Find out where you can find the next generation of Sony consoles
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Since its 2020 launch, the PlayStation 5 has been difficult to get hold of as pandemic-related supply chain issues slowed production. The stock situation has improved massively in recent months, with PS5 bundles readily available. However, Sony has increased the PS5’s price due to inflation, and this has already come into effect at some retailers.
Luckily, we’ve spotted a few bundles available at the original, pre-increase price. Today, such bundles are available at ShopTo, Argos, Currys, EE, Scan, Hughes and Box. PS5 digital edition bundles are in stock at BT Shop for BT customers. Bundles have gone up to their new price at Game, and the console is available to pre-order at Very, but carries the new price.
Because retailers prefer pricier bundles, standalone consoles are sparse and sell out quickly. While the standard edition PS5 is easier to snag, the cheaper digital edition is trickier to find.
Still hunting down a PlayStation 5? Bookmark this liveblog for real-time restock alerts. We’ll help you find a PS5 – whether in a bundle, on its own or at its old price – and share the latest on the best games and accessories to buy, plus the latest game reviews.
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Everything we know about the PS5 dualsense edge controller
Announced at Gamescom this year, PlayStation is releasing its first high-end gaming controller dubbed the dualsense edge. Made specifically for PlayStation 5, the dualsense edge is similar in ethos to the elite gamepad Xbox owners will already be familiar with.
The gamepad has a range of hardware- and software-based customisation options for personalising the gaming experience. This includes triggers and sticks with adjustable sensitivity and dead zones, swappable stick caps, and the ability to re-map or disable buttons.
We don’t currently have a confirmed release date for PlayStation’s new hardware, but you can find out everything you need to know about the dualsense edge in our article below.
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Jasper Pickering2 September 2022 15:29
The best games of 2022 (so far)
2022 has been a particularly busy year for new games, as delayed titles scheduled to release in 2021 have finally made it onto our screens. While we take stock before an even busier release schedule this holiday season, we’ve rounded up just a few of our favourites.
They range from AAA blockbusters such as Elden Ring and Horizon Forbidden West to indie darlings that took us by surprise, such as Rollerdrome and Cult of the Lamb.
If you want to find out what games are worth playing in 2022, read our full round-up of the best games of the year so far.
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Jasper Pickering2 September 2022 14:31
‘Hogwarts Legacy’ pre-orders
If you want to pick up a copy of Hogwarts Legacy ahead of its new February release date, then there are currently pre-orders of standard, digital, deluxe and collector’s editions available to purchase on different platforms.
If you’re interested in pre-ordering physical versions of Hogwarts Legacy standard edition right now, Argos has listings for PlayStation 5 (£59.99, Argos.co.uk), PlayStation 4 (£59.99, Argos.co.uk), and Xbox consoles (£59.99, Argos.co.uk).
The Hogwarts Legacy collector’s edition will be available for PC (£269.99), PlayStation and Xbox One (£274.99) and for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S (£279.99) and includes the deluxe edition content, dark arts garrison hat, as well as a physical life-size floating ancient magic wand with book base, steel case, and in-game kelpie robe.
For fans wanting a first look at the contents of the Hogwarts Legacy Collector’s Edition, Avalanche unboxed it on their YouTube channel.
For more information on how to pre-order Hogwarts Legacy, read our full buying guide to find out more.
Hogwarts Legacy is available to pre-order now, before its February 2023 release
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Jasper Pickering2 September 2022 13:31
Can you play PS5 games on the go?
If you want to play PS5 games on the go, then PS remote play is a feature that will enable you to access your PlayStation console over an internet connection. You can use your smartphone’s touchscreen for input but if you would prefer a gaming pad with physical buttons, Backbone has just the device for you.
Designed for iPhone users, the Backbone One enables gamers to take their games on the go. This new edition will be able to work with the PS remote play iPhone app and enable you to stream games from either your PS4 or PS5 to play hundreds of different games via an internet connection.
That means users will be able to enjoy the best PS5 games, even when they are away from their consoles. Find out how to buy the Backbone One PlayStation edition in our article below.
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Jasper Pickering2 September 2022 12:30
‘The Last of Us Part I’ is out today
If you’re wondering what games you can pick up on your new PS5, The Last of Us Part I has now been released. It’s a remake (from the ground up) of the original 2013 release, but is it worth the £69.99 price tag?
