According to Sony, the days when retailers didn’t have PS5 stock are well and truly over.
Since launch day in November 2020, the PS5 console has been sold out and any available stock has been quickly scooped up by scalpers. The combination of very high demand, supply chain issues and scalpers meant that Sony struggled to produce enough hardware and deliver it to retailers. But this is no longer the case.
In a blog post(Opens in a new window) today, Sony said supply issues are a thing of the past. Isabelle Tomatis, Vice President, Brand, Hardware and Peripherals at SIE, said: “Thank you for your patience as we faced unprecedented demand for the PS5 console amidst global challenges. If you are looking to purchase a PS5 console, you should now have one. It’s much easier to find one at retailers around the world.”
If you live in the US, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium or Luxembourg, the console should be readily available on PlayStation Direct(Opens in a new window) as well as local merchants. You’re also likely to buy the newer model, which uses a new internal design that’s both lighter and uses less power (and uses the updated 6nm Oberon Plus chip).
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Sony also released a new “Live from the PS5” spot today, which you can watch above. It was created to highlight. “The best games often give us the feeling of being transported to incredible worlds filled with adventure, captivating action and memorable moments.”
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