PS5 UK stock LIVE – Very has 5,000 Playstation consoles in stock NOW as Smyths, EE & Asda all sell out – LATEST UPDATES
UK gamers, listen up - multiple retailers will be releasing fresh PlayStation5 stock throughout this month with consoles available NOW.
Very has dropped a fresh batches of Sony's new console THIS WEEK, with further restocks expected from today at Argos and John Lewis.
A huge Playstation 5 restock has long been predicted and it seems like we could finally see a regular supply of consoles on the shelves this month.
The PS5 was released nine months ago to critical acclaim but for millions of gamers it has proven extremely difficult to get hold of.
Thanks to parts shortages, coronavirus-related delays and then, incredibly, a giant container ship blocking the Suez Canal and holding up deliveries, supplies to the UK have been incredibly limited.
Read our Playstation5 blog below for the latest news and updates...
GAME OVER?
THE PlayStation 5 will be "almost impossible" to get hold of as demand for the console skyrockets in the coming months, according to some doom-mongering experts.
An analysis carried out by suggests that US and UK retailers will in October see a surge in the number of shoppers looking to buy Sony's next-gen machine.
That's due to the fact that millions of parents will want to buy their children a PS5 in the weeks leading up to the Christmas holiday. Rising demand will be compounded by the arrival of Black Friday and Cyber Monday in November.
"In two months' time, it's going to become much harder when parents wake up to the fact that they need this console to fulfill their child's Christmas wish list," TechRadar wrote.
"Even if Sony were to ramp up the supply of PS5 Disc and PS5 Digital consoles, demand will skyrocket right before Black Friday and Cyber Monday."
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PS5 consoles might soon be easier to acquire according to Sony CFO Hiroki Totoki.
Totoki has told investors that Sony has set a new target for the amount of consoles it wants to seel this year – and has also required all the chipsets needed to manufacture them, after a shortage earlier this year.
WHAT IS THE PS5?
The PS5 is Sony’s latest and greatest gaming console. It’s the successor to the PS4 and PS4 Pro, and is available in two distinct versions.
Those are the pricey PS5 proper with all the bells and whistles, and the digital edition, which is cheaper but with no disc tray.
Both consoles came out in November 2020 with an impressive roster of launch games.
And they’re going head-to-head with Microsoft’s next-gen consoles, the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.
Like Sony, Microsoft has opted to launch two machines: A full-works console with a higher price tag and a cheaper one without a disc tray.
SONY AIMING TO SHIFT 14.8 MILLION UNITS BEFORE MARCH 2022 – REPORTS
According to Totoki also confirmed that the target for this fiscal year (which ends in March 2022) is more than 14.8 million units.
Around 10 million PS5 consoles have been sold since release in November 2020.
BATTLEFIELD 2042 TO BE FILLED WITH BOTS ON PS5 AND XBOX SERIES X
When Battlefield 2042 was announced, it was revealed that players on Xbox Series X, PS5 and PC would be able to play in servers with up to 128 players at once.
However, you might not always be playing against humans in those matches, with EA now explaining AI bots will also be taking place in the game.
In conversation with , EA explained that up to 64 ‘AI soldiers’ could be used to fill up empty lobbies depending on factors like your region, platform and the time of day.
However, the company added that human players will always take priority, therefore it is thought that during busy times you won’t run into many AI.
NETFLIX TO LAUNCH NO-CONSOLE GAMING ‘WITHING THE NEXT YEAR’
Last month we revealed Nextflix is planning to offer video games alongside TV shows and movies.
It’s a major change for the streaming app – and will put Netflix in competition with the PS5 and Xbox.
According to , video games will begin appearing on Netflix “within the next year”.
They’ll be listed as part of a new genre, living alongside existing offerings like documentaries.
Importantly, Bloomberg cites an insider as saying Netflix won’t charge extra for the video games – but at present it is unclear exactly how the games will be delivered.
WHEN IS THE NEW PS5 VIRTUAL REALITY HEADSET OUT?
SONY says it’s working on a new virtual reality headset designed for the PlayStation 5 – and it could be out as early as next year.
The Japanese tech titan has already teased some of the PSVR 2’s specs and capabilities, but is keeping the exact release date a closely guarded secret.
DEMON SLAYER GAME TO BE RELEASED IN OCTOBER
The Demon Slayer game launches in the west this October, courtesy of publisher Sega.
Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles, the official video game of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime, launches in Europe and North America on 15th October.
The game launches on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One and PC via Steam.
Demon Slayer is a hugely popular Japanese manga that ran in Weekly Shōnen Jump from February 2016 to May 2020. There’s a 26-episode anime and a sequel film, which became the highest-grossing anime film and Japanese film of all time when it released in October last year. A second season is set for late 2021.
EXPLAINED: WHAT IS PS PLUS?
PS Plus is a premium subscription service for PS4 gamers.
It gives you access to online multiplayer as well as exclusive discounts across the PlayStation Store.
But it also nets you two hand-picked PS4 games to download and play each month, which remain available as long as you’re a member.
Many PS4 owners will subscribe to PS Plus for the multiplayer alone, so the free games are a pleasant bonus.
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BBCIPLAYER SOON TO LAUNCH ON PS5
If, like many of you have been keeping up to date with the latest news from Playstation, you would know BBCiPlayer is soon to have a feature on the PS5.
However whilst there are currently some technical difficulties, there is due to be an app for the iPlayer, which Sony are currently working on.
