GAMERS may be able to get their hands on a PS5 console as early as “next week”, a tipster has revealed.
The coveted console could be available at Argos from Tuesday to Thursday next week following a leak that they had arrived to their warehouses on Friday.
Since its launch last November, millions of gamers around the world have struggled to bag a PlayStation 5.
With restock rumours swirling continually, only the quickest off the mark at shops like Very and Amazon have been able to pick one up so far.
But Smyths has recently reassured fans new stock is definitely coming at some point before the end of the month.
So with just two weeks remaining until the end of February, the wait for a PS5 could soon be over for a lucky few.
Follow our PS5 live blog below for the very latest news, updates and stock drop rumours…
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GOOD NEWS?
Restocks have started to become more frequent the further we get into February.
Argos is expecting stock of consoles mid-late February while Very is expecting them “soon”, according to EuroGamer.
The site reports that Symths Toys are expecting more this month as well.
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ARGOS DROP COULD BE NEXT WEEK
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next week are being pinpointed as possible dates for Argos’ next PS5 drop.
“Argos will go live next week rather than the week after,” Twitter tipster @PS5StockAlertUK said.
“I will announce an exact date when possible in a few days.
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‘DARKPLATES’ PRICE
The sheets of plastic attach to the exterior of the console in a very unobtrusive way.
It’s not free though: you’ll pay $49 (£35) for a set.
Sony’s new PS5 is seriously attractive and has legions of fans who love the new design.
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All in all, this leads to a slightly lower quality picture which is almost imperceptible to the average viewer.
While the differences are too subtle for most people to notice, the improved 4K Blu-Ray playback may be enough to tempt some buyers.
“To sum up, the Sony PS5 is better than the Xbox Series X in terms of 4K Blu-Ray playback,” Teoh said in a video uploaded Monday.
“While casual viewers will still be satisfied with the 4K HDR presentation from the Xbox Series X, when watching Ultra HD Blu-Rays, the Sony PlayStation 5 simply delivered superior colour gradation.”
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CONSOLE WARS
The PlayStation 5 has one major advantage over bitter rival the Xbox Series X, according an audio-visual geek.
Vincent Teoh from YouTube channel HDTVTest carried out an in-depth comparison of the consoles’ Blu-Ray players, and found Sony’s machine came out on top.
After placing the two consoles side-by-side, he showed that the PS5 avoids frame rate stutters during playback, which the Series X is prone too.
Microsoft’s powerhouse also doesn’t display 12-bit color, leading to less chroma bandwidth than Sony’s machine.
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ROUND TWO
Sony’s smash-hit PlayStation 5 might be far easier to find in 2021, experts claim.
The Japanese gaming giant is tipped to be mass-producing 18million consoles ready for stores next year.
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PS5 TRACKER PREDICTS ARGOS FROM NEXT WEEK
Ps5 stock tracker account PS5StockalertUk claimed that an Argos drop could be expected next week.
The account tweeted: “Argos will go live next week rather than the week after.
“For now, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday are possible days for release.
“I will announce an exact date when possible in a few days. Thank you.”
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But if you can get your hands on one then you can upgrade the design easily.
The sheets of plastic attach to the exterior of the console in a very unobtrusive way.
It’s not free though: you’ll pay $49 (£35) for a set.
Sony’s new PS5 is seriously attractive and has legions of fans who love the new design.
However, not everyone agrees that a minimalist design with a single colour is ideal.
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NIGHT MODE
Always dreamt of a black PlayStation 5? It’s now a reality thanks to one accessory maker.
Until now, it’s only been possible to have the standard all-white PS5.
It’s a stark contrast to the black PlayStations of yesteryear – and the Xbox Series X for that matter.
But Canadian firm Dbrand has created black PS5 “DarkPlates” that modify your console’s look.
Of course, you’ll already need to own a PS5, and they’re hard to come by.
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STOCK UPDATE – SHOPTO
For any gamers who ordered the PS5 on ShopTo there is no ETA for the new stock on the back-orders made.
Keep an eye out on our blog for further updates!
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Millions of people around the globe have been forced to work from home over the past 12 months due to coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
PC sales were up 4.8 per cent in 2020, the sector’s highest annual growth since 2010, according to sales data.
“The current chip shortage all starts with the unprecedented demand for personal computers and peripherals as the globe worked and attended school from home,” said Patrick Moorhead, founder of Moor Insights, a company that studies the semiconductor industry.
Observers argue that Trump’s months-long trade war with China has played a key role in the shortage, according to The Independent.
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DON GONE
Donald Trump’s bitter trade war with China has been blamed for a global shortage of PlayStation 5s that has left gamers unable to get hold of Sony’s new console for months.
