UK: Consoles tipped for Amazon and GAME this week

Sony's PlayStation 5 console was released in November last year, but even nine months later many gamers across the UK have yet to get their hands on the next-gen machine.

Inventory supply issues have plagued the PS5 since its 2020 release, and we've heard reports that the situation may well continue into 2022. Just because it's hard to buy one doesn't mean it's impossible. Retailers now regularly get consoles.

August is shaping up to be a strong month for those still in the market for a PS5 console, and online speculation now suggests that new PS5 stock should appear at several popular retailers throughout this week, including Amazon UK. , Argos and GAME.

According to

PS5 UK Stock

, a Twitter account that tracks stock drops in real time, Amazon could receive consoles between August 10 and 12, usually live in the morning around 8 or 9 a.m. In a similar time frame, he said Game might have a drop between 10 and 12.

While it should be noted that predictions are far from guaranteed at this point, the tracker has listed other stores that may have consoles: Currys, StopTo, and Scan.

Argos is the latest retailer to have PS5 console stock available overnight (August 9). As usual with the department store, the drops were regional, so stock levels varied across the country, but the Digital Edition and standard console were in stock.

On August 5, stock was live at Studio.co.uk but the consoles quickly sold out. The retailer asked customers to keep an eye on its social media channels for updates, and promised it would have more PS5 stock in store "soon".

We will be sure to update this page as soon as possible. as the Argos stock update is confirmed with all dates and times. Argos loves a 1am drop, so be prepared to set your alarms if you want to pack one.

If you want to get rid of virtual queues completely, we suggest you take a look at Smyths Toys and GAME. Both retailers now allow you to pre-order a PS5 console in-store. This is a marked change from the online-only stock drops we've seen so far - so if you want a guaranteed way to secure yourself a PS5 then it's by venturing out into the world in person.

If you are a BT customer, you may also consider

for the PS5 on the BT Store. The Phone Network has seen regular stock drops and, as the consoles are only available to BT customers, they haven't sold out at the blistering speed we've seen elsewhere.

You can check stock levels below. :

Buy the PS5 from Smyths

Buy the PS5 on Amazon

Buy the PS5 at Very

Buy the PS5 from John Lewis

Buy the PS5 at Walmart

So far this year, we've also seen US inventory appear at Target, but only in stores in select locations, and they've sold out as fast as ever, followed by sales-drops at Walmart. We've also seen PS5 consoles pop up at Best Buy and GameStop, and

–

in better news

–

stock didn't disappear in seconds, mostly due to changes to the ordering process to prevent bots from securing consoles.

It looks like retailers are now doing their best to make the buying process as fair as possible and stop their sites from crashing. However, that now means you'll likely have to wait in a virtual line.

We check retailers regularly to bring you the best PS5 stock links, so you have the option of picking up a console if you haven't already. And, if you have the console, we also have links to the

PS5 accessories

and

PS5 games

, as well as

PlayStation game releases

you need to watch this month.

Where to buy the PS5: UK and US stock updates

Remember that there are two consoles, the standard edition and the digital; the PS5 Digital Edition does not have a disc drive to play physical copies of games.

We can't guarantee you'll get a console, but check the links below for the latest stock. At some retailers, you can also subscribe to mailing lists for further updates.

Buy PS5 UK

AmazonUK

– now sold out

Amazon Germany

–

stock was online, check for updates

Argos

– now sold out

Very

– now sold out

Currys PC World

- exhausted

John Lewis

– now sold out

– only EE customers, in stock now

–

only BT customers, check for updates

Smyths

– now sold out

AO.com

– now out of print, check for updates

box.co.uk

– register to get interested, check for updates

eBay

– occasionally in stock but mostly resell, so pay attention to prices

Hughes

– now sold out

Tesco

– now sold out

GAME

– now sold out

Laptops Direct

– now sold out

ShopTo.net

– now out of print, check for updates

Sony Direct

– now sold out

Buy PS5 USA

Unfortunately, PS5 stock issues are a worldwide problem. However, remember that the PS5 is not geo-locked, so you can buy from one of the retailers below and still play your UK games. We'll keep you posted and updated on the latest deals, but we expect them to pick up very quickly.

GameStop

- out of stock

BestBuy

–

out of stock

walmart

- out of stock

Sam's Club

- out of stock.

B&H

- out of stock

Amazon US

– out of stock

Sony Direct

- out of stock

When will the PS5 be back in stock in the UK?

Ever since PS5 pre-orders went live in September last year, gamers have been scrambling to get their hands on the Sony console. Both the disc and digital editions of the PS5 console have been plagued with stock issues, well over six months later the console is sold out at UK retailers.

