SMYTHS and Very may drop fresh PS5 stock today or tomorrow – according to latest rumours on social media.
But, Game has reportedly changed its PS5 restock release date to May 27, says @PS5StockAlertUK.
It adds that this likely restock is “officialising what we stated beforehand that the April restock dates were placeholders.
“This alone shows that we may not see any PS5s from any retailers during April at all.”
Tracker account PS5StockAlert predicts consoles at Very and Smyths will drop today or Thursday – after Argos in-store stock sold out in a matter of hours.
The popular info account claims the backlog of shipments at most major retailers is likely caused by the Evergiven ship becoming stuck in Suez Canal earlier this month.
It tweeted: “The #Evergiven ship has caused major disruptions in shipments arriving and getting through customs. At this rate, next week seems unlikely too.”
Meanwhile, online retailer Amazon is also predicted to get new stock in later in April.
Follow our PS5 live blog below for the very latest news, updates and stock drop rumours…
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SONY TO ROLL OUT FIRST MAJOR SOFTWARE UPDATE OF PS5 SINCE LAUNCH… MORE
Sony is also adding cross-generation Share Play.
This allows PS4 and PS5 players to view each other’s screen and pass the controller virtually to a friend, meaning PS4 owners will be able to get a taste of the PS5.
A selection of enhanced control and personalisation options will be added to the PS5 too, including improvements to the Game Base area, the ability to quickly disable in-game chat, and customisation of the game library.
The PlayStation App will receive some changes “in the coming weeks”, such as allowing people to join a multiplayer session on the PS5 from the app and remote management of their console’s storage.
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SONY TO ROLL OUT FIRST MAJOR SOFTWARE UPDATE OF PS5 SINCE LAUNCH
Sony is rolling out its first major system update to the PlayStation 5 console from Wednesday, April 14.
This will include the ability to store PS5 games on external USB storage.
The feature means users will be able to offload PS5 titles from their console’s main internal storage, providing more space and making it faster to reinstall games instead of re-downloading or copying them from a disc.
PS5 games cannot be played from a USB extended hard drive, as this would impact performance speed – nor can they be directly downloaded to it.
The development is one of several big additions to arrive on the console since it launched in November 2020.
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REACTION TO PS5 RESTOCK DELAYS
Brits still waiting to get their hands on a PS5 console aren’t happy about further delays, given the grief they’ve had from greedy scalpers.
After seeing various warnings on several PS5-focused Twitter accounts today about further restock woes, one frustrated gamer joked: “Wonder if I’ll get one before I retire?”
Another announced: “I’m just giving up on a PS5 before Christmas, and possibly even until next year. Can’t be arsed with all this. Will buy a new bike instead.”
And one tweeted: “Been to Smyths today, they said no stock until end of May – at earliest. First come first served, no pre-order or waiting lists.”
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GAME RELEASE DATE CHANGED TO MAY 27
Game has reportedly changed its PS5 restock release date to May 27, says @PS5StockAlertUK.
It adds that this likely restock is “officialising what we stated beforehand that the April restock dates were placeholders.
“This alone shows that we may not see any PS5s from any retailers during April at all.”
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GAME PS5 RESTOCK DELAYED TILL MAY – FEARS
Game isn’t expecting more PS5 stock “till May, I’ll keep you updated”, adds @PS5Instant on Twitter.
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MAJOR PS5 RESTOCK DELAYS DUE TO SHIPPING ISSUES
There’s been a “major PS5 stock delay,” warns @PS5Instant on Twitter.
The account explains there have been “issues with sea freight”.
This was expected, however, following the stranding of the Ever Given in the Suez Canal.
@PS5Instant added that “Argos and GAME received a small shipment”.
But, this stock was “sold in store today and yesterday”.
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PS5 CONTINUES TO BREAK RECORDS
The PS5 has already sold more than Wii U, PS Vita, and Dreamcast in the UK.
This titbit of information was dropped on Twitter by Christopher Dring, who is the Editor-in-Chief of GamesIndustry.biz, an industry-focused games website.
Estimates by VGChartz put the PS5’s total worldwide sales at just shy of 7 million units, which is impressive for a supply-constrained games console that has only been on sale for five months.
