MUCH sought-after PS5 consoles are expected to drop at Game, AO, John Lewis, Currys, Amazon and more more today.
A huge Playstation 5 restock has long been predicted and it seems like today is the day we could finally see consoles on the shelves.
The PS5 was released six months ago to critical acclaim but for millions of gamers it has proven almost impossible to get hold of.
Thanks to parts shortages, coronavirus-related delays and then, incredibly, a giant container ship blocking the Suez canal and holding up deliveries, supplies to the UK has been incredibly limited.
Last month things looked a little better, however, with a 20,000 strong console drop at GAME, followed by a drip-feed of restocks at Very, Amazon, AO, Smyths and Argos among others.
But if PS5 monitors are correct, today’s predicted restock could be the biggest yet, with numerous major retailers releasing consoles at the same time, finally allowing gamers the chance to pick up this coveted prize.
Read our PS5 live blog below for the very latest updates….
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VERY ‘IS ON COURSE’ TO DROP ’10-12,000 PS5 CONSOLES TOMORROW
A stopck tracker account claims Very will drop at least 10,000 consoles for sale at around 10am tomorrow.
@PS5StockAlert tweeted: “News: Very is on course to drop 10-12K PlayStation 5 consoles tomorrow (09/06) around 10am.
“The drop could take place an hour or more before and after 10am, so be wary.
“As usual, this will include both PS5 editions, standalones and bundles.”
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SMYTHS WILL RECEIVE STOCK ‘IN MID JUNE’, CURRY PC WORLD DROPS JUNE 26 – RUMOURS
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VERY DROP COMING AT 10AM – BUT THERE ARE SOME STRICT RULES YOU MOST KNOW FIRST
Those itching for Very to drop their rumoured batch of 12,000 PS5 consoles at 10am on Wednesday should know some basics when purchasing from the site.
@Ps5StockAlertUK stockm tracker, which states stock will drop in the morning, said: “Things you should know: You cannot order two consoles in a single restock using the same Very account, bank account and home address.
“You also cannot get a console from Very if you did already on a previous restock, unless you use a new Very account, bank account and address.”
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GAME RESTOCK SET FOR 9 AND 10 JUNE
It looks like GAME and John Lewis PS5 restocks will take place later this month.
GAME is expected to restock the PS5 either on the morning of June 9 or June 10.
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SMYTHS WILL RECEIVE STOCK ‘IN MID JUNE’, CURRY PC WORLD DROPS JUNE 26 – RUMOURS
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EXPLAINED: WHAT IS THE PS5
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.
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JOHN LEWIS PS5 RESTOCK MAY COME NEXT WEEK
John Lewis is also rumoured to drop today, although it looks like the restock is now planned for next week instead.
It’s worth checking the website throughout the day, although console drops normally take place by 9am at the latest.
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AMAZON RUMOURED TO HAVE A HUGE CONSOLE RESTOCK THIS MONTH AFTER UNITS SOLD OUT OIN RECORD TIME LAST WEEK
Amazon released a huge PS5 restock last week but has now sold out.
However, there’s talk of another huge wave later this month.
Amazon does have the new ‘Midnight Black’ PS5 DualSense controller in stock, priced at £59.99.
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VERY ‘IS ON COURSE’ TO DROP ’10-12,000 PS5 CONSOLES AT 10AM TODAY
A stopck tracker account claims Very will drop at least 10,000 consoles for sale at around 10am tomorrow.
@PS5StockAlert tweeted: “News: Very is on course to drop 10-12K PlayStation 5 consoles tomorrow (09/06) around 10am.
“The drop could take place an hour or more before and after 10am, so be wary.
“As usual, this will include both PS5 editions, standalones and bundles.”
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A TRICK TO SECURE CONSOLES WHEN AO.COM RESTOCK PS5
There’s a little trick to getting the PS5 from AO.co.uk, discovered in previous drops by the @PS5StockAlertUK Twitter account.
It takes a little bit of effort, but many people have seen success using it when the console is live but showing “out of stock”.
This will only work when the PS5 product page is live on AO and you’ll need to be using Google Chrome.
- When the PS5 product page is live, copy the PS5’s product ID and save it somewhere safe.
- Navigate to a random item on AO’s website.
- Right-click on the ‘Buy now’ button on the random item. In the element inspector, replace the product’s ID with the PS5’s product ID.
- Click ‘Buy now’.
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PS5 CONSOLES TO HIT PLAYSTATION DIRECT UK STORE ‘BY MARCH 2022’ (CONTINUED…)
The store is projected to open during Sony’s current business year (FY21) ending in March 2022, according to Ryan.
