PlayStation 5 stocks are still hard to come by now, but the console became exceptionally scarce in the market and online retailers in February. The PS5 restock became less frequent, something that the world is experiencing now because of its chip shortage that affects its production and availability online.
PS5 Restock: What's Happening to the Console Now?
The PlayStation company already brought a different way to purchase the beloved console via its Direct website, and it is different compared to how it made people queue up before. Now, users get a chance to sign-up via the PlayStation's Sony Direct Website, where they will receive an email before proceeding to the store.
Getting a specific code and email will guarantee a console for its suggested retail price, which changes the queue system and "first-come, first-served basis" it had before.
The restocks were more frequent back in December and January as the company had console stocks in their production. That signifies 2022's start for Sony is not ideal, especially as it now misses the chance to produce units of the gaming console for distribution.
Sony's production took a hit in the latter part of January when console availability dropped, which users feel until now.
Where to Buy the Sony PS5 Now?
Amazon
Availability: Currently sold-out, following restock rumors this month but limited availability. Slim chances of restocks for this week. No significant stock drops for the PS5 in the past weeks or months. Both the Standard and Digital Editions were available on last restock.
Price: $499 | $399
Amazon's PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition
Best Buy
Availability: Currently sold-out, following restock rumors this month but limited availability. No news of a restock for February's remaining weeks. Initially had PS5 stock availability in-store. Both the Standard and Digital Editions were available on last restock.
Price: $499 | $399
Best Buy's PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition
GameStop
Availability: Currently sold-out, the last drop was on January 27; Frequently offers console-only or bundles weekly. Restocks are on Wednesdays but have not shown any movement for this week and no significant drops over the past weeks.
Price: $499 | $399
GameStop's PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition
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Sony Direct
Availability: Focuses on an invite-only feature that users need to sign-up on and receive emails for when guaranteed a console. There is no significant news on the sign-up feature from Sony. No recent restock on its platform. Additionally, there are no guaranteed consoles this week.
Price: $499 | $399
Sony Direct's PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition
Target
Availability: Currently unavailable. Significant restock drops did not come for the company in the past weeks and have not yet announced any stock availability.
Price: $499 | $399
Target's PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition
Walmart
Availability: Currently unavailable, and no known date for the retailer's next restock. Users may check for updates via Twitter and retail e-shop as Walmart frequently updates. Walmart is known to drop the PS5 supplies during Thursdays and on weekends.
There are no significant drops for February yet.
Price: $499 | $399
Walmart's PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition
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Written by Isaiah Richard
