Where to buy Ghost of Yotei PS5 consoles: when I think pre-orders will start, details on each model, and the best early links to save

Two Ghost of Yotei PS5 consoles on top of Ghost of Yotei artwork
(Image credit: Future/Sony/PlayStation)

Knowing where to buy or pre-order the Ghost of Yotei PS5 bundles is going to be one of the most important things to prepare for and know this year for fans of PlayStation and the Ghost games.

These limited-edition PS5 consoles look superb. Coming in two different forms to evoke two distinct Japanese artistic styles and aesthetics, these look like some of the best limited edition PS5 consoles we've seen to date, and are going to be perfect for mega fans, collectors, and PlayStation enthusiasts alike.

While we don't yet know a pre-order date, there's some key information about each variant that I'll lay out in this page, as well as a bit of investigation-led prediction about pre-orders, and the best early links to bookmark too. To complete the set, if you're looking for info on when and where to buy the Ghost of Yotei PS5 DualSense controllers, then I've got a page on that, as well as a Ghost of Yotei pre-orders page for the game.

I've covered these things before, so I know all the tricks of the trade, and a bit of expertise and know-how on what to do when, in order to bag your limited edition bit of hardware. As a result, keep it right here if you want to know when and where to buy the Ghost of Yotei PS5 bundles, as I'll be updating this page regularly and as soon as we get information.

Ghost of Yotei PS5 bundles: cut to the chase

  • Price: TBC; my guess is $599.99 / £569.99 like previous limited edition PS5s
  • Pre-order dates: TBC
  • Release dates: October 2, 2025
  • Availability: Gold PS5 bundle - PlayStation Direct and other retailers; Black PS5 bundle: available exclusively at PlayStation Direct
  • Design: Sharing the same design schemes as the rest of the range, the Gold PS5 evokes the Japanese art form of kintsugi, where gold is mixed with lacquer to repair broken ceramics, while the Black variant sports a design redolent of the Japanese art form of Sumi-e, where black ink is used on paintings

Ghost of Yotei DualSense controllers: possible pre-order dates

If we look at other limited edition PS5s and hardware's dates and cycles, and use Ghost of Yotei's release date - confirmed to also be the release date for the hardware - we might be able to have a decent stab at predicting when pre-orders might begin.

For example, another limited edition range of PS5s, the 30th Anniversary Collection, could give us some clues. The 30th Anniversary Collection was announced on September 19, with its two-phase pre-order release coming on September 26 - just one week later - at PS Direct, and then at other retailers on October 10.

The latter date thus represents another two weeks between announcement and order taking. The Collection was then released on November 21, giving a whopping six weeks between non-PS Direct retailer pre-orders and release, and eight weeks between pre-orders at PS Direct and release.

Elsewhere, while the Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition PS5 bundle was slightly different, with a shorter gap between announcement and pre-orders starting (eight days), it did have five weeks between pre-orders beginning and the release date. Reinforcing much of this again is the PS5 Pro, which shared exactly the same pattern as the 30th Anniversary Collection.

As a result, we can start to describe a kind of pattern:

  • Announcement date
  • One-to-two-week gap (approx.)
  • Pre-orders open
  • Four-to-six week gap
  • Release date

Thus, working backwards from Ghost of Yotei's release date of October 2 (for the game and hardware), pre-orders for the PS5 bundles could open on September 4 (four weeks before launch) or as early as August 21 (six weeks before launch). The latter date is interesting as that is during Gamescom: could that make it a perfect time to announce and simultaneously begin pre-orders, perhaps as part of a State of Play presentation?

If there is to be another announcement that only states when the pre-orders will begin ahead of the above dates, then that would mean being on standby from any day onwards, too.

An extra caveat to be aware of is that the Ghost of Yotei bundles are not releasing in isolation - they are releasing alongside limited edition DualSense controllers and console covers. Therefore, balancing all the above release date data with the DualSense pattern we've seen previously for limited edition controllers - I go over that in more detail here - I do think there's some stock to be placed in pre-orders going live on September 4. If I really had to guess at a date. Remember, though, this is a purely personal guess!