As well as the UK and Ireland, the store will launch in France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
The launch will open up another avenue for European gamers keen to get their hands on a PS5.
Stocks of the next-gen console remain low at stores across the globe due to a worldwide shortage of the microchips used to power them.
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PS5 TO GO ON SALE ON PLAYSTATION DIRECT STORE IN THE UK FOR THE 1ST TIME ‘BY MARCH 2022’
Sony has confirmed that it plans to sell to sell the largely sold out console direct to customers in Britain for the first time by March 2022.
Sales will take place through the PlayStation Direct store, which is launching in Europe during the next 10 months.
The company has enjoyed success with the online-only store in the US, where it opened in 2019 and sells consoles, games and accessories.
Plans to expand the marketplace to the UK and Ireland were confirmed during an investor relations event on Thursday, according to VGC.
During the presentation, PlayStation boss Jim Ryan said: “PlayStation Direct has achieved significant revenue in the US market within little more than a year of starting operations.”
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ASDA EXPECTED TO RECEIVE STOCK TOMORROW (JUNE 9, 2021)
Elsewhere, ASDA & Shopto are likely to restock the PlayStation 5 in the middle of the week, most likely on Wednesday, June 9.
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PS5 SHORTAGE ‘TO LAST UNTIL 2022’ (CONTINUED…)
He added that Sony is competing with PC manufacturers as well as phone-makers such as Apple for scarce components. This sky-high demand from multiple big companies is making it difficult to ramp up production of the console.
“A big component of these console shortages is the fact that these consoles’ CPU and GPU are manufactured on the same process node as AMD’s rapidly growing CPU and GPU businesses for PCs,” Sag added.
“With Qualcomm and Apple taking up vast swaths of 5nm, there isn’t very much capacity left for vast jumps in demand even with process node optimizations.”
Demand for chips has been through the roof since last year, and suppliers can’t keep pace.
Prices of chips are rising as a result, and major manufacturers like Apple and Samsung are being prioritised.
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EXPERT CLAIMS GLOBAL PS5 SHORTAGE ‘TO LAST UNTIL 2022’
THE global PlayStation 5 shortage is likely to continue until next year, leaving frustrated gamers unable to get their hands on a new console for months to come, according to one expert.
Sony’s machine has been largely out of stock since November and probably won’t be available any time soon due to a shortfall in supply of microchips.
Those chips power everything from mobile phones to the computer systems in modern cars – as well as next-gen games consoles.
Speaking to TechRadar, analyst Anshel Sag suggested that as a result of the chip crisis, PS5 shortages will drag on for months to come.
“I honestly don’t see this shortage getting better until next year,” said Sag, a Senior Analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy.
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TOP TIP FOR SECURING A PS5 CONSOLE AT GAME
Here’s some handy tips to help you bag a PS5 when stock becomes available at GAME:
- Opt for an ‘unpopular’ PS5 bundle (one that you think other people won’t go for). This isn’t always the cheapest.
- In the URL for PS5 bundles, make sure that it says “true” next to InStockOnly, so that you don’t inadvertently queue for a bundle that has already sold out.
- Once you’re in the queue, stay in the queue.
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A TRICK TO SECURE CONSOLES WHEN AO.COM RESTOCK PS5
There’s a little trick to getting the PS5 from AO.co.uk, discovered in previous drops by the @PS5StockAlertUK Twitter account.
It takes a little bit of effort, but many people have seen success using it when the console is live but showing “out of stock”.
This will only work when the PS5 product page is live on AO and you’ll need to be using Google Chrome.
- When the PS5 product page is live, copy the PS5’s product ID and save it somewhere safe.
- Navigate to a random item on AO’s website.
- Right-click on the ‘Buy now’ button on the random item. In the element inspector, replace the product’s ID with the PS5’s product ID.
- Click ‘Buy now’.
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KEEP THIS VIDEO RUNNING WITH SOUND ON TO GET INSTANT PS5 STOCK UPDATES
Keep playing the video below with the sound on for audio stock alerts.
A sound will be made the second consoles become available.
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GAME EXPECTED TO DROP PS5 STOCK ON JUNE 9 AT THE LATEST
According to PS5 UK Stock – Instant Updates, GAME will restock the device by Wednesday, June 9 at the latest.
GAME typically drops stock between 9am and 10am BST.
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ASDA EXPECTED TO RECEIVE STOCK TOMORROW (JUNE 9, 2021)
Elsewhere, ASDA & Shopto are likely to restock the PlayStation 5 in the middle of the week, most likely on Wednesday, June 9.
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