GAMERS will be able to get their hands on a PS5 console this week as seven top UK retailers are planning restocks.
Argos, Amazon, Very, Currys, John Lewis, AO, GAME and Very are all tipped to have consoles on sale this week after bagging new supplies from Sony.
According to an alleged leak from the Argos warehouse, consoles arrived last Friday with the coveted console being sold in dribs and drabs online bewteen tomorrow and Thursday this week.
Since its launch last November, millions of gamers around the world have struggled to bag a PlayStation 5.
With restock rumours swirling continually, only the quickest off the mark at shops like Very and Amazon have been able to pick one up so far.
Follow our PS5 live blog below for the very latest news, updates and stock drop rumours…
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PS5 STOCK REPORTEDLY COMING AT GAME, AMAZON ARGOS, VERY AND JOHN LEWIS
Twitter account @PS5Instant says there is an “anticipation of stock by most retailers this week.
They are providing PS5 buyers live streaming of its “stock checker for most of the week.
“It will make a loud siren sound upon stock drop, so you can use it as an alarm if you’d like too.”
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MUM WINS PS5 WITH A PACKET OF DORITOS
A lucky mum has bagged a free PS5 with a winning packet of Doritos and shared her success on Facebook.
The mum posted screen shots from her phone in Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK.
Captioning the post, she wrote: “For those struggling to get hold of a PS5, Doritos have a competition on to win one.
“We’ve just bought a pack for £1 and actually won! Gobsmacked as I never win anything but definitely worth a try to anyone still looking! Plus Doritos are delicious.”
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GAMERS HOPE FOR CURRYS PS5 RESTOCK SOON
Gamers are hoping that Currys is going to restock soon.
The website was down not long ago.
Now, it is back up and running but there are no updates on further PS5 restock yet.
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WHOOPS!
You may be playing second-rate versions of games on your new PlayStation 5 without even realising it.
A bizarre bug means Sony’s next-gen console doesn’t make it clear whether you’re playing the PS4 or PS5 variants of some of your favourite titles.
According to a report from Eurogamer, players of the latest Call of Duty are most likely to run afoul of the issue.
You can read more here
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TWITTER USER REJOICES OVER NEW PS5 CONSOLE
A Twitter user posted a photo of his new PS5, with the caption: “You may not hear from me for a while.”
It is not clear where he got his console, but gamers are keeping their eyes open as several retailers could be restocking soon.
We will keep you updated.
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GOD OF WAR
Revamped for the PS5, this iconic PS4 titan is more stunning than ever. It’s one of the best games of the decade, undoubtedly.
A must-play, even if you’ve never touched the franchise before.
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CONSOLE COMPETITION: PS5 VS XBOX SERIES X
Sony launched two versions of the PlayStation 5 in the US on November 12, and in the UK on November 19.
The full PS5 costs £449/$499, while a Digital Edition without a disc tray is priced at £359/$399.
They’re up against the Xbox Series X (£449) and Xbox Series S (£249), which hit shelves worldwide November 10.
All four consoles have been sold out around the world, with stock seesawing in and out of availability over the past few weeks.
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MUM WINS PS5 WITH A PACKET OF DORITOS
A lucky mum has bagged a free PS5 with a winning packet of Doritos and shared her success on Facebook.
The mum posted screen shots from her phone in Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK.
Captioning the post, she wrote: “For those struggling to get hold of a PS5, Doritos have a competition on to win one.
“We’ve just bought a pack for £1 and actually won! Gobsmacked as I never win anything but definitely worth a try to anyone still looking! Plus Doritos are delicious.”
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GAMESTOP ‘CAN’T CONFIRM RESTOCK DATE’
A PS5 fan has shared an email he received after contacting GameStop to ask about a future PS5 restock.
In the email, the company said future orders cannot be taken yet.
GameStop said they hope to have more stock available soon, but cannot confirm a date yet.
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SONY SOLD 4.5 MILLION PS5 CONSOLES IN 2020
Sony sold 4.5 million PlayStation 5 units in 2020 amid high demand for the next-generation console in the lead-up to Christmas.
It is the same amount as the Japanese tech giant sold of its predecessor, the PlayStation 4, when it launched in 2013.
PS5’s arrival, alongside strong software sales and 1.4 million PS4 purchases, helped Sony’s gaming business make 883.2 billion yen (£6.1 billion) in revenue for its latest quarter, an increase of 40% over 2019.
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TWITTER USER REJOICES OVER NEW PS5 CONSOLE
A Twitter user posted a photo of his new PS5, with the caption: “You may not hear from me for a while.”
It is not clear where he got his console, but gamers are keeping their eyes open as several retailers could be restocking soon.
We will keep you updated.
