THERE have been some major UK PS5 stock rumours – with fans excited at the prospect of FINALLY getting their hands of a console.
Rumours from stock tracking sites claim consoles will land at John Lewis, Argos, Very and GAME – 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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BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS RELEASE DELAYED UNTIL 2022
The release of forthcoming Batman game Gotham Knights has been pushed back to 2022.
In a statement published on social media, Warner said it was “giving the game more time to deliver the best possible experience for players”.
“Thank you to our amazing fans for your tremendous support of Gotham Knights,” it continued.
“We look forward to showcasing more of the game in the coming months.”
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YOUTUBER PAYS £8,000 FOR 24-CARAT GOLD PLATED PS5
A British YouTuber has splashed thousands of pounds on a golden PlayStation 5 complete with blinged out controllers.
Simon “Miniminter” Minter says he paid £8,000 for the 24 karat, gold plated version of the console built by a luxury retailer.
As well as gold-plated controllers, the set features a gold-plated headset and a certificate of authenticity. Miniminter showcased the bonkers purchase in a video shared with his 4.6million YouTube subscribers last week.
“Two months before the PS5 came out I ordered a second PS5,” the 28-year-old said.
“This one cost me £8,000. It’s because it’s gold – full on, plated with gold.”
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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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TIPS ON 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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SONY UNVEILS NEW VIRTUAL REALITY CONTROLLER
Sony has unveiled brand new virtual reality controllers for the PS5.
The new accessories are designed to work with Sony’s upcoming next-gen headset: the PSVR 2.
Sony launched the original PSVR back in 2016, with two Move controllers.
The system quickly became one of the world’s best-selling VR headsets.
Now Sony is upgrading PSVR for the PS5 generation of games – and has fully revealed the controllers.
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CURRYS TO RELEASE STOCK THROUGH ‘PRIORITY PASS’
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 on last 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.
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LATEST STOCK CHECK AT ONLINE RETAILERS
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NINTENDO SWITCH’S ANIMAL CROSSING BEING TURNED INTO… A HORROR FILM?
A TERRIFYING short film featuring a demon appearing from an Animal Crossing game has inspired movie directors to make a feature length version.
The six minute horror movie can be watched on YouTube and was shot by director Julian Terry during a quarantine.
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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.
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.
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PS5 SCALPERS FORCED TO DROP PRICES AS CONSOLE STOCKS RISE ONLINE
PS5 scalpers have been lowering the price of consoles due to the rise in stock.
The PS5 has been selling for over £700 as gamers desperately try to get their hands on the console.
CeX was previously selling consoles for £810 in December, but it is now going for £750.
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PS5 GAMES DUE FOR RELEASE 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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GAMER BUILDS ‘COOLEST PS5 EVER’
A tech whizz has built a bonkers modified PlayStation 5 with a water cooling system typically sported by high-end gaming PCs.
The Vietnamese customiser also added sleek white body plates to his console, which he hopes to sell commercially in future.
A video showcasing the impressive build was uploaded to YouTube last month.
PC modder Nhenhophach says that he replaced almost the entire PlayStation bodywork with new plates and parts.
He reckons that the water cooling system – designed to stop the console from overheating – ensures it always runs at peak performance.
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CURRYS TO RELEASE STOCK THROUGH ‘PRIORITY PASS’
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 on last 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.
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“Our new VR controller speaks to our mission of achieving a much deeper sense of presence and stronger feeling of immersion in VR experiences,” said PlayStation’s Hideaki Nishino.
“It will build upon the innovation we introduced with the DualSense wireless controller, which changed how games ‘feel’ on PS5 by unlocking a new way to tap into the sense of touch. Now we’re bringing that innovation to VR gaming.”
The controllers have an “orb” shape that works wirelessly – so no cables getting in your way.
Sony says they’ll be very comfortable across a range of hand sizes. And the firm even bragged that the new design would “change how VR games are played”.
Like PS5’s DualSense joypad, the Sony VR controllers will let you “feel” games.
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NEW VIRTUAL REALITY CONTROLLER
Sony has unveiled brand new virtual reality controllers for the PS5.
The new accessories are designed to work with Sony’s upcoming next-gen headset: the PSVR 2.
Sony launched the original PSVR back in 2016, with two Move controllers.
The system quickly became one of the world’s best-selling VR headsets.
Now Sony is upgrading PSVR for the PS5 generation of games – and has fully revealed the controllers.
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“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.”
The retailer added: “We do not have visibility of any future stock at this time.”
According to Tesco, the best way to avoid being scammed is to ignore any Tesco branding that isn’t on an official website or social media platform.
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TESCO WARNS OF NEW SCAM
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.
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.
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GAME OVER FOR SCALPERS AS GOVERNMENT RESPONDS TO PETITION
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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RUMOURED STOCK DROP DATES
A PS5 restock account on Twitter has tipped possible dates of drops.
It predicts four major retailers will restock in the next two weeks.
More here:
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UK GAMING MARKET HIT RECORD £7BN IN 2020
Video gaming in the UK was boosted by the arrival of a “new console generation” last year as the market surged to a record £7 billion.
Players pushed the sector’s value up 29.9 per cent compared to 2019 with increases across both digital and physical sales, according to a report by gaming industry body Ukie.
Digital sales took the lion’s share totalling £3.90 billion, with digital console revenues rising 24.2 per cent, mobile games up by 21.3 per cent and digital PC adding 14.8 per cent.
Despite store closures as the UK went in and out of lockdown, traditional boxed game titles also climbed by 7.1 per cent to £646 million, but pre-owned game-buying took a hit, diving 22.8 per cent compared to the year before.
Gaming hardware raked in £2.26 billion, thanks partly to new launches of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, with console hardware alone making up £853 million of that figure, up 74.8 per cent.
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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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SCALPERS FORCED INTO RESELL
PS5 scalpers have been lowering the price of consoles due to the rise in stock.
The PS5 has been selling for over £700 as gamers desperately try to get their hands on the console.
CeX was previously selling consoles for £810 in December, but it is now going for £750.
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PS5 GAMES DUE FOR RELEASE 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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SCAM WARNING
Gamers desperate to get their hands on a PlayStation 5 have been alerted to a new scam email doing the rounds.
The fraudulent message purporting to be from staff at UK retailer GAME asks recipients for their bank details. Customers ordering PS5 consoles have been urged to act vigilant amid a concerning rise in e-mail scams.
PS5 trackers have been set up on social media to alert gamers to restocks of the sold out console. Some also highlight prominent scams.
One tracker wrote on Twitter this week: “WARNING. We have reports of people receiving fake GAME emails asking for bank details. DO NOT RESPOND OR GIVE ANY DETAILS TO THEM! It’s a scam!
“The email is [email protected] The correct email for GAME is [email protected].”
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MARCH RELEASE DATES FOR PS5 GAMES
PlayStation Universe has revealed the release dates for all the PS5 games still to come in March:
- Can’t Drive This – March 19
- Hunting Simulator 2 – March 23
- Black Legend – March 25
- Balan Wonderworld – March 26
- It Takes Two – March 26
- Spacebase Startopia – March 26
No date has been given for either Tennis World Tour 2 or Disco Elysium: The Final Cut but they are due for release in March.
