PS5 stock tracker UK – Sony Playstation 5 console updates at Tesco, GAME. Argos, Currys, Smyths, Amazon – pre-orders
PLAYSTATION 5's seem almost impossible to come by.
New stock drops at the likes of Currys, Argos, Game, Very and Amazon are snapped up before most us even have a chance to get on the websites, so it pays to be super-fast when rumours of an imminent release begin to swirl.
But never fear, The Sun is here….
You can follow all the latest news and stock rumours here, live on this page – giving you the very best chance to get yourself a console or accessories like wireless headphones.
Follow our PS5 live blog below for the very latest news and updates.
- Jon Rogers
SONY SAID TO BE OFFERING REFUNDS ON MANEATER FOR PS5
Sony is reportedly offering refunds on Maneaster for PS5 after it was announced to be part of January's free games on Playstation Plus.
A Reddit user BraeWhyit shared a message they had received on their console which states they will be getting their money back as PS Store credit and can keep the game in their PS5 library.
BraeWhyit noted they're in the US, and that the money hasn't been returned just yet, but refunds do normally take a few days to process, according to PushSquare.
- Jon Rogers
PS5 CHARGING DOCK FOR JUST £24
Lucky PS5 owners can bag themselves a charging dock for just £24.
Mashable is offering a two-in-one vertical stand that serves as both a charging system and a cooling station for the knockdown price from £65.
It's already reduced to $41 but to get an extra 20 per cent off, just apply “HOLIDAY20” at the checkout.
- Jon Rogers
PS5 VOTED BEST NEXT-GEN CONSOLE
The Playstation 5 has been voted the best next-gen console.
The PS5 emerged victorious in a Unilad poll with a big win, taking 70.1 per cent of the vote over the Xbox Series X.
- Jon Rogers
GAMES TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2021
There are some big games in the pipeline for 2021 and here are some you should probably keep an eye on.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Hitman 3
Far Cry 6
Horizon Forbidden West
Prince of Persia Sands of Time Remake
Resident Evil Village
Grand Turismo 7
Hogwarts Legacy
- Jon Rogers
EXCLUSIVE FREE GAME FOR PS5
Among the free games on offer with PlayStation Plus in January 2021 is an exclusive game for the PS5.
Maneater from Tripwire Interactive is only be available to PS Plus subscribers on PS5. Next-gen benefits include 60fps performance and 4K display.
Other free games in the line-up for next month is Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Greedfall.
- Jon Rogers
SONY COULD MAKE 18M PS5 CONSOLES IN 2021
Sony could produce around 18million PS5 consoles in 2021, according to reports.
Sony has enlisted additional capacity support from the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, as well as other back-end service firms, according to DigiTimes.
- Patrick Joseph DUGGAN
PS5 WARNING
YOUR PlayStation 5 now warns you if you're about to play the PS4 versions of your games.
An update issued to Sony's next-gen consoles this week added the message, which pops up whenever you play cross-gen titles.
Some games, such as Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War, can run either the PS4 or PS5 version on the new machine.
- Patrick Joseph DUGGAN
NEW GAMES
IT'S all gotten a bit grim for Brits this Christmas, but fear not: There are plenty of great PS5 games to look forward to!
Next year promises to be a massive one for Sony, with a slew of big-budget games that could make (or break) its next-generation console.
New entries to the Hitman and Ride series will hopefully start 2021 off with a bang in January.
- Patrick Joseph DUGGAN
WRONG VERSION
LAST month, Eurogamer reported that Call of Duty fans were frequently playing the wrong version of the game by mistake.
Those who choose the Download All option after purchasing the game's Ultimate Edition or Cross-Gen Bundle from the PlayStation Store get both the old-gen and next-gen versions.
The PS5 would automatically boot up the PS4 version of the game when gamers hit play.
- Elizabeth Little
PS5 WARNING
Your PlayStation 5 now warns you if you're about to play the PS4 versions of your games.
