PS5 consoles are now out of stock at GAME and Very.
Playstation fans flocked to the website to pick-up bundles after stock trackers revealed new bundles had arrived as predicted.
But as of 3.30pm, both sites appeared to have totally run out.
It comes as the MUCH sought-after consoles are expected to drop at AO, John Lewis, Currys, Amazon and more over the coming days.
A huge Playstation 5 restock has long been predicted and it seems like today is the day we could finally see consoles on the shelves.
The PS5 was released six months ago to critical acclaim but for millions of gamers it has proven almost impossible to get hold of.
Thanks to parts shortages, coronavirus-related delays and then, incredibly, a giant container ship blocking the Suez canal and holding up deliveries, supplies to the UK has been incredibly limited.
Read our PS5 live blog below for the very latest updates….
- The Sun
PLAYSTATION RELEASE NEW SYSTEM UPDATE AHEAD OF TODAY'S SURGE IN SALES
THE software update 21.01-03.20.00 is set to improve system performance, which includes an update to the DualSense controller, alongside several other fixes.
The controller update fixes a battery indicator bug which had resulted in the battery icon constantly blinking (indicating low battery) even though the controller wasn’t low on charge.
The update also solves a PS5 screen reader issue, improvements when moving games from USB to console as well as hidden games problems.
Other updates include:
- Improved system performance
- DualSense wireless controller device software update
- resolved restricted functionality issues
- Made progress of copying games from USB so they are more stable in the storage game library
BATTLEFIELD 6 RELEASE DATE – WHEN IS IT OUT?
Battlefield 6 doesn't have a public release date, so we're still in the dark to some degree.
But EA financial documents suggest that the game is due to come out in the final three months of 2021.
That means we should expect Battlefield 6's release date to fall at some point between October and December.
We'd suspect that October and November are more likely, to give sufficient run-up to Christmas.
For context, Battlefield 5 launched on November 20, 2018. And Battlefield 4 was out on October 29, 2013.
JOHN LEWIS PS5 RESTOCK MAY COME NEXT WEEK
John Lewis is also rumoured to drop today, although it looks like the restock is now planned for next week instead.
It's worth checking the website throughout the day, although console drops normally take place by 9am at the latest.
- The Sun
VERY'S PS5 RESTOCK OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT
LASTING almost 3 hours, online retailer, Very has officially sold out of their PS5 console restock.
With the PS5 disc edition, digital edition and bundles all coming in and out of stock throughout this morning and early afternoon, until being completely sold out, we now turn our attention towards Smyths Toys, AO, ShopTo and Asda, with more news to come this week.
- John Hall
JOHN LEWIS RESTOCK EXPECTED ON JUNE 16
A restock of PS5 consoles at John Lewis is tipped to take place on June 16.
- John Hall
SMYTHS TOYS TO HAVE NEW STOCK MID JUNE
PS5StockAlertUK tweeted: "News: Smyths Toys to receive stock “mid June” with no stronghold on a date yet. Once more information is gained, we’ll keep you updated. Curry’s PC World is receiving new stock June 26th.
"Since their code campaign ended, an online restock seems possible."
- John Hall
AMAZON RUMOURED TO HAVE A HUGE CONSOLE RESTOCK THIS MONTH AFTER UNITS SOLD OUT IN RECORD TIME LAST WEEK
Amazon released a huge PS5 restock last week but has now sold out.
However, there’s talk of another huge wave later this month.
Amazon does have the new ‘Midnight Black’ PS5 DualSense controller in stock, priced at £59.99.
- John Hall
WHAT IS BATTLEFIELD 6?
Battlefield 6 (or Battlefield VI) is an unannounced first-person shooter game expected to land later this year.
The upcoming EA title will follow on from 2018’s hugely successful Battlefield 5.
It hasn’t been formally unveiled, by EA has confirmed that the game is being developed – and will soon be revealed.
- John Hall
JOHN LEWIS PS5 RESTOCK MAY COME NEXT WEEK
John Lewis is also rumoured to drop today, although it looks like the restock is now planned for next week instead.
It’s worth checking the website throughout the day, although console drops normally take place by 9am at the latest.
- The Sun
PS5 RELEASE FIRMWARE UPDATE AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD NOW
AHEAD of the big release of the new PS5, Playstation has also released a new Playstation 5 firmware update which sees the console up to version 21.01-03.20.00.04-00.00.00.0.0.
Designed to improve the popular console performance, the second update also fixes glitches associated with the battery charging indicator.
- John Hall
EXPLAINED: WHAT IS THE PS5
The PS5 is Sony’s latest and greatest gaming console.
It’s the successor to the PS4 and PS4 Pro, and is available in two distinct versions.
Those are the pricey PS5 proper with all the bells and whistles, and the digital edition, which is cheaper but with no disc tray.
- The Sun
GAME SOLD OUT?
With Game's PS5 page going down, it seems as though the popular console has now sold out or there has been too much demand.
