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

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As of this week, PS5 restock availability remains strong yet again. We've still found a solid selection of consoles and bundles to choose from in both the US and the UK with delivery times as short as a matter of days. Most major retailers have the PS5 in stock, plus there are bundles with God of War: Ragnarok, FIFA 23 or additional DualSense controllers. Scroll down for all the latest stock.

We're clearly at a point where the hunt for PS5 restocks is a lot easier. In fact, the PS5 has been in stock in the UK for over six months. The US is still behind but there's been significant progress and the console has been available from at least one retailer since last November. It's a good sign that we're past the dark times when it was practically impossible to buy the console for months on end, and we've actually seen a couple of PS5 bundle deals now, too.

We've followed PS5 restocks since the console launched back in November 2020, giving us a solid idea of where to buy a PS5 at any time. While the situation still isn't completely resolved, we'll continue to provide you with the most up-to-date PS5 restock info and a regularly updated list of retailers with details on when they have the console available.

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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 (opens in new tab) | PS5 Digital Edition (opens in new tab)

PS5 stock pops up intermittently at Amazon about every one or two months, but each time it flies off the digital shelves in a matter of minutes. To combat this, it has completely changed how it handles PS5 restocks in the US. 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.

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 half 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.

Check the quick links below to find out the latest on retailers that hold PS5 restocks in the UK.

Very: View all PS5 bundles (opens in new tab)

Online department store Very holds a PS5 restock about once a month and usually has availability for most of the day. Somewhere between 2-5 bundles are available to buy each time featuring some of the latest PS5 games and top-rated accessories. Recent options have included a combination of Gran Turismo 7, Horizon Forbidden West and an extra DualSense controller. If you try the links above and they do not work it's because Very takes its PS5 pages offline when the console is out of stock.

Game: PS5 (opens in new tab) | PS5 Digital Edition (opens in new tab)

Game is a fairly regular source of PS5 restocks in the UK with one taking place about every two weeks. Stock remains available for a number of days, too. That's because it sticks to bundles, but there's usually a wide variety of options. There are straightforward ones featuring just a single PS5 game such as Horizon Forbidden West or Gran Turismo 7 - and these sell out fast. The more outlandish options are easier to get but do cost a lot more and sometimes contain unwanted tat such as caps and t-shirts.

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PS5 Restock FAQs

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While PS5 restocks are now more frequent and it's become a lot easier to buy the PS5, it can still be a stressful and frustrating experience. In order to get you prepared in the best way possible, we've answered many of the most common questions about PS5 restocks below. We've also dropped in our top tips based on over a year's worth of hunting PS5 consoles in order to give you the best chance of getting one.

How to buy PS5: top tips

How often is the PS5 available to buy?

It can vary depending on region and various other unseen factors but we generally see PS5 restocks at retailers about once or twice a month in the US. It's more readily available in other regions such as the UK where the console has been available to buy for months on end.

Essentially, if you're in the US, it's still far from regular even around two years from the launch of the console. That said, some retailers have settled into a fairly predictable rhythm that allows us to give you a solid idea of when to be ready to buy. Others have taken to announcing when their next PS5 restock will take place so it's less of a guessing game. Either way, we cover all the latest PS5 restock news, rumours and announcements at TechRadar to give you the best chance possible of securing a console.

Should I buy a PS5 today?

The PS5 is still hard to find at a moment's notice so if you've got your eye on one for the near future or as a gift for someone soon then our suggestion is to buy it as soon as possible - especially if you're in the US.

While PS5 restocks are certainly more frequent this year, the console still doesn't stay available for very long and it's best to get one while you can rather than missing out on the opportunity. We definitely want to emphasise this for those in the US as PS5 restocks still sell out in a matter of minutes at most retailers there. Restricting sales to specific retailer membership programs has helped to curb the scalpers but it still requires speed, timing and a bit of luck to buy a console.

However, if you're in no rush and would perhaps prefer to wait for any PS5 bundle deals then you can hold off for now. It might not be some time until the discounts you're looking for are available in stores but who knows what the situation might look like in the upcoming Memorial Day sales or closer to Black Friday.

How much does a PS5 cost?

The PS5 costs $499 (£479 / AU$799.95) - that's the same price as Microsoft's Xbox Series X in the US, but more expensive in the UK and Australia after the recent price hike. The cheaper PS5 Digital Edition is priced at $399.99 (£389.99 / AU$649.95).

It's almost guaranteed that both versions of the console will remain at this price for some time. Demand is still astronomically high for the console and Sony sees no reason to discount it for the time being. It even bumped up the price of the console in many regions due to increased production costs.

Should I buy the PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition?

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There are two versions of Sony's latest console: so how do you know whether to buy the PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition? Well, there's one major difference between the two - outside of the price.

The PS5 Digital Edition does not include a disc drive so no physical copies of games can be played on the console and you will have to buy all of your games digitally. All purchases have to be made through the official PSN Store. You will, however, still be able to play old PS4 games as long as you bought a digital copy. With that in mind, if you've fully embraced the digital revolution and are looking to save on the upfront cost of the console then the PS5 Digital Edition may be right for you.

For most, though, we'd suggest sticking with the standard PS5 as it has the added flexibility with the included disc drive. The other major sticking point with the PS5 Digital Edition is that Sony manufactures far fewer of them compared to the normal PS5. When retailers restock the consoles, then, you often have a considerably smaller chance of getting a Digital Edition - if they even have this version on sale in the first place.

I managed to buy a PS5 - what now?

Congratulations! Hopefully, it hasn't been too much of an ordeal and you've only got a short wait until your new console arrives. If you're looking to pass the time while waiting, we've got a lot of great features and deals hubs for you to check out.

First off, head over and grab yourself one of these cheap PlayStation Plus deals so you've got a membership ready to pair with your PS5. It's worth signing up as having an active subscription also gets you access to the PS Plus Collection. This is a selection of 18 of the best PS4 games all ready for you to play on PS5, including God of War, Bloodborne and The Last of Us Remastered. Not a bad way to start if you haven't got any cheap PS5 games to play on the console on day one.

Now the games are sorted, how about some of the best PS5 accessories? We've got you covered here, too, with today's cheap PS5 controller deals if you need another DualSense, the latest PS5 SSD deals if you want more storage space for your games and all the Pulse 3D headset deals.

If nothing specific grabs you - or you'd like to take in everything on a single page - then our massive PS5 deals hub should be your go-to destination. Keep it bookmarked as well as we regularly update it with all the latest offers on games, accessories, PS Plus memberships and more.

James Pickard is a Deals Editor at TechRadar. After many years of scouring the net for the cheapest games and tech for his own personal use, he decided to make it his job to share those bargains with you. James also has over five years of experience covering some of the biggest sales events of the year at Eurogamer and VG247, including Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Amazon Prime Day. When not deals hunting, James can be found on the PS5, watching a classic film noir or cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.