The PS5 is now over two years old, and it’s finally (mostly) easy to buy – although depending on where you live, it may cost more than before.
The console was almost impossible to buy for years after its launch, although it is now much easier to find. Stock is still a bit unpredictable, but is reappearing faster than ever, and for the most part consoles are now available at all the usual retailers.
Ahead of the PlayStation VR2 headset’s February 2023 launch, Sony claimed it now had “an increased supply of PS5 consoles” and promised that fans “should now have a much easier time finding one at retailers around the world. entire”.
We’re listing all the retailers carrying the new console, along with pricing and availability – we’ll do our best to keep you updated on when new stock arrives, so stay tuned, and for more on the console, take a look at our PS5 review.
How much does the PlayStation 5 cost?
The PS5 is available in two models. The standard PS5 costs $499 / £479, while the cheaper Digital Edition without Blu-ray drive costs $399 / £389 – note that these UK figures are £30 higher than before thanks to a price increase, although fortunately US customers were not affected.
If you’re unsure which one to buy, check out our PS5 vs PS5 Digital Edition comparison for a more detailed breakdown of the differences.
Where to buy the PS5
You can also purchase a PS5 directly from Sony’s PlayStation Direct store. Previously only available to US customers, it is now also open to fans in the UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Here are some other US retailers to try:
And here are some good options in the UK:
In the UK, BT and EE both make the console available to their customers. BT customers can order the PS5 through their MyBT account, while EE customers can order the PS5 and split the cost on their monthly mobile plan. Payment will be split into 11 interest-free installments through EE’s Add to Plan service.
There are also independent sellers on eBay who auction off the PS5, although we’d advise going through standard retailers if possible to avoid potential complications – and sky-high prices.
Another marketplace auction site StockX is also selling the PS5, but again, we’d advise going through standard sellers for the same reasons we advise against buying from no-name sellers on eBay.
When will the PS5 be back in stock?
Unfortunately, if stock is low by the time you tried to pick up a console, it’s hard to predict exactly when more stock will appear. It often appears at short notice, so if you can’t find a console right now, your best bet is to keep an eye out for all retailers and sign up for as many stock alerts as possible.
Is the PS5 still on sale?
With stock so limited for so long, Sony didn’t really feel the need to discount the PS5 to boost sales.
It’s likely to happen for the first time this year, with hopes of good deals – or at least aggressive package pricing – this Black Friday, hopefully.
The next best bet to save is for Sony to slash the price of the main console in line with the rumored PS5 Slim or PS5 Pro launch, but be warned: there’s no reason to believe either new console is just around the corner, and it could still be years before updated hardware arrives.
If you’re lucky enough to pick up a console, here’s our guide to turning off the PS5. No, really – it’s harder than you think. You might also like our advice on how to reset your old PS4 before you ditch it, how to play PS4 games on PS5, and with such limited storage space here’s how to delete games on PS5 too – or install a PS5 SSD if you decide to upgrade instead.
Of course, you’ll also want to make sure you pick up some of the best PS5 games to play on your new hardware. If you want to brighten things up, here’s where to buy official PS5 console covers and colorful DualSense controllers.
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