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GAMERS HOPE FOR CURRYS PS5 RESTOCK SOON
Gamers are hoping that Currys is going to restock soon.
The website was down not long ago.
Now, it is back up and running but there are no updates on further PS5 restock yet.
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SPIDERMAN: MILES MORALES
This add-on to the Spider-Man video game reboot is truly gorgeous and shows off the graphical heft of the PS5.
It’s also good fun, and you’ll likely lose hours just swinging around snowy Manhattan.
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WHOOPS!
You may be playing second-rate versions of games on your new PlayStation 5 without even realising it.
A bizarre bug means Sony’s next-gen console doesn’t make it clear whether you’re playing the PS4 or PS5 variants of some of your favourite titles.
According to a report from Eurogamer, players of the latest Call of Duty are most likely to run afoul of the issue.
You can read more here
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PLAYSTATION ‘TO LAUNCH AN XBOX GAME’
PlayStation Studios is about to launch its first-ever game on the Xbox, insiders have claimed.
Leaked box art for an Xbox version of Sony’s MLB: The Show 21 has turned up online.
MLB: The Show is a longstanding baseball game series that debuted in 2006.
The game is typically a PlayStation exclusive, but leaker Anerdydad has posted images of an Xbox One cover for the game.
On the front of the box is a PlayStation Studios stamp.
More on the story here
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WHAT TO PLAY: THE SUN’S TOP PICKS
Astro’s Playroom – Bundled with the PS5, this could easily be dismissed as a gimmick to show off the DualSense joypad. But it’s a brilliant and wondrously sensory game in its own right – not to be missed.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales – This add-on to the Spider-Man video game reboot is truly gorgeous and shows off the graphical heft of the PS5. It’s also good fun, and you’ll likely lose hours just swinging around snowy Manhattan.
God of War – Revamped for the PS5, this iconic PS4 titan is more stunning than ever. It’s one of the best games of the decade, undoubtedly. A must-play, even if you’ve never touched the franchise before.
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CONSOLE COMPETITION
Sony launched two versions of the PlayStation 5 in the US on November 12, and in the UK on November 19.
The full PS5 costs £449/$499, while a Digital Edition without a disc tray is priced at £359/$399.
They’re up against the Xbox Series X (£449) and Xbox Series S (£249), which hit shelves worldwide November 10.
All four consoles have been sold out around the world, with stock seesawing in and out of availability over the past few weeks.
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PLAYSTATION DIRECT TO DROP TODAY – RUMOURS
There are rumours PlayStation Direct could drop today and throughout the week.
Gamers are advised to check retailers’ websites regularly to make sure they don’t miss out on their favourite console.
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WHOOPS!
You may be playing second-rate versions of games on your new PlayStation 5 without even realising it.
A bizarre bug means Sony’s next-gen console doesn’t make it clear whether you’re playing the PS4 or PS5 variants of some of your favourite titles.
According to a report from Eurogamer, players of the latest Call of Duty are most likely to run afoul of the issue.
You can read more here
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HIGH DEMAND
Sony sold 4.5 million PlayStation 5 units in 2020 amid high demand for the next-generation console in the lead-up to Christmas.
It is the same amount as the Japanese tech giant sold of its predecessor, the PlayStation 4, when it launched in 2013.
PS5’s arrival, alongside strong software sales and 1.4 million PS4 purchases, helped Sony’s gaming business make 883.2 billion yen (£6.1 billion) in revenue for its latest quarter, an increase of 40% over 2019.
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GAME TIME
A Twitter user posted a photo of his new PS5, with the caption: “You may not hear from me for a while.”
It is not clear where he got his console, but gamers are keeping their eyes open as several retailers could be restocking soon.
We will keep you updated.
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CURRYS HOPE
Gamers are hoping that Currys is going to restock soon.
The website was down not long ago.
Now, it is back up and running but there are no updates on further PS5 restock yet.
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PLAYSTATION ‘TO LAUNCH AN XBOX GAME’
PlayStation Studios is about to launch its first-ever game on the Xbox, insiders have claimed.
Leaked box art for an Xbox version of Sony’s MLB: The Show 21 has turned up online.
MLB: The Show is a longstanding baseball game series that debuted in 2006.
The game is typically a PlayStation exclusive, but leaker Anerdydad has posted images of an Xbox One cover for the game.
On the front of the box is a PlayStation Studios stamp.
More on the story here
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DUALSENSE CHARGING STATION AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
The DualSense charging station is available on Amazon.
It allows you to charge up to two DualSense wireless controllers at the same time without having to connect them to your PlayStation 5 console.
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SHORTAGES COULD END BY SUMMER
Insiders have revealed that some of the delays are linked to shortages of the chips that power the consoles.
It’s expected that these shortages will be over by June or July.
