On the hunt for the elusive console? Here’s where you can buy it today
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Update 3 August: The PS5 is in stock at Game, Scan, Currys, the BT Shop and EE. It is also available to pre-order at Very for delivery later this month. Read on for more information.
Since its launch in 2020, the PlayStation 5 has been ridiculously difficult to get a hold of. Supply chain issues stemming from the coronavirus pandemic have brought the production of Sony’s latest games console to a near-standstill.
Thankfully, the stock situation has improved massively in recent months, with PS5 bundles being readily available in at least one retailer since late April, with Game and the BT Shop, plus several independent retailers like The Game Collection and Scan leading the charge.
This avalanche of console restocks continued throughout July, and we expect it to remain widely in stock throughout August and into September. But while restocks have become more frequent, buying a console on its own is still a challenge, with retailers preferring to restock bundles over the standalone console – those sell out in the blink of an eye. We only started seeing digital console bundles arrive in stores last month, but even those have since dried up.
If you’re still hunting down the elusive PlayStation 5, we’ve got one tip for you – sit yourself down on this liveblog and watch for your real-time alerts. Our aim is to secure you a next-gen machine, whether that’s a bundle, or a standalone disc or digital edition console, as well as provide you with the details on the best games and accessories to nab alongside your new console, plus the latest game reviews.
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BT customers have exclusive access to these PS5 bundles
As has been the case for a few months now, BT is giving its existing customers a helping hand with buying PS5 consoles. Those customers are sent an access code which lets them exclusively purchase PS5 consoles through the online BT Shop.
The console can’t be bought on its own, but BT’s bundle prices start at just £409.99 for the PS5 digital edition with a download code for Horizon Forbidden West. BT says it has more than 50 of these bundles in stock and standard delivery takes between one and three days. Express, next-day delivery is available at extra cost.
BT Shop also has the PS5 digital edition with a second Dualsense controller (and no games) for £419.97, and three PS5 disc edition bundles priced from £508.98 to £549.97. The latter includes a second controller and Horizon Forbidden West.
Alistair Charlton3 August 2022 11:00
Currys has nine PS5 bundles ready to buy right now
Currys might well have more PS5 stock than anyone else at the moment, with nine different bundles up for grabs today. The console sadly can’t be bought on its own, and nor are any digital editions available, but there appears to be plenty of stock nonetheless.
The cheapest Currys PS5 bundle costs £679 and includes the console with a second Dualsense controller, a Steelseries gaming headset, Horizon Forbidden West and Lego Star Wars. For £20 more, Lego Star Wars is swapped out for Gran Turismo 7, and there’s another identical bundle, also for £699, but with the second Dualsense controller in black instead of white.
For £729, Currys has that same bundle, but with Lego Star Wars thrown back in (that makes three games and two controllers).
Alistair Charlton3 August 2022 10:30
Just one PS5 bundle is currently available at Scan
Computer and electronics retailer Scan has just one PS5 bundle available at the moment, and it’s a rather expensive one. That said, it comes with 1TB of extra storage and a Sabrent heatsink designed to keep your PS5 cool when gaming. The bundle also includes a disc edition console, a second Dualsense controller and Horizon Forbidden West. It is priced at £739.99 and is available for next-day delivery.
Alistair Charlton3 August 2022 09:50
These PS5 bundles are available at Game today
Game is one of several retailers with PS5 stock available to order online right now. However, as with everyone else at the moment, buying the console on its own is stick quite tricky, and the cheaper digital edition PS5 is something or a rarity among retailers.
Regardless, Games has six PS5 bundles to buy today. The cheapest is priced at £584.97 and includes the disc edition console, plus Horizon Forbidden West, a second Dualsense controller and a ‘Player 1’ t-shirt.
Game also has a bundle that includes the console, game and extra controller, plus Gran Turismo 7. This is price at £649.96.
Alistair Charlton3 August 2022 09:37
Good morning
Good morning PS5 hunters, and welcome back to another day of live restocking news from the IndyBest team. We’ll be posting to this live blog all day to bring you the very latest news on where PS5 consoles and bundles are available at retailers across the UK.
Alistair Charlton3 August 2022 08:54
PS5 tracker, signing off
That’s all from us today! There are digital editions available for pre-order at Very, and we’re still seeing bundles available at Game, Scan, Currys, the BT Shop, EE and Argos as well.
We’ll be back with the liveblog first thing tomorrow morning for all the latest updates, so stay tuned!
Jasper Pickering2 August 2022 17:29
Sony Inzone M9 review
If you’re looking for a new gaming monitor to work in conjunction with a PS5, then you can’t look much further than Sony’s latest range of Inzone gaming products.
The 27-inch Inzone M9 is no exception to that, with a 144Hz display and 3840 x 2560 resolution, it’s an impressive model that’s designed around the needs of high-end PC and Playstation 5 gamers.
In our review of the M9 our tech writer, Steve Hogarty, said of the display: “The Sony Inzone M9 is a superb gaming monitor that draws on the company’s vast expertise in producing some of the world’s best television displays. It’s more expensive than a mid-range screen with cheaper HDR technology, but for your money you’re getting one of the best HDR experiences in this class, especially when connected to the PS5.”
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Jasper Pickering2 August 2022 16:56
Sega genesis mini 2 pre-orders open in US
If you’re in the United States, the Sega genesis mini 2 is now available to pre-order at Amazon.
There’s currently no news if the retro console is every going to go on sale in Europe, but as these units are being imported directly from Japan, we will have to wait and see if they will become available for a wider release in the near future. It is currently priced at $108.07 (£88.52).
(Amazon)
Jasper Pickering2 August 2022 16:32
‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’ best pre-order deals
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is the next upcoming installment in the long running Call of Duty franchise, and a follow up to 2019’s Modern Warfare, which was itself a soft reboot for the series.
Fans who pre-order the game ahead of release will have a chance to access the multiplayer mode’s open beta, which is likely to take place in September.
If you’re hoping to pick up a copy for the PS5, then these are the best deals you can shop right now ahead of its October release.
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Jasper Pickering2 August 2022 15:29
How to buy Backbone One – Playstation edition
Last week, peripheral manufacturer Backbone has announced an officially licensed Playstation product, the Backbone One – PlayStation Edition and it’s available to purchase now.
Designed for iPhone users, the Backbone One allows gamers to take their games on the go. This new edition will be able to work with the PS remote play iPhone app and allow you to stream games from either your PS4 or PS5 to play hundreds of different games through an internet connection.
That means users will be able to enjoy the best PS5 games, even when they are aware from their consoles.
The device is currently priced at £99.99 (Playbackbone.com). Find out more about the Backbone One – Playstation edition.
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