PS5 sales getting close to Nintendo Switch
UPDATE: The PS5 has sold out at Game again. Read on for more information.
It has now been over a year since Sony’s latest console, the PlayStation 5 (PS5), first arrived in the UK. But supply problems and a worldwide chip shortage sparked by the coronavirus pandemic have caused the production of the device to slow. New stock is still tricky to find and, when it does appear, the PS5 sells out quickly.
November started incredibly slowly, with PS5 restocks only appearing at John Lewis & Partners, Game and ShopTo during the first week of the month.
The situation has since improved though and we have seen recent restocks at Very, AO, Argos, Asda and Littlewoods, plus a drop at Sony’s new PS Direct online store. There have also been several more restocks at Game. Let’s just hope the momentum continues as we edge towards Christmas.
If you’re still on the lookout for a PS5, you’ve come to the right place. Our liveblog is on hand to give you the latest insight on restocks from all major UK retailers, both online and in-store, as well as providing details on rumoured releases, plus the latest PS5 games and accessories to snap up.
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When was the last Asda PS5 restock?
Asda didn’t restock the console at all throughout the Black Friday bonanza, but it did have a drop on 9 November. We’re not expecting another drop today, but it could restock one last time before Christmas.
There’s no general restock pattern for Asda. It has dropped every day of the week except for Friday, but it always drops before 9am.
Alex Lee30 November 2021 15:02
The PS5 has sold out at Game
Whew, we told you it would go quick! The PS5 is now out of stock at Game. Don’t fret if you failed to secure one, though, we expect a few more drops to take place this week.
We’ve currently got our eye on Smyths Toys and AO, who could all restock this week, plus there’s always PlayStation Direct, who is a retailer that we’re still plotting a restock pattern for.
Alex Lee30 November 2021 14:38
Game PS5 consoles are back in stock
And here we go, the second round of Game PS5 consoles have arrived. As we mentioned earlier, these are likely cancelled orders from the previous drop, so are going to go extremely quickly.
There are no standalone consoles left, so don’t bother trying to grab one of those! Punt for a bundle with a cap – those sell out the slowest.
Alex Lee30 November 2021 14:07
Want to buy an Xbox series X?
If you’re on the hunt for the other elusive console – you know which one we’re talking about, then make sure to head over to our other liveblog, where we’re obsessively tracking restocks of the Xbox series X.
We’ll be providing you with all the intel you need to know over on the liveblog, including our top Xbox drop predictions and the latest news.
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Where is the Xbox series X in stock today? Follow our restock tracker blog for live UK stock alerts and Xbox news from Smyths, Game, Currys and more
Alex Lee30 November 2021 14:07
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Alex Lee30 November 2021 13:17
Can you play PS4 games on PS5?
You sure can! All the PS4 games you’ve been stacking up over the years will play on your disc edition PS5 just fine. If you’ve got a PS5 digital edition console, you’ll only be able to play PS4 games bought from the PlayStation Store.
Why? Well, that’s the tradeoff with buying a digital edition console. There’s physically no disc slot for you to put any of your PS4 games into. Thankfully for some, the digital console isn’t in stock at Game today.
Alex Lee30 November 2021 12:27
The PS5 has sold out at Game but could drop again later this afternoon
After a couple of hours, the PS5 has now sold out at Game. The retailer sometimes restocks the console for a second time in the afternoon, but this is usually a much smaller drop, consisting of cancelled orders. It usually lasts around 15 minutes.
We’ll let you know if the console drops at Game again later today, so stay on the blog if you failed to bag the console this morning.
Alex Lee30 November 2021 11:37
Shoppers successfully check out at Game
Loads of you have been successful at Game this morning. We love to see it. Still in the queue? Keep waiting – there’s a chance you could still bag one, depending on your queue position.
If you haven’t been able to secure one yet, there’s a high probability that there’s going to be another restock of cancelled orders later this afternoon. We’ll let you know if there is another drop.
Alex Lee30 November 2021 11:30
Does PS5 come with controller?
It sure does! You get one controller out of the box, but if you want to play with another person, you’ll have to buy a second dualsense controller. There’s a good controller bundle deal at Amazon right now.
‘Fifa 22’ PS5 standard plus edition with an extra dualsense controller: Was £129.98, now £103.98, Amazon.co.uk
Haven’t managed to pick up Fifa 22 on the PS5 yet? Now’s your chance! The newest entry in the Fifa franchise is here, complete with the integration of HyperMotion technology, making the beautiful game look more realistic than ever before. Plus, there’s new in-game mechanics like explosive sprint, and a new goalkeeper system. Amazon is currently bundling the game with a PS5 dualsense controller.
Alex Lee30 November 2021 10:59
PS5 digital edition UK
Searching for the cheaper digital edition PS5? Sadly, Game hasn’t put these on sale this time round, so you’ll only be able to buy the disc edition console from the retailer this morning.
If you’ve been following our stock updates for a while, you’ve probably noticed that the PS5 disc edition console is far easier to buy than the digital edition.
It’s been this way ever since the console was first released a year ago. When Eurogamer spoke to sources at various retailers before the console launched, it was told that retailers had been allocated around 25 per cent digital edition consoles and 75 per cent disc edition consoles. We doubt this has changed.
This might be your last chance to bag a console before Christmas though, so we’d try and nab a disc edition at Game if you can.
Alex Lee30 November 2021 10:35
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