The day is finally here: The PS5 is out now, marking the beginning of a new generation of gaming for PlayStation fans.
The PS5 and PS5 Digital, which retail for $500 and $400, respectively, have been near-impossible to find in stock since they first went up for preorder in September. With launch day finally here, fans still looking to secure the next-gen console are likely holding out hope they’ll finally be able to buy the PS5 today. Here’s what you should know if you want to buy a PS5 at launch.
PS5 orders will be online-only today
Sony has confirmed the PlayStation 5 will only be available via select retailers’ online stores on November 12, due to safety precautions around COVID-19. People who have already preordered their PS5 and selected in-store pickup will still be able to do so. “Please don’t plan on camping out or lining up at your local retailer on launch day in hopes of finding a PS5 console for purchase. Be safe, stay home, and place your order online,” wrote SIE Content Communications senior director Sid Shuman in a PS Blog post.
It’s possible that any of the major retailers could have the PS5 in stock online at launch, but timing and availability will, of course, vary widely. You’ll want to be at your computer most of the day, with your payment info on hand, if you want a real chance at snagging one of these consoles for yourself. Every time the PS5 appears online, it’s gone in a matter of minutes (sometimes a matter of seconds). Buying a PS5 online on launch day will involve lots of refreshing and a good deal of luck.