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Update April 19th: Unfortunately we still don't have any good news for you if you want to buy a PS5. Although there was a batch of PS5s to buy on Amazon last week, not all fans have had the chance to buy a console. We can therefore only recommend that you keep an eye on the usual shops.

Update April 14th: There were definitely available PS5s on Amazon today. In our overview, however, the digital edition of the PS5 without a drive appears above all. Keep an eye on the PS5's Amazon page. It could well be that the online retailer will gradually unlock new contingents.

Update April 9th: Despite various rumors in the past few days, there are still no subsequent deliveries of the PS5 in sight. In the meantime, however, a new PS5 bundle with Spider-Man: Miles Morales has been advertised on Amazon, but it was not yet active and has already disappeared. At Amazon, the offers usually start in the morning. But there is no fixed time. You can find helpful links to all shops that offer a PS5 below in the text.

As of April 5th: Are you one of those unlucky players who still couldn't buy a PS5 (buy now)? You are not alone. We remember the queue in the Euronics shop at the end of February, when almost 130,000 people were hoping for the chance to load the new Sony console into the virtual shopping cart ...

How many devices were actually available, we do not know. Quotas of available PS5s have been in the three-digit range since the beginning of the year. The probability of getting a console in the normal way, unless you scan the usual shops, is therefore still low. Various websites have now started a live blog to inform desperate PS5 fans about current availability.

Sony was surprised by the demand for the PS5, it said a few weeks ago. Well, we can't think of anything anymore. More and more fraudsters are trying to get the money out of desperate buyers. And the fake pages are becoming more and more professional. After the announcement that Sony wants to sell PS5 consoles itself in the future, a website in particular attracted potential buyers. It is playstation-sony.XX (we do not include a direct link) but not an official Sony site! Overall, please be careful: If an offer is too good to be true, then it is usually too.

Unfortunately, we can't help you either, we in the editorial team still have it People without a Playstation 5. Perhaps the bot can help you as it searches German retailers for new PS5 availabilities. Or you can follow various Twitter accounts that draw attention to new offers. Until then, all you have to do is look at the usual shops and a quick mouse finger to forestall the scalpers.

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Where to buy a PS5: Everything you need to know to score Sony's new console

Let's just get the bad news out of the way: As of Monday, April 19, no major retailers have Sony's PS5 console in stock. Even Sony itself can't keep up with demand for the highly coveted console, and any restocks sell out in just a couple of minutes. On top of the sky-high demand, supply issues have been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic and a global chip shortage. For anyone who has tried -- and failed -- to get a PS5, it will come as no surprise to learn that it is now the fastest-selling gaming console in US history.

Luckily, if you're one of many people who are still struggling to buy a PlayStation 5, there's some good news. We're seeing inventory drops at retailers happening more frequently for both the $500 PS5 with Blu-ray and the less expensive $400 digital-only version without an optical drive. Earlier this week, for instance, GameStop had a limited number of PS5 and Xbox bundles available. Not only that, but Sony's PlayStation Direct has been holding brief restock events. However, those are only open to those who have received exclusive email invites -- so if you're still trying to buy a console, you might want to consider signing up for PS Direct marketing emails in case it helps you get a future invite. And if you're not already on Twitter keeping an eye out for inventory drops at the major retailers, you should be: They're happening more and more often. 

If you're willing to shell out way more than the sticker price, you can get a PlayStation 5 or PS5 bundle at a reseller like eBay or StockX. But our advice is to wait until the console is available at its regular sticker price at a retailer like Best Buy, Amazon, GameStop, Target and Walmart. Be sure to check back here often for the latest updates on when retailers might have new console restocks.

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You can monitor PlayStation 5 stock updates on your own; as mentioned above, Twitter is a good source for restock rumors. But we occasionally get word directly from retailers and tipsters about upcoming PS5 console inventory restocks, and we update this post immediately. Again, be aware: It likely could be months before anything approximating normal inventory levels appears in stores, so getting your own PS5 gaming console 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 the video game console's 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, 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.

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.

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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