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SONY ADDS THREE NEW GAMES TO PLAYSTATION NOW
Sony has added three more games to its PlayStation Now roster.
The games are:
- Marvel’s Avengers from Crystal Dynamics
- Borderlands 3 from Gearbox Studios
- The Long Dark from Hinterland Studios
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BEST VALUE ADVICE FOR PS5
On Twitter, @PS5UpdatesUK writes: “I get asked a lot, ‘what’s the best value thing to buy for the PS5?’
“I always recommend PS Plus for 20 free games with the Plus Collection, and three monthly free games.
“It also stacks with current subscriptions.”
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HORROR GAME PS5 REMAKE
The Last of Us was released for the PlayStation 3 in 2013 and is one of the most critically acclaimed games of the past decade.
It was followed up by The Last of Us 2 last year, which won game of the year at the 2020 Game Awards.
According to Bloomberg, developer Naughty Dog is currently working on a remake of the much-loved original title.
Of course, Sony already released a remastered version of the game in 2014 to coincide with the release of the PlayStation 4.
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BACK FROM THE DEAD
Sony is reportedly working on a PlayStation 5 remake of beloved survival horror game The Last of Us.
The possible remake is expected to follow the same story as the 2013 original, but with upgraded graphics to match the power of the Japanese gaming giant’s new console.
The Last of Us follows the story of Joel, a bereaved father who helps escort 14-year-old Ellie across a post-apocalyptic America -
GAME ‘CHANGES LISTINGS TO MAY 27’
“Unfortunately”, Game has changed its listings to May 27, reports @PS5UKStock.
The Twitter tipster adds: “Could this be a start of a trend for more retailers? If so, it’s going to be a very dry month for drops.”
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PS5 SONY SYSTEM UPDATE
The first major system software update for the PS5 console is rolling out globally tomorrow, and “it’s packed with new features and improvements”, according to a PlayStation blog.
@PS5UKStock warns on Twitter: “Sony is rolling out a system update so you can store PS5 games on an external hard drive.
“Sadly, you will not be able to launch from it.
“It is faster to reinstall PS5 games from USB extended storage than to re-download or copy them from a disc.”
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PLAYSTATION COULD BE LOOKING TO BOOST ITS MOBILE GAMING
PlayStation could be planning to develop and expand its mobile gaming offering, if a recent PlayStation Studios job listing is anything to go by.
The job listing, shared on the ResetEra forums (via IGN), is for a new Head of Mobile at PlayStation Studios, reports Tech Radar.
According to the job description, Sony Interactive Entertainment is looking for someone based in San Mateo or Los Angeles to “own and develop the mobile games strategy for PlayStation Studios” and be “responsible for building and scaling a team of mobile leaders and will serve as the Head of this new business unit within PlayStation Studios.”
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STOCK IN ARGOS
A stock tracker account confirmed the drop of some stocks in Argos.
PS5 UK Stock tweeted: “Stock Available @Argos (see notes)
+ Walk-in only
+ Not all stores!
+ Small amounts of stock
+ Some confirmed orders this morning (see proof)
“Please wear masks and stay safe.
“Please also follow your region’s lockdown restrictions. For example, we believe Argos in Scotland is Click & Collect only due to Scotland’s COVID rules.”
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PS5’S FIRST MAJOR UPDATE INCLUDES USB STORAGE, NEW SOCIAL FEATURES
With the PS5’s first new major update, come a bunch of exciting new features and tweaks to existing features.
The first and biggest addition to the PS5 is the ability to save games on compatible external USB drives, Tech Raptor reported.
Players will also be able to Share Play together, so that PlayStation 5 players can view their PS4 friends’ games and vice versa.
Players will play co-op games together virtually as well. You’ll also be able to request to join a game session on the PS4, which is great for the unlucky souls that haven’t been able to acquire the PlayStation 5 just yet.
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PS5’S FIRST MAJOR UPDATE INCLUDES USB STORAGE, NEW SOCIAL FEATURES
With the PS5’s first new major update, come a bunch of exciting new features and tweaks to existing features.
