It’s been weeks since we’ve seen a PS5 restock from Sony Direct. However, the retailer is currently sending out e-mail invites to purchase a PS5 console on Tuesday, April 13 at 12 p.m. PT. The invites were first spotted by PS5 tracker Wario64.
This is the second time Sony is relying on an invite-only list to sell PS5 consoles. While there’s no guaranteed way to get on Sony’s list — here’s a trick you can do right now that might help you get on Sony’s next VIP restock list.
Sony Direct PS5 restock (April 13 @ 12 pm PT)
PS5: $499 at Sony Direct
The flagship PS5 console includes a 4K UDH Blu-ray disc drive. As a result, the design is slightly fuller than the all-digital model. It sells for $499 and includes a PS5 DualSense controller.
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PS5 Digital: $399 @ Sony Direct
The PS5 Digital console lacks a 4K UDH Blu-ray disc drive. As a result, it’s slightly thinner than its counterpart. It also sells for $399 ($100 less) and includes a PS5 DualSense controller.
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How to get notifications from Sony Direct
In order to get exclusive invites from Sony Direct, you’ll want to have an active Sony Direct account and make sure you have notifications set to “yes.” Creating a Sony Direct account is easy. You can sign up via this link here. Once you’ve set up an account, you’ll want to add your address and billing info. Having this info on file will make things easier should you manage to get a PS5 console in your cart.
To turn on notifications from Sony Direct, you’ll want to sign into your account, click on “My Profile,” and then click the “edit” button from your profile page. You’ll then be redirected to a new account settings page. From within that page, choose “notifications” from the left column and then make sure you opt-in to receive news and special offers from Sony.
Keep in mind this trick doesn’t guarantee you’ll get an invite in time for Tuesday’s PS5 drop, but it should increase your chances for the next exclusive Sony Direct PS5 restock event.
How to get a PS5 if you didn’t receive an invite
The last time Sony held an invite-only PS5 restock was back in mid-March. Shortly after the invite-only event wrapped up, Sony Direct opened a PS5 queue for the general public. We can’t guarantee they’ll do this again on April 13, but times are rough, and if you want a PS5, it doesn’t hurt to be online after the 12 p.m. PT event is over. Of course, you can bookmark our page and we’ll keep you updated on the latest PS5 restock news from Sony Direct and all major U.S. retailers.
What to do once you’re in the queue
Once you’re on the virtual queue, you’ll be given an estimated wait time. All wait times vary, and there’s a good chance you’ll have “more than an hour” wait. If that’s the case, don’t despair. Your status can rapidly change and you may have a shorter wait time than estimated. (For instance, after waiting 20 minutes on a previous PS5 restock event, our time was cut from “more than an hour” to just 15 minutes).
Additionally, you may be required to solve a captcha. (A simple challenge/question to ensure you’re not a bot). It usually requires that you select a radio box. As a result, you’ll want to make sure your browser tab remains prominent, because if it’s not you might miss your captcha challenge and you could forfeit your place in line.
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