The Ghost of Yotei PS5 console on a key art background

(Image credit: Future/Sony/PlayStation/Suckerpunch)

Early Ghost of Yotei PS5 bundle links to bookmark in the US

Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle
Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle: at PlayStation Direct US

The first place US shoppers should be bookmarking ahead of pre-orders opening is the PS5 Slim PlayStation Direct link, as it'll definitely appear alongside the other variants on that page when it goes up.

Ghost of Yotei Black PS5 Bundle
Ghost of Yotei Black PS5 Bundle: at PlayStation Direct US

Exclusive to PlayStation Direct, the Black PS5 Bundle will also be on that page I reckon, and this is the link to head straight to it now or bookmark it.

Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle
Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle: at Walmart

Walmart is usually a good bet for limited edition PlayStation hardware and games so head on over there via this link to get something bookmarked early.

Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle
Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle: at Amazon

Amazon should be a good hit for limited edition PlayStation hardware in the US, and this is the link to use for early looking and bookmarking.

Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle
Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle: at Best Buy

Best Buy is one of the go-to retailers for limited edition gaming stuff in the US, and I expect it to be no different for the Ghost of Yotei stuff too.

Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle
Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle: at Target

This is the best link to use for Target if that's your preferred retailer, and it could be a great option with its many brick-and-mortar stores across the country.

Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle
Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle: at GameStop

You'd have to think that video game specialist, GameStop, will have the Ghost of Yotei hardware in when it becomes available, so I'd recommend bookmarking here early as well.

Early Ghost of Yotei PS5 Bundle links to bookmark in the UK

Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle
Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle: at PlayStation Direct UK

Much like in the US, the first place to bookmark in the UK for those looking for the Gold PS5 Bundle is at PlayStation Direct as Sony's official storefront will definitely have stock and be a great first port of call.

Ghost of Yotei Black PS5 Bundle
Ghost of Yotei Black PS5 Bundle: at PlayStation Direct UK

The Black PS5 bundle will be exclusive to PlayStation Direct in the UK too, so head on over here to bookmark this relevant PS5 page in advance of pre-orders.

Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle
Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle: at Amazon

Amazon UK can sometimes be hit and miss with limited edition gaming hardware, but it was one of the first to go live with 30th Anniversary DualSense stock, so it's definitely worth an early bookmark.

Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle
Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle: at Argos

Argso can be a great place to shop for limited edition hardware, not only because it should have the gear available, but its regional stock system may mean an easy pick up or delivery for you too.

Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle
Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle: at very.co.uk

Very may still be a somewhat underrated gaming hardware retailer, but it's a solid pick and will definitely be a great call when Ghost of Yotei hardware goes up for pre-order.

Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle
Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle: at EE

EE regularly takes money off the listing price of brand new gaming gear and has been a brilliant place to get, or at least see, 30th Anniversary limited edition hardware, so could be a superb option for Ghost of Yotei gear when it goes live.

Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle
Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle: at Currys

With its network of stores that you can get items delivered to for convenience, Currys is a good call for gaming pre-orders and worth keeping to hand.

Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle
Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle: at ShopTo.Net

Definitely an underrated gaming stockist, The Game Collection has been one of the stalwarts of Switch 2 restocks and could be a great retailer to have in the pocket when the Ghost of Yotei collection goes up for pre-order.

Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle
Ghost of Yotei Gold PS5 Bundle: at ShopTo.Net

ShopTo often undercuts the competition - even if it is only a matter of pence - so it could be the place to save every single penny you can on the Ghost of Yotei collection.

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Rob Dwiar
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Rob is the Managing Editor of TechRadar Gaming, a video games journalist, critic, editor, and writer, and has years of experience gained from multiple publications. Prior to being TechRadar Gaming's Managing Editor, he was TRG's Deputy Editor, and a longstanding member of GamesRadar+, being the Commissioning Editor for Hardware there for years, while also squeezing in a short stint as Gaming Editor at WePC just before joining TechRadar Gaming. He is also a writer on tech, gaming hardware, and video games but also gardens and landscapes, and has written about the virtual landscapes of games for years.

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