Considering there were 20,000 Playstation's up for sale in May, this drop proved just how much smaller it was, having lasted about an hour before selling out.
Some of those who ordered their console in May are still waiting for their console to be shipped. It's possible the backlog will be cleared ahead of today's release.
- John Hall
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PS5 CONSOLE STILL IN STOCK AT VERY
Retailers have been under pressure this morning, with most PS5 consoles being sold out by 11am. However, despite being placed in a waiting room, VERY still has stock on its website, this time with no waiting room.
If you're still looking to get your hands on a console, be sure to have your card details at the ready. You don't want to miss your spot at the last hurdle.
WHERE CAN YOU PURCHASE A PS5?
With the PS5 releasing 6 months ago, it has been no secret how hard getting your hands on a console has been.
Fast forward to now, we have seen websites crash and 'waiting rooms' being timed out, with many still unable to get their hands on the popular gaming device.
Online retailers selling the PS5 are:
Amazon, AO, Game, Argos, ShopTo, VERY, John Lewis, ASDA, Curries PC World, Tesco, BT, EE and Box.co.uk.
- John Hall
WHY WERE SO MANY SITES AFFECTED BY THE FASTLY OUTAGE ON JUNE 8?
Fastly is a data centre provider that crashed early in the morning of Tuesday, June 8, 2021.
It allows users to view online content quickly and can provide things like video, imagery and cloud security.
Lots of website rely on Fastly's services for their websites to function.
The likes of Amazon, Reddit, Spotify, AirBnB and even the NHS website all use Fastly.
Fastly has said it's implemented a fix for all affected websites.
- John Hall
JOHN LEWIS RESTOCK EXPECTED ON JUNE 16
A restock of PS5 consoles at John Lewis is tipped to take place on June 16.
- John Hall
EXPLAINED: BATTLEFIELD 6 SUPPORTED PLATFORMS
EA has already confirmed that Battlefield will be available on a host of platforms.
For PlayStation fans, you'll be able to play on both PS4 and PS5.
And the game is coming to Xbox One, as well as the newer Xbox Series X and Series S models.
It's also very likely that we'll see a PC release, given that Battlefield 5 was available on Windows.
There's no word on a Nintendo Switch launch sadly – but that was also true for Battlefield 5.
- The Sun
VERY OFFICIALLY GO LIVE WITH PLAYSTATION 5
VERY are now selling the popular PS5 Disk Console at a price of £449.99, equipped with 'optional extras'. They also offer payment plans, such as Buy Now Pay Later with a 39.9% APR.
Eager customers have found themselves in the waiting room for several minutes, with the console expected to sell out on the website within a few hours.
VERY have yet to comment.
- John Hall
BATTLEFIELD 6 RELEASE DATE – WHEN IS IT OUT?
Battlefield 6 doesn't have a public release date, so we're still in the dark to some degree.
But EA financial documents suggest that the game is due to come out in the final three months of 2021.
That means we should expect Battlefield 6's release date to fall at some point between October and December.
We'd suspect that October and November are more likely, to give sufficient run-up to Christmas.
For context, Battlefield 5 launched on November 20, 2018. And Battlefield 4 was out on October 29, 2013.
- John Hall
WHAT IS BATTLEFIELD 6?
Battlefield 6 (or Battlefield VI) is an unannounced first-person shooter game expected to land later this year.
The upcoming EA title will follow on from 2018's hugely successful Battlefield 5.
It hasn't been formally unveiled, by EA has confirmed that the game is being developed – and will soon be revealed.
- John Hall
AMAZON RUMOURED TO HAVE A HUGE CONSOLE RESTOCK THIS MONTH AFTER UNITS SOLD OUT OIN RECORD TIME LAST WEEK
Amazon released a huge PS5 restock last week but has now sold out.
However, there's talk of another huge wave later this month.
Amazon does have the new 'Midnight Black' PS5 DualSense controller in stock, priced at £59.99.
- John Hall
JOHN LEWIS PS5 RESTOCK MAY COME NEXT WEEK
John Lewis is also rumoured to drop today, although it looks like the restock is now planned for next week instead.
It's worth checking the website throughout the day, although console drops normally take place by 9am at the latest.
- Joseph Gamp
VERY 'IS ON COURSE' TO DROP '10-12,000 PS5 CONSOLES TOMORROW
A stopck tracker account claims Very will drop at least 10,000 consoles for sale at around 10am tomorrow.
@PS5StockAlert tweeted: "News: Very is on course to drop 10-12K PlayStation 5 consoles tomorrow (09/06) around 10am.
"The drop could take place an hour or more before and after 10am, so be wary.
"As usual, this will include both PS5 editions, standalones and bundles."
- John Hall
JOHN LEWIS RESTOCK EXPECTED ON JUNE 16
A restock of PS5 consoles at John Lewis is tipped to take place on June 16.
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