The former US President spent much of his time in the White House embroiled in the dispute, slapping huge tariffs on imports from across the Pacific and blocking Chinese tech giants from operating in the United States.
Sony says that the resultant dearth of microchips – alongside the coronavirus pandemic – has hampered its efforts to produce enough consoles following the release of the PlayStation 5 (PS5) in November.
A surge in sales of laptops and monitors is also thought to have contributed to the shortage, CNBC reports.
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BE READY FOR THE NEXT ARGOS RESTOCK
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next week are being pinpointed as possible dates for Argos’ next PS5 drop.
“Argos will go live next week rather than the week after,” Twitter tipster @PS5StockAlertUK said.
“I will announce an exact date when possible in a few days.”
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PS5 SCALPERS SAY THEIR BOTS TO HELP OTHERS
PS5 scalper group The Lab claims claim they use bots to be a force for good in society.
Co-founder Jordan and his business partner Regan claim that by selling their knowledge and bots to others, they are a positive force.
“The whole group came about near the start of the first UK lockdown and it makes me so happy that I can help people make some extra money for themselves,” Regan told Forbes.
“We do a lot for charity as well. I myself or collectively as a group donate to charity almost monthly at this point.”
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GAMERS REPORT PROBLEMS WITH CONSOLES
Some gamers have reported experiencing problems with their consoles.
One wrote on Twitter that her PS5 crashes and makes strange noises.
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ROUND TWO
Sony’s smash-hit PlayStation 5 might be far easier to find in 2021, experts claim.
The Japanese gaming giant is tipped to be mass-producing 18million consoles ready for stores next year.
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ARGOS, VERY AND SMYTHS TOYS EXPECTING CONSOLES
Restocks have started to become more frequent the further we get into February.
Argos is expecting stock of consoles mid-late February while Very is expecting them “soon”, reports EuroGamer.
The site reports that Symths Toys are expecting more this month as well.
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ARGOS COULD RESTOCK NEXT WEEK
Hopeful PS5 buyers are being tipped off about a possible restock at Argos next week.
Twitter tipster PS5StockAlertUK today noted that Argos had restocked some stores yesterday, and were restocking all warehouses and hubs today.
“Just like last time, some smaller stores won’t be getting stock,” they said.
“But this hints a possible restock by Argos next week. It’s currently too early to claim which day. (UK & ROI).”
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HIDDEN FIGURES
Your PS5 DualSense controller has 40,000 PlayStation logos on it – but can you spot them?
It turns out that the DualSense controller’s grippy handles actually feature a micro-texture of tiny PlayStation icons.
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EBAY SELLER OFFERS PS5 FOR £1MILLION
An Ebay seller tried to sell a Playstation 5 for an astonishing £1 million.
In a blurb, the user wrote: “The price is high as I had to get myself out of bed at 8.30am, turn on my laptop and click ‘pre-order’ on Amazon.
“This took quite a bit of my life up so the price I am charging reflects the effort I had to put into it.
“If you can’t afford to pay this price, don’t waste my time offering well below the asking price.
“Payment upfront via Paypal or bank transfer.”
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GAMES OUT IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS
April 2021
- Guilty Gear Strive – April 9
May, 2021
- Hood: Outlaws & Legends – May 10
- Deathloop – May 21
June, 2021
- Back4Blood – June 22
September, 2021
- Neptunia ReVerse – September 30 (US)
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MUM WINS PS5 WITH A PACKET OF DORITOS
A mum has bagged a free PS5 with a winning packet of Doritos and shared her success on Facebook.
The mum posted screen shots from her phone in Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK.
Captioning the post, she wrote: “For those struggling to get hold of a PS5, Doritos have a competition on to win one.
“We’ve just bought a pack for £1 and actually won! Gobsmacked as I never win anything but definitely worth a try to anyone still looking! Plus Doritos are delicious.”
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‘DARKPLATES’ PRICE
The sheets of plastic attach to the exterior of the console in a very unobtrusive way.
It’s not free though: you’ll pay $49 (£35) for a set.
Sony’s new PS5 is seriously attractive and has legions of fans who love the new design.
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GET YOUR PS5 IN BLACK
Always dreamt of a black PlayStation 5? It’s now a reality thanks to one accessory maker.
Until now, it’s only been possible to have the standard all-white PS5.
It’s a stark contrast to the black PlayStations of yesteryear – and the Xbox Series X for that matter.
But Canadian firm Dbrand has created black PS5 “DarkPlates” that modify your console’s look.
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GAMES OUT 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)
