PS5: New console bug causes a lot of trouble

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According to current reports, the PS5 has problems when it comes to the color display of content in SDR on a TV with HDR support. In detail, the color black should rather be displayed as a grayish hue in the output. The error was noticed, among others, by a Twitter user who deactivated the HDR feature of his PS5 in order to record a title with a capture card. The problem is apparently also to occur with the internal recording function of the console. A comparison image with and without HDR was published on Twitter.

Recommended editorial content Here you can find external content from [PLATFORM]. To protect your personal data, external integrations are only displayed if you confirm this by clicking on "Load all external content": Load all external content I consent to external content being displayed to me. This means that personal data is transmitted to third-party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy . External content More on this in our data protection declaration. It is currently unclear why this display error occurs when HDR is deactivated on a PS5. There is also no statement from those responsible at Sony. The bug in the console's internal recording function can at least be remedied by activating the PS5's HDR. The interest in Sony hardware is also extremely high. New stocks sell out within minutes. Bottlenecks in the production of the chips or the stuck container ship cause further problems.

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Where to buy a PS5: What you need to know to get Sony's new console

It's been a long road for the gamers who are still waiting to get their hands on Sony's new PlayStation 5 Over the past few months, low inventory at major retailers such as Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart and Target have created a Hunger Games-type environment for shoppers. Further, when an inventory drop does happen, stock typically sells out in less than a minute. It's no wonder it was recently named the fastest-selling console in US history!

As of March 29, no regular retail stores have PlayStation 5 consoles in stock. Despite occasional inventory drops at various retailers, the console remains sold out in both of its configurations: the $500 model with Blu-ray and the less expensive. $400 digital-only edition with no optical drive. If you're willing to pay well over the ticket price, you can get a PS5 or PS5 bundle at a reseller like eBay or StockX. We advise waiting, though. In a few more months, we expect things to turn around and inventory levels to rise, and then you might regret having spent $1,000 or more to get a PS5 a few months earlier. For the latest updates on when retailers might have inventory and offer it for sale online, be sure to check back here frequently. 

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You can monitor where the PS5 is available on your own; Twitter, for example, is a good source of restock rumors. But we occasionally get word directly from retailers and tipsters about upcoming inventory restocks, and we update this post immediately. Again, be aware: It likely will be months before anything approximating normal inventory levels appears in stores, so getting your own PS5 is likely to be a challenge until summer, at the earliest. Below you'll find a list of all the major retailers (and a few high-profile resellers) where you can monitor stock and availability. 

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You can check out Amazon's page for the $400 Digital Edition via the button below, or, if you'd rather, get in line for the PS5 with Blu-ray for $500.

When in stock, Best Buy offers the PS5 with Blu-ray for $500 along with the $400 Digital Edition (which you can find by clicking the button below). The retailer is also offering a slew of accessories on its PS5 landing page.

When in stock, Target offers the PS5 with Blu-ray for $500, in addition to the PS5 Digital Edition, which you can find by clicking the button below.

You can check on availability of the $400 Digital Edition at Walmart by clicking the button below, or you can try to snag the pricier PS5 with Blu-ray for $500.

We don't recommend spending more than retail to get a PS5, but if you must have a console right now, eBay is your shortcut to getting a console. That said, expect to pay hundreds over list; the average PS5 price on eBay is about $800. 

If you've exhausted all of the usual retail options and you're willing to pay hundreds over list price, you might want to check out StockX, an eBay alternative that made its name in the secondary market for sneakers and designer clothing. Last time we checked, prices for the PS5 were hovering just below $650. We don't think it's worth it, but let your conscience (and your wallet) be your guide). 

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