When there is inventory, retailers sell out within minutes of going live. There are even Twitter accounts such as

PS5 Stock Alert UK

that notify players when new stocks might be released to give them a chance in the world of downed websites and virtual queues.

We don't yet know how long this misery will last, but Sony is telling customers to expect stock issues at least through the summer months.

Can I get a PS5 in store?

With the UK lockdown easing, you might be hoping for a better chance of nabbing a PS5 from a physical store. Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be the case.

While retailers such as GAME, John Lewis and ASDA have reopened their stores, the console has yet to hit shelves.

This could now change as a poster was recently seen at a Smyths Toys store promoting the fact that the PS5 console can now be pre-ordered from the physical store.

Some retailers, like Argos, also make the console available through Click and Collect so you can order online and pick it up at your local store. However, there appear to be regional variations, so Click and Collect may not be an option for all retailers or stores. We suggest you check with your local store for details on how it works in your area.

Where can you buy a PS5 in the UK?

We'll keep you posted as more stores get stock and when it becomes available. Most retailers say they are "working hard to get more stock." We aim to check this regularly, but it's always worth checking below to see if stock has returned:

Amazon

Amazon has been steadily releasing PS5 stock twice a month since early 2021. For most of those drops, disc and digital editions of the console are available.

There have been no bundles available so far, and the PS5 consoles sell out within minutes each time they go live. However, more stock is expected in the next week, so we won't give up just yet. In the past, adding the console to your wishlist in advance was a good way to bag one.

Console PS5

–£449 (sold out)

Console PS5 Digital Edition

– £359 (sold out)

Currys PC World

Currys has been a little quiet on the stock decline front for the past few months. The retailer also offered a raffle

VIP PS5

for a term that gave you the chance to win a one-time PS5 purchase code that you can redeem at a local Currys store. This now appears to be over, but it could still come back at a later date.

However, the end of the VIP raffle means Currys is expected to release more PS5 stock through its website in June. This hasn't happened in the past two months, so we're excited to see what stock levels will be on offer.

Console PS5

– 449£ (sold out)

PS5 digital console

– £359 (sold out)

Very

Over the past few months, Very has proven itself to be a reliable source for PS5 consoles, games, and accessories. In March, inventory declines occurred every two weeks. There have been instances of them being out of stock within 10 minutes, so this is another retailer you'll want to deal with quickly.

Console PS5

–£449.99 (sold out)

PS5 digital console

– £359 (sold out)

Smyths Toys

Another great source for PS5 consoles and accessories. In addition to having an excellent stock of accessories for

PS5

, Smyths regularly releases consoles twice a month. As expected, stock sells out in less than half an hour, but there's still a good balance between the disc and digital editions of the PS5.

Console PS5

– £449.99 (sold out)

PS5 digital console

– £359.99 (sold out)

John Lewis

A good option for the early risers among us as John Lewis loves releasing stock PS5 as early as 6am. The retailer may not be your first port of call for gaming accessories and consoles, but John Lewis hasn't had the same technical errors seen with ShopTo, Smyths and Currys.

Console PS5

–£449.99 (sold out)

PS5 digital console

– £359.99 (sold out)

AO is another retailer to watch. Stock drops tend to be small and sell out quickly, but that's not necessarily something new. New stock tends to be released once a month, and lunchtime or mid-afternoon lows are not uncommon.

Console PS5

-£449 (sold out)

PS5 digital console

– £359 (sold out)

PS5 Accessories

Despite all the issues with the PS5 console, availability is generally good when it comes to PS5 accessories. Naturally, the

DualSense controller

UK: Consoles tipped for Amazon and GAME this week

and

the charging station

are the most popular, but there are also various other accessories on offer, including the

Pulse 3D headphones

and

Media Remote

You can do anything about the

PS5 accessories

and games, but remember a lot of PS4 games still work

–

Sony has confirmed backwards compatibility

PS5.

sony

DualSense controller

Predictably, the PS5 DualSense controller has also been quite popular. However, retailers have done a good job of keeping it in stock. Features include a built-in microphone, 3.5mm headphone jack, motion sensor, and two actuators that replace traditional rumble motors to provide vibration and feedback as you play.

Available from these retailers:

Amazon

–£56.93

Smyths Toys

– £56.99

John Lewis

– £56.99

Currys PC World

– £59.99

AO.com

– 57£

Very

–£59.99

Hughes

–£59.99

Littlewoods

–£79.99

If you don't like white, there are also new

red and black PS5 DualSense controllers

available now.