An update issued to Sony's next-gen consoles this week added the message, which pops up whenever you play cross-gen titles.
Some games, such as Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War, can run either the PS4 or PS5 version on the new machine.
Players had previously complained that the PS5 didn't make clear whether they were playing PS4 or PS5 variants.
It meant some gamers were inadvertently playing second-rate versions of games with worse graphics and frame rates.
Following a recent software update, a pop-up now asks which generation you would like to play.
- Elizabeth Little
PS5 GAME RELEASE DATES FOR 2021
Next year promises to be a massive one for Sony, with a slew of big-budget games that could make (or break) its next-generation console.
New entries to the Hitman and Ride series will hopefully start 2021 off with a bang in January.
And those titles are swiftly followed by Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Sega's eighth releases in the popular Yakuza RPG series.
Gamers also have Far Cry 6, Gran Turismo 7 and a new Resident Evil to look forward to – though their release dates are a little more tentative.
Check out the full list here.
- Elizabeth Little
PLAYSTATION DEALS ON OFFER
As Sony still struggles in keeping up with PS5 demand, more and more gamers are rushing to catch up with PS4 exclusives, now that the console is at its lowest price ever.
Whether you are considering buying the console as a gift for someone who is into their video games, or are an avid gamer yourself, we have selected the best PlayStation 4 deals for you.
There are several websites selling gaming consoles, and you can buy a PlayStation 4 virtually anywhere.
However, there are some stores that often sell PlayStation 4 bundles at excellent prices.
Here’s all you need to know.
- Lottie Tiplady-Bishop
CYBERPUNK 2077 'IS ONE OF THE MOST EXPENSIVE GAMES EVER'
Cyberpunk 2077 is believed to be one of the most expensive video games of all time.
It was played by more than a million people in the four hours following its long-awaited release on December 10.
The game is set in a dystopian Sci-Fi world where humans are part machine.
You play as V, who you can customise throughout the game with new cyborg implants and augmentations.
Keanu Reeves, 56, plays Johnny Silverhand, a “legendary rockerboy” who is a key character in the game.
The RPG is out on Xbox One, PS4, PC and Google Stadia, as well as the new consoles from Microsoft and Sony: The PS5 and Xbox Series X.
- Lottie Tiplady-Bishop
PS5 LAUNCH DATE & COST
The PS5 launch fell on November 12, but not everywhere.
That date only stood for the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea.
UK gamers had to wait until November 19 to order one of the consoles.
The PS5 proper costs £449.99/$499.99, while the digital edition comes in at £359/$399.
- Elizabeth Little
OLIVIA ATTWOOD LAUNCHES £8K GIVEAWAY – INCLUDING PS5
Olivia Attwood has launched an £8,000 giveaway while warning fans against scammers.
The Towie star posed in front of a huge haul of goodies as she announced her competition.
As well as bags of Dior branded goods, there was a PS5, a speaker and a Mac computer.
Olivia sat in front of her Christmas tree in a mint-green tracksuit with matching jumper, as well as a white top.
She encouraged fans to enter the competition by liking, following an Instagram account, and tagging their friends in the post.
The winner is promised to be announced on New Year's Eve.
Read more here.
- Elizabeth Little
TIER 4 SCALPER FEARS FOR PS5 FANS
As another 20 million people move into Tier 4 coronavirus restrictions in England, PS5 fans fear dwindling stock will now be even more hard to reach.
Writing to Twitter, some users desperate to get their hands on a console wrote to express their fears of “scalpers” using the lockdown – which sees all non-essential stores close – as an opportunity to purchase consoles online and resell them for a higher price.
One person wrote: “So UK are in a national lockdown with 78% of country entering Tier 4. This will lead to most stock listing online & unfortunately interest from scalpers to run bots again, hoping to make a quick buck from frustrated individuals in lockdown.”
Another added their frustration: “With most of the UK in full lockdown, any PS5 restocks will be online only, meaning scalpers will stop me getting one for months. Nice.”
