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Update: The PS5 sells out at Game. It could drop at Amazon today. Read on for more information.
The PS5 launched in November 2020, but supply problems and a global shortage of semiconductors have slowed the production of Sony’s next-generation console to a crawl. New stock is hard to find, and when it does appear the PS5 sells out fast.
August was one of the best months ever for PS5 restocks, seeing multiple drops at Very, Smyths Toys, BT and EE, as well as availability at Argos, Amazon and Game. There were around 35 drops in total. September has already been impressive though, with drops at AO.com, Ace Studio and ShopTo and Currys PC World all in the first week. We’ve also seen drops at BT and Smyths Toys, and yesterday, we had some hefty drops at Game, Very and Argos. What’s next?
If you’re still on the lookout for a PS5, you’ve come to the right place. Our liveblog is on hand to give you the latest insight on Playstation 5 restocks from all major UK retailers, both online and in-store, as well as providing details on rumoured releases, the latest PS5 games and accessories to snap up.
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Where could the PS5 restock today?
Game PS5 bundles sell out
What time could Amazon PS5 consoles drop?
When was the last Currys PC World PS5 drop?
Why is the PS5 digital console harder to find than the disc?
Laterz from your resident PS5 stock trackers
17:00 , Alex Lee
Aaaand that’s a wrap for another day of PS5 stock tracking. While we didn’t get that Amazon drop we were so desperately hoping to see, we did get an unexpected second dose of consoles from Game.
Join us back here again tomorrow for some more PS5 stock sniffing. We could see another drop at Scan, Ace Studio and Box.co.uk Catch you all then!.
Can you get a VPN on the PS5?
16:40 , Alex Lee
While Sony doesn’t allow any VPN apps like NordVPN or ExpressVPN to be downloaded from the PlayStation Store (VPNs aren’t supported on the platform at all), there’s still a way to use a VPN on the PS5 if you want to stream geo-restricted content.
We’d recommend getting a VPN which has the Smart DNS feature. It’s a service provided by a number of VPN firms, including NordVPN, allowing you to spoof your location on devices that don’t have VPN support. You can read our round-up of the best VPNs for more information.
The best VPN for every type of device
Want an Xbox series X?
16:00 , Alex Lee
We’ve been following the scent of PS5s for months and months now, but it’s not the only next-gen console we’re getting a whiff of. We’re also tracking stock of the Xbox series X, which is just as elusive as the PS5.
Game has just had an All Access Xbox series X restock, which lasted (literally) days. If you want Microsoft’s next-gen console, head over to our Xbox stock tracking liveblog for all the latest updates. You’ll be the first to know when the console next drops.
The Xbox series X is in stock at Game and Very – here’s how to get it
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15:10 , Alex Lee
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Best PS5 SSD
14:20 , Alex Lee
As of today’s update, gamers with oodles of PS5 games can finally install their own SSD onto their PS5 and expand the storage of the console. Before this, only external hard drives could be used, and only PS4 games could be stored on them. It’s a little bit confusing to install, requiring removal of the thumbscrew, a heatsink and more, but it’s the price Sony makes you pay for expanding your internal storage.
Want an external SSD instead? We’d recommend the Seagate 4TB HDD (£88.99, Amazon.co.uk). Only PS4 games can be stored on it however. You can read our review of the SSD and our other favourite PS5 accessories below.
8 best PS5 accessories that will enhance your gaming experience
Upcoming PS5 games: ‘Far Cry 6’ PS5
13:30 , Alex Lee
‘Far Cry 6’: £54.99, Amazon.co.uk
Set in a tropical paradise, you’ll play as Dani Rojas, who is on a mission to take down the ruthless dictator in a bid to save his son. It’s likely to be as politically dicey as the previous Far Cry games made by Ubisoft. With such high-end production values, we’re expecting that this will be a huge hit.
The game was initially slated for a February release, but thanks to those pesky delays, it’s been pushed back and confirmed for 7 October, which is bang in the middle of the big gaming season. Make sure you beat the crowds by pre-ordering it now.
Can you play PS4 games on PS5?
12:40 , Alex Lee
You sure can! The overwhelming majority of the PS4 games you own are playable on the PS5. You’ll be able to download any games you bought through the PlayStation store on your PS4 and play them on the next-gen console.
If you’ve got the disc edition of the PS5, you’ll also be able to insert your PS4 discs into it and play them that way, too. Obviously, because there’s no physical disc slot on the digital edition of the console, you won’t be able to play any PS4 discs you own. We’ve compiled a list of our favourite PS4 games, and most of them have dropped in price since the PS5 came out.
Looking for something to play this weekend? These are the best classic PS4 games
Where the heck is the Amazon PS5 drop?
11:50 , Alex Lee
It’s been over a month since Amazon last had a restock and, looking at the time, it’s unlikely that the retailer is going to restock again today. The latest we’ve ever seen new PS5 consoles drop on the company’s website is 10:45am, so we’ve scratched it off our list for now.
We’re not sure what’s up with Amazon, but it’s very peculiar for it to go this long without restocking the PS5 console. We don’t expect it to drop on Thursday or Friday, so next week becomes the new likely restock period. Don’t let us down, Amazon.
📦 We've spotted that the small shipment issue GAME faced two weeks ago has affected other retailers also, which is why only GAME dropped last week. Seems like the rest have been impacted slightly too as there was no Amazon drop today. If it ain't tomorrow, it'll be next week.
— PS5 Stock UK (@PS5StockAlertUK) August 25, 2021
What’s in the new PS5 software update?
11:05 , Alex Lee
It’s a great time to have just bagged a PS5 from Game (if you did just manage to get one, that is). The new PS5 software update is released today and oh boy, is it a big one.
There are UX improvements, social experience improvements, 3D audio support for built-in speakers and, finally, SSD expansion. You can read about the new update in Sony’s PS5 blog post.
The next major PS5 system software update lands tomorrow!
M.2 SSD storage expansion, UX enhancements, 3D audio for built-in TV speakers, and more: https://t.co/kwafBPhCzS pic.twitter.com/BgiFUlUY28— PlayStation UK (@PlayStationUK) September 14, 2021
Is ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ PS5 still coming out this year?
10:30 , Alex Lee
Cyberpunk 2077 was supposed to be one of the best games of 2020. But when it came out, it was just a hot mess. Technical issues plagued the game, and it didn’t play well on the PS4, leading to it being taken off Sony’s PlayStation Store altogether. The game returned to the store in June and in early July Adam KiciÅski, the CD Projekt Red CEO, said that the game had reached a satisfactory level in terms of stability.
In a June earnings call, KiciÅski said that a PS5 version of the game was still going to be reissued this year, but in early September, this was thrown into doubt when VP of business development MichaÅ Nowakowski said that this could be pushed back further.
“The target is to release the next gen version of Cyberpunk 2077 late this year,” he said. “At the same time, keeping in mind the lessons we have learned during the past year and taking into account that this project still remains in development, we can’t say with full certainty that the production schedule will not change.”
Game PS5 bundles sell out
10:13 , Alex Lee
That was a pretty lengthy drop for one made out of cancelled orders. The PS5 is now sold out at Game, having lasted just shy of an hour. We hope some of you managed to buy the console. If not, we’re still expecting more drops to land today and the rest of this week. Keep your eyes peeled on the blog for more updates.
Best PS5 games
10:05 , Alex Lee
If you managed to secure a console at Game and need content to play on your beautiful new machine, look no further than our round-up of the best PS5 games.
One of our favourites is Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, which earned the title of best action game in our round-up. Our reviewer said that it “refines the original’s formula” and that it’s a “streamlined adventure with a more focused story, far less busy work and an endearingly clumsy protagonist still getting to grips with his powers.”
Have a look at our other favourite PS5 games below:
Managed to grab a PS5? Here are the games you need to own
Why is the PS5 digital edition console harder to find than the disc edition?
09:43 , Alex Lee
As with yesterday’s Game drop, there aren’t any digital edition consoles available this time round, continuing the status quo of the digital edition being harder to buy than the disc edition console.
It’s pretty much been this way ever since the console was first released back in November. When the console first came out, retailers were allocated around 25 per cent digital edition consoles and 75 per cent disc edition console. We don’t know if the situation has changed since then, but we still see fewer digital edition consoles dropping than disc edition consoles.
Retailers themselves might also prefer to order in the disc edition console over digital – they cost more (£449.99) for one, and they can bundle it with physical games to charge a premium.
There are still some bundles left at Game.
Buy now from Game
Game PS5 stock is live (again)
09:04 , Alex Lee
The PS5 is back in stock at Game! The bundles available are most likely cancelled orders from the drop yesterday, so we expect them to go fast.
The cheapest disc edition bundle comes with a “Player1” T-shirt (£464.98, Game.co.uk). The most expensive disc bundle comes with a dual sense controller and a pulse 3D gaming headset (£599.97, Game.co.uk).
Other highlights include a PS5 disc edition bundle, which includes a copy of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and an additional dual sense controller (£594.96, Game.co.uk) and the same PS5 bundle, except with Demon’s Souls (£594.96, Game.co.uk).
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When was the last Currys PC World PS5 drop?
08:54 , Alex Lee
Currys PC World hasn’t had a general sale drop since March, when it first started the PS5 VIP pass draw. If you’re unfamiliar, it’s essentially a raffle system in which Currys would dish out codes that people could redeem in their local store to buy a console,
Currys had a surprise in-store restock at the end of August, with people managing to buy a bundle from roughly 80 different stores. It last sent out new VIP codes at the start of September. Sadly, the pass draw has been closed to new entrants since June, so you’ll have to look elsewhere if you didn’t sign up in time.
What time could Amazon PS5 consoles drop?
08:39 , Alex Lee
Amazon is one of the retailers rumoured to drop stock this morning and its avalanche of consoles could arrive anytime now. It’s been absolutely ages since Amazon last had a drop on 11 August, which is pretty unusual for the online retail juggernaut.
Since July, you’ve had to be a Prime subscriber to buy a PS5 from the online retailer. If you aren’t one, we’d suggest signing up for a 30-day free trial. Amazon usually updates its product description page with a note about Prime exclusivity prior to a drop, so watch out for that. If it does drop today, expect it sometime between 8:30am and 10am.
Where could the PS5 restock today?
08:19 , Alex Lee
Good morning PS5 seekers and welcome to another day of stock tracking action. Yesterday was an absolutely incredible day for restocks, we saw three massive retailers drop hefty bags of consoles, including Game, Very and Argos. Can hump day live up to terrific Tuesday? We’ll have to wait and see...
This morning, we’ve got our eyes trained firmly on Amazon, who hasn’t had a drop in over a month. Fingers crossed we’ll finally get one today. Stick around and we’ll deliver all the stock updates as and when they happen.
Goodbye from your PS5 stock trackers
Tuesday 14 September 2021 17:00 , Alex Lee
Whew, what a day! The big hitters have finally come to town. We had three massive drops today from Game, Very and Argos, meaning PS5 stock was available from pretty much 8am until 2pm, giving us six hours of consoles.
We say this a lot – but Very and Game both continue to deliver the goods in a massive way, providing drops that consistently last hours on end. We’ll be back tomorrow for some more PS5 stock tracking action, and we’re hoping to see a restock at Amazon.
PS5 disc edition vs PS5 digital edition console
Tuesday 14 September 2021 16:20 , Alex Lee
The major difference between the PS5 disc edition and the PS5 digital edition console is that the former has a disc drive and the latter does not. If you’ve got the disc edition console, you’ll be able to insert your PS4 discs into the PS5 and play them. Obviously, because there’s no physical disc slot on the digital edition of the PS5, you’ll only be able to play games you’ve downloaded from the PlayStation Store.
The PS5 disc edition costs £449.99, while the PS5 digital edition is cheaper at £349.99. The digital edition console seems to have less stock availability than the disc edition console, with it getting frequently snapped up at a moment’s notice.
Which games console is best?
Tuesday 14 September 2021 15:30 , Alex Lee
With so many competitors on the market, from Xbox to Nintendo, it’s hard to know which console to invest in.
Sony’s cutting edge console is certainly a standout that has several advantages over its direct rival, the Xbox Series X – including its DualSense controller with its haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.
Sony’s PS5 exclusives are also impressive with Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and the kid-focused Bugsnax both instant hits upon release and upcoming games such as Horizon Forbidden West and the forthcoming God of War Ragnarok sequel eagerly anticipated.
PS5 or Xbox? How to choose the best game console
Get yourself a new gaming headset
Tuesday 14 September 2021 14:40 , Alex Lee
Need a new gaming headset to go along with your new PS5? Give yourself some edge while playing with a gaming headset like this Razer blackshark V2 pro (ââ£177.97, LaptopsDirect.co.uk) that earned the top spot in our edit of the best gaming headsets.
“Thanks to Razer’s offering, you don’t have to spend £300+ on a wireless gaming headset to get excellent in-game sound,” our tester said. “Aimed at esports players, the headset offers superb directional audio and a superbly clear microphone ensuring your team communication is completely unimpeded.”
Listen up! These gaming headsets will give you crystal-clear audio and chat
Why is there a PS5 shortage?
Tuesday 14 September 2021 13:50 , Alex Lee
PS5 consoles are notoriously difficult to secure – gold dust for gamers, some would say. And while the stock situation has definitely improved today and last month especially, There are a number of reasons why it’s always out of stock. For one, it was released in the middle of a global pandemic, and the Covid-19 crisis caused much of the manufacturing industry to shut down.
If you want to read more about the pandemic’s effect on supply and distribution, check out our explainer below:
This is why it’s so hard to buy a PS5 right now
Best PS5 games
Tuesday 14 September 2021 13:00 , Alex Lee
Now that you’ve got your hands on a PS5, you’re probably going to want to get some games to play on it. If you haven’t yet, Game PS5 stock is still available.
Buy now from Game
Lucky for you, we’ve rounded up the best PS5 games already.
In the bestselling Spider-Man: Miles Morales (£44.99, Currys.co.uk), Peter Parker is replaced with his awkward teenage protégé, Miles Morales. A next-generation spin-off, Spider-Man: Miles Morales refines the original’s formula,” our reviewer said. “This is a streamlined adventure with a more focused story, far less busy work and an endearingly clumsy protagonist still getting to grips with his powers.”
Meanwhile, Demon’s Souls (£57.99, Currys.co.uk) on PS5 is a showcase of what the new console is capable of. “The oppressive gothic architecture, yawning arches and festering dungeons of this cult classic look spectacular on the new hardware, while remaining faultlessly faithful to the aesthetic and vibe of the original game,” our tester said.
Managed to grab a PS5? Here are the games you need to own
Get yourself on a Game PS5 waiting list in-store
Tuesday 14 September 2021 12:15 , Alex Lee
As the online Game restock trundles on, here’s a friendly reminder to head into your local store to get your name added onto the retailer’s pre-order waiting list. Some stores may already have the console available to buy out back, so it’s always worth going in to check (if you can’t be bothered waiting around in a digital queue).
Gooood news everyone!
We are contacting people on our waiting list today to come in and put down a deposit for their PS5!
While you're in don't forget to sign up for a year of elite for only £36 and, reap the benefits of extra offers and up to 10% extra back in credit!#PS5 pic.twitter.com/CtU3IaVEiS— GAME Dumfries (@GAMEDumfriesSPD) September 14, 2021
Buy now from Game
Game PS5 stock is available now
Tuesday 14 September 2021 11:44 , Alex Lee
SOUND THE ALARM! The PS5 is finally in stock at Game.
There are a massive 43 bundles to choose from this time round, so we expect stock to last for a very, very long time.
The cheapest disc edition bundle comes with a “Player1” T-shirt (£464.98, Game.co.uk). The most expensive disc bundle comes with a dual sense controller and a pulse 3D gaming headset (£599.97, Game.co.uk).
Other highlights include a PS5 disc edition bundle, which includes a copy of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and an additional dual sense controller (£594.96, Game.co.uk) and the same PS5 bundle, except with Demon’s Souls (£594.96, Game.co.uk).
Where the heck is the Game PS5 drop?
Tuesday 14 September 2021 11:25 , Alex Lee
Game told us it was going to drop the PS5 console this morning. It’s gone past 11 and the console still hasn’t arrived. The dictionary definition of “morning”, according to Merriam-Webster is “the time from sunrise to noon”.
— GAME.co.uk (@GAMEdigital) September 14, 2021
What does noon mean, kids? Noon means 12pm! Don’t let us down Game, you’ve got 35 minutes left to drop the console, or we’re ripping up this dictionary we’re holding in our hands.
Need a Very promo code?
Tuesday 14 September 2021 11:04 , Alex Lee
If you’re looking for a Very PS5 promo code, well, you’re going to be looking for a really long time. PS5 promo codes simply don’t exist. The PS5 sells out quick enough without the retailer adding a discount on top of it. That said, if you’re looking for general Very voucher codes, we’ve got some where you can save up to 30 per cent off on electricals (not the PS5!)
When was the last John Lewis PS5 restock?
Tuesday 14 September 2021 10:40 , Alex Lee
The PS5 disc edition console has now sold out at Very, but the digital edition console is still in stock.
Buy the digital edition PS5 from Very
While we wait for Game to drop its consoles, let’s have a look at John Lewis & Partners. The retailer last had a PS5 drop at 7am on 3 August. As usual with the retailer, it didn’t last very long, but it did drop at 7am as it always does.
The retailer only appears to get a couple of thousand consoles or less each time new stock comes in, so we’re not expecting anything big the next time there’s a drop. John Lewis & Partners was rumoured to drop earlier this month, but it has reportedly been pushed back to the end of September or the start of October.
📰 PlayStation 5 (John Lewis) Exclusive News
John Lewis expects to receive a shipment of PlayStation 5 consoles around the 20th of September, indicating a possible restock either the end of September or early October.#PS5 #PS5UK #PS5Stock #PS5Restock pic.twitter.com/BaLWHvXum7— PS5 Stock UK (@PS5StockAlertUK) September 1, 2021
Need an Xbox series X?
Tuesday 14 September 2021 10:15 , Alex Lee
In true Very fashion, the retailer has now restocked the Xbox series X as well! If you’re on the hunt for one of those, check out our Xbox series X restock liveblog for all the latest news and updates as they happen. We’ll let you know when both the PS5 and Xbox consoles at Very sell out.
The Xbox series X is in stock at Game and Very – here’s how to get it
We’re still waiting for Game to drop its haul of PS5s, and will update you the second it becomes available. Hang in there if you’re still in the Very waiting room though, lots of people are managing to check out now.
People are being let out of the Very PS5 waiting room
Tuesday 14 September 2021 09:53 , Alex Lee
Finally! It’s open! People are slowly being let out of Very’s PS5 waiting room. There are a few different bundle options to choose from, including one with a copy of the Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut edition game. We’ll update you with prices as and when we have them. We’re still in the waiting room ourselves, but some people have begun checking out.
Hang in there people… I was in the queue for over an hour and then got through. Don’t feel bad if you have issues, Game has some great bundles… the one with the PS5, 12 months PS+ and £50 PS wallet looked amazing… go for that if you can’t get one from Very.
— Mr FiveFootFive (@MrFiveFootFive) September 14, 2021
A staple at Very is the PS5 disc edition console with a dualsense controller and a pulse 3D wireless headset for £599.97 (Very.co.uk).
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Best PS5 accessories
Tuesday 14 September 2021 09:43 , Alex Lee
The PS5 consoles on Game’s PS5 bundles page come with a fair few different accessories, like the dualsense controller and the pulse 3D wireless headset. If you’re looking at them, thinking to yourself, are these bits and bobs worth the extra money? Well, they both appear in our round-up of the best PS5 accessories, so we’d say: yep!
The PlayStation 5 dualsense controller (£56.99, Amazon.co.uk) is an essential addition for two-player play. Our reviewer said: “Besides looking and feeling good, it also has some useful features such as haptic feedback, which is a form of far superior vibration, and a set of trigger buttons that are much more responsive and tactile than previous PlayStation controllers.”
Check out more of our favourite tried and tested accessories below:
8 best PS5 accessories that will enhance your gaming experience
Stuck in the Very PS5 waiting room?
Tuesday 14 September 2021 09:11 , Alex Lee
If you’re still in the Very PS5 waiting room, keep waiting, and don’t refresh the page. Very takes into account your waiting room position when the doors open, so if you refresh the page, you’ll be pushed right back to the end of the line.
The retailer typically opens the waiting room doors within an hour of the queue going live, so we shouldn’t have long left to wait now.
We’ll let you know as soon as the queue opens up – it might happen at the exact same time as the Game drop.
Game PS5 consoles set to drop in the next hour
Tuesday 14 September 2021 08:52 , Alex Lee
Struggling to buy a console from Argos and can’t be bothered to wait for Very’s PS5 gates to open? They’re not the only retailers with restocks taking place this morning. Game is about to go live with a massive haul of PS5 bundles sometime between 9am and 10am today.
— GAME.co.uk (@GAMEdigital) September 14, 2021
The retailer usually has 27 bundles available for you to choose from – already a considerable amount – but it now has a whopping 62! Most are a bit naff, but more bundles equals more chances to nab yourself a PS5. We’d recommend scrolling over to page two and selecting one from there – most people will click on the first one they see.
Check out the PS5 bundles page
Very PS5 waiting room opens
Tuesday 14 September 2021 08:36 , Alex Lee
Everyone’s coming out to play this morning! If you’re struggling to check out at Argos, try your hand at Very. That’s right, the PS5 waiting room has just opened up at the retailer. It’s expected to have both the disc and digital edition consoles available, as well as bundles.
For now, people are being funnelled into a waiting room, but the doors should open in the next half an hour. Keep persisting with Argos until they do.
One option at Very is a PS5 disc edition console with a dualsense controller and a pulse 3D wireless headset for £599.97 (Very.co.uk).
Argos PS5 stock is live now
Tuesday 14 September 2021 08:13 , Alex Lee
Gooooood morning PS5 hunters and what a glorious morning it is. Argos has just dropped the PS5 onto its website.
The drop is happening region by region, and is available for both collection and home delivery. Immediate collection is definitely happening though. Keep refreshing if your location hasn’t appeared yet. There are a reported 8,000 to 10,000 consoles available at this drop.
Buy now
Goodbye for today from the PS5 live blog
Monday 13 September 2021 17:03 , Alistair Charlton
And so that concludes another day of PS5 restock news! How did it pan out for you? We hope some of you got lucky with the short BT restock earlier, but realistically we feel all eyes will be on Game tomorrow morning. The retailer has stated that PS5 stock, mostly in the form of bundles, will land on 14 September, so keep your eyes peeled that first thing on Tuesday morning!
How to pre-order ‘Call of Duty: Vanguard' for PS5
Monday 13 September 2021 16:01 , Alistair Charlton
As we all wait to finally grab a PS5, it’s worth looking ahead to what games will be launching towards the end of 2021. A highlight is undoubtedly the next installment of gaming’s biggest military franchise, Call of Duty: Vanguard.
The game is coming to both PS4 and PS5, with a release date on both consoles of 5 November, and the good news is that you can pre-order Call of Duty: Vanguard from retailers like Amazon, Argos, ShopTo and others right now.
How to pre-order a Nintendo Switch OLED
Monday 13 September 2021 15:00 , Alistair Charlton
Are you also in the market for a new Nintendo Switch OLED? Well you’re in luck, because we also have a complete guide for buying the new gaming console. Pre-orders are currently available at Amazon and Game, but have already sold out at other retailers like Very, Argos and Currys PC World.
But fear not, because The Independent’s Nintendo Switch OLED pre-order guide is regularly updated to let you know when pre-orders open and stock arrives. As a reminder, the Switch OLED goes on sale in the UK on 8 October.
PS5 vs PS5 digital edition: What’s the difference?
Monday 13 September 2021 14:02 , Alistair Charlton
As you probably know by now, there are two versions of the PlayStation 5. The performance of these two consoles is identical and the only difference is how the cheaper PS5 digital edition does not have a disc drive.
This means it cannot play Blu-ray movies, and games must be downloaded to its 825 GB hard drive. Games can also be downloaded to the regular PS5, but they can also be played from a disc.
The lack of a disc drive means the digital edition is slightly smaller, at 390mm x 92mm x 260mm, compared to 390mm x 104mm x 260mm for the regular console. The digital edition is also slightly lighter, at 3.9kg compared to 4.5kg.
Games are often cheaper when bought on disc, especially on launch day and once they arrive on the second-hand market. So, while the £349 digital edition will save you £100 on day one, you could end up paying more over time.
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Monday 13 September 2021 13:32 , Alistair Charlton
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How to buy an Xbox series X
Monday 13 September 2021 13:00 , Alistair Charlton
If you’re also in the market for an Xbox series X (or perhaps you’ve switched allegiance while waiting for PS5 stock to arrive), then you should head on over to The Independent’s Xbox series X stock live blog.
Here you’ll find all of the latest news on when Xbox series X stock is likely to drop – but we’re warning you now, series X restocks are few and far between at the moment, so securing a console can be tricky. The best way to grab one is, of course, by keeping an eye on our updates.
PlayStation Showcase recap: All the PS5 games to get excited about
Monday 13 September 2021 12:05 , Alistair Charlton
In case you missed it, Sony held a PlayStation Showcase event last week, showing off a whole bunch of games coming to the PS4 and PS5 consoles over the coming months.
There was a lot to get excited about, including an announcement and gameplay trailer for God of War: Ragarok, and trailers for Marvel’s new Wolverine and Spider-Man 2 games.
The showcase also featured the announcement of an “enhanced version” of GTA V for the Playstation 5 (and Xbox Series X/S) due out in March 2022. There’s still no word on the next installment of Grand Theft Auto, or even confirmation that the game is in the works. In reality, it is likely still several years away.
There was better news for fans of more realistic driving games, as Gran Turismo 7 has a release date of 4 March 2022. But, as much as we hope this becomes a reality, GT’s developers are no strangers to a delay or two (or three, or four…) so we’ll resist holding our breath on this one for now. And if it is delayed, that just gives you more time to finally find a PS5!
Other games announced last week include Tchia, Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction (coming January 2022), Forspoken (spring 2022), Bloodhunt and Ghostwire: Tokyo (2022).
The best accessories for your new PS5 console
Monday 13 September 2021 11:41 , Alistair Charlton
If you’ve managed to bag a PS5, or are still waiting patiently for the next restock, then how about some accessories to go with it? Some, like headsets and additional controllers, are included in console bundles from the likes of Game, while others are worth buying separately.
The Independent has rounded up a selection of the best PS5 accessories right here, including the PS5 dualsense controller (£56.99, Amazon.co.uk) and dualsense charging station (£24.99, Amazon.co.uk).
We also recommend the PS5 HD camera (£40.99, Amazon.co.uk), and if you need some extra storage there’s the massive Seagate 4TB HDD (£84.99, Amazon.co.uk) for storing loads of extra games. Lastly, if you’re an avid gamer and want to treat yourself to a great new third-party controller, we recommend the Nacon revolution unlimited pro controller (£119.99, Game.co.uk).
How to check for walk-in PS5 stock at Smyths Toys
Monday 13 September 2021 11:03 , Alistair Charlton
Buying online isn’t the only way to bag yourself a PS5. Smyths Toys has a useful tool on its website for checking on stock in all of its UK stores. Just as with the Xbox series X, this tool is updated whenever a console arrives and is available to buy in person.
Predictably, there is currently no PS5 or PS5 digital edition stock available in any Smyths store in the UK. But try not to lose hope, because it’s worth giving the website a quick check several times a day, as you might well get lucky as new consoles become available.
BT restock sells out in minutes
Monday 13 September 2021 10:18 , Alistair Charlton
Well, that was quick. It appears that BT jumped its own gun slightly by adding PS5 stock to the online store before sending codes out to broadband customers. A 10-minute queuing system formed instantly, and by about 10:05am the restock had dried up entirely.
Congratulations if you managed to grab one, but fear not if you missed out because we’re expecting fresh PS5 stock from Game and Argos this week.
How to pre-order Fifa 22 for PS5
Monday 13 September 2021 10:03 , Alistair Charlton
Football fans, rejoice. The next installment of the Fifa video game, called Fifa 22, can be pre-ordered right now ahead of its 1 October release date. As well as both versions of PS5, Fifa 22 can be played on the PlayStation 4, plus the Xbox One, Xbox series S and X, and the Steam and Google Stadia streaming services.
There will be two versions of the game, called standard edition and ultimate edition. Pre-ordering the former means you can start playing on the global release date of 1 October, but if you pay out for the ultimate edition you can kick-off your first Fifa 22 match on 27 September.
You can pre-order both editions of Fifa 22 right now by visiting the EA website, and the editions are also available on Amazon (from £54.99, Amazon.co.uk), Game (from £64.99, Game.co.uk), Very (from £54.99, Very.co.uk) and GameByte (from £54.95, Gamebyte.com).
PS5 stock is now available at BT
Monday 13 September 2021 09:48 , Alistair Charlton
PS5 stock has just landed at the BT online store. There’s a queuing system already in place and we’ve seen three purchase options available.
There’s the regular console for £449, as well as the console plus an extra controller for £508.99 and a console plus an extra controller and headset for £598.98.
As we have seen before with BT, you need to be a BT customer to access this restock. So before you head to the check-out make sure to have a valid code. If you don’t have a code, you can claim one from your BT account page. BT should be sending these codes out to broadband customers at 10am today, 13 September. Once you have the code you can head to the BT store and make your purchase.
When it’s your turn to enter the online store you’ll have 10 minutes to complete your PS5 order.
How much does the PS5 cost?
Monday 13 September 2021 09:30 , Alistair Charlton
As we’re sure you are all aware by now, Sony makes two versions of the PlayStation 5. The PS5 digital edition is priced at £349.99, while the regular PS5, which includes a Blu-ray disc drive, costs £449.99. The latter is the same as the Xbox series X, while the less powerful Xbox series S (which also lacks a disc drive) undercuts the digital PS5, at £249.
But many retailers, including Game, Very, Argos, ShopTo, Ace Studio, like to sell their PS5 stock in bundles. This often means spending more but getting extras like a second controller, a selection of games and other accessories. Bundles tend to be easier to get hold of, but you’ll end up spending more money than when buying the console on its own.
Argos is expected to get PS5 stock on 14 September
Monday 13 September 2021 09:09 , Alistair Charlton
We’re hearing some very exciting news from Argos, which is expected to have a PS5 restock tomorrow, 14 September. Most stores across the UK are expected to have stock ready to sell this Tuesday, and this will include both the regular PS5 and the PS5 digital edition.
The restock is expected to go live in the morning, sometime between 8am and 10am, and consoles will be available to secure online.
Will Game have a PS5 restock this week?
Monday 13 September 2021 08:52 , Alistair Charlton
Game is one of the retailers we expect to have a PS5 restock this week. In fact, the retailer has gone so far as to put a release date for both models of PS5 on its website. Yes, we know the consoles were first released back in the autumn of 2020, but securing PS5 stock is still a struggle due to the ongoing global chip shortage.
So that’s why Game is stating a release date, for both models of PS5, of 17 September. That’s this Friday, so you shouldn’t have long to wait to secure yourself a shiny new console.
Game has also updated its PS5 bundles page, with these also showing a release date of 17 September. With no fewer than 58 different bundles on offer, we’re hoping this restock will be a big one.
What PS5 stock drops could we see this week?
Monday 13 September 2021 08:30 , Eva Waite-Taylor
Good morning and welcome back to another week of PS5 stock tracking! Over the weekend ShopTo restocked bundles, proving once again that Sunday is one of the retailer’s favourite drop days.
But what about this week? Well, we’re predicting restocks at Game and BT this week. Stay tuned and we’ll take you through all the drops as and when they happen.
