On the hunt for the next-gen console? We’ve got you covered
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Update August 5: The PS5 is still in stock at argos, Game, Terribly, Curries, Hughes, Studio, EE and Scan. PS5 Digital Edition Bundles are also in stock at the BT store, which also includes disc edition bundles. Read on for more information.
Since its launch in 2020, the PlayStation 5 has been ridiculously hard to get your hands on. Supply chain problems due to the coronavirus pandemic have nearly brought production of Sony’s latest games console to a standstill.
Fortunately, the stock situation has improved a lot in recent months, with PS5 bundles available in at least one store since the end of April. Game and the BT Shop, plus several independent retailers such as The Game Collection and Scan have continued to lead the way.
This avalanche of console additions continued into July, and we expect it to continue to be widely stocked through August and September. But while restocks are more common, buying a console on its own is still a challenge, with retailers preferring to restock bundles over the standalone console – those sell out in the blink of an eye. We only started seeing digital console bundles in stores last month, but even those have since dried up.
If you’re still looking for the elusive PlayStation 5, we’ve got one tip for you: sit down on this live blog and pay attention to your real-time alerts. Our goal is to ensure you a next-generation machine, whether that’s a bundle, or a standalone digital edition disc or console, and provide you with the details on the best games and accessories to buy alongside your new console plus the latest game reviews.
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Check out PS5 retailers’ stock in the UK below:
Check out the stock of PS5 retailers in the US below:
Currys currently has nine PS5 bundles in stock
Currys has put in a great performance over the past few weeks. At one point, we saw 13 different PS5 bundles in stock at once, and while this has now dropped to nine bundles, it’s still great news for PS5 shoppers.
That said, these aren’t the cheapest PS5 bundles out there. Instead of a console and game for around £500, the Currys bundles start at £649 and go up to £729.
The cheaper of these includes a PS5 disc edition console with Horizon Forbidden West, Lego Star Warsa second Dualsense controller and a 1TB storage drive.
The most expensive also includes the console, games and controller, but also throws in Gran Turismo 7 and a Steelseries gaming headset.
Alistair CharltonAugust 5, 2022 10:29 AM
Very has these PS5 bundles in stock today
Very is another retailer with PS5 stock today, but like everyone else, the console is only available as part of a bundle. The cheapest bundle costs £499.99 and includes the disc edition console and Horizon Forbidden West.
In addition, Very is selling the same bundle but adding a second Dualsense controller for a total of £559.98.
Both are available to pre-order now, but Very is working on a pre-order system and deliveries aren’t due until August 28.
Alistair CharltonAugust 5, 2022 10:02 am
These are the PS5 bundles available from Game today
Game currently stocks six different PS5 bundles and can be purchased online now. However, the console cannot be purchased separately and bundle prices range from £584.97 to £609.95.
They all include the PS5 disc edition instead of the digital edition, and the cheapest bundle features Horizon Forbidden Westa second Dualsense controller and a ‘Player 1’ t-shirt.
Game’s other bundles include: Gran Turismo 7a cap and a charging station for the controller.
Alistair CharltonAugust 5, 2022 09:31
Good morning PS5 fighters
Good morning, happy Friday and welcome back to another day filled with PS5 restocking news. The situation is looking pretty good today, with console bundles available from a number of retailers and at a wide range of prices.
Stay tuned to this blog for all the latest on PS5 restocking in the UK and US throughout the day.
Alistair CharltonAugust 5, 2022 09:10
A summary of today’s PS5 restock events
And so we come to the end of another action-packed day of PS5 stock tracking. We’ve had two new drops from Game and Argos, and they’re both still in stock. But that is not everything.
The PS5 is still in stock at Argos, Game, Very, Currys, Hughes, Studio, EE and Scan. PS5 digital edition bundles are also in stock in the BT Shop, and disc edition bundles are also available. We’ll be back tomorrow to hopefully get some of you a standalone console (if ever restocked). Then chat with you!
Alex LeeAugust 4, 2022 17:30
Here you can buy the PS5 today, from cheapest to most expensive
So that’s ten retailers with the PS5 in stock today. No standalone consoles, however. Below we’ve rounded up where you can buy the PS5 – sorted from cheapest to most expensive.
Where can you buy the PS5 today?
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- BT store: From €409.99 – PS5 Digital Edition Bundle with Horizon Forbidden West. You must be a BT Broadband customer to purchase the console
- Amazon: €449.99 – Request an invitation to buy the console, delivery date is unknown. See below for more information
- argos: €499.99 – PS5 disc edition console with a copy of Horizon Forbidden West. This is a regional addition, so not every store has a console available
- Terribly: From €499.99 – Disc Edition Bundle with Horizon Forbidden West
- Game: From € 514.98 – PS5 disc edition bundle with Horizon Forbidden West, an extra controller and a controller case
- EE: From € 515 – PS5 disc edition console with an extra controller. You must be an EE monthly customer
- Studio: £559.99 – PS5 disc edition bundle with Horizon Forbidden West and an additional controller
- Curries: From € 649 – PS5 disc edition bundle with Horizon Forbidden West, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and an internal SSD
- Hughes: From €659.94 – PS5 disc edition bundle with two controllers, Gran Turismo 7an HD camera, media remote and a charging station
- Scan: £739.99 – PS5 disc edition bundle with Horizon Forbidden Westa 1TB WD SN850 SSD, a Sabrent PS5 heatsink and an additional dualsense controller
Alex LeeAugust 4, 2022 16:30
Scan stocks an expensive PS5 bundle for over £700
Wow what a day. Finally, we have Scan, which has the mother of all PS5 bundles available to buy this afternoon. It costs a dazzling £739.99.
What do you get when you spend that much money? You get the PS5 disc edition console with a 1TB SSD, a Sabrent SSD cooler and an additional dualsense controller.
Alex LeeAugust 4, 2022 15:30
Hughes has three bundles in stock, including one with ‘GT7’
Then we have Hughes, who currently has three bundles in stock. The best in games and accessories is priced at £659.94, but the website says there is limited stock available at the moment. At the time of writing, it is still in stock and ready to buy.
You get the PS5 Disc Edition console, two controllers, a copy of Gran Turismo 7, the official Sony HD camera, a media remote and a charging stand for the controller. Hughes bundles are about the same price as the bundles at Currys.
Alex LeeAugust 4, 2022 14:30
This Currys PS5 bundle comes with a 1TB WD SSD
Currys is usually the most expensive of all stores with PS5 stock available, but not this time. While bundles on the retailer’s website are still expensive, they are not the most expensive.
The cheapest Currys bundle comes with a PS5 disc edition console, a 1TB internal SSD, a copy of Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and Horizon Forbidden West. It costs £649.
View All Currys PS5 Bundles
Alex LeeAugust 4, 2022 13:30
Argos completes PS5 £499.99 disc edition bundle
Want to pick up a PS5 bundle today? Argos just completed the PS5 Disc Edition console with a copy of Horizon Forbidden West for £499.99, equivalent to the cheapest disc edition bundle from Very and the BT Shop.
It’s a regional drop, so not every store will have the console, but most will, as it’s just been restocked. Good luck!
Alex LeeAugust 4, 2022 12:30 pm
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