PS5 restock updates - Your guide to buying a PlayStation 5
PS5 restock action has taken a hit over the last couple of days, and right now we're not seeing too much happening in the US. While the UK is enjoying some new God of War: Ragnarok bundles on the shelves, we're limited to email sign ups stateside for now.
That means you'll want to head to Amazon to get signed up for the next wave of PS5 restocks this week. We've been seeing stock landing here weekly for a good while now, so it's definitely worth dropping your email address. Last week we did spot the standalone console drop its invite system, and still remains unavailable to this day. However, the Horizon Forbidden West bundle is still trucking on.
Over the in the UK, last week's Digital Edition stock seems to have been snapped from the shelves, which means we're back to £539 disk edition bundles. ShopTo is your cheapest bet by 15p right now, with the new God of War: Ragnarok package planted firmly in the aisles. However, you can also save £40 with this mega-bundle at Studio as well.
You'll find all the latest PS5 restock action just below, as well as the retailers you should be checking every day and our own top tips for finding new stock further down the page.
And just before we cut right to it, remember that the Black Friday PS5 deals and Black Friday gaming deals are just around the corner. While we might not see a price cut on the consoles themselves, we could see some extra bundles appear, or some great price cuts across games and accessories.
Where to buy PS5 today
You'll find the current PS5 stock situation as of 12.43pm ET / 5.43pm GMT on Tuesday, November 8 below.
Amazon | Register for email invites
Amazon removed email sign ups for its standalone PS5 stock last week, but we're still seeing the option available on the Horizon Forbidden West bundle. Plus, with a restock as recent as last Friday, and plenty more weekly drops before that, we're confident we'll get another shot this week.
UK | ShopTo - the cheapest bundle in the UK
Coming in 15p cheaper than other retailers, ShopTo has the top spot for the new God of War Ragnarok PS5 bundle in the UK today. Of course, that's just 15p off, so and if you're looking for a different title we'd recommend heading to Game instead for more choice.
PS5 restocks - US
Even in bundle format, we're still chasing PS5 restocks across the US. Things are by no means as bad as they once were, though, and we're even seeing some bundles holding their positions on the shelves at retailers like Walmart and Sony.
Amazon - register for email invites (next restock today)
The standalone PS5 console seems to have slipped from Amazon's email invite system today, but there's still good news. The Horizon Forbidden West bundle is restocking today, so it's well worth getting your name down if you haven't already.
Sony - last seen November 6
Sony previously had Call of Duty bundles available on the shelves, but that stock seems to have run dry now. We'd stay tuned here, though, because we were even seeing standalone consoles flashing in before this drop in availability.
Best Buy - last seen November 7
Best Buy had its first PS5 restock for a good few months earlier this week, but this one didn't stick around. Reserved for Total Tech members, this latest wave of consoles flew off the shelves and haven't been seen since.
Walmart - Last restock September 9
Walmart had a Horizon Forbidden West bundle on the shelves for a record amount of time over the last two weeks, with stock showing up day after day without wavering. However, it seems this honeymoon has come to an end, with the console unavailable today.
GameStop - last restock September 24
GameStop has been out of the rat race recently, but an in-store drop over the weekend has changed all that. We saw Pro Members rocking up to brick and mortar stores to enjoy exclusive PS5 bundles recently, so there may be more shipments making their way online soon.
Target - last restock April 15
Target has moved to an in-store first approach, which means you'll be able to scout out local stock without competing against the entire country. The last time we saw an online PS5 restock here was back in April, so we'd recommend checking your regional availability.
PS5 restocks - UK
ShopTo - cheapest bundle £539.85
You'll find the cheapest disk edition bundle on UK shelves at ShopTo right now, with this God of War Ragnarok package priced at just £539.85. Yes it's just a 15p saving, but that's all it takes to cinch the top spot.
Game - cheapest bundle £539.99
Game previously had stock of the Digital Edition on the shelves, but we're back to regular disk edition bundles today. The cheapest among them is a £539.99 package offering either FIFA 23 or God of War: Raganarok.
Sony - cheapest bundle £539.99
While we were previously seeing standalone PS5 stock on the shelves at Sony, we're back to bundles today. FIFA 23 is the order of the day here, available with a disk console for £539.99.
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Studio - cheapest bundle £629.99
You're actually getting pretty solid value in this £629.99 PS5 bundle at Studio. Packed with God of War: Ragnarok, Horizon Forbidden West, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II there's a total value of £669.96 here. That means you're saving around £40 by going bigger with your purchase.
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Currys - cheapest bundle £699
Currys' cheaper bundles have been swept off the shelves today, but we are still seeing disk edition consoles live and ready to ship. These packages are a little pricier, at £699, but come with an extra DualSense controller, a copy of Gotham Knights, and a Razer Barracuda X headset.
Scan - cheapest bundle £779
Scan is offering a mega bundle in its latest round of PS5 restocks. You can pick up the PS5 console, a copy of FIFA 23, a DualSense controller, Pulse 3D headset, and Samsung 980 Pro 1TB SSD for £779 right now. That's perfect if you're after everything you need from day one.
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Very - last seen November 3
Very's most recent PS5 restock has just shifted its last unit. That means we're waiting for more bundle options here, but it shouldn't be too long before more appear.
Box - last seen November 2
Box briefly had a particularly strong bundle on the shelves - with a saving on the included accessories no less. However, these packages have now been snapped up.
BT- last seen October 12
BT has been offering PS5 stock to its own customers for weeks now, but it looks like that supply has finally run dry. You won't find any consoles here at the moment, but stay tuned because these are often some of the best value bundles out there.
Argos - last seen September 20
Argos doesn't have any PS5 consoles in the warehouse this week, dropping the last of its stock at the start of the week. However, this is a post-code system so it's always worth checking in to see if there are any at your local store.
Amazon - last restock September 14
We were seeing Amazon offering a Horizon Forbidden West bundle without requiring an email invite at the start of the month. However, that stock has now run dry - as expected. We'd recommend checking in regularly here, though, as you can still sign up for notifications on standalone consoles.
PS5 restocks - Canada
- Canada PS5 ($629.99): Amazon | Walmart | Best Buy
- Canada PS5 Digital Edition ($499.99): Amazon | Best Buy | Walmart
Our PS5 restock top tips
We've been tracking PS5 restocks since the console launched, scouring the web day after day for even a hint of a DualSense on the shelves. That means we've seen hundreds of drops come and go and resisted the urge to dive into each and every one ourselves. We've certainly picked up some tips and tricks to finding these elusive drops along the way.
Should you buy PS5 restock bundles?
Picking up a PS5 by itself is far more difficult than finding it bundled up with some games and accessories. Retailers prefer to package extra kit into their listings, and they do tend to stick around on the shelves a lot longer. We'd always recommend checking the value of the additional PS5 accessories you're buying against the total of the bundle, however, to make sure you're not being ripped off - you should only ever pay MSRP for anything you find.
Is it still hard to buy PS5?
The state of PS5 stock today depends on your region. In the US, individual consoles are particularly difficult to locate and even bundles represent a rare opportunity. However, over in the UK we're seeing far more bundles holding their position on the shelves (standalone consoles are still rare).
Another item you might want to pick up once you've been able to buy a PS5 is one of the options on our best PS5 external hard drives page to increase your storage capacity. Or if you've got the need for speed, the best PS5 SSD might be worth a look.
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