THE PlayStation 5 sold out within minutes after going on sale in the UK last week, leaving gamers desperate to find out when the console will next be available to buy.
Sony’s head honcho has since admitted that the PS5 has sold out “absolutely everywhere” – so when will you be able to purchase the PS5?
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PS5 sold out – what happened?
Sony released two new consoles – the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – in the US on November 12 and in the UK a week later, on November 19.
Stocks at multiple British retailers ran dry shortly after orders opened on the morning of launch day.
Boasting 8K graphics and a powerful processor that almost eliminates loading times, it’s no surprise the consoles flew off the shelves.
Some stores have since released small batches of PS5 stock, but those also went in a flash as word spread across social media.
When will UK stores restock?
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It’s not entirely clear when retailers plan to restock, but we can expect many of them to do so before Christmas.
Some stores, such as Smyths Toys, have published vague timings as to when they expect to open up sales again.
Game, for instance, is rumoured to have sent an email to customers suggesting the console will be back in stock on December 14.
GAME hasn’t confirmed this (and has not responded to a request for comment from The Sun), so it might not happen.
However, it may be worth checking back on the day as a last-ditch attempt to get a PS5.
Most retailers have maintained radio silence over when they plan to restock to avoid a mad rush when stock returns.
Below are links and some dates for PS5 restocks in the UK.
Due to high demand and the coronavirus restrictions, most retailers are only selling the consoles through their websites.
- Amazon – sold out, no restock date given
- Very – £449 sold out, stock “coming soon”
- Studio – sold out, no restock date given
- Argos – sold out, no restock date given
- eBuyer – sold out, stock “due soon”
- GAME – sold out, rumoured restock date of December 14
- Currys PC World – sold out, no restock date given
- Smyths Toys – sold out, new stock available “December 2020”
- John Lewis – sold out, no restock date given
What is the PS5?
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The PS5 is Sony’s latest and greatest gaming console.
It’s the successor to the PS4 and PS4 Pro, and is available in two distinct versions.
Those are the pricey PS5 proper with all the bells and whistles, and the digital edition, which is cheaper but with no disc tray.
Both consoles came out in November 2020 with an impressive roster of launch games.
And they’re going head-to-head with Microsoft’s next-gen consoles, the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.
Like Sony, Microsoft has opted to launch two machines: A full-works console with a higher price tag and a cheaper one without a disc tray.
When is the PS5 out and how much does it cost?
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The PS5 release date landed on November 12 in the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea.
In the UK, gamers weren’t able to get their hands on it until November 19.
The PS5 proper costs £449.99/$499.99, while the digital edition comes in at $399/£359.
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So how does that compare to the PS5’s biggest rival, the Xbox Series X?
Microsoft’s pair of next-gen consoles came out a little earlier and landed on November 10, 2020.
The cheaper disc-free Xbox Series S costs £249/$299, while the Xbox Series X comes in at £449/$499.
All prices were correct at the time of writing, but may have since changed. Always do your own research before making any purchase.
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In other news, The Sun’s favourite alternative to a games console is the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset.
Grab a VR headset and you’ll be able to play the legendary Beat Saber – like Guitar Hero, but with lightsabers.
And Dell’s Alienware R10 Ryzen Edition is a gaming PC powerhouse that crushes both the new consoles.
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