PS5 CONSOLES are reportedly in stock NOW at Amazon and EE.
Members can head to the EE app, press “Add to Plan”, select “Accessories” and find the PlayStation 5. Then add to your basket and checkout.
And while plenty of happy customers have taken to Twitter to share their Amazon UK success stories this morning, others are disappointed after missing out – suggesting Amazon’s resupply may already have run out.
It comes as Very, John Lewis, Asda, ShopTo and eBuyer are all rumoured to have PS5 drops lined up over the next week.
And GAME looks likely to follow suit from April 6-8, say tipsters on social media.
In fact, April looks set to be a big month for PS5 restocks.
Insiders claim console availability will be “good” after a “dry spell” at the end of March.
Rumours continue that Amazon is about to make a large drop of PS5 consoles any day now.
There are also hopes that stores like Very and John Lewis will also get their hands on the in-demand consoles in the first week of April.
MSTVTweets said: “Seems like a dry spell is ahead of us, but April will be good.”
And there are whispers from stock tracking sites claiming consoles will land at GAME in the coming week – although, as always, nothing is guaranteed.
Follow our PS5 live blog below for the very latest news, updates and stock drop rumours…
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HOW MUCH DOES THE PS5 COST?
The PS5 proper costs £449.99/$499.99.
Meanwhile, the digital edition comes in at £359/$399.
However, many are being sold at a much higher price on eBay.
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NEW CONTROLLER SNEAK PEEK
Sony showed off a sneak peek of the new PlayStation VR 2 controllers.
They combine finger tracking with the consoles haptic feedback and other immersive features to provide a more realistic experience.
They are set to be an “orb” shape to provide a more comfortable fit around the famers hands without restraining the fingers.
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BAFTA GAME AWARDS – WHAT YOU SHOULD PLAY ON PS5
Brilliant games and game-makers were celebrated last week at the annual Bafta Game Awards.
Best game went to Hades, a rogue like action game on PC, Mac and the Switch.
You’re playing as the son of Hades (Zagreus) who is trying to leave the Underworld and reach Mount Olympus.
The best British game was Sackboy: A Big Adventure, which is a bit hit on the PS5.
And the EE Game of the Year, which was voted for by the public, was The Last of Us Part II.
See HERE for more info on the winners.
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PLAYSTATION’S FREE GAMES FOR APRIL
PlayStation has revealed the free games it will be releasing for April.
This month PlayStation announced the next batch of free games; focused on indie and VR titles, available now.
These include Abzû, Enter the Gungeon, Rez Infinite, Subnautica, and The Witness.
There is also Astro Bot Rescue Mission, Moss, Thumper, and Paper Beast; all of which support PS VR.
It was also announced that Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition will be available for free on April 19.
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BLINK AND YOU’LL MISS IT
It appears that Amazon’s much-anticipated stock drop is now sold out.
While plenty of happy customers have taken to Twitter to share their success stories, others are disappointed after missing out.
Better luck next time, folk!
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BREAKING – AMAZON STOCK HAS DROPPED
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MORNING MIRACLE FOR EE CUSTOMERS
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HOW TO NAB A PS5 THROUGH THE EE APP
PS5s are reportedly in stock NOW – but only for EE members.
Members can head to the EE app, press “Add to Plan”, and then select “Accessories” and find the PlayStation 5.
Then add to your basket and checkout!
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BREAKING – PS5 STOCK AVAILABLE THROUGH EE APP
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DONATE YOUR OLD CONSOLE TO HELP OTHERS
If you’ve been lucky enough to get your hands on a PS5, you may have an old console you don’t need.
Why not donate it to Get Well Gamers, a charity which takes devices and games to hospitals, hospices and other healthcare settings where youngsters are being cared for.
Its website reads: “Video games are an effective and proven pain management tool, providing much-needed entertainment for young people during long hospital stays or in circumstances in which recreational activities can be beneficial.”
To find out more, click here
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PS5 DROUGHT MAY GET WORSE
THE PS5 shortage could get worse as chip-makers struggle to meet demand.
Sony’s PlayStation 5 has been largely out of stock since November – and might not be widely available until July.
Much of this is being blamed on a global “crisis” in the computer chip world.
Demand for chips is through the roof, and suppliers can’t keep pace.
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NEW GAMES
Here’s the list of games arriving on or before April 2:
- A Hat in Time: Seal the Deal
- A Hat in Time: Nyakuza Metro
- Acalesia
- Auto Chess
- C14 Dating
- Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
- I Saw Black Clouds
- Metal Gear Solid 6
- Mittelborg: City of Mages
- Narita Boy
- Outbuddies DX
- Outriders
- Squad Killer
- Undermine
It follows last week’s release of the well-received It Takes Two.
This co-op action-adventure has been well-received critically, and is unique in that there’s no single-player option.
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NEW TITLES
ANOTHER week, another selection of top PlayStation games to enjoy.
There are loads of new titles out on the PlayStation Store this week – ready to grace your new PS5.
