SINCE its launch last November, millions of gamers around the world have found it nearly impossible to bag themselves a PlayStation 5.
In the UK, rumours swirl almost daily about new stock drops at the likes of Smyths Toys, Argos, GAME, and Amazon.
Most of the time these time out to be untrue, but even when new consoles DO drop, they seem to be snapped up before most us even have a chance to get on the websites.
But never fear, The Sun is here…
You can follow all the latest news and stock rumours here, live on this page – giving you the very best chance to get yourself a console today. And why we’re at it, we’ll be bringing you the latest PS5 game reviews too.
Follow our PS5 live blog below for the very latest news and updates.
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SONY: PS5 ‘LOSS-MAKING’
Investors in Sony have been informed that the PlayStation 5 has so far made a loss on sales in a quarterly report.
The report detailed the 4.5million consoles sold, and how placing them at a lower cost than manufacture, a “strategic price point”, has resulted in losses
But when combining the PlayStation revenue from game sales across the PS4 and PS5 platforms, any shortfall is seemingly made up, according to Sony.
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AMAZON FRANCE, ITALY AND SPAIN RESTOCK
Amazon France, Italy and Spain dropped stock of PS5s, but there’s no sign that the UK will be next in line.
Prime members receive priority email alerts to inform customers of restocks, so it could be worth signing up just in case.
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WHEN DID PS5 LAUNCH AND HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Microsoft launched the Xbox Series X and its smaller, cheaper sibling, the Series S, on November 10.
The PS5 launch fell on November 12, but not everywhere.
That date only stood for the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea.
The PS5 proper costs £449.99/$499.99, while the digital edition comes in at £359/$399.
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STATE OF PLAY
- Amazon: No drops. Rumours drop could happen soon.
- Argos: No drops. Rumours drop could happen on 4th.
- Currys: No drops.
- GAME: No drops.
- ShopTo: No drops but it opened backorders for PS5 digital edition.
- Smyth’s: Dropped at the weekend but nothing so far in Feb.
- Very: No drops. Rumours drop could happen this week.
- Asda: No drops.
- Tesco: No drops.
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ALL THE PS5 GAMES DUE FOR RELEASE IN MARCH
- Yakuza: Like a Dragon – March 2
- Control: Ultimate Edition – March 2
- Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Videogame 4 – March 11
- Returnal – March 19
- Balan Wonderworld – March 26
- It Takes Two – March 26
- Terminator: Resistance Enhanced – March 26
- Tennis World Tour 2 – March 2021 (tentative)
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HOW TO PLAY PS5 AT 120 FRAMES PER SECOND
If you have the right set-up, you can reach 120 FPS with a 4K UHD resolution. And Business Insider has told us how:
- Choose ‘settings’ in the top right corner
- Select ‘saved data and game/app settings’
- Choose ‘game presets’ on the left side of the screen
- Select ‘performance mode or resolution mode’ and in the pop-up menu choose ‘performance mode’
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PRODUCTION BOOST
Sony is said to be ramping up production and appears on track to ship 7.6 million PS5 consoles by the end of the financial year in March.
According to Gaming Bolt, Sony is maintaining its ability to produce this many consoles for its eager fans.
We’ll have to wait until next month to see if Sony manages to pull this off.
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SONY: WE SOLD 4.5M NEW PS5 CONSOLES
It is the same amount as the Japanese tech giant sold of its predecessor, the PlayStation 4, when it launched in 2013.
PS5’s arrival, alongside strong software sales and 1.4million PS4 purchases, helped Sony’s gaming business rake in £6.05 in revenue for its latest quarter 40 per cent up on 2019.
However, Sony said the new console’s launch cut into their profit gains.
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SONY: PS5 ‘LOSS-MAKING’
Investors in Sony have been informed that the PlayStation 5 has so far made a loss on sales in a quarterly report.
The report detailed the 4.5million consoles sold, and how placing them at a lower cost than manufacture, a “strategic price point”, has resulted in losses
But when combining the PlayStation revenue from game sales across the PS4 and PS5 platforms, any shortfall is seemingly made up, according to Sony.
Both consoles sold similarly in their first few months of launch, with the PS4 racking up sales of 4.2million between November and December 2013.