DualSense Cosmic Red Controller:

£64 at AO

£64 at Amazon

£64.99 at Very

DualSense Midnight Black Controller:

£59.59 at Amazon

£59.99 at Very

£59 at AO

DualSense charging station

Another incredibly popular accessory, but this one had some stock issues. The DualSense Charging Station has been in stock and out of stock since the PS5 accessories release. If you're tempted to buy one, we suggest grabbing it while you get the chance. The charging station can charge up to two wireless controllers at once and do it as fast as your PS5 console would.

AO.com

– £25

Very

– £24.99

curries

– £24.99

Smyths Toys

– £24.99 p>

HD camera

Featuring two wide-angle lenses, the PS5 HD Camera captures in Full HD. A great accessory if you want to record yourself and your game using the create button on your DualSense controller. There's a built-in adjustable stand to help get the shot just right and is small enough to fit below or above the TV.

Amazon

–£44

Very

–£49.99

Smyths Toys

–£44.99

AO.com

–£45

John Lewis

–£49.99

curries

–£49.99

Hughes

–£49.99

Littlewoods

–£64.99

PS5 Media Remote

With a built-in infrared emitter, the PS5 Media Remote lets you adjust volume and power settings on compatible TVs, scroll through menus, and play/pause entertainment with ease. Available at many retailers including AO, Very and Amazon.

– 24£

Hughes

– £24.99

Very

– £24.99

Amazon

– £24.99

Smyths Toys

–£24.99

3D Pulse Helmet

This is one of the few PS5 accessories still having stock issues. However, it is available at many retailers, so you should be able to find at least one in stock at all times. The Pulse 3D wireless headphones have two built-in microphones and noise cancellation to eliminate distractions. With up to 12 hours of battery life, having to charge halfway through a game shouldn't be a problem either.

Amazon

– £89

AO.com

–89£

Very

–£89.99

Smyths Toys

–£89.99

Hughes

- £89.99

curries

- £89.99

How to Get a PS5: Top Tips

1. Bookmark our page and check stocks.

We keep this page up to date and have major retailers who have confirmed restock times. This should save you time because you don't have to browse the web yourself.

2. Be sure to check in just before any restock times.

Most retailers only have PS5 stock for a maximum of 30 minutes. We'll list confirmed times when we have them, just click on them and get ready because when that stock pops up it'll disappear as fast as you can say "I want a PS5".

3. Prepare your payment information and money in your account

When the console was first launched, some people reported difficulty getting their console to confirm or a message that it was verifying payment. A console isn't confirmed until you've paid, so be sure to remove all barriers by having the money in the account you're using and the details to hand.

4. Go fast

It may seem obvious, but there is nothing to think about. If you know you want the PS5, decide which version, then check out these links! As soon as the stock appears, it disappears.

5. Don't worry

If you don't get a console right away, check back regularly. Yes, it's hard to get one now, but there's always the next restock! Retailers are slashing stock almost every week now, so there's plenty of chance to get your hands on a console - don't give up.

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How do I know which retailers will have PS5 stock?

Keeping track of which retailers have PS5 consoles and accessories in stock is a challenge. Recent stock drops have sold out in minutes, giving you barely a chance to pull the website.

To make sure you're ahead of the curve and ready to wait for the downside, we have a team of experts dedicated to scrolling the web for information.

It's far from an exact science, but we collect information from retailers, as well as sources such as

Stock Inform p>

, social media and Sony's own team to ensure our updates are accurate and reliable. After all, no one wants to be sitting around constantly refreshing a page for a stock drop that never happens.

These updates are done daily to find the latest dates and times when retailers should drop off inventory. After six months of stock issues, many retailers have adopted models with their stock drops, which can help us predict when more PS5 stock will be available.

We also keep all of our links up to date, so you can click straight to the product page as those extra seconds are precious when looking for PS5 stock.

How much does the PS5 cost?

The PS5 price is £449 in the UK - that's the same as

Xbox Series X

. There's the cheaper PS5 Digital Edition at £359.99 (Xbox Series S is cheaper). The digital console has the same features as the standard PS5; it just doesn't have the physical disk drive.

PlayStation 4 deals

Maybe you haven't joined the PlayStation world yet and are considering investing in an older console rather than the spanking (and more expensive) brand new. The PS4 console is now a little rarer than it was last year, but there are still some good bundle options among

curries

and

Smyths Toys

Here are some PlayStation 4 deals and bundles you might be interested in.

playstation4

| £259.99 at Smyths

PS4 Slim + God of War Bundle

| £269 at Currys

PS4 Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Bundle

| £334.99 at Maplin

For more help, see our comparison on the

PS5 vs. PS4

. Or, see how Sony's new console compares in our guide to

PS5 vs. Xbox Series X