PlayStation 5 is still one of the hardest consoles to buy because of its popularity. It was launched on November 12, 2020. However, online shops and retailers are always running out of stock.
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For many fans, this is bad news since most of them won't even have the chance to grab one. Scalpers also add to the issue since they purchase a huge number of PS5 consoles after it the popular gaming gadget is restocked on several online stores.
On the other hand, Sony confirmed that its PlayStation 5 will soon arrive in China, together with the official launch of Steam. This means that the high-end console will become even more popular since China is one of the biggest markets of several tech giant manufacturers, as reported by The Verge.
Since this is the case, here are some of the advanced tricks you can use to increase your chances of getting a PlayStation 5 of your own.
Where to buy PS5
Right now, there are several retailers and online shops you can choose from. However, you need to remember that since PS5 is still in-demand, you need to keep an eye on them to make sure that you can grab the popular console.
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Here are some of the online sites you can check from time to time;
- Sony: PlayStation 5, PS5 Digital Edition (FREE)
- Costco: PlayStation 5 Bundle (NEEDS MEMBERSHIP)
- Amazon: PlayStation 5, and PS5 Digital Edition (FREE)
- Target: PlayStation 5, and PS5 Digital Edition (FREE)
- GameStop: PlayStation 5, and PS5 Digital Edition (FREE)
- Newegg: PlayStation 5 Bundle and PS5 Digital Bundle (FREE)
- Walmart: PlayStation 5, and PS5 Digital Edition (FREE)
- Best Buy: PlayStation 5, and PS5 Digital Edition (FREE)
Enhancing your chances of buying a PS5
Wired's latest claimed that there are several methods you can do to enhance your chances to grab a PS5. The first thing you need to do is to sign up for accounts with Sony and every retailer.
The second thing you need to check is its Sony Direct Queue since the console's producer has a system where consumers can join a queue for a chance to buy a PS5.
The third factor you want to consider is Sony's Twitter Stock Alerts. Usually, the tech giant manufacturer is always active on its social media sites. However, you might want to check on Twitter since most developers and manufacturers are commonly posting their updates there.
The last thing you want to focus on is the current Stock Trackers. These include NowInStock, Stock Informer, OctoShop Chrome Extension, and more. If you want to know more about the tips and tricks you need, click here.
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Written by: Giuliano de Leon.
