A NEW WEEK, and new PS5 drops could be happening according to stock insiders – with gamers still eager to get their hands on a console.
UK retailer GAME is reportedly going to drop PS5 stock “as early as tomorrow”.
Trusted stock tracker @Ps5StockAlertUk tweeted that GAME’s bundles page have been updated meaning that a “stock drop is imminent”.
And there Rumours from stock tracking sites claim consoles will land at Very, John Lewis and Argos in the next seven days too – although, as always, nothing is guaranteed.
Tracker @PS5StockAlertUK tweeted: “Major Retailer Predictions – GAME, Very & John Lewis (23rd-25th).
“Argos (25th-26th) – Amazon (30th-1st) – Smyths (31st-2nd).
“These are only predictions. Retailers not on this list mean we have no information or expectancies from them. More info soon.”
The restock news comes as Curry’s made a dramatic change to way customers can buy PS5s, introducing a new “raffle” system.
The tech retailer is planning to scrap the queue system it and many other websites have previously used as it “unfairly” rewards those with stronger interview connections and with time to sit online.
Now Curry’s is allowing customers to register for a “priority pass” which enters them into a raffle which in turn gives them a special code that’s valid for 72 hours and allows them to make a PS5 purchase.
Follow our PS5 live blog below for the very latest news, updates and stock drop rumours…
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CURRYS, GAME, ARGOS AND AMAZON UPDATES
Currys has begun e-mailing people who entered their PS5 VIP Pass draw to let them know if they have struck gold or not.
Game are rumoured to be dropping more PS5 stock this week, with 12,000 consoles allegedly up for grabs and available to purchase soon.
While Argos are expected to be in the process of sending PS5 stock to its stores across the country in preparation of its next stock drop.
Amazon, meanwhile, are also rumoured to be getting another PS5 restock – but this is expected to happen in the first week of April.
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GOLD XBOX GIXMO
An Xbox controller made using solid gold has been crafted by a bonkers YouTube star.
Influencer Linus Sebastian says the joypad was built from 1.5kg (3.3lb) of 18-karat gold and cost $87,000 (£80,000) to make.
He described the bling gizmo, assembled with the help of Canadian firm Expert Casting, as the “most expensive Xbox controller in the world”.
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GAME DELIVERY DATES REVEALED
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XBOX HEADSET TO RIVAL PS5?
Rumours of an Xbox virtual reality headset that could rival PS5 have been squashed by Microsoft.
An apparent “leak” of the new device emerged this week – causing a stir among gamers.
Microsoft has never launched a VR headset for the Xbox. But game blog IGN Italy showcased a bizarre Xbox message when connecting their Xbox Wireless Headset to the console.
It read: “An update for the VR headset is ready.”
The shock message was seen by many as a hint to an upcoming Microsoft product. Sadly, Microsoft has since indicated that it was just an error.
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IMMINENT STOCK DROP
PS5 consoles have arrived at Argos stores across the country, so stock drops are imminent.
“First news for the week ahead. Argos has distributed its PS5 Disc Editions to most of its stores in the UK,” reads a stock alert tweet.
“There is no information about PS5 Digital Editions yet. There is currently no date for when they plan to release, but we should know soon.”
Another stock checker account claims that the consoles will be available towards the end of the week, or possibly early next week.
“Argos aims to release end of this week, however good chance they’ll miss and release early next week.”
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HACK ATTACK
The Twitter accounts of a top NHS boss were hacked to promote a PlayStation 5 sales scam.
Helen Bevan, who is chief transformation officer of NHS Horizons, saw her two accounts broken into and used to flog fake PS5 listings.
She has now regained control of the accounts, which had a combined follower count of more than 140,000, the BBC reported over the weekend.
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AMAZON STOCK TIPPED TO DROP TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY
Amazon has been tipped as the next place to look for the PS5 consoles, with more inventory said to be coming this week.
Unlike other retailers in the UK, Amazon doesn’t like to give out any warning ahead of its PS5 stock drops, T3 reported.
But Twitter tipsters like PS5StockAlertUK have pegged the website for a restock of a whopping 46,000 units early this week.
We’d recommend giving the stock follower a follow, to stay ahead of the game on updates!
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AMAZON STOCK TIPPED TO DROP TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY
Amazon has been tipped as the next place to look for the PS5 consoles, with more inventory said to be coming this week.
Unlike other retailers in the UK, Amazon doesn’t like to give out any warning ahead of its PS5 stock drops, T3 reported.
But Twitter tipsters like PS5StockAlertUK have pegged the website for a restock of a whopping 46,000 units early this week.
We’d recommend giving the stock follower a follow, to stay ahead of the game on updates!
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CURRYS PS5 DRAW
Currys has today begun e-mailing people who entered their PS5 VIP Pass draw to let them know if they have struck gold or not.
If you entered the Currys PS5 VIP Draw then be sure to check your e-mail inbox.
The high street retailer today begun e-mailing people to let them know if they’ve been successful or not in the raffle which gives winners access to ordering a PlayStation 5 console.
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PLANS FOR ANOTHER MORNING RELEASE
Multiple PlayStation 5 sources suggest that GAME is planning another early morning release of PlayStation 5 stock.
The release should be starting at 9.20am – or at least sometime between 9am and 11am.
The only issue is no-one is completely sure what day the release will be on.
It could be Tuesday or it may be later in the week and as usual there’s no guarantee there’ll be any advance warning.
