Still looking to purchase your PlayStation 5? You’re not the only one. This has become quite the adventure and chase for many folks, as the console has been difficult to purchase since its launch a year ago. Like other hardware and devices, the chip shortage, coupled with supply chain and shipping delays, has led to a situation where restocks are limited, quick to deplete, and thus, finding and purchasing a PS5 has become a bit of an art form!
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PS5 Restocks: Latest Updates and Rumors
This is the latest and most updated information we have on future PS5 restocks. You will find confirmed restocks as well as rumored restocks by retailer.
Amazon PS5 Restock Updates
Historically, Amazon has been restocking in the last two weeks of the month (from the 20th and on has been typical), but they have not been reliable on a monthly basis so it’s possible that we may not see one in April.
- Next restock: No confirmed restock; did an unannounced restock on 4/19
- Last restock: April 19th (disc)
- Quick Access: PS5 @ Amazon
Best Buy PS5 Restock Updates
The retailer has been stealthily adding inventory for in-store purchases as some locations, which has made it harder to track. They have also offered purchase online through a membership paywall where you have to be a TotalTech member. This membership costs $199.99 per year.
- Next restock: No dates announced yet
- Last restock: April 1st
- Quick Access: PS5 @ Best Buy
GameStop PS5 Restock Updates
GameStop offers both in-store and online drops with in-store offerings typically being nearer to weekends. Online drops have typically released around 11AM ET on Tuesday. They have also been restricting purchases to Pro members, which is $9.99 per year.
- Next restock: April 23 IN STORE (NEW), must be a Pro member
- Last restock: April 2nd (in-store)
- Quick Access: PS5 @ GameStop
PlayStation Direct PS5 Restock Updates
You must register to receive a PS5 restock email invite from PlayStation Direct in order to purchase during a restock. Historically, these invites have been for purchasing in the second half of the month.
- Next restock: Based on historical restocks, one is due soon!
- Last restock: March 24th
- Quick Access: PS5 @ PlayStation Direct
Target PS5 Restock Updates
The majority of restocks at Target have been limited to select locations and must be purchased online and picked up in store, so you will have to purchase from a store that you can physically go to. They typically restock 8-9AM ET.
- Next restock: None yet
- Last restock: April 18th
- Quick Access: PS5 @ Target
Walmart PS5 Restock Updates
While restocks can occur and be offered to everyone, many retailers, including Walmart, have put the restocks behind membership paywalls. Your best bet is to be part of the Walmart+ program, which offers a free trial or can be purchased for $12.95/month or $98/year.
Walmart has shown to have a queue and bot-protection from refreshing, so you want to be ready at the launch time, but you won’t want to go crazy with refreshing.
- Next restock: April 19th, 12PM ET online, requires Walmart+ membership, disc only.
- Last restock: March 14th
- Quick Access: PS5 Early Access @ Walmart
PS5 Restock Tracker
Here’s a summarized overview of when and where the last PS5 restocks occurred, which may give you an idea of when to expect the next drop at a retailer and which ones are less or more likely to be next for more inventory. Here a list of the last time a PS5 restock occurred at your retailer of choice:
- Amazon: last restock April 19
- Antonline: last restock April 14
- Best Buy: last restock March 29
- Costco: last restock February 15
- Dell: last restock January 20
- GameStop: last restock April 23
- Kohl’s: last restock April 21
- Newegg: last restock April 29
- PlayStation Direct: last restock March 24
- Sam’s Club: last restock December 16
- Target: last restock April 15
- Verizon: last restock February 28
- Walmart: last restock March 14
How to Buy a PS5
First and foremost, you need to figure out a way to get your PS5 restock updates in a timely manner. We recommend signing up for stock notifications at retailers that would work for you, and then it’s a good idea to bookmark this post for future updates as we’ll update as rumored PS5 restocks and confirmed PS5 restocks come through.
Next, make sure you’ve already signed-up for an account at the retailer and added information like your billing details, shipping address, payment method, etc.
We also recommend downloading the retailer’s app and trying on both mobile and desktop during a restock.
Be patient! Sometimes stock gets released in waves on a restock, so checking in after the first few minutes doesn’t hurt to try.
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