PS5: woman arrested for selling two bottles instead of the console

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Since the PlayStation 5 debuted, it has immediately become a console that cannot be found anywhere in the world, to say the least. Due to this scarce availability, which still continues today, the phenomenon of touts has arisen, with online advertisements that sell PS5 at crazy prices to say the least. As if that weren't enough, the rarity of the Sony console has also created various truly surreal situations, such as the recent case involving a Japanese woman.

The particular news comes to us thanks to the FNN editorial staff article (which is translated to us by Kotaku), in which we discover that in Japan a 41-year-old unemployed woman was arrested for fraud after sending a customer two bottles of water instead of a PS5. From what is said in the report, the woman would have sold the PlayStation 5 for about 590 dollars, but the buyer has never seen the console.

The PS5 arrived at the customer by cash on delivery, but in the box there were only a couple of two-liter bottles filled with water. The buyer was unable to contact the reseller and therefore contacted the police. "I shipped the packaged goods, but I don't remember what was inside," said the reseller, going to deny the alleged allegations of fraud against her.

The FNN report indicates that the police are currently investigating what happened further. In the meantime, we still don't know for sure when PS5 stocks will increase, but Sony itself recently said that forecasts point to the arrival of new consoles on the market no earlier than 2022.

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PS5 Restock Update for Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Newegg, Amazon and More

© Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty Images An employee prepares the new Sony PlayStation 5 gaming console for a customer on the first day of its launch, at an electronics shop in Kawasaki, Kanagawa prefecture on November 12, 2020.

Gamers looking to purchase a PlayStation 5 received good news on Thursday as Walmart restocked its supply.

At the time of writing the Disc Version of Sony's next-gen console is available on the retailer's website, while the Digital Version is still sold out. Adding to the positive news, further restocks at Target and Best Buy could land before the end of the week, according to TechRadar.

Here's a breakdown of the latest PS5 stock information from Target, Amazon, Walmart, GameStop, Antonline, PS Direct, and more.

Amazon PS5 Restock

Both versions of the PS5 remain out of stock at Amazon. A message on the retailer's website states Amazon does not know when, or if, the console will be back in stock.

Check PS5 restock at Amazon.

Antonline PS5 Restock

The PlayStation 5 is still not available at Antonline, whose latest restock sold out on May 6. The retailer tends to announce its restocks on Twitter, so it's worth monitoring social media channels for updates.

Check PS5 restock at Antonline.

Best Buy PS5 Restock

The PS5 is still out of stock at Best Buy, which last restocked its supplies on May 13. According to TechRadar, however, the retailer could release a restock as early as Thursday.

Check PS5 restock at Best Buy.

Costco PS5 Restock

The PS5 remains out of stock at Costco, which last restocked the console in April. Following Twitter gaming accounts such as @Wario64 and @GYXdeals is a good way to keep up to date with news about future restocks.

Check PS5 restock at Costco.

GameStop PS5 Restock

The PS5 is out of stock at GameStop after the bundles it restocked on Wednesday quickly sold out.

Check PS5 restock at GameStop.

Newegg PS5 Restock

The PS5 is still out of stock at Newegg, after the retailer ran out of bundles on Monday.

Check PS5 restock at Newegg.

PS Direct PS5 Restock

The PS5 is out of stock at PS Direct after the latest restock flew off the shelves last week. As with other retailers, it is worth following gaming accounts such as @Wario64 and @GYXdeals to remain updated on future restocks.

Check PS restock at PS Direct.

Target PS5 Restock

The PS5 remains out of stock at Target, which last restocked supplies on April 28. As is the case with Best Buy, TechRadar reported Target could make more consoles available before the end of the week.

Check PS5 restock at Target.

Walmart PS5 Restock

Walmart restocked its PS5 stock on Thursday. At the time of writing the Disc Version of the console is available to purchase on the retailer's website, while the Digital Version remains sold out.

Check PS5 restock at Walmart.

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