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DON’T BUY INTO AMAZON PS5 SCAM
Twitter user @PS5StockAlert has warned customers: “Amazon’s £100 PS5 offer is not true, don’t buy it.”
A listing of the consoles for just £100 sparked frenzy as gamers rushed to buy it, but the lack of credibility of the seller caused scam concerns.
The listing is priced drastically below retail and the seller has no history, identifying themselves as “a gift list to get a £30 gift card”.
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UPCOMING CONFIRMED PS5 GAMES COMING IN 2021
- Destruction AllStars
- Returnal
- Kena: Bridge of Spirits
- Resident Evil Village
- Deathloop
- Ghostwire: Tokyo
- Stray
- Far Cry 6
- God of War Ragnarok
- Gotham Knights
- Horizon Forbidden West
- Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
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WHEN DID PS5 LAUNCH AND HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The PS5 dropped on November 12, but not everywhere.
That date only stood for the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea.
The PS5 costs £449.99/$499.99, while the digital edition comes in at £359/$399.
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POTENTIAL PS5 RESTOCK DATES
Here’s a reminder of the potential restock dates from one Twitter user…
Argos restock expected on February 22, while Very and Game UK restock expected on February 9.
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WHY IS IT SO DIFFICULT TO GET A PS5?
“It is difficult for us to increase production of the PlayStation 5 amid the shortage of semiconductors and other components,’ said Sony CFO Hiroki Totoki, according to Ars Technica.
“We have not been able to fully meet the high level of demand from customers [but] we continue to do everything in our power to ship as many units as possible to customers who are waiting for a PS5.”
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RESTOCK NEXT WEEK?
Some Twitter users claim the biggest PS5 restocks will happen this month, starting next week…
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‘GIVE US A CHANCE’
One Twitter user has called for major retailers to communicate restock drop dates to stop websites overloading.
“What would be good though is if the major retailers communicated with each other their drop dates and do them together, it would give everyone who still needs a PS5 a chance and would prevent their websites from overloading,” he said.
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LIKELY RESTOCK TIMES
A reminder of the times of day when fresh stock is likely to drop.
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BREXIT DELAYS
Little Nightmares II is set to be released for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on February 11, with versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S are released at a later date in the same year.
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PLAYSTATION 5 SALES
Less than two months after its launch, the PlayStation 5 had sold 4.5 million units, Sony revealed this week.
The PlayStation 4 also had a comeback, with 1.4 million new consoles sold too.
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RESTOCK ALERTS
Twitter account @PS5StockAlertUK claims insiders have informed him Game UK and Very could potentially drop fresh stock on February 9.
Retailers are expected to drop masses of consoles from the second week of February, after supply chain issues.
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‘POSSIBLE STOCK’
Some PS5 Twitter accounts are hinting at possible restocks from today.
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NEXT SHIPMENT OF STOCK SHOULD ‘LAST A LOT LONGER’
PS5 fans have been told the next shipment of stock should last a “lot longer” – with stock expected on February 18.
A PS5 Twitter account wrote:
“The next shipment of PS5s should last a lot longer.
“Scalping is becoming less profitable as PS5s price on eBay went average £755 to £680 (disc and dig) and despite AMD issues, this stock will be much bigger for the UK. Expect stock 18th.”
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PIMP UP YOUR PS5 WITH A BLUE OR RED COVER SHELL
CMP Shells, who used to be known as Platestation 5 are planning to release blue and red shells for the console next month.
This will allow PS5 owners to customize their own consoles ASAP.
Find out more here.
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‘PS5 SHORTAGES COULD LAST TO JULY‘
Shortages of the PS5 and Xbox Series X could continue well into the summer, insiders have warned.
It’s devastating news for any gamers that still haven’t managed to clinch a next-gen console.
Since its launch in November, the new PS5 and Xbox have been largely sold out.
Neither Sony nor Microsoft has been able to keep up with demand.
Now chip-maker AMD – who supplies both firms – has warned the shortages may continue.
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PS5 GAMES DUE FOR RELEASE IN MARCH
- Yakuza: Like a Dragon – March 2
- Control: Ultimate Edition – March 2
- Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Videogame 4 – March 11
- Returnal – March 19
- Balan Wonderworld – March 26
- It Takes Two – March 26
- Terminator: Resistance Enhanced – March 26
- Tennis World Tour 2 – March 2021 (tentative)
