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

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In March 2023, PS5 restock opportunities are in the strongest place yet in the US, the UK, and Australia with other regions quickly catching up. It's now entirely possible to get yourself the standalone console, game bundles, and even discounts depending on where you live, some of which that package in some all-star software, too.

We've been tracking PS5 restocks for several years now and can tell you with confidence that now is the best time to consider the console. Not only is the PS5 considerably easier to get your hands on, but there are also some of the best PS5 games out for it now including God of War Ragnarok which is frequently available as a PS5 bundle deal in many parts of the world online and in-store.

Scroll down below to find out where to find a PS5 restock where you are. 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.

PS5 restocks live now

US: God of War Ragnarok bundles in stock at most stores
US: Register for other specific PS5 cosoles at Amazon
UK: PS5 in stock at multiple retailers
UK: God of War, Horizon and Call of Duty bundles are available
AU: PS5 in stock at multiple retailers (disc edition and digital edition)
AU: PS5 + God of War Ragnarok bundle discounted at multiple retailers

Amazon (US): PS5 God of War Raganok bundle in stock - others request an invite (opens in new tab)
Amazon has the PS5 God of War Ragnarok bundle available to buy right now - you no longer need to submit your details for an invite. However, some other consoles and bundles still have this limitation. So, if you want the console by itself or the Digital Edition you need to register your interest. The retailer will be in touch when it's in stock. Once it is available you'll have up to 72 hours to make use of your exclusive invite, but you aren't guaranteed a console so you'll have to move fast.

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 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.

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.

Where to buy PS5 in Australia

Where to buy PS5 in Canada

How to buy PS5: top tips

While the PS5 is widely available in the US and the UK, other territories aren't quite as lucky. Things are a little shakier in Canada and Australia as well as some other regions so we've put together our top five tips to bag the coveted console where you are.

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PS5 restocks - Frequently asked questions

We've been tracking PS5 restocks for the better part of three years now and are using our experience to help answer some of your most burning questions.

How often is the PS5 available to buy?

Generally speaking, the PS5 is now readily available in the US and UK in both disc and digital versions standalone and with bundles. Availability is a little trickier in Canada and Australia but we've seen good changes happening at both big box online stores and smaller outlets too.

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?

The standard PS5 is able to play Ultra HD Blu-ray discs and physical games which makes it the better all-rounder if you want to build up a collection. In contrast, the PS5 Digital Edition is a little cheaper and doesn't include a disc drive as the name would imply. This means you're solely limited to buying and streaming games and media from the PlayStation Store through the Game Catalog and streaming apps respectively. The choice will depend on your lifestyle.

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.

We also have you covered here 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.

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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.

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