distinction between the two.

You must purchase all of your games digitally since the PS5 Digital Edition lacks a disc drive and cannot play physical versions of games. The official PSN Store must be used for all purchases. However, if you purchased a digital copy of the game, you may still play it. In light of this, the PS5 Digital Edition could be the best option for you if you’ve completely embraced the digital revolution and are trying to reduce the initial cost of the system.

However, because the basic PS5 provides the extra flexibility of the built-in disc drive, we advise most people to remain with it. The PS5 Digital Edition’s second main flaw is that Sony produces far less of them than it does the standard PS5. Therefore, your chances of finding a Digital Edition when merchants refill the consoles are often much lower – assuming they even have this version for sale at all.

I was able to purchase a PS5, but what now?

Congratulations! I hope it hasn’t been too much of a hassle and that the wait for your new console isn’t too long. We have a tonne of fantastic features and offers hubs for you to check out if you’re searching for something to do while you’re waiting.

To start, click over and purchase one of these affordable PlayStation Plus offers so you can match your PS5 with your subscription. Signing up is worthwhile since you also have access to the PS Plus Collection while your membership is current. God of War, Bloodborne, and The Last of Us Remastered are among the 18 top PS4 titles that are now available for PS5 play. If you don’t already have any inexpensive PS5 games to play on the system, this is a good place to start.

How about some of the top PS5 accessories now that the games are organised? With today’s affordable PS5 controller discounts if you need another DualSense, the most recent PS5 SSD deals if you need extra capacity for your games, and all the Pulse 3D headset bargains, we have you covered here as well.

Our enormous PS5 offers hub should be your first stop if nothing in particular appeals to you or if you want to see everything on a single page. As we often update it with the most recent deals on games, accessories, PS Plus subscriptions, and other items, keep it bookmarked as well.

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