- Elizabeth Little
PS5 CANDLE GOES VIRAL
A bloke branded his nan an ‘a**hole’ after thinking she bought him a PlayStation 5 – only to unwrap a candle instead.
The man had hoped to be opening the latest games console, but his gran played a hilarious prank on him instead for Christmas.
A video has gone viral on TikTok showing a man opening a gift from his relative, which he says he hopes “isn’t coal”.
But it was almost as bad, as instead of the gadget his nan had bought him a ‘PS5’ candle, which said: “Smells like you’re not getting one”.
He captioned the clip, which has been viewed nearly three million times: “And the tradition of his Nanny being an a**hole continues…”
While the gamer didn’t get what he wanted, the brilliant prank has gone down a storm online, with thousands of people branding the gift hilarious.
- Elizabeth Little
PS5 5 AND XBOX SERIS X – WHEN DID THEY LAUNCH AND HOW MUCH DO THEY COST?
Microsoft launched the Xbox Series X and its smaller, cheaper sibling, the Series S, on November 10.
The release date covered the UK, US, Australia and a bunch of other countries worldwide.
The disc-free Series S costs £249/$299, while the Xbox Series X comes in at £449/$499.
So how does that compare to the new Xbox's biggest rival, the PlayStation 5?
The PS5 launch fell on November 12, but not everywhere. That date only stood for the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea.
UK gamers had to wait until November 19 to order one of the consoles.
The PS5 proper costs £449.99/$499.99, while the digital edition comes in at £359/$399.
- Elizabeth Little
RECORD NUMBER OF PS5 CONSOLES SOLD
Sony has managed to shift 3.4million PS5 consoles within the first four weeks of launch, according to a new report.
It would make it the highest ever sales for a PlayStation console.
Along with the record figure, the PS5 is also anticipated to reach up to 18million sold in 2021.
DigiTimes cites several “industry sources” for the information.
- Sarah Grealish
LEVEL UP
Your PlayStation 5 now warns you if you're about to play the PS4 versions of your games.
An update issued to Sony's next-gen consoles this week added the message, which pops up whenever you play cross-gen titles.
Some games, such as Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War, can run either the PS4 or PS5 version on the new machine.
Players had previously complained that the PS5 didn't make clear whether they were playing PS4 or PS5 variants.
It meant some gamers were inadvertently playing second-rate versions of games with worse graphics and frame rates.
Following a recent software update, a pop-up now asks which generation you would like to play.
- Sarah Grealish
PS4 DEALS
As Sony still struggles in keeping up with PS5 demand, more and more gamers are rushing to catch up with PS4 exclusives, now that the console is at its lowest price ever.
There are several websites selling gaming consoles, and you can buy a PlayStation 4 virtually anywhere.
However, there are some stores that often sell PlayStation 4 bundles at excellent prices.
Moreover, if you're interested in buying second-hand gaming consoles, GAME.co.uk has pretty interesting deals.
If you are looking at buying a new PlayStation 4, however, the sites below are your best shot:
- Argos
- Amazon
- Currys PC World
- eBay
- GAME
- Simplygames
- Sarah Grealish
HOW TO FIND OUT WHEN THE PS5 IS BACK IN STOCK
A genius website is promising to help you bag a PlayStation 5 when the sought after console is next in stock.
Hotstock offers real-time product tracking across multiple major stores, and will alert you when something is available to buy.
As well as console like the sold-out PS5 and Xbox Series X, the site can also track online stock of virtual reality headsets like the Oculus Rift.
It's available to people in the UK, US and Canada.
“We'll alert you when hard-to-get products are back in stock and available to buy,” Hostock says on its website. “You'll never have to miss out on that must-have product again.”
- Sarah Grealish
GAMES RELEASING IN 2021 THAT COULD SEE PS5 DEMAND SKY-ROCKET EVEN MORE
- Ratchