Buy PS5: Sony reportedly released first PlayStation 5 bundle

Buy PS5: Sony reportedly released first PlayStation 5 bundle

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Sony seems to be preparing a first PS5 bundle. As the Twitter channel "StationOfPlay" reports, the package includes a PlayStation 5 and the adventure Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. According to the information, the game is included as a disc version. In addition, the bundle packaging is given a design typical of such game packages - and shines in the look of the new Ratchet & Clank. A price is also already available. As the Twitter channel claims to have found out, the bundle costs 569.99 euros (PS5 with Blu-ray drive). Before that, information from a dealer database appeared, but the bundle sold it for 599 euros. The information seems to be unrealistic, however, as it would be more expensive than the individual purchase.

The release of the PS5 bundle is to take place on June 11th, ie at the same time as the release of the new adventure. It remains to be seen whether the report will come true. The same applies to the possible availability of the package: The standard consoles are still completely out of stock. Even seven months after the release, it takes patience and a bit of luck to be able to buy one of the new consoles. Dealers sometimes have consoles in stock.

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PS5 restock update: Track on Twitter, Walmart, Target and more

A note on PS5 restocks


PS5 restock is incredibly difficult to pin down. Despite our best efforts to bring you timely updates, Tom's Guide can't guarantee you'll be able to purchase a console. Nevertheless, we are committed to bringing you up-to-the-minute information on all restocks as soon as they happen. 


PS5 restock seems to be a little on the quiet side this week. Other than a limited drop at Best Buy, PS5 restock has been missing since the start of the month. But, we're hoping to see more PS5 drops in the coming days. Walmart and Sony Direct, for instance, haven't restocked in weeks and are long overdue a restock. 


And through tracking rumored PS5 restocks on Twitter and keeping an eye out for surprise PS5 drops from dozens of retailers, we're here to help you secure PS5 stock when inventory returns. We've also pulled together a list of the top U.S. retailers, including Target, GameStop, and Amazon that sell the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back often for the latest updates on all things PS5. 

Where to buy PS5: Check PS5 restock now

As of June 8 at 9:35 a.m. ET, there is no PS5 restock available. To date, Best Buy has been the only major retailer with PS5 restock this month. Sony Direct, Walmart, and GameStop could have PS5 restock in the coming days given that they haven't had restocks so far this month. 


PS5: $499 @ Amazon Sony's flagship gaming machine, the PS5 is one of the most in-demand tech products currently available. For good reason: this powerful console boasts 4K visuals, an innovative DualSense controller, and a 4K Blu-ray drive. Amazon is currently out of stock.View Deal


PS5 Digital: $399 @ Amazon The PS5 Digital console lacks a 4K UDH Blu-ray disc drive. As a result, it's slightly thinner than its counterpart. It also sells for $399 ($100 less) and includes a PS5 DualSense controller. Amazon is currently out of stock.View Deal

PS5 restock tracker — stores to checkPS5 restock — latest news and rumors 

It's been a very quiet start to the month in terms of PS5 restocks. After a busy end to last month, June has offered a real lack of drops so far. Aside from a very limited Best Buy restock, which didn't even include the PS5 Digital console, it's been a frustrating few days for anyone still trying to secure Sony's in-demand gaming console.


We're hoping that this week will be a little more eventful. We could, at last, see a restock from Sony Direct, which is long overdue at this point. Meanwhile, Walmart could join in on the action after taking multiple weeks off as well, but the retailer's last restock was a complete disaster. Hopefully, the next drop from the mega-retailer runs a little smoother. 


Amazon UK held a PS5 restock last week, this could be significant because when one regional Amazon site restocks, often other regions drop stock shortly after. So, Amazon is definitely a retailer to keep an eye on this week. 


In frustrating restock-related news, Sony has confirmed that supply of the PS5 isn't expected to get any better this year. This would mean restock shortages continuing into 2022. Fear not, however, we'll be here everyday tracking restocks until the console is available without issue. 

PS5 restock and Prime Day

Prime Day will be here sooner than you think, but don't get your hopes up too high. Chances are there won't be any Prime Day deals on the PS5. The console is in such high demand, that Amazon doesn't have to discount it on Prime Day. That said, it could offer a surprise PS5 drop in the days leading up to Prime Day, so we definitely recommend keeping an eye on Amazon the next few weeks. 

Amazon PS5 restock date 

No one knows when Amazon will release its PS5 consoles for sale — or if it even has any. However, it's been quite some time since their last PS5 restock. One thing to keep in mind — Amazon restocks tend to sell out in seconds. So you'll want to try this Amazon trick to increase your chances of getting a console.

Best Buy PS5 restock date 

Best Buy used to offer PS5 restocks on Friday afternoons, but the retailer has been known to restock on Thursdays and even on Mondays. A few things to keep in mind: Best Buy's drops always occur on afternoons (between 12pm ET and 3pm ET) and they always offer the consoles at list price: $499 for the PS5 and $399 for the PS5 Digital. 

Target PS5 restock date

Target PS5 restock dates have been hard to nail down. That's because the retailer tends to drop inventory in certain regions. For instance, someone in Chicago could see PS5 inventory at their local store, whereas a New Yorker might not see any inventory whatsoever. In addition, Target tends to do early morning restocks that occur around 8 a.m. ET. That said, their last restock sold out in minutes. 


One of the best ways to find out when PS5 restock hits online retailers is by following the Sony Twitter account. We also recommend following Twitter accounts such as @PS5StockAlerts, @GYXdeals, @mattswider, @PS5Drop and @Wario64, which are often first to have the latest updates on availability. 


Keep in mind that PS5 restock availability can also be regional and limited to select stores. Either way, make sure to keep this page bookmarked and to check the retailer listings regularly.

PS5 restock — Check for stock at these retailersPS5 at Walmart


PS5: $499 @ Walmart The flagship PS5 console includes a 4K UDH Blu-ray disc drive. As a result, the design is slightly fuller than the all-digital model. It sells for $499 and includes a PS5 DualSense controller. Walmart's restocks tend to last for at least an hour. They're out of stock right now.View Deal


PS5 Digital Edition: $399 @ Walmart The PS5 Digital console lacks a 4K UDH Blu-ray disc drive. As a result, it's slightly thinner than its counterpart. It also sells for $399 ($100 less) and includes a PS5 DualSense controller. They're out of stock right now.View Deal

PS5 at Amazon


PS5: $499 @ AmazonAmazon sells the base PS5, but it has no stock at the time of this writing. Amazon PS5 restocks sell out in seconds. View Deal


PS5 Digital Edition: $399 @ AmazonAmazon also sells the PS5 Digital Edition, but it has also sold out of this PS5 version. View Deal

PS5 at Best Buy


PS5: $499 @ Best BuyBest Buy tends to offer restocks in the afternoon. They restock on Thursdays and Fridays, although they've also offered restock on a Monday. They're sold out now, but tend to offer restocks that last an hour. View Deal


PS5 Digital Edition: $399 @ Best BuyThe PS5 Digital Edition is sold out at Best Buy. However, when they do have stock, they sell it at list price. View Deal

PS5 at GameStop


PS5: $499 @ GameStopGameStop PS5 restock tends to come in bundles. The bundles offer everything from an extra controller to a $20 GameStop gift card. View Deal


PS5 Digital Edition: $399 @ GameStopGameStop PS5 Digital restocks also come in bundles. Oftentimes, they include everything from an extra controller to a $20 GameStop gift card. They're out of stock now. View Deal

PS5 at Target


PS5: $499 @ TargetTarget PS5 restock happens in the early mornings (ET time). They're out of stock at this moment.View Deal


PS5 Digital Edition: $399 @ Target Target has no stock of the PS5 Digital Edition. However, when stock returns they offer it at list price. View Deal

PS5 at B&H


PS5: $499 @ B&HIt's been awhile since we've seen B&H Photo PS5 restock. However, it's a retailer we recommend checking should they offer a surprise restock. View Deal


PS5 Digital Edition: $399 @ B&H The PS5 Digital Edition is also currently unavailable, but B&H could offer a surprise restock so it's worth keeping an eye on them. View Deal

PS5 at Sony Direct


PS5: $499 @ Sony Direct The Sony Direct Store hold invite only restocks as well as general public restocks. For the latter, you'll need to form an online queue for your chance to get the console for $499. They're out of stock at this moment. View Deal

How to buy PS5: Essential tips 

Multiple sources have reported an Amazon trick that improves your chances of scoring a PS5. We tested this trick four times and each time we succeeded in getting a next-gen console into our cart. (We tested it with an Xbox Series X, but there's no reason why it shouldn't work with a PS5). Other PS5 retailer tips to follow include: 


Get prepared: Make sure you have all the right payment card details and two-factor authentication available and to hand when you find a PS5 ready to buy. Units can go so fast that if you’re fiddling around trying to find your credit card you could miss your chance to secure a PS5 order.


Select a retailer: As you can see from our list above, there are plenty of retailers to choose from, which can actually make the whole process of buying a PS5 a bit complicated. We suggest you select a couple of major retailers like Walmart and Amazon, and keep an eye on their PS5 landing pages.


Sign up for stock alerts: Plenty of retailers offer to alert you to when they have PS5 restock. We suggest you sign up to those services for the retailers that are offering them.


Find the right product page: It might sound obvious, but make sure you’re on the actual buying page for the PS5 or the PS5 Digital Edition. If you’re on a landing page, you might end up missing the moment new stock arrives.


Sign in to retailers: Make sure you sign in to any retailers you might already have an account with. This will make things a lot faster when buying a PS5 if you spot one on sale. And speed is of the essence today.


Keep refreshing and don't give up: It can be a little demoralizing trying to find PS5 restock when everywhere looks sold out. But regularly refresh product pages to see what pops up; you might get lucky. And also keep checking back here for any PS5 stock updates. 


You can also make it a habit of checking Slickdeals, the online collection of deals that run the gamut from household appliances to gaming consoles like the PS5. The website has a few specific forum threads for everything PS5 that users continue to update. If you follow the thread, head to the last page and keep refreshing to keep up with all the latest news.


It's also a good idea to check a few of the subscription-based wholesaler retailers like Sam's Club, BJ's Wholesale Club, and Costco. You do need a paid membership to shop at these retailers, but that means reduced competition to snag a unit there. You may need to pay extra for a bundle, but it's worth checking out these locations either way. Currently, there are no online listings for these retailers to check, but it may be worth heading to each brick-and-mortar store to try your luck at this point. 


It's been a fairly difficult process during this console generation to lock in any sort of next-gen purchase. But as we near the holidays, it's highly likely there will be additional PS5s available for purchase at some point as Sony catches up with those looking to buy PS5s.


PS5 restocks: Accounts to follow

PS5 restock — price and discounts

The PS5 with disc costs $499, whereas the PS5 Digital Edition costs $399. Unfortunately, it's gonna be a long time before we see any discounts on the consoles. However, we have noted some sales on PS5 accessories. Make sure to follow our PS5 deals coverage for deals on everything related to the PS5. 

Where to buy PS5: Avoid the PS5 scalpers

Unfortunately, one of the main reasons for the shortage of PS5 consoles is due to scalpers. These opportunistic people have been using bots to scan retailers for PS5 stock when it becomes available and buy as many of the consoles as they can in one go. 


Once they have the highly-desirable console, they will then sell them for extortionate prices, often for thousands of dollars. Business Insider reported one reseller managed to get hold of 200 PS5 consoles and managed to sell them for more than $40,000. 


While this isn’t illegal, it’s not exactly the most morally sound thing to do. But at least it’s not as bad as some people who’ve been pretending to sell PS5 consoles on eBay by simply posting photos of the console and scamming people to bid for them when there was no PS5 on offer.  


It might seem absurd to buy a PS5 for over $1,000, especially as its launch game lineup isn’t particularly profound. But with the coronavirus pandemic seeing more people staying at home, some PlayStation fans are clearly desperate to get their hands on a new console to keep them entertained. 


We advise you avoid buying from such resellers, fake or otherwise. At $499 the PS5 is still quite an expensive console and it currently doesn't have a huge library of games. So if you can wait until later this year, you’re likely to have a lot more PS5 games to choose from and Sony should have more consoles available. 


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