Here’s where to find the elusive console today
(The Independent)
UPDATE: The PS5 is available to pre-order at Game and in stock at Currys. 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 semiconductor shortage sparked by the coronavirus pandemic have caused the production of the device to slow to a crawl.
If you didn’t find the console under your tree on Christmas Day, fear not, because the IndyBest team is here to help. So far this month, we’ve seen restocks at Smyths Toys, Currys, PlayStation Direct, ShopTo, Very, Littlewoods, Game, Studio, Argos, EE, BT, Asda and Amazon, but will this trend continue into the new year?
If you’re still searching, 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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Check stock from UK PS5 retailers below:
The only PS5 headset you need
(Sony)
“There’s no shortage of gaming headset options out there but the PlayStation 5 pulse 3D wireless headset is a little bit special,” noted our writer in their review of the best PS5 accessories. It’s been designed especially for certain PS5 games, so the 3D audio gives you a fully immersive gaming experience, “feeling like things are truly happening all around you”. Plus, it can “help gain an advantage in certain titles”, which is definitely a bonus.
Eva Waite-Taylor28 December 2021 12:00
The PS5 accessory you need
(Sony)
If you did find the PS5 wrapped up neatly under the Christmas tree for you, you’ll know you already get one PlayStation 5 dualsense controller in the box, but to play with others on the sofa, “you really need another one, and the official PlayStation 5 dualsense controller is the best of the bunch”.
It came out top in our guide to the best PS5 accessories, with our writer noting that it is a “well-designed controller that feels good in your hands and provides some unique features such as its pressure sensitive triggers and haptic feedback that just don’t feel the same elsewhere”.
Eva Waite-Taylor28 December 2021 11:30
Best tech deals in the Boxing Day sales
Christmas Day might be over, but there’s something even more exciting than the big day (for us here at IndyBest, anyway), and that’s the Boxing Day sales and retailers have gone big with their offerings.
Very has the AirPods pro on sale right now (was £239, now £187, Very.co.uk), while Amazon also has some impressive Boxing Day sales, which you can see in our round-up.
If you’re after gaming essentials, this Turtle Beach recon 70 gaming headset (was £29.84, now £21.99, Amazon.co.uk) is currently on offer.
Eva Waite-Taylor28 December 2021 11:00
Is the PS5 in stock at Smyths Toys?
Smyths Toys last had an online restock on 20 September at 10am. Like Argos and Game, Smyths Toys has begun accepting in-store pre-orders. People are currently able to walk into their local Smyths Toys store and ask for a PS5.
In-store drops usually happen at the same time as online drops. Smyths isn’t the easiest retailer to secure online stock from, with consoles usually being pick-up only. Its website doesn’t always show the PS5 as being in stock for everyone either, even if someone from the same city as you has managed to buy the console.
An in-store only drop took place on 16 December, but the website was not updated with stock. People could only purchase a console by going in and asking at their local store.
It looks like the retailer will get more stock in 2022. Fingers crossed.
Eva Waite-Taylor28 December 2021 10:30
‘Fifa 22’ for PS5 is currently 33% off
(The Independent)
EA dropped the good news of the new edition, plus the official trailer just hours ahead of the Euros final back in July, while also confirming a number of new gameplay features – including “hypermotion” technology, described by the EA as “the biggest animation refresh in Fifa history”.
There’s a new goalkeeper system, real-world data imported, an option for explosive sprints, attacking tactics and over 100 of football’s all-time giants, meaning the latest edition of Fifa may just be the best yet.
If this sounds like a bit of you, Amazon has slashed the price of the game by 33 per cent.
Eva Waite-Taylor28 December 2021 10:00
PS5 bundle in stock now at Currys
PlayStation 5, logitech G435 wireless headset, ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man’ & ‘Ratchet & Clank’ bundle: £619, Currys.co.uk
(Currys)
We bring you news of another bundle restock, but this time at Currys. It must be a Christmas miracle. If you’re looking to get the gaming console, but also are keen to play Marvel’s Spider-Man and Ratchet & Clank as well as a new wireless headset, this is the one for you.
Eva Waite-Taylor28 December 2021 09:42
Sony introduces Perfect for PS5 TV range
If you want a TV that’s very literally perfect for your PS5, Sony has announced a series of “perfect for PS5” televisions that will make games look extra special.
The TVs in the “perfect for PS5” are basically all the Bravia XR models, including the A80J, A90J, X90J, X95J and Z9J.
When the TVs are updated in January 2022, they will bring onboard auto HDR tone mapping and an auto low-latency mode, perfect for gaming.
Eva Waite-Taylor28 December 2021 09:30
PSA: The PS5 is still in stock at Game
We’ve got some great news for you – the PS5 is still in stock at Game.
If you’re willing to wait just a couple of weeks, head over to Game right now where you can snap up a PS5 on pre-order with a release date of 21 January 2022.
There are a whopping 23 bundles to choose from or the console is available to pre-order solo, too for £449.99 (Game.co.uk).
Eva Waite-Taylor28 December 2021 09:00
Good morning, PS5 hunters
Welcome to today’s PS5 stock tracking liveblog. Heya!
Today we’re looking across every UK retailer at once for any sign of Sony’s elusive console, to bring you live restock updates as they happen.
If you didn’t get the PS5 underneath the Christmas tree and are still searching, stick with us to be the first to know when the console drops. Ready? Let’s go.
Eva Waite-Taylor28 December 2021 08:55
PS5 stock trackers, signing off
Well that’s all from us, thank you for following the PS5 stock tracking liveblog.
If you’re still on the lookout for a console, Game’s pre-order restock has stayed available all day and it looks like there’s still plenty to go around. So what are you waiting for?
Join us again tomorrow when we’ll be resuming the search once more.
Sarah Young27 December 2021 17:10
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