PS5 fans are hoping Amazon’s much-anticipated stock drop will come on Thursday after a new console batch was expected to arrive.
Twitter tipster PS5StockAlertUK yesterday said: “It’s looking like Amazon will drop either Tuesday or Wednesday now as they’ve passed today’s usual drop times.”
But with no sign of any consoles today, rumours are now afoot that the Playstations will actually appear on the Amazon UK website on Thursday.
Smyths Toys is also tipped to be restocking at the end of this week between March 18 – 20, according to @PS5StockAlert.
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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STOCK DROPS ANTICIPATED FROM SMYTHS, VERY, GAME AND CURRY’S
Twitter tipsters say several stock drops may be on the cards for the coming week.
More on this, below:
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RETURNAL TRAILER LIVE
Returnal is coming for the PS5 next month on April 30th.
To get a glimpse of what to expect, watch the trailer below.
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RUMOURS AROUND GAME STOCK NEXT WEEK
GAME could be restocking as early as next week.
According to a PS5 stock rumour page, GAME is forecast to drop next week.
Make sure to keep an eye out on our blog for the latest updates!
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AMAZON RESTOCK ON THURSDAY: RUMOURS
Hopeful PS5 buyers have been refreshing their Amazon wishlists since Monday morning after a number of PS5 stock tracking accounts pegged the site for a restock.
But it seems the stock drop is now more likely to happen near the tail end of this week.
YouTuber Jake Randall posted on Twitter on Tuesday, saying his sources had tipped him off with the latest update.
Amazon would be dropping a 46,000 PS5 units on Thursday, he said.v
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SMYTHS ‘LIKELY’ TO DROP STOCK TOMORROW
Smyths could be dropping stock tomorrow, tipsters are saying.
Initial thoughts that the restock could be happening today, have been dropped, as stock drops typically happen in the morning.
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ARGOS ADDRESSES LAST WEEK’S RESTOCK ISSUES
A statement from Argos reads: “We’re working hard to replenish stock of the PS5 at the moment.
“Please keep an eye on our website, where you’ll find the most up to date information on current stock availability.
“Our contact centre staff are unable to provide any additional info on stock levels at this time.”
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NEW HORROR GAME SET FOR PS5 LAUNCH
A brand new horror game inspired by Silent Hills is set for release on the PS5 soon, GameRant reports.
Evil Inside will be available on the console later this month.
According to GameRant, the game is a “first-person psychological horror” which focuses on a man who attempts to contact his murdered mother using a spiritual board.
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HOPEFUL BUYERS ENCOURAGED TO ADD ITEMS TO WISHLIST
Brits with their hopes set on snagging a PS5 console are being encouraged to add the item to their Amazon wishlist, to improve their changes when the next lot of stock drops.
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AMAZON RESTOCK ON THURSDAY: RUMOURS
Hopeful PS5 buyers have been refreshing their Amazon wishlists since Monday morning after a number of PS5 stock tracking accounts pegged the site for a restock.
But it seems the stock drop is now more likely to happen near the tail end of this week.
YouTuber Jake Randall posted on Twitter today, saying his sources had tipped him off with the latest update.
Amazon would be dropping a 46,000 PS5 units on Thursday, he said.
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WHEN DID THE PS5 LAUNCH?
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.
UK gamers had to wait until November 19 to order one of the consoles.
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HOW TO DONATE YOUR OLD CONSOLE
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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NEW VR SYSTEM ON THE WAY
Sony confirmed last week that they’ll launch a new virtual reality system for the PS5.
The gaming giant said a new VR headset that is currently in development will offer the “ultimate entertainment experience, with dramatic leaps in performance and interactivity”.
Sony released its first PlayStation VR (PSVR) headset in 2016, with the headset connecting to a PlayStation 4 console to enable users to play games.
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AMAZON RESTOCK ON THURSDAY: RUMOURS
Hopeful PS5 buyers have been refreshing their Amazon wishlists since Monday morning after a number of PS5 stock tracking accounts pegged the site for a restock.
But it seems the stock drop is now more likely to happen near the tail end of this week.
YouTuber Jake Randall posted on Twitter on Tuesday, saying his sources had tipped him off with the latest update.
Amazon would be dropping a 46,000 PS5 units on Thursday, he said.
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SMYTHS TO DROP STOCK THIS WEEK?
Smyths could be dropping stock later this week.
According to @PS5StockAlertUK on Twitter, the retailer is expected to restock later this week.
We’ll keep you updated on the latest restock news.
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GAME OVER FOR SCALPERS?
A crackdown on PS5 scalpers is coming – to the delight of gamers everywhere.
