A NEW WEEK, and new PS5 drops could be happening according to stock insiders – with gamers still eager to get their hands on a console.
And this could be Playstation fans’ lucky week, with plenty of retailers planning to drop stock.
Argos dropped new batches of consoles this morning, although the ease of getting one seems to be different in various parts of the UK – with some customers saying they’ve not seen new stock yet at all.
Amazon are set to drop a whopping 8,000 consoles this weekend, compared to their usual supply of 5,000.
PS5UPDATEUK posted on Twitter: “Amazon is expecting around 8K stock to be delivered this weekend.
“There may be more shipment deliveries made that I don’t know other than this.
“8K might sound small to you, but Amazon have always released under 5K stock each restock, so this shows an increase in supply.”
And there are rumours from stock tracking sites claiming consoles will land at GAME, Very and John Lewis in the next seven days too – although, as always, nothing is guaranteed.
The restock news comes as Currys 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 internet connections and with time to sit online.
Now Currys 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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HAPPY GAMER NABS ARGOS PS5
While some have faced an anxious wait to snap up a PS5 console from Argos today, ‘Chai’ on Twitter managed to get theirs – and is clearly thrilled!
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PS5 STOCK AVAILABLE AT ARGOS – REGIONAL DROP
Here’s more on today’s Argos drop:
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STOCK AVAILABLE AT ARGOS
“Stock is available at Argos. It’s a regional drop again meaning its area by area.
“You’ll know when your area is available when when the button has turned green,” advises @PS5UKStock.
One person replied that they’d waiting three hours to get their hands on the console.
At about 3.30am today Ellis Cannon told the Twitter account: “Praying like f*** they’re still available in the morning in case I miss the Game drop.”
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AUTO CHESS FOR PS5 TO DROP MARCH 30
Chess enthusiasts equipped with a PS5 console will be happy to hear the free-to-play chess simulator Auto Chess is launching later this month.
According to reports from GameSpot, Auto Chess is expected to launch on March 30 for PS5.
Gamers can expect “unreal load times” and cross-play capabilities with mobile, PC and PS4, publisher Dragonquest Co. has said.
Dragonquest took to the PlayStation blog to detail some other aspects of Auto Chess’ PlayStation 5 release, including “next-level visuals” and “seamlessly smooth graphics.”
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RESTOCK AT ARGOS
The good news is there has been a PS5 restock at Argos.
However, many customers seem to be having same issue.
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GAME, JOHN LEWIS AND VERY PS5 STOCKS TODAY
THREE PlayStation 5 restocks are set to drop at major UK retailers on Wednesday, according to reports.
Amid the shortage of consoles, Sony fans have taken to following console tracker accounts on social media.
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AUTO CHESS FOR PS5 TO DROP MARCH 30
Chess enthusiasts equipped with a PS5 console will be happy to hear the free-to-play chess simulator Auto Chess is launching later this month.
According to reports from GameSpot, Auto Chess is expected to launch on March 30 for PS5.
Gamers can expect “unreal load times” and cross-play capabilities with mobile, PC and PS4, publisher Dragonquest Co. has said.
Dragonquest took to the PlayStation blog to detail some other aspects of Auto Chess’ PlayStation 5 release, including “next-level visuals” and “seamlessly smooth graphics.”
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GAME WILL ONLY SELL PS5 ONLINE
GAME has been told by Sony to carry on selling PS5 online only, even after retail opens up.
According to stock tracker PS5UPDATEUK Game will not be allowed sell in store after lockdown lifts.
Meaning fans will have to keep fighting it out online to get their hands on a console.
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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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CURRYS PRIORITY PASS USERS URGED TO CHECK EMAILS
A stock tracker has urged anyone who registered for the Currys priority pass to check their emails NOW.
Some shoppers have reported receiving messages with further information about drops.
PS5StockAlertUK tweeted: “Emails are being sent out to those who registered for the Curry’s priority pass.
“Might be worth checking your inbox, junk, spam, all that stuff.”
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WHAT TIME DOES ARGOS NORMALLY DROP PS5 STOCK?
Argos tends to drop new PS5 console stock in the early hours of the morning.
One tipster says shoppers can expect restocks at about 1.30am UK time.
While another has said they normally come at 3am.
Either way, shoppers have to set their alarms for the middle of the night to be in with a chance of nabbing a console.
An Argos spokesperson said: “With less people online at this time the website runs smoother.”
