PS5 restock updates: where to buy a PlayStation 5 in December 2023

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PS5 restocks and deals aren't slowing down in June, and it's now much easier to come across the console in the US, the UK, and Australia. In addition, we're now seeing more deals alongside the console, occasionally holding some of the best PS5 games alongside the console for a few extra savings. 

The PS5 has been out for nearly three years now, and the days of having to wait for console restocks are long behind us. It's been easier to get ahold of a PS5 for a while now, and deals are more common now we are a few years into the lifespan of the console, and we've made your shopping even easier by pulling together all the best deals in one place. 

Once you've got your hands on the system in its various form, we're also bringing you all the best SSDs for PS5 as well as the best PS5 controllers, and the best monitors for PS5

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Amazon (US): PS5 God of War Raganok bundle in stock - others request an invite

Amazon (US): PS5 God of War Raganok bundle in stock - others request an invite
Right now the God of War Ragnarok PS5 bundle is available for $559.99. While it's previously been $50 off, this is still an excellent way to experience one of the best games available on the system a little cheaper than buying separately.

Best Buy: Get the PS5 and God of War Ragnarok bundle

Best Buy: Get the PS5 and God of War Ragnarok bundle
The PS5 is currently available at standard MSRP but you can also pick up the God of War Ragnarok bundle for a combined price cheaper than them both separately. 

Walmart: PS5 + God of War Ragnarok bundle in stock

Walmart: PS5 + God of War Ragnarok bundle in stock
Walmart has the latest PS5 and God of War Ragnarok bundle in stock. You can also choose between the standard PS5 console or PS5 Digital Edition, too. This is the only bundle the retailer has available right now.

Target (US): check local stores for availability

Target (US): check local stores for availability
Target sells the PS5 a little differently from everyone else. Instead of a scheduled major restock it will now put the PS5 on sale at select stores each morning. That makes it very difficult to predict availability, so your best option is to check each morning in case the console is available to buy near you.

PlayStation Direct (US): God of War Ragnarok bundle in stock

PlayStation Direct (US): God of War Ragnarok bundle in stock
Sony's official PlayStation Direct store has the God of War Ragnarok bundle in stock now – both the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition are available. You need to sign in to your PSN account to buy and free shipping is included.

Amazon (UK): PS5 console and bundles in stock

Amazon (UK): PS5 console and bundles in stock
The PS5 is in stock at Amazon with delivery expected in a few days. You can also pick up PS5 bundles with God of War Ragnarok or Horizon Forbidden West. All other options are currently sold out, too, so this is the only way to get a console right now at the retailer.

Very: Multiple PS5 bundles available to order

Very: Multiple PS5 bundles available to order
Very has a number of PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition bundles available to buy that include games such as God of War Ragnarok, The Last of Us Part 2 and Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Depending on the bundle, you can also choose to add more games or other accessories including extra controllers, headsets and voucher codes. All are in stock now and available for delivery within days.

PlayStation Direct (UK): PS5 bundles are available now

PlayStation Direct (UK): PS5 bundles are available now
Sony's official PlayStation Direct store has got a selection of bundles featuring God of War Ragnarok, FIFA 23, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 or extra DualSense controllers. Both the standard PS5 and Digital Edition are available. You get faster delivery if you are a PlayStation Plus member and free delivery if you buy another item at the same time.

Game: multiple PS5 bundles in stock

Game: multiple PS5 bundles in stock
Game has a considerable number of PS5 bundles in stock right now - including the Digital Edition Options start at £389.99 with extras such as a copy of FIFA 23, God of War Ragnarok, The Last of Us: Part 1, Horizon Forbidden West, or an additional DualSense Controller.

Argos: PS5 in stock at some stores

Argos: PS5 in stock at some stores
PS5 consoles are now available at some Argos stores, including the latest God of War Ragnarok bundle. However, availability is limited and varies by region, so you need to head to the store page and enter your postcode to see if stock is available nearby for collection or whether a console can be delivered.

John Lewis: PS5 bundle in stock for £589.99

John Lewis: PS5 bundle in stock for £589.99
The PS5 used to sell out in a matter of minutes at John Lewis as the retailer always received very limited stock. But now it has a PS5 bundle featuring God of War Ragnarok and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 available to buy for £589.99. Given the way stock has stabilised over the last six months, it should remain available for some time.

