SMYTHS will drop PS5 stock soon with consoles available to buy in just two weeks time.
The PlayStation 5 console has been listed with “Out of stock. Expected in stock: May 2021” on the Smyths Toys website.
It’s currently April 20, which means there are 10 days left for the stock to appear. That means gamers should be checking back at Smyths Toys regularly over the next two weeks for new stock.
It’s unclear exactly when the stock will be back on the website.
Meanwhile, GAME are expected to finally receive PS5 stock in mid May – as the Suez Canal crisis means more PS5 consoles until ‘unlikely’ until the end of April.
A Twitter account that watches updates, @PS5StockAlertUK, said the 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.”
According to industry tracking firm NPD Group, the Playstation 5 has become the fastest-selling console in U.S. history.
The new record was related to both unit and dollar sales, FanBye reported.
In addition to this, the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller was also the leading accessory in dollar sales for not just March, but also the whole first quarter of 2021.
Sony’s previous quarterly sales report showed the PlayStation 5 sold 4.5 million units in 2002.
Follow our PS5 live blog below for the very latest news, updates and stock drop rumours…
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CALL OF DUTY SEASON 3 NEWS AND RUMOURS – WHAT’S HAPPENING?
In terms of the main Cold War game, we can expect new guns, maps and Operators.
We’ll also get a brand new Battle Pass that has fresh rewards for you to earn as the season progresses. The big news relates to Warzone, where huge changes are rumoured.
Reddit is awash with rumours and leaks about the free-to-play Battle Royale mode. Rumours suggest that Warzone’s Verdansk map will be destroyed in a “nuke” event.
This is expected to be replaced with a new version of Verdansk, although details are still unclear.
It was previously rumoured that a snowy Ural Mountains map comprising of Fireteam game mode locations would be the new Warzone destination. But recent leaks have suggested that this won’t be the case.
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CALL OF DUTY SEASON 3 RELEASE DATE – WHEN IS IT OUT?
Call of Duty is due another season very soon.
These seasons are major events, introducing new storylines, as well as maps, weapons, modes and more.
The latest is 2021 Season 2, and arrived on Thursday, February 25.
And that means Season 3 will begin very soon.
Each season usually lasts around two months, so we’d likely get Season 3 towards the end of April. Activision typically gives notice for these big updates, so we could find out about the new season this week.
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AMAZON MIGHT HAVE PS5 STOCK THIS MONTH
Amazon might be the only retailer with PS5 stock later this month, according to a stock tracker.
The account tweeted: “The PS5 stock being released this month is relatively low
“Amazon is the only retailer that may drop next week but nothing can confirm it.
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PS5 STOCK IMMINENT AT SMYTHS TOYS (CONTINUED…)
It’s worth checking at midnight, and then early in the morning between 7am and 9am, as well as noon – as these are common re-stocking times for retailers.
That might sound like a lot of effort, but the PS5 is in such high demand that some beleaguered gamers will go to any length to secure one.
The PS5 has been largely sold out since it launched in November 2020.
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IMMINENT PS5 RESTOCK CONFIRMED AT SMYTHS TOYS
Gamers might be in with a new chance to bag the PlayStation 5 in the next few days. The sold-out PS5 is expected to be in stock at Smyths Toys very soon.
Imminent PS5 restock confirmed at Smyths Toys as gamers get fresh chance to buy ‘sold out’ console.
The PS5 Digital Edition – with no disc tray and cheaper at £359.99 – is “expecting in stock April 2021”.
It’s currently April 20, which means there are 10 days left for the stock to appear. That means gamers should be checking back at Smyths Toys regularly over the next two weeks for new stock.
It’s unclear exactly when the stock will be back on the website.
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR PS5
Getting started with your new console can be a little difficult but below is a step-by-step guide on what to do –
- Attach the PS5 base before setting it up for use.
- Insert one end of HDMI cable to HDMI OUT port on rear of console
- Insert other end of cable to HDMI input on display device
- Insert power cable
- Safely inset power plug into mains
- Follow on-screen instructions for the rest of settings
For more information about the set-up, click here.
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HOW TO PURCHASE AND PLAY A PS5 DIGITAL GAME
- From the Games home, select PlayStation Store.
- Search for the game you would like to purchase and select the game card.
- Select Buy > Confirm Purchase > Download.
- You can find your purchases in Games home and the Game Library.
- Select the game and choose Play.
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TEN FREE GAMES UP FOR GRABS AS PART OF SONY’S PLAY AT HOME INITIATIVE
As part of the Play At Home initiative, PS4 and PS5 owners can currently claim a selection of ten PS4 indie games and PS VR titles.
The free titles up for grabs are:
- Abzû
- Enter the Gungeon
- Rez Infinite
- Subnautica
- The Witness
- Astro Bot Rescue Mission
- Moss
- Thumper
- Paper Beast
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FIND OUT YOUR PLAYTIME
You can view game stats such as your progress and total play hours from within the home screen.
To access the stats section, head to your home screen and select the your avatar icon.
Select Games and then scroll down to view your stats – including how many trophies you’ve earned.
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HORIZON ZERO DAWN NOW FREE ON PS4 AND PS5
Horizon Zero Dawn is now available for free for PS4 and PS5 from today.
As part of Sony’s Play at Home initiative, the first-party title will be available for free download between 4am on April 20 to May 15.
