Will PS5 ever be available?

After much waiting, Sony announced the price and release date of the PS5 on 16th September 2020. The company set the price of the PS5 Digital Edition at £360 / $400 / AU$599, and the PS5 disc edition at £450 / $490 / AU$749.

Why are PlayStation 5 sold out?

Its quick rise to popularity amidst the Covid-19 pandemic though meant one thing: the PlayStation 5 was consistently sold out as supply chain issues kept Sony from keeping its supply up with the ever-increasing demand.

Is PlayStation 5 going to be restocked?

The retailer will no longer be holding restock events but will instead allow individual stores to sell stock as they get it, so make sure to check your nearest location. Don’t forget, you can still sign up for Sony’s invite-only PS5 restock registration for future restocks (The last drop was April 25).

Why is it still hard to get a PS5?

The reason? The ongoing chip shortage — yep, that’s still a major issue — and shipping delays across the global supply chain. And based on Sony’s decision to cut its PS5 shipments forecast by some 3.3 million units in fiscal year 2022, it’s not going to get easier to snag a console soon.

Why can I still not get a PS5?

Demand for the PS5 has exceeded supply, leaving many unable to purchase a next-gen console. Sony has suggested that it will be making more units in 2021, having secured additional component inventory from some of its key manufacturing partners.

Why can I still not buy a PS5?

Why can t I buy a PlayStation 5 still?

They’re Not in Stock Anyway Even if you did want to buy one, Sony can’t manufacture the PS5 quickly enough to meet demand. Due to the ongoing global supply chain issues, including shortage of fundamental chips used in the production of the console, any PS5 stock is snapped up immediately—and probably by scalpers.

Is there a waitlist for PS5?

However, despite the PS5 console being freshly released, there are still a large number of gamers waiting for the opportunity to purchase the new system. Currently the PS5 is sold out for all major retailers, with no way to pre-purchase a spot in line, making the wait feel impossibly long.

How do I know if my PS5 is in stock?

You can get a notification when the PS5 is in stock. If you don’t want to manually check the stock at stores, you can signup to get tracking alerts from NowInStock. These are great in addition to any stock alerts that retailers allow you to set up directly. Go to the PS5 page on NowInStock.

How to get new PS5?

The PS5 is only available for paid Walmart+ members, which costs $12.95 per month or $98 for a year. Like many other US retailers, Best Buy has only allowed its Totaltech Members access to its PS5 restock events.