Currys: multiple PS5 God of War Ragnarok bundles available

Currys: multiple PS5 God of War Ragnarok bundles available
Currys now has a selection of PS5 bundles available to buy. You can choose from a number of options featuring the standard PS5, Digital Edition and a copy of God of War Ragnarok. Extras in these bundles include games and accessories such as FIFA 23, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Gran Turismo 7 an extra controller and wireless headsets.

AO: PS5 + God of War Ragnarok bundle for £599

AO: PS5 + God of War Ragnarok bundle for £599
Only a single PS5 bundle is available at AO. It features a console with God of War Ragnarok and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2. AO tends to have very few consoles in stock, but this has remained in stock for some time now.

Box: Multiple PS5 bundles to choose from

Box: Multiple PS5 bundles to choose from
There is a surprising number of PS5 bundles in stock at specialist electronics retailer Box. All of them come with God of War Ragnarok, but you can also choose to add extra DualSense controllers and gaming headsets. Prices start at £539.99.

Scan: PS5 bundles in stock with extra accessories

Scan: PS5 bundles in stock with extra accessories
Scan has some fully packed but pricey PS5 bundles. This time around you can get a PS5, a copy of FIFA 23, an extra DualSense controller and a 1TB WD Black SN850 SSD to give you more storage for all your games. The Digital Edition of this bundle is also in stock.

Smyths Toys: PS5 God of War Ragnarok bundle in stock

Smyths Toys: PS5 God of War Ragnarok bundle in stock
The PS5 bundle with God of War Ragnarok is now available to order from Smyths Toys. However, some consoles and bundles are only available for click-and-collect, while others are available for home delivery.

ShopTo: PS5 God of War Ragnarok bundles in stock

ShopTo: PS5 God of War Ragnarok bundles in stock
ShopTo has some PS5 bundles in stock right now. There's the standard PS5 with God of War Ragnarok, or you can choose to have that and add an extra DualSense Controller. There's also a standard console with a free £20 gift card, which is good value for money. ShopTo only accepts one order per household so only stick to a console for yourself or risk facing their wrath.

BT Shop: PS5 bundles available

BT Shop: PS5 bundles available
PS5 bundles are available with God of War: Ragnarok, FIFA 23, or extra accessories such as a Pulse 3D Wireless Headset or DualSense controller. In some bundles, the controller is included for free, too.

EE: buy the PS5 as part of a new or existing plan

EE: buy the PS5 as part of a new or existing plan
Mobile and broadband network EE will allow you to add a PS5 to your contract if you are a new or existing customer. You simply pay a part of the cost upfront and then pay off the rest of the console bundle over the next 11 months on top of your existing monthly bill.

PS5 + God of War Ragnarok bundle in stock

eBay (AU): PS5 + God of War Ragnarok bundle in stock
Keen to get your hands on a PlayStation 5 in Australia? Big W’s official eBay store has a discount on the disc edition of the console bundled with God of War Ragnarok. Anyone is able to snag it for AU$779 using the code FEBSNS23 – postage not included.

Amazon (AU) PS5 + God of War Ragnarok bundle in stock

Amazon (AU): PS5 + God of War Ragnarok bundle in stock
Amazon Australia is offering AU$109 off this bundle that will get you both a PS5 console and a copy of one of the latest and most highly acclaimed PlayStation exclusive games: God of War Ragnarok. Note that the console included here is the disc edition.

Where to buy PS5 in the US

For the US, we see consoles fairly regularly at major retailers and it no longer sells out in a matter of minutes at the likes of Amazon and Walmart. In fact, it's been available for weeks now at Walmart and over a month at the official PlayStation Direct store.

Here are the US stores that carry PS5 and Digital Edition consoles regularly. We update this list with all the latest availability and as soon as we get news of an upcoming restock so you can be best prepared to bag a console.

Amazon: PS5

Amazon: PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition

PS5 stock pops up intermittently at Amazon but you need to register your interest in order to buy a console or bundles. Right now, you can request an invitation to buy the PS5 console or Horizon Forbidden West bundle when it's next available. Once it is in stock, you'll have up to 72 hours to make use of your exclusive invite, but you aren't guaranteed a console. You no longer have to be an Amazon Prime member to request an invite, though.

Walmart: PS5

Walmart: PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition

Walmart regularly has the PS5 in stock. It's generally limited to one or two bundles at a time - and it rarely has the console available to buy alone. Keep an eye for bundles featuring the latest games, such as God of War Ragnarok and Horizon Forbidden West.