The PlayStation Store is Sony’s official online shop for console owners.
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GOOD MONTH LOOMING FOR CONSOLES
April looks set to be a big month for PS5 restocks.
Insiders claim console availability will be “good” after a “dry spell” at the end of March.
Rumours continue that Amazon is about to make a large drop of PS5 consoles any day now.
There are also hopes that stores like Very and John Lewis will also get their hands on the in-demand consoles in the first week of April.
MSTVTweets said: “Seems like a dry spell is ahead of us, but April will be good.”
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PETITION TO END SCALPING
An online petition calling for an end to he buying and reselling of goods/services at inflated prices – known as scalping – has reached 17,887.
It reads: “I believe it to be an unfair and unjust practice that well funded groups/individuals can deplete the stock of a single item and make it unaffordable/unavailable to the average consumer.
“I believe the law around this practice needs to be reviewed and measures to prevent it need to be introduced.
“This practice is most prevalent in the buying and re-selling of event tickets but also has a significant impact on the sales of trainers/clothes and technology. The most recent case in point is the launch of the PlayStation 5 and X Box Series X consoles.
“Both pre-orders and launch day stock were sold out instantaneously and then thousands of listings appeared on eBay at over double the RRP. A reseller group claimed to have been able to secure 3500 of these.”
Map shows where people have signed the online petition – the darker the colour, the more have signed
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AMAZON, VERY, JOHN LEWIS, TESCO, ASDA & EE POSSIBLE PS5 DROPS THIS WEEK – LATEST RUMOUR
Unconfirmed expected PS5 drops for this week – according to @Ps5Instant – include “Amazon 8-9am early week; Very 9-11am; John Lewis 4-7am; Tesco – uncollected orders; ASDA 9-1pm and EE via emails.”
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EE ON FOR TUESDAY PS5 DROP – TWITTER RUMOURS
There’s more info on Twitter re the hoped-for EE PS5 drop.
“Finally the EE page has changed to show that orders will be delivered in April, so they are preparing to drop! Been a long time coming,” writes one man.
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EE AND BT ‘HAVE PS5 STOCK’ – LATEST RUMOUR
EE is believed to be releasing the PS5 Disc from 8am tomorrow via its addon, says @PS5Instant.
The Twitter account adds: “BT also received PS5 & Series X stock and releasing soon.”
These are unconfirmed rumours at this stage, however.
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PS5 PULSE 3D HEADSET BACK IN STOCK
The PS5 Pulse 3D headset is “finally back in stock” through Amazon UK, reports @PS5Instant on Twitter.
The account adds: “I own one – best sound for the price point.”
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FEARS PS5 SHORTAGE COULD GET WORSE
The PS5 shortage could get worse as chip-makers struggle to meet demand.
Sony’s PlayStation 5 has been largely out of stock since November – and might not be widely available until July.
Much of this is being blamed on a global “crisis” in the computer chip world.
Demand for chips is through the roof, and suppliers can’t keep pace.
Prices of chips are rising as a result, and major manufacturers like Apple and Samsung are being prioritised.
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APRIL SET TO BE ‘GOOD’ FOR RESTOCKS
April looks set to be a big month for PS5 restocks.
Insiders claim console availability will be “good” after a “dry spell” at the end of March.
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PS5 ACCESSORIES IN STOCK AT AMAZON
@PS5UKNews reports on Twitter that “nearly all PS5 accessories” are currently in stock at Amazon.
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DONATE YOUR OLD CONSOLE TO HELP OTHERS
If you’ve been lucky enough to get your hands on a PS5, you may have an old console you don’t need.
Why not donate it to Get Well Gamers, a charity which takes devices and games to hospitals, hospices and other healthcare settings where youngsters are being cared for.
Its website reads: “Video games are an effective and proven pain management tool, providing much-needed entertainment for young people during long hospital stays or in circumstances in which recreational activities can be beneficial.”
To find out more, click here
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MORE ON EE TUESDAY PS5 DROP
@PS5UKStock has given gamers more helpful info re tomorrow’s possible EE PS5 drop.
It starts from 8am on Tuesday, but the drop is aimed at “existing customers only with 24-month Pay Monthly phone plan, SIM only plans are not eligible.”
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NEXT-GEN VR CONTROLLER ‘UNIQUE DESIGN’
“The first thing you’ll notice with our next-gen VR controller is the unique design, which takes on an ‘orb’ shape that allows you to hold the controller naturally, while playing with a high degree of freedom,” writes Sony’s Hideaki Nishino in a March 2021 PS5 blog post.
It adds: “There are no constraints with how you’re moving your hands, providing developers with the ability to create unique gameplay experiences.
“We also designed the new controller with great ergonomics in mind, so it’s well-balanced and comfortable to hold in each of your hands.
“We applied learnings from testing users with a range of hand sizes, as well as the decades of insights from controllers across all PlayStation platforms.
“The result is an iconic design that will change how VR games are played.”