The free version is the Complete Edition of Horizon, which includes the Frozen Wilds expansion, various weapon and outfit packs, a digital art book and PS4 theme.
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CALL OF DUTY SEASON 3: NEW MAPS & WEAPONS RUMOURED
In terms of the main Cold War game, we can expect new guns, maps and Operators. We’ll also get a brand new Battle Pass that has fresh rewards for you to earn as the season progresses.
The big news relates to Warzone, where huge changes are rumoured.
Reddit is awash with rumours and leaks about the free-to-play Battle Royale mode.
Rumours suggest that Warzone’s Verdansk map will be destroyed in a “nuke” event. This is expected to be replaced with a new version of Verdansk, although details are still unclear.
Read more here
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REPORT: PS5 ‘HAS SAME BATTERY FAILURE ISSUE’ AS PS4
Playstation 5 owners are in for some bad news as experts say the console has the same battery failure issue as the PS4.
The CMOS battery issue can stop players accessing digital games if your console is affected.
Hardware and games tester Does It Play? tweeted about the issue.
It referred to the issue as a “cbomb”.
It tweeted: “A kind volunteer has dismantled their PS5 to test #cbomb for us and the initial results confirm that PS5 is also affected. Initial results indicate that all digital games will cease to work in a #cbomb scenario.”
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AMAZON MIGHT HAVE PS5 STOCK THIS MONTH
Amazon might be the only retailer with PS5 stock later this month, according to a stock tracker.
The account tweeted: “The PS5 stock being released this month is relatively low
“Amazon is the only retailer that may drop next week but nothing can confirm it.
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‘HOLD OFF BUYING FROM SCALPERS’ – TWITTER TIPSTER
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BT CUSTOMERS WANTING CONSOLE URGED TO CHECK EMAIL
Trusted Twitter stock tracker @PS5UPDATEUK advised: Make sure you check your emails to see if you’ve been selected by BT to purchase a console.
“Check your junk and spam too. Their website shows they’ve got more than 50 available, which means it’s probably leftover stock from the last drop!”
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ARGOS ‘WORKING HARD’ TO MAKE PS5 AVAILABLE ASAP
Gamers are still battling to bag a PS5 despite the console coming out months ago.
On the Argos website, it says the retailer is “working hard” to make the elusive console “available as soon as possible”.
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PS4 AND PS5 OWNERS CAN CLAIM TEN FREE GAMES AS PART OF SONY’S PLAY AT HOME INITIATIVE
As part of the Play At Home initiative, PS4 and PS5 owners can currently claim a selection of ten PS4 indie games and PS VR titles.
The free titles up for grabs are:
- Abzû
- Enter the Gungeon
- Rez Infinite
- Subnautica
- The Witness
- Astro Bot Rescue Mission
- Moss
- Thumper
- Paper Beast
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PS5’S FIRST MAJOR UPDATE INCLUDES USB STORAGE, NEW SOCIAL FEATURES
With the PS5’s first new major update last week came 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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FIND OUT YOUR PLAYTIME
You can view game stats such as your progress and total play hours from within the home screen.
To access the stats section, head to your home screen and select the your avatar icon.
Select Games and then scroll down to view your stats – including how many trophies you’ve earned.
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PLAYSTATION 5 DEVICES EXPECTED IMMINENTLY AT SMYTHS TOYS
Playstation 5 stock is expected very soon at Smyths Toys; news that will be music to the ears of gamers desperate to get their hands on a console.
The illusive consoles have been a challenge to track down, with many gamers having tried to get their hands on the Sony device since they launched in November last year.
The PlayStation 5 console has been listed with “Out of stock. Expected in stock: May 2021” on the Smyths Toys website.
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WHEN WILL PS PLUS LINEUP BE REVEALED?
PlayStation Plus subscribers are eagerly waiting the next announcement of free games.
Gamers have been treated to titles such as Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Destruction All-Stars and Control Ultimate Edition so far.
But you’ll have to wait until 4.30pm on April 28 for the May line-up, and games won’t be available to download until May 4.
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PS5 ‘HAS SAME BATTERY FAILURE ISSUE’ AS PS4
Playstation 5 owners are in for some bad news as experts say the console has the same battery failure issue as the PS4.
The CMOS battery issue can stop players accessing digital games if your console is affected.
Hardware and games tester Does It Play? tweeted about the issue.
It referred to the issue as a “cbomb”.
It tweeted: “A kind volunteer has dismantled their PS5 to test #cbomb for us and the initial results confirm that PS5 is also affected. Initial results indicate that all digital games will cease to work in a #cbomb scenario.”
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AMAZON MIGHT HAVE PS5 STOCK THIS MONTH
Amazon might be the only retailer with PS5 stock later this month, according to a stock tracker.
The account tweeted: “The PS5 stock being released this month is relatively low
“Amazon is the only retailer that may drop next week but nothing can confirm it.
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‘HOLD OFF BUYING FROM SCALPERS’ – TWITTER TIPSTER
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BT CUSTOMERS WANTING CONSOLE URGED TO CHECK EMAIL
Trusted Twitter stock tracker @PS5UPDATEUK advised: Make sure you check your emails to see if you’ve been selected by BT to purchase a console.
“Check your junk and spam too. Their website shows they’ve got more than 50 available, which means it’s probably leftover stock from the last drop!”