Best Buy: PS5

Best Buy: PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition

Best Buy previously only allowed Totaltech Members access to its PS5 restock events. That's all changed now, though. Everyone is now able to buy the console when it's in stock including the latest God of War Ragnarok and Horizon Forbidden West bundles. Availability is fairly stable now, too.

Target: PS5

Target: PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition

Target used to hold a PS5 restock every few weeks but it's since changed to a new model. Now, the PS5 will be available to buy from a few stores locally each morning, rather than a massive retailer-wide event. That makes it very difficult for us to give you accurate information about console availability, so your best option is to check in each morning and see if any consoles are in stock near you.

GameStop: PS5

GameStop: PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition

GameStop used to cycle between offering the PS5 online or through exclusive in-store restock events in large (and expensive) bundles. Thankfully, those days are now behind us, so now you can choose from official bundles featuring God of War Ragnarok and Horizon Forbidden West. Availability can be limited, though, so it's best to check if you can order online or pick up one in-store.

PlayStation Direct: PS5

PlayStation Direct: PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition

Sony's official PlayStation Direct store is usually the most stable when it comes to PS5 console and bundle availability. It tends to have the most options in stock, too, so it's worth checking if you want a wider range of games or accessories along with your console. Restocks are now open to all as well, but you get free delivery as a PS Plus member or when you buy an accessory at the same time.

Where to buy PS5 in the UK

For the UK, the PS5 is in stock all the time now. Some retailers do sell out from time to time, but it's always available in at least a dozen stores at one time. Depending on the retailer, the number of consoles in stock or the quality of bundles on offer varies, too, so it's best to shop around. 

Amazon: PS5

Amazon: PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition | Forbidden West Bundle

Amazon tends to have at least one console or bundle available at any one time. It can switch between the PS5 by itself, a bundle featuring God of War Ragnarok or the Horizon Forbidden West version. Digital Edition restocks are still harder to find but do pop up regularly. Also, you don't need to be an Amazon Prime member to buy a PS5 any more.

Very: View all PS5 bundles

Very: View all PS5 bundles

Online department store Very has lots of PS5 bundles available at any one time now. It tends to have a few more customisable options compared to other retailers, so it's good if you have some different games or accessories in mind to buy with a console. Just check that the bundle you order is actually in stock now and not a preorder for a few weeks' time.

Game: PS5

Game: PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition

Game is a fairly solid source of PS5 consoles and bundles in the UK. Multiple options are available at any one time featuring the latest games and accessories. Just try to avoid the ones that come with unwanted tat such as caps and t-shirts - unless that sort of thing is your bag, baby.

Currys: PS5

Currys: PS5 | PS5 Digital Editon

For a long time, Currys used an invite system to hand out its PS5 consoles. Now, it adds a few bundles to its online store during each PS5 restock. These tend to be very expensive options that are packed with extra games and accessories such as PS5 SSDs, steering wheels and wireless headsets.

PlayStation Direct: PS5

PlayStation Direct: PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition

Sony's official PlayStation Direct store has lots of consoles or bundles in stock at any one time. It's good if you want the standard PS5 by itself or the much harder-to-find Digital Edition. PS Plus members get free delivery, too, while non-members have to buy an additional game or accessory to avoid paying for shipping.

Argos: PS5

Argos: PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition

Tracking PS5 restocks at Argos can be a challenge as the retailer distributes consoles to different regions at different times, which means some areas of the UK and Ireland have availability when others might not. Our best advice is simply to check regularly just in case the PS5 or a bundle is available to buy in your area this time around.

Smyths Toys: PS5

Smyths Toys: PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition

When the PS5 is available at Smyths Toys it tends to be through Click and Collect only, though more home delivery options have opened up lately. Individual stores have a very limited number of consoles, too, so you just have to be quick enough to secure one before they sell out. That's less frequent now, at least.

ShopTo: PS5

ShopTo: PS5

ShopTo has the PS5 in stock fairly regularly, but it's usually just the latest bundle on offer. You can choose to customise yourself in some cases by adding extra games or accessories, but these are usually limited to what the retailer decides is available - and you pay full price anyway. Look out for bundles with a £20 gift card, though, as this is effectively free money to spend on any extras.