Sony PS5 Restock Schedule on October 20 | Invitation Only?

Urian B., Tech Times 20 October 2021, 12:10 am

The Sony PS5 restock remains one of the consoles that are extremely hard to purchase no matter where unless buyers don't mind paying scalper prices. In order to purchase from PlayStation Direct, buyers would need an invitation.

PlayStation Direct PS5 Stock Online

According to the story by GamingIntel, PlayStation Direct still isn't technically the easiest way for buyers to purchase their PS5 stock online. It is, however, the less hectic choice in the group of different online retailers.

Quite generally, Sony works by opening up a queue and all gamers have to do is to wait for their turn to purchase the PS5. Sounds easy right? Well, this only happens upon invite and isn't something that buyers can randomly do during the restock to purchase the console.

Global chip Shortage Effect on PS5 Restock

Stock really does go fast and there are still a lot of gamers that are already in queue that end up missing the chance to purchase the console. This time, however, Sony has confirmed that they are rolling out an invite-only PS Direct PS5 restock. The global chip shortage has not only affected the PS5 restock but also the GPU restock as well.

Of course, there are still a few twists to the usual protocol that the PS5 restocks follow. The invite-only PlayStation Direct PS5 restock drops on October 20, 2021 and Sony is already sending out invites for its very own invite-only PS Direct PS5 restock.

How to Join Invite-Only PS5 Restock

For those that want to catch up and try to purchase the console, there is still a shot as long as buyers follow what Sony requires of them. The restock is taking place very soon and for those that want the invitation, they will have to register on the official PlayStation Direct site in order to receive it.

The protocol for the said restock will be technically a bit different this time around. This includes how gamers will be given a broader time window in order to get their own consoles which increases the chances of buyers that have to compete not only with other buyers but with scalpers and resellers as well.

PS5 Restock Tracker Twitter

It was noted that customers are receiving an email along with a unique link in order to get their consoles as well as a designated five-hour time frame in order to make the said purchase. Although this seems like a long window, it is important to keep in mind that the stock is still limited; thus, gamers would still have to move quickly in order to purchase the console.

One way for gamers to move quickly is by following PS5 restock tracker Twitter accounts that give notifications whenever a new restock does hit the market. This way, buyers will be able to put in an order as soon as new stock becomes available online. Another console option to purchase is the Nintendo Switch OLED but a teardown reveals it has a smaller cooling assembly.

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Written by Urian B.