Yahoo News PS5 stock live: Currys and Game restocks continue as Sony increases console price
Since its November 2020 launch, the PlayStation 5 has been notoriously difficult to get hold of, as pandemic-related supply chain issues slowed production to a crawl. Thankfully, the situation has improved, with PS5 bundles now readily available. Just yesterday, PlayStation announced the PS5 would be receiving a price hike in order to offset rising manufacturing costs.
Luckily, we’ve still managed to spot a few bundles available at the same price before the increase was announced. Today, PS5 bundles are available at AO, Argos, Currys, EE, ShopTo, Studio, Base, Scan, Box and at some branches of Smyths Toys. Stock is running low at Game, while PS5 digital edition bundles are in stock at BT Shop for BT Broadband customers, as well as The Game Collection.
Because retailers prefer selling pricier bundles, standalone consoles are sparse and sell out quickly. While the standard edition PS5 is easy to snag, the cheaper digital edition is a bit more difficult to get your hands on.
Still hunting down a PlayStation 5? Bookmark this liveblog and watch out for our real-time restock alerts. We’ll help you find a PS5 – whether as part of a bundle or on its own – and share the latest intel on the best games and accessories to buy, plus the latest game reviews.
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Key Points
Stock update from UK PS5 retailers
PS5 dualsense edge controller details
‘F1 Manager 22’ review
PS VR2 details
PS5 tracker, signing off
Friday 26 August 2022 17:30 , Jasper Pickering
That’s all from us this week! We’ve not seen any new drops today but there are still plenty available from most of the big retailers.
We’re still seeing stock available at the following stores:
We’ll be back next week for all the latest updates, see you then!
What PS5 games are coming in September?
Friday 26 August 2022 16:29 , Jasper Pickering
September is set to be a busy month for new game releases on the PS5. Fans can look forward to The Last of Us Part I remake as well as the latest (and final) installment of FIFA.
But what other titles can we expect to see? We’ve rounded up a few of them below:
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R, 2 September (£42.95, Thegamecollection.net)
The Last Of Us Part I, 2 September (£64.99, Very.co.uk)
Steelrising, 8 September (£49.99, Game.co.uk)
NBA 2K23, 9 September (£69.99, Playstation.com)
FIFA 23, 30 September (£64.99, Game.co.uk)
Read our full list of upcoming PS5 games to find out more.
These are the PS5 games we’re looking forward to in 2022 and beyond
‘F1 22’ bundle available at Box
Friday 26 August 2022 15:31 , Jasper Pickering
If you’re a fan of Formula 1 then there is a perfect bundle available from Box.
Priced at £699.99, it includes the disc edition console, F1 22 and the Thrustmaster T150 steering wheel and pedal set for a more realistic racing experience.
Amazon Prime Gaming free titles for September
Friday 26 August 2022 14:30 , Jasper Pickering
Did you know you can get free games with your Amazon Prime subscription?
As well as other services, such as Prime Video and Prime Reading, Prime Gaming is an often overlooked category that gives existing subscribers a few free games every month, as well as some in-game exclusive items for titles such as FIFA and Apex Legends.
In September, Amazon is offering eight games, including Assassin’s Creed Origins, Football Manager 2022 and Shadow of Mordor, to name a few. To find out more, read our full Prime Gaming guide for more details.
Prime Gaming is giving away eight titles in September – here’s how to claim them
‘Hogwarts Legacy’ pre-orders are now live
Friday 26 August 2022 13:31 , Jasper Pickering
If you’re hoping to pick up a copy of Hogwarts Legacy ahead of its February 2023 release date, pre-orders are now live, with different bundles available for Harry Potter fans.
The higher-tier “collector’s edition” includes a number of bonuses, such as a dark arts garrison hat, as well as a physical life-size floating ancient magic wand with book base, steel case, and in-game kelpie robe. It does come at a hefty price, however – an eye-watering £279.99 (Game.co.uk).
If you want to know what pre-order deals are available, read our full guide to find out more.
Hogwarts Legacy is available to pre-order now, before its February 2023 release
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Friday 26 August 2022 12:39 , Jasper Pickering
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PS5 dualsense edge controller
Friday 26 August 2022 11:28 , Jasper Pickering
Sony has announced its first high-performance, highly customisable gaming controller, called the dualsense edge.
Made specifically for PlayStation 5, the dualsense edge is similar in ethos to the elite gamepad Xbox owners will already be familiar with.
Revealed by Sony at this year’s Gamescom, the gamepad has a range of hardware- and software-based customisation options for personalising the gaming experience. This includes triggers and sticks with adjustable sensitivity and dead zones, swappable stick caps, and the ability to re-map or disable buttons.
Read our full guide on the PS5’s upcoming dualsense edge controller
PS5 dualsense edge controller: What you need to know about the customisable gamepad
Morning PS5 trackers
Friday 26 August 2022 10:13 , Jasper Pickering
Good morning! We’re here to close out the week with all the places you can currently purchase a new console.
Right now, there is stock available at AO, Argos, Currys, EE, ShopTo, Studio, Base, Scan, Box and at some branches of Smyths Toys. Stock is running low at Game, while PS5 digital edition bundles are in stock at BT Shop for BT Broadband customers, as well as The Game Collection.
We’ll keep you posted when we start to see more consoles, bundles and more, as well as let you know about the recently announced price increase. Stay tuned for more updates.
BT customers have exclusive access to this digital edition bundle
Thursday 25 August 2022 17:02 , Alistair Charlton
The cheaper PS5 digital edition has been difficult to find for months now, but BT is giving its customers a helping hand in securing one. The company currently has a digital edition bundle that includes the console, a second Dualsense controller, and Horizon Forbidden West for £459.99.
BT customers just need to log in to their account, where an access code will be waiting for them. After popping this into the BT Shop website, they can purchase the console.
BT also has a PS5 disc edition bundle in stock with Horizon Forbidden West for £499.99.
What’s the difference between the two models of PS5?
Thursday 25 August 2022 16:30 , Alistair Charlton
Sony sells two versions of the PS5. These are known as the disc edition and the digital edition. They have the same performance, design and technical specifications, but the digital edition does not have a disc drive. This means games can only be played by downloading them, and obviously there’s no way to play DVDs or Blu-ray movies.
The digital edition is also cheaper, with an original recommended retail price of £359.99, compared to £449.99 for the disc edition. However, on 25 August Sony announced that it will be increasing the RRP of both consoles with immediate effect, to £389.99 and £479.99, respectively.
Read our review of F1 Manager 22
Thursday 25 August 2022 15:57 , Alistair Charlton
We’ve had our hands on the new F1 Manager 22, which takes the pinnacle of motor sport and adds it to the runaway sporting strategy success that is Football Manager. The result is a game that appeals to the F1 diehards, but does so in a way that fully immerses them in the strategy of a race weekend.
Our reviewer gave the game a rating of 8/10 and said: “Between the ecstasy of nicking a top-10 finish, and the agony of being ploughed into a barrier – F1 Manager 22 is a faithful recreation of the motorsport. For better or worse. The game won’t convert people to the sport in the way Drive to Survive has, or in the way FIFA and Football Manager work magic, but there’s a serious simulation here and die-hards, above all, will appreciate it the most.”
They added: “F1 Manager 22 is a bright start for Frontier Developments, and it’s worthy of picking up points and plaudits alongside F1 22. The future is bright, and if the envelope is pushed a little more in the years to come (Frontier will develop a yearly game until 2024), we may have a true sporting great on our hands.”
Read our full review below:
F1 Manager 22 review: It won’t convert novices but die-hard fans will appreciate it
Studio has two PS5 bundles available today
Thursday 25 August 2022 15:30 , Alistair Charlton
Studio has two PS5 bundles available today. Both include the disc edition console with a second Dualsense controller. One then adds Horizon Forbidden West for a total of £559.99, while the other bundles Gran Turismo 7 instead of HFW, for £579.99.
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Thursday 25 August 2022 15:00 , Alistair Charlton
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Very has PS5 stock available, but there’s a catch
Thursday 25 August 2022 14:28 , Alistair Charlton
Very is one of several retailers to have PS5 stock available today. However, while many shops offer speedy delivery, Very is operating a pre-order system where orders placed now won’t arrive until 31 August.
If you don’t mind waiting a few days, Very is offering the PS5 disc edition with Horizon Forbidden West for £499.99.
Argos has a PS5 digital bundle in stock (but not for everyone)
Thursday 25 August 2022 13:32 , Alistair Charlton
As well as ShopTo, Argos has a PS5 digital console bundle with Horizon Forbidden West in stock, priced at £409.99. However, because of how Argos manages its online stock, this console isn’t available to everyone.
We’re in London, and the Argos website says the closest shop with this bundle in stock is 170 miles away in Taunton, Somerset. Hopefully you’ll be able to find stock that’s more local to you!
Failing that, Argos also has a PS5 disc edition bundle with Horizon Forbidden West for £499.99, which seems to be more widely available.
PS VR2 confirmed to release in early 2023
Thursday 25 August 2022 13:00 , Alistair Charlton
This week, Sony shared an update on its new virtual reality headset, called the PS VR2. And the good news is that gamers don’t have much longer to wait to get their hands on one. The company shared via Instagram that its next-generation headset will be arriving in early 2023.
Sony didn’t release much more information than that, so we’re still waiting to see how much it will cost, but it seems the company is all set to launch its VR headset early next year.
For everything we know so far about Sony’s next-generation PS5 VR headset, read the article below:
Everything we know about PlayStation’s new virtual reality headset
Add this PS5 bundle to your monthly bill from EE
Thursday 25 August 2022 12:29 , Alistair Charlton
Phone network EE takes a different approach to PS5 retail. Instead of selling the console or a bundle for the regular price, EE lets existing customers add the console to their monthly bill, splitting the cost across 11 months.
EE has the PS5 disc edition with Horizon Forbidden West and a second Dualsense controller for £10 up front then £52 a month. In total, it’ll cost you £582 over 11 months.
How to buy the cheaper PS5 disc edition today
Thursday 25 August 2022 11:30 , Alistair Charlton
The disc edition of the PS5 has been difficult to find for months now, but we’ve spotted a cut-price bundle at ShopTo. The retailer is selling the console with a Horizon Forbidden West for £409.85.
ShopTo also has the PS5 disc edition with the same game for £499.85. Adding a second Dualsense controller takes the price to £559.85. ShopTo also bundles the PS5 disc edition with a second Dualsense controller, but no games, for £509.85.
Currys has 14 PS5 bundles available today
Thursday 25 August 2022 10:00 , Alistair Charlton
Unlike Game, which appears to be running low on PS5 stock, Currys has loads of consoles available online. The retailer has 14 different PS5 bundles, all ready to buy today for home delivery. The prices of these has not yet been affected by Sony’s shock price rise, announced this morning, but that might soon change.
For now, the cheapest Currys bundle includes the PS5 disc edition, plus Horizon Forbidden West and an Arctis 7P+ wireless gaming headset for £599.
At the other end of the scale, Currys has a PS5 disc edition bundle with Horizon Forbidden West, Gran Turismo 7, Lego Star Wars, a second Dualsense controller and the same Arctis headset for £729.