The UK Government has responded to a “scalping” petition vowing further action against the rogue resellers.
A petition asking the Government to “prevent or deter” this practice has racked up over 17,000 signatures online.
According to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, action is on the way.
“Using automated software to buy more tickets than allowed by the retailer is probated, with unlimited fines for breaches,” it said.
“Government is discussing other markets with relevant trade associations.”
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GTA 5 TO BE RE-RELEASED ON PS5
Grand Theft Auto 5 is being remastered for release on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X – and it won’t be a “simple port”.
That’s according to Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of Rockstar parent company Take Two Interactive, who discussed the US firm’s upcoming remasters during a virtual conference this week.
The GTA 5 remake was announced last summer with the promise of boosted graphics and improved performance.
It’ll be the third iteration of the game after it launched on Xbox 360 and PS3 in 2013 and was later remastered for the Xbox One and PS4.
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PS4 COMMUNITIES TO BE SHUT DOWN
Sony has confirmed that the Playstations 4 Communities feature will officially be discontinued and shut down next month.
Communities is a social feature allowing users to create groups based on games or topics.
Sony seemed to be wrapping up several of the PS4’s social features, as it moved to focus on the latest PS5, Comic Book reported.
“Thank you for using the PS Communities feature on your PS4 console. Beginning in April 2021, this feature will no longer be supported or available on your PS4 console,” the official notice of the discontinuation reads.
“However, you’ll still be able to stay connected and enjoy messaging features and more on your PS4 and the PlayStation App.”
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GAMES OUT IN APRIL
- Outriders – April 1
- Guilty Gear: Strive Deluxe And Ultimate Edition Early Access – April 6
- Guilty Gear: Strive – April 9
- Final Fantasy 14 Online: A Realm Reborn Open Beta – April 13
- MLB The Show 21 Collector’s Edition Early Access – April 16
- MLB The Show 21 – April 20
- MotoGP 21 – April 22
- Judgement – April 23
- Returnal – April 30
- Terminator: Resistance Enhanced – April 30
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CHILDREN PLAYING PS5 AND XBOX AT RISK OF GROOMING
Children playing games on Xboxes and PlayStations have been groomed by paedophiles.
They are among more than 1,000 victims to be targeted online in the past two years, according to police force data.
Many grooming cases involve popular sites and apps such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter.
But a handful of the 1,009 online grooming cases involved PlayStations and Xboxes.
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NEW VR SYSTEM ON THE WAY
Sony confirmed last week that they’ll launch a new virtual reality system for the PS5.
The gaming giant said a new VR headset that is currently in development will offer the “ultimate entertainment experience, with dramatic leaps in performance and interactivity”.
Sony released its first PlayStation VR (PSVR) headset in 2016, with the headset connecting to a PlayStation 4 console to enable users to play games.
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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.
Many are being sold at a much higher price on eBay, however.
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RESTOCK COULD BE ON CARDS FOR TOMORROW
Smyths could be restocking as early as tomorrow, according to rumours swirling on social media.
Restock alerts account @PS5StockAlertUK tweeted that the retailer has dropped consoles “every 13 days exact for the past two drops”.
Keep an eye on here for latest updates.
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WHY NOT DONATE YOUR OLD CONSOLE?
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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HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMMERS
Follow these steps to protect yourself from hackers in the future:
- Make a ‘strong’ password with 8 or more characters and a combination of upper case characters, numbers and symbols
- Don’t do online banking on public WiFi, unless absolutely necessary
- Don’t click on dodgy email links claiming to be from banks
- Use different passwords for different sites
- Never re-use your main email password
- Use anti-virus software
- Don’t accept Facebook friend requests or LinkedIn invitations from people you don’t know
- Think before you put personal info on social media
- Find My iPhone, Android Lost and BlackBerry Protect all allow you to remotely wipe a stolen phone. Set this feature up
- Only shop online on secure sites
- Don’t store your card details on websites
- Password protect your phone and other devices
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‘PRIORITY PASS’ LOTTERY SCHEME
Currys has announced a new system for gamers hoping to buy the in-demand PlayStation 5.
The UK retailer’s new “Priority Pass” lottery scheme went live olast week and will randomly select registered gamers to be given the chance to buy Sony’s new console.
It’s designed to block the activity of so-called “scalpers” – seedy groups who use automated bots to buy up PS5s in bulk and sell them on for profit.
The £449 console is currently sold out at Currys – as well as multiple other stores – and there’s no word on when a restock will drop.
To enter for a Priority Pass, head to this link and plug in your contact details.
