PlayStation fans rejoice as it is now your turn to get excited. The Xbox launch resulted in a very quick sellout via all retailers that had any inventory, to begin with. Most of the orders taken up by pre-orders and even some of them might not actually see shipment until later in the month or next month. The same can be expected for the PlayStation 5 (PS5) as it launches tonight as the clock passes midnight and further into the day depending on the retailer.
Based on how everything has gone down thus far, you can bet that any orders that go through today will be delayed for shipment. So in order to avoid disappointment, it would be best to assume that you may not get it till Christmas. On the positive side, you may get it for Christmas vs having to wait till next year. Some retailers are doing it a little differently as well. For example, Walmart will be releasing the console in batches throughout the day. So we have broken some options down to make the search easy.
Newegg
Bundles will go on sale tonight at 12:01 AM (November 12th). Newegg has not commented on how many will be available, but once again, you might get lucky. The orders will be back-ordered like just about everyone else, so be patient. They should still arrive sometime next month.
Amazon
There is no telling how many Amazon will have, especially since they were hard focused on the pre-orders. Due to their size, you may get lucky as they may still have plans to release some orders tonight. However, there is, of course, no word on when the order will actually arrive (if you can get your hands on one at all). Don’t get too excited about this one, but it’s still worth the try.
Target
Their stock will be released the same way they launched the Xbox consoles. You have to order online or via app in order to have a chance at anything. They will not have any on shelves. This allows them to maintain a safe shopping experience, especially during the outbreak going around. You can then pick it up at your nearby store via their pick-up options.
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Walmart
This one gets interesting as they announced that they are letting them go in batches, at 12 PM, 3 PM, 6 PM, and 9 PM Eastern Time. So you have to try your luck at each of these times. Make sure to note the time difference if you don’t live on the East coast so that you can’t miss out on any chances. Keeping in mind that any stock they have will go quickly.
GameStop
GameStop has been bragging about their inventory, but they too will go very quickly. So get your clicking finger ready. They have not given any details on how much inventory they will have, but you know it will be limited. Sales may start past midnight tonight or delay further into the day. There has been no comment from them on this.
Good luck and happy shopping. If you manage to get your hands on one, due share in the comments below. We’d love to hear your stories. Since the Xbox consoles flew by so quickly, these are likely to experience the same. If we missed any stores, let us know and we may just add some links here.
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Meh. I’m all about Xbox, but couldn’t get my hands on anything. No surprise there 🙁