Increase your chance of scoring a PS5 this holiday
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Scoring a Sony PS5 restock could get a little easier this month. Sony Direct is still allowing gamers to register for its invite-only PS5 restock events. Signing up doesn’t guarantee you’ll get a PS5 — nor does it guarantee you’ll get an invite — but it does increase your chances of getting that coveted invite-only email from Sony.
However, we recommend you hurry and register as we don’t know when (or if) Sony will close registrations. (As of December 16, the sign-up page is still accepting new registrations). In addition, it appears Sony restocks for the general public are drying up. In the past two weeks Sony has held four invite-only restocks and none of them provided restock for the general public. So it’s more important than ever to get on their e-mail list. (Alternatively, an in-store GameStop restock is planned for Friday and an Amazon PS5 restock could happen before year’s end).
Competition to get a PS5 console is fierce this month, so any advantage goes a long way. Gamers with a PlayStation Online ID can register for Sony’s invite-only PS5 drops via this Sony link. According to the Sony website, those who register will begin receiving invitations direct from Sony. If selected, you’ll receive an email with the date, time, and instructions for purchasing a PS5 console.
If you don’t receive anything, that means you weren’t selected. The Sony website states that “selection is based on previous interests and PlayStation activities.” (If not selected, Walmart has been offering restocks for its Walmart Plus members. Although nothing is confirmed at the moment, it’s likely they’ll have more restocks this month. Here’s how to sign up for Walmart Plus).
- register for your chance to buy a PS5 this holiday season at Sony Direct
How to get a PS5 if you don’t receive an invite
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Even if you don’t receive an invite from Sony, not all hope is lost. Usually after an invite-only PS5 restock occurs, Sony tends to open its virtual queue to the general public. However, it’s not always guaranteed they’ll do that. (There haven’t been that many open restocks in the past few weeks).
If there are extra consoles, a restock for the general public typically occurs after the invite-only event wraps up. (Usually an hour or two after the start of the original drop). Of course, you can bookmark our PS5 restock page and we’ll keep you updated on the latest PS5 restock news from Sony Direct and all major U.S. retailers.
PS5 restock tracker — retailers to check
- Walmart: PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition (last restock December 13)
- Best Buy: PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition (last restock December 6)
- GameStop: PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition (last restock November 29)
- Amazon: PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition (last restock November 27)
- Dell: PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition (last restock August 25)
- Target: PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition (last restock December 16)
- Sony: PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition (last restock December 15)
- Newegg: PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition (last restock April 29)
- Kohl’s: PS5 (last restock April 21)
- Adorama: PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition | Bundles
- Costco: PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition (last restock December 14)
- Antonline: PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition (last restock December 3)
- Sam’s Club: PS5 (last restock December 16)
- Verizon: PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition (last restock November 17)
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