MCDONALD’S ACCIDENTALLY EXPOSED HIDEOUS PS5 CONTROLLER TO THE WORLD AFTER IT WAS SCRAPPED DURING PLANNING PHASE
McDonald’s Australia designed a special PlayStation 5 DualSense controller but the idea was scrapped during the planning phase – but somehow the design has seen the light of day.
In a statement to , McDonald’s Australia said the “the image was provided to media in error and there is no commercial relationship between McDonald’s Australia and Sony PlayStation.”
The controllers were covered with a motif of the brand’s signature Big Mac and Fries.
This includes hideous yellow-coloured buttons and a massive McDonald’s logo centred on the touchpad – as if you needed reminding of the fast food giant.
McDonald’s Australia previously told Australian site , “Sony PlayStation has not authorised the use of its controller in promotional materials related to the proposed Stream Week event and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. McDonald’s Stream Week has been postponed and Sony PlayStation controllers will not be included in the giveaway.”
Credit: IGN OUT NOW: HUNTER’S ARENA LEGENDS
Hunter’s Arena Legends is a combat-based Battle Royale set in the ancient Asia.
Up to 30 players can battle it out to survive in last-man-standing skirmishes similar to those seen in popular battle royale games like Fortnite.
Instead of guns, though, players use swordplay and martial arts to hunt down demons and rival hunters.
The game is out August 3 on PS4 and PS5.
NEW GAME FOR 2022: ARCADEGEDDON
A trailer for new shooter Arcadegeddon was debuted at State of Play last month.
“This ever-evolving multiplayer shooter allows you to play solo or with up to three friends to explore multiple biomes, play mini-games, find hidden chests, and defeat numerous enemy types and boss levels,” .
The game is scheduled for release in 2022.
PS5 CONSOLES MAY BE EASIER TO GET AFTER SONY SECURES NEW CHIPS
PS5 consoles might soon be easier to acquire according to Sony CFO Hiroki Totoki.
Totoki has told investors that Sony has set a new target for the amount of consoles it wants to sell this year – and has also required all the chipsets needed to manufacture them, after a shortage earlier this year.
PS5 CONSOLES MAY BE EASIER TO GET AFTER SONY SECURES NEW CHIPS
PS5 consoles might soon be easier to acquire according to Sony CFO Hiroki Totoki.
Totoki has told investors that Sony has set a new target for the amount of consoles it wants to sell this year – and has also required all the chipsets needed to manufacture them, after a shortage earlier this year.
WHAT IS THE PS5?
The PS5 is Sony’s latest and greatest gaming console. It’s the successor to the PS4 and PS4 Pro, and is available in two distinct versions.
Those are the pricey PS5 proper with all the bells and whistles, and the digital edition, which is cheaper but with no disc tray.
Both consoles came out in November 2020 with an impressive roster of launch games.
And they’re going head-to-head with Microsoft’s next-gen consoles, the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.
Like Sony, Microsoft has opted to launch two machines: A full-works console with a higher price tag and a cheaper one without a disc tray.
MCDONALD’S ACCIDENTALLY EXPOSED HIDEOUS PS5 CONTROLLER TO THE WORLD AFTER IT WAS SCRAPPED DURING PLANNING PHASE
McDonald’s Australia designed a special PlayStation 5 DualSense controller but the idea was scrapped during the planning phase – but somehow the design has seen the light of day.
In a statement to , McDonald’s Australia said the “the image was provided to media in error and there is no commercial relationship between McDonald’s Australia and Sony PlayStation.”
The controllers were covered with a motif of the brand’s signature Big Mac and Fries.
This includes hideous yellow-coloured buttons and a massive McDonald’s logo centred on the touchpad – as if you needed reminding of the fast food giant.
McDonald’s Australia previously told Australian site , “Sony PlayStation has not authorised the use of its controller in promotional materials related to the proposed Stream Week event and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. McDonald’s Stream Week has been postponed and Sony PlayStation controllers will not be included in the giveaway.”
Credit: IGN PRE-ORDER LIMIT REACHED FOR SMYTHS
NEW GAME FOR 2022: ARCADEGEDDON
A trailer for new shooter Arcadegeddon was debuted at State of Play last month.
“This ever-evolving multiplayer shooter allows you to play solo or with up to three friends to explore multiple biomes, play mini-games, find hidden chests, and defeat numerous enemy types and boss levels,” .
The game is scheduled for release in 2022.
UPDATED PS5 RESTOCK TIPS: WHEN AND WHERE TO BAG A CONSOLE?
- Asda – Sold out
- John Lewis – Tuesday 3rd to Thursday 5th (7 to 8am)
- Very – In stock now
- EE – Sold out
- Argos – Tuesday 3rd to Friday 6th 10th (1 to 4am)
- ShopTo – Tuesday 3rd to Wednesday 11th
- Smyths – In-store pre-orders available now
- AO and Amazon.co.uk – Thursday 12th to Thursday 19th (8 to 10am)
OUT NOW: HUNTER'S ARENA LEGENDS
Hunter's Arena Legends is a combat-based Battle Royale set in the ancient Asia.
Up to 30 players can battle it out to survive in last-man-standing skirmishes similar to those seen in popular battle royale games like Fortnite.
Instead of guns, though, players use swordplay and martial arts to hunt down demons and rival hunters.
The game is out August 3 on PS4 and PS5.
