Yesterday we saw a small restock at Amazon which lasted just 20 minutes
(The Independent)
Update: AO and Argos are rumoured to drop this week. Read on for more information.
Restock issues have been plaguing Sony since the initial reveal, and despite stores reopening in the UK, it’s still very hard to secure a console in-store (and not easy online either).
But, it’s not all bad news; the restock landscape has started to improve in recent weeks. While June hasn’t brought the similar monster drops we had in April, last week we saw a lengthy drop at Very, a restock at Asda, and even in-store availability at Game and Smyths. So far this week, we’ve seen a small drop from Amazon.
So if you’re still searching for the console, we’re here to help you get your hands on the coveted Playstation by keeping an eye on all major retailers, as well as offering the latest insight on any rumoured releases.
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Your friendly, overly-optimistic PS5 stock trackers are heading off for the night
*Rattles cage* Get us out of this PS5 hole and send us all the consoles you have! Once again, no PS5 stock drops took place today, rounding off an extremely mediocre June. We shouldn’t be all that surprised, if we’re honest. Anything compared to the stock drops we had in May would look abysmal.
But with a new month ahead of us, we’re collecting all our positive energy and sending it Sony’s way. Make tomorrow a good day for stock drops, PS5 Gods. Until then, have a great evening, and we’ll be back here tomorrow to help get you a shiny new console!
Alex Lee30 June 2021 17:00
Need a PS5 charging station?
(Sony)
Whether you’ve been lucky enough to secure a PS5, or you’re preparing for the day you finally get one, you’ll likely want to get your hands on a PS5 charging station as well. It might not be the most exciting accessories, “but if you regularly need to recharge your controllers and you like a neat looking living space, you won’t regret investing in one,” noted our writer in our review of the best PS5 accessories.
The Sony PlayStation 5 dualsense charging station (£24, Ao.com) received high praise in our round-up, with our writer adding that “While there are unofficial solutions out there, it’s this official docking station that looks the best. Simply slot one or two controllers in and the charging station soon recharges them up to full while keeping them out of your way and looking good under your TV”.
Alex Lee30 June 2021 16:30
Why is PS5 out of stock?
The million-dollar question!
There are a number of reasons why the PS5 is always out of stock, but it all stems from the same source: the Covid-19 crisis. The PS5 launched in the middle of a global pandemic. When the manufacturing industry shut down and snapped production supply chains in half.
But while household appliances and rolls of tissue paper eventually came back into stores and onto shelves, the PS5 has proved a different beast entirely.
Demand shot through the roof at the same time that every part of the world suffered a shortage in semiconductors, delaying the production of consumer electronics even further. Couple that with the issues in distribution and you have the recipe for what you see today.
But fear not, we’re on hand to help you secure a PS5 ASAP, so keep this page bookmarked for more updates.
Alex Lee30 June 2021 15:45
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Alex Lee30 June 2021 15:16
Game PS5 pre-orders reportedly available in stores
Struggling to get a console online? Keep your eyes peeled, as retailers are slowly opening up for in-store pre-orders.
The PS5 stock tracker @PS5UKStock announced on Twitter that Game had started up in-store restocks, with @PS5StockAlertUK providing more details. It’s certainly worth popping down to your local store to see if you can get added to the pre-order list. If you’re included, you might be one of the lucky ones who receives a call. Can’t be bothered? We’ll let you know when Game updates its PS5 landing page with new pre-order dates.
Alex Lee30 June 2021 14:30
Sony PS5 beta programme
(The Independent)
If you managed to secure a PS5 at the Amazon drop yesterday – firstly, massive congratulations, it was a quick one – and secondly, Sony has launched a new scheme that might just interest you.
You’ll need to register your interest and you’ll receive an email with all the information and details on how to take part.
Alex Lee30 June 2021 13:36
You need Sony’s new PS5 controller – the details to know
While you might not have got a PS5 just yet, why not invest in a second dualsense controller so that when you get a PS5, you can get to work with your pals straight away. Sony’s new colourways of its dualsense controller sure do look fine – and are available now.
Sony PlayStation 5 dualsense cosmic red controller: £64.99, Argos.co.uk
(Argos)
This is an eye-catching controller and features a sleek two-tone black and red colourway. According to Sony, the “striking design inspired by the unique vivid shades of red found throughout the cosmos”. It features the same blue hue that’s present on the white dualsense controller, which comes with a PS5 console as standard.
Alex Lee30 June 2021 12:45
PS Plus July 2021 games
This is a bit of news we can all get involved in – even if you’re still playing games on your PS4. If you didn’t know, Sony gives away free PS Plus games every month and they usually consist of two PS4 games and one PS5 game. Sony will officially announce what games are included in July’s haul later today, but people are already speculating that it could include A Plague Tale: Innocence and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy.
Since it’s seeming like a slow PS5 restock day this morning, we’ll update this page as soon as the new games are officially announced. Fingers crossed they’re good!
Alex Lee30 June 2021 11:15
Is ‘Ghost of Tsushima’ about to get a PS5 upgrade?
(Sony)
It’s good that a lot of these PS5 upgrades are rolling out at a snail’s pace. It means that when you do finally get your hands on a console – it’ll be soon, we know it – you’ll still be one of the first to experience the upgraded PS5 graphics. Ghost of Tsushima is the next game rumoured to get a PS5 upgrade.
Eagle-eyed fans have spotted a new rating on the Entertainment Software Rating Board for a new game called Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut, playable on both PS4 and PS5. This could, hopefully, also include the PS5 upgrade. We’ll let you know if we hear more. The game features in our round-up of the best PS4 games.
Alex Lee30 June 2021 10:45
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