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PS5 EBAY UPSELL
Playstation owners have been flogging their brand new consoles for more than double the price on eBay.
The PS5 has been out for around since November – but they’re fiendishly difficult to get a hold of.
Resellers were peddling the console for thousands of pounds in the days after launch – but even now the PS5 is still in such high demand that people are selling the console for £1,000 on eBay.
The Sun saw listings as high as £1,000, which is £550 more than the actual console price. And when viewing “completed listings”, buyers had paid well over £700 to secure a console.
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TESCO PS5 SCAM WARNING
TESCO has warned shoppers of a new scam targeting PS5 customers.
Sony launched the PlayStation 5 back in November, with phenomenal success. But scammers have picked up on this demand, creating fake offers, deals and websites to steal money from unsuspecting Brits.
Now Tesco has warned that some enterprising tricksters are using the store’s branding to con buyers out of hundreds of pounds.
“We have been made aware of an unofficial pre-order site using the Tesco branding,” the retailer explained. This is in no way affiliated with Tesco or Active OnDemand. Please do not use these sites to pre-order a PS5 or Xbox.”
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NEW XBOX FEATURES
Xbox gamers are testing a new feature that boosts the graphics of their favourite games.
An update recently rolled out to a handful of users on Xbox Series X and Series S offers more “refined” visuals on some titles, according to reports.
The upgrade looks to be driven by the addition of Dolby Vision HDR gaming to Microsoft’s latest consoles, Forbes reports.
According to Dolby’s website, Dolby vision provides “the most realistic and lifelike visuals” a game has to offer.
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GAME DELIVERY DATES REVEALED
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SONY GIVEAWAY
Sony is dishing out 10 games to PS4 and PS5 owners for free.
The games are yours to keep forever, and don’t depend on keeping a PlayStation subscription.
It’s part of Sony’s Play at Home 2021 event. Many people around the world are stuck at home, so Sony is bringing good will and cheer with gaming freebies.
To claim the games, simply head to their store pages on the PlayStation Store.
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HOPES FOR TUESDAY RESTOCK
Disappointed PlayStation 5 customers have been warned by a stock tracker that there will be no restock on Monday.
No further drops are expected on the first day of the working week, however there are reports hinting a restock could drop on Tuesday.
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PS5 TWITTER HACK
The Twitter accounts of a top NHS boss were hacked to promote a PlayStation 5 sales scam.
Helen Bevan, who is chief transformation officer of NHS Horizons, saw her two accounts broken into and used to flog fake PS5 listings.
She has now regained control of the accounts, which had a combined follower count of more than 140,000, the BBC reported over the weekend.
Helen said that dozens of people had sent her direct messages claiming to have fallen for the scam, which made fake offers of PS5 stock.
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HUGE SALE SLASHES PRICES OF PS4 AND PS5 GAMES
Sony has a huge PlayStation sale on that could you save £££s off top games.
You’ll be able to scoop up some heavily discounted PS5 and PS4 games for a limited time.
Some games are discounted up to 75%, which is fairly generous.
It’s part of the new PlayStation Indies sale.
This discounts games created by independent studios, giving the limelight to fantastic games often built by very small teams.
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TESCO WARNS OF NEW PS5 SCAM USING SHOP’S OFFICIAL BRANDING
Tesco has warned shoppers of a new scam targeting PS5 customers.
The next-gen console is still in constant demand – and remains sold-out almost everywhere.
Now Tesco has warned that some enterprising tricksters are using the store’s branding to con buyers out of hundreds of pounds.
“We have been made aware of an unofficial pre-order site using the Tesco branding,” the retailer explained.
“This is in no way affiliated with Tesco or Active OnDemand.
“Please do not use these sites to pre-order a PS5 or Xbox.”
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SONY HAVE SOLD MORE THAN 6 MILLION CONSOLES
As of the beginning of March, Sony has sold more than six million PS5 consoles worldwide.
The company suffered severe shortages at the beginning of the year due to Brexit and the pandemic.
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GAME DROP IS ‘IMMINENT’ WITH POSSIBILITY OF STOCK ARRIVING ‘TOMORROW’
UK retailer GAME is reportedly going to drop PS5 stock “as early as tomorrow”.
Trusted stock tracker @Ps5StockAlertUk tweeted that GAME’s bundles page have been updated meaning that a “stock drop is imminent”.
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ARGOS ‘HAVE DISTRIBUTED PS5 DISC EDITIONS TO MOST UK STORES’
A stock tracker account on Twitter claims Argos have begun distributing disc edition consoles to “most UK stores”.
However, the tracker claimed “there is no information about PS5 Digital Editions” yet – and there is no firm release date for the rumoured stock.
@PS5StockAlertUK tweeted this evening: “Argos have distributed its PS5 Disc Editions to most of its stores in the UK.
“There is no information about PS5 Digital Editions yet.
“There is currently no date for when they plan to release, but we should know soon.”
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LATEST ONLINE RETAILER STOCK CHECK
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SPIDERMAN TOPS THE GAME CHARTS
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales topped the game charts weeks after entering it.
The chart week ending March 13 shows the following games:
- Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
- Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Minecraft (Switch)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
- Grand Theft Auto V
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
- Super Mario 3D All-Stars
- Ring Fit Adventure
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DISCO ELYSIUM – THE FINAL CUT OUT ON MARCH 30
PlayStation UK have announced that Disco Elysium – The Final Cut will be released on March 30.
The game will be available on both PS4 and PS5.