In our review, we said: “The Last of Us is (and always was) a masterpiece and Part I is unquestionably the best version of it yet, but that may not be enough for anyone hoping for a complete reinvention of the formula from the ground up.
“Part I adds just enough to warrant its remake for the latest hardware, which elevates it to the same level of The Last of Us Part II in smart design choices, flexibility and technical prowess, even if it’s still the third time we’ve made this journey.
“If Naughty Dog’s original PS3 version was the critically acclaimed theatrical release, then Part I is the Criterion 4K remaster complete with commentary and behind-the-scenes footage.”
Read our full review of The Last of Us Part I to find out more.
Jasper Pickering2 September 2022 11:30
Here’s where you can buy a PS5 right now
If you’re wondering where you can buy a PS5 for the best price, we’ve rounded up the deals you can currently shop from different retailers:
- ShopTo: One bundle available, priced at £559.85
- Argos: Consoles available, but limited geographically, priced from £569.99
- Currys: Multiple bundles available, priced from £599
- EE: Available on an 11-month deal, priced at £10 up front and £52 a month
- Scan: One bundle available, priced at £719.99
- Box: Two bundles available, priced from £699.99
- BT Shop: Digital console bundles available, priced from £459.99
- Game: Bundles available but with new prices, from £549.98
- Very: Standalone consoles available to pre-order, but at new price, from £479.99
- Hughes: PS5 bundles are available starting from £654.96
Jasper Pickering2 September 2022 10:30
‘Gotham Knights’ pre-order deals
After Warner Bros Games revealed new gameplay of the upcoming title Gotham Knights, DC fans have been eager to get their hands on the latest open world Batman spin-off.
The new story will feature four familiar heroes contending with the death of their mentor Batman as well as a mysterious team of adversaries known in the fandom as the “Court of Owls”. In two-player co-op, you will be able to control Robin, Nightwing, Red Hood or Bat Girl in an effort to face-off against this new threat and clean up the streets of Gotham City.
If you want to pre-order Gotham Knights ahead of its October release, we’ve rounded up all the best deals. Read more below.
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Jasper Pickering2 September 2022 09:41
Happy Friday, PS5 trackers
Good morning and we’re back to close out the week with the PS5 liveblog!
Right now, you can find a new console at ShopTo, Argos, Currys, EE, Scan, Hughes and Box. PS5 digital edition bundles are in stock at BT Shop for BT customers. Bundles have gone up to their new price at Game, and the console is available to pre-order at Very, but carries the new price.
We’ll be keeping you updated with all the latest stock drops to make sure you’re getting the best price. Stay tuned!
Jasper Pickering2 September 2022 08:41
Argos has very low levels of PS5 stock
Argos is another retailer who sells the PS5 at the pre-increase price. However, there isn’t much stock to go around. Consoles on their own are unavailable from Argos, and the only bundle available can only be collected from certain stores. In our case, the Argos website said the closest store with stock was almost 100 miles away from where we live in London.
If you do happen to live near an Argos store with stock, the retailer has a £569.99 bundle with the PS5 disc edition, Horizon Forbidden West, a second Dualsense controller and a Stealth gaming headset.
Alistair Charlton1 September 2022 17:00
Horizon Forbidden West review for the PS5
Horizon Forbidden West is the follow up to 2017’s Horizon Zero Dawn and will follow hunter Aloy on her journey across the west coast of an apocalyptic United States.
We absolutely loved our time with Horizon Forbidden West. Our reviewer said: “In Horizon Forbidden West, Guerilla Games has developed its post-apocalyptic marriage of technology and nature to craft a beautifully realised vision of a world desperate for rebirth.
“The story will take new players to unexpected and breathtaking places, and fans of Horizon Zero Dawn will have plenty of their questions answered. While Horizon Forbidden West takes great leaps in its visual and story presentation, it stays the path with its gameplay, making small but notable additions that improve the experience.
“Not much has changed since Zero Dawn, but when that gameplay revolves around hunting mechanical dinosaurs, why would you want it to?”
Read our full review of Horizon Forbidden West to find out more.
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Alistair Charlton1 September 2022 16:30
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