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‘SO HAPPY I COULD CRY’
Another shopper was lucky enough to nab a PS5 in AO’s latest restock.
Benjamin said on Twitter: “I’m so happy I could genuinely cry. It’s my birthday on the 5th of April and I’ve been having a pretty s*** few months as of late but this has made it all worth it.
Sorry to everyone that didn’t manage to get one I hope you all get as lucky as I did soon!”
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LUCKY SHOPPER BAGS PS5 IN AO RESTOCK THIS AFTERNOON
One lucky shopper managed to bag a PS5 console when AO dropped new stock this afternoon.
Tipsters shared links when the restock went live at 3.03pm.
And one Twitter user celebrated her win, saying “got one!” with several party emojis.
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GAMES DROPPING 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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POSSIBLE STOCK DROP TIMES TOMORROW
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AVERAGE UK GAMER PLAYS 8.5 HOURS A WEEK
The average UK gamer spends 8.5 hours playing video games, according to the State of Online Gaming research report.
China takes the top spot with an average of 12.4 hours, followed by Vietnam with 10.2 hours.
- 1 – China – 12.4 hours
- 2 – Vietnam – 10.2 hours
- 3 – India – 8.6 hours
- 4 – UK – 8.5 hours
- 5 – Indonesia – 8.5 hours
- 6 – USA – 7.7 hours
- 7 – Germany – 7.1 hours
- 8 – South Korea – 5.9 hours
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LOTS OF STOCK DROPS TOMORROW
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GAME RESTOCK TOMORROW ‘VERY LIKELY’
Insiders claim GAME is “very likely” to drop new PS5 stock tomorrow from 9am.
Ps5ukalerts tweeted: “Very likely GAME will be dropping tomorrow from 9am!
“There will be a queue system again so make sure you get in early!
“Here is a link of all the bundles as well as consoles, familiarise yourself with what you will go for before they drop!”
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DUTCH AMAZON RESTOCK SELLS OUT IN SECONDS
Amazon in The Netherlands restocked the PS5 console this morning.
But the drop sold out in less than 60 seconds.
Shoppers complained on Twitter that the consoles went “extremely fast”.
UK customers would need to pay extra delivery costs and buy a UK adapter.
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AMAZON EXPECTING LARGER AMOUNT OF STOCK THIS WEEKEND
Amazon is expected at least 3,000 more PS5 consoles to be delivered this weekend.
According to PS5StockAlertUK, Amazon is expecting 8,000 PS5s, at least 3,000 more than their usually 5,000 restock.
Amazon replied to the Tweet claiming that gamers should check back on the website regularly and periodically as there is no specific date for restock.
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PS5 DEMAND ‘GREATER THAN ANTICIPATED’
The PS5 has been out for around four months – but they’re fiendishly difficult to get a hold of.
Resellers were peddling the console for thousands of pounds in the days after launch.
And even months later, the PS5 is still in such high demand – with PlayStation president Jim Ryan admitting to the Financial Times it was “greater than anticipated.”
“That, along with the complexities of the supply chain issues, resulted in a slightly lower supply than we initially anticipated.”
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AUTO CHESS FOR PS5 TO DROP MARCH 30
Chess enthusiasts equipped with a PS5 console will be happy to hear the free-to-play chess simulator Auto Chess is launching later this month.
According to reports from GameSpot, Auto Chess is expected to launch on March 30 for PS5.
Gamers can expect “unreal load times” and cross-play capabilities with mobile, PC and PS4, publisher Dragonquest Co. has said.
Dragonquest took to the PlayStation blog to detail some other aspects of Auto Chess’ PlayStation 5 release, including “next-level visuals” and “seamlessly smooth graphics.”
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STOCK DROPS
There are rumours from stock tracking sites claiming consoles will land at Very, John Lewis and Argos in the next seven days too – 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.”
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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.
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EXPLAINED: WHAT IS STATE OF PLAY?
PlayStation regularly hosts a major event called State of Play.
It’s a chance for Sony to show off new games coming to its platforms.
Importantly, this State of Play will reveal games landing on the new PS5.
Some of the games will be out very soon, and others could be a long way off.
“This Thursday, a State of Play broadcast will serve up new updates and deep dives for 10 games coming to PS4 and PS5. Including new game announcements and updates on some of the third-party and indie titles you last saw in June’s PS5 showcase.”