The first and biggest addition to the PS5 is the ability to save games on compatible external USB drives, Tech Raptor reported.
Players will also be able to Share Play together, so that PlayStation 5 players can view their PS4 friends’ games and vice versa.
Players will play co-op games together virtually as well. You’ll also be able to request to join a game session on the PS4, which is great for the unlucky souls that haven’t been able to acquire the PlayStation 5 just yet.
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PS5’S FIRST MAJOR UPDATE INCLUDES USB STORAGE, NEW SOCIAL FEATURES
With the PS5’s first new major update, come a bunch of exciting new features and tweaks to existing features.
The first and biggest addition to the PS5 is the ability to save games on compatible external USB drives, Tech Raptor reported.
Players will also be able to Share Play together, so that PlayStation 5 players can view their PS4 friends’ games and vice versa.
Players will play co-op games together virtually as well. You’ll also be able to request to join a game session on the PS4, which is great for the unlucky souls that haven’t been able to acquire the PlayStation 5 just yet.
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PS5’S FIRST MAJOR UPDATE INCLUDES USB STORAGE, NEW SOCIAL FEATURES
With the PS5’s first new major update, come a bunch of exciting new features and tweaks to existing features.
The first and biggest addition to the PS5 is the ability to save games on compatible external USB drives, Tech Raptor reported.
Players will also be able to Share Play together, so that PlayStation 5 players can view their PS4 friends’ games and vice versa.
Players will play co-op games together virtually as well. You’ll also be able to request to join a game session on the PS4, which is great for the unlucky souls that haven’t been able to acquire the PlayStation 5 just yet.
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‘SHARED UNIVERSE WITH CO-OP PLAY’
He continued: “But then take this world that you’ve built, and all these assets and systems, and repurpose them for some sort of similarly themed multiplayer version of this universe.
“So, [it] would be with guys like Deacon trying to survive, building up a clubhouse or a crew.
“I think it would be fun to be in that world co-operatively and see what horde battles could be like.
“It’s one of the things that we had in our pitch, yeah. It was the idea of a shared universe with co-op play.”
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PLAYSTATION’S FREE GAMES FOR APRIL
PlayStation has revealed the free games it will be releasing for April.
This month PlayStation announced the next batch of free games; focused on indie and VR titles, available now.
These include Abzû, Enter the Gungeon, Rez Infinite, Subnautica, and The Witness.
There is also Astro Bot Rescue Mission, Moss, Thumper, and Paper Beast; all of which support PS VR.
It was also announced that Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition will be available for free on April 19.
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XBOX UPGRADE
XBOX gamers are testing a new feature that boosts the graphics of their favourite games.
An update recently rolled out to a handful of users on Xbox Series X and Series S offers more “refined” visuals on some titles, according to reports.
The upgrade looks to be driven by the addition of Dolby Vision HDR gaming to Microsoft’s latest consoles, Forbes reports.
According to Dolby’s website, Dolby vision provides “the most realistic and lifelike visuals” a game has to offer.
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PS PLUS GAMES FOR APRIL OUT NOW
There are three games up for grabs with PS Plus this month – the first being Oddworld: Soulstorm, which is only available for PS5 owners.
Legendary Oddworld hero Abe is back again in a game that follows directly on from 2014’s New ‘N’ Tasty. Once again you’re working to liberate your fellow Mudokons with platforming and puzzle-solving galore.
The second freebie is available on PS4, and it’s Days Gone.
It’s a survival horror game set in the Pacific Northwest, where you’re living in the aftermath of a global pandemic. Great…
And if that wasn’t enough, you can also claim Zombie Army 4: Dead War.
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OUTRIDERS PATCH ARRIVES EARLY FOR PLAYSTATION
A patch for Outriders has arrived earlier than expected for PC and PlayStation consoles.
It fixes some bugs as well as some crossplay issues, according to Tech Radar.
Although Xbox gamers will have to wait for theirs.
Square Enix states: “We are hoping to have this patch ready for Xbox very soon and will update you the moment we have news.”
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PS5 GIVEAWAY
A trusted PS5 tracker on Twitter is holding a giveaway on their social media page.
To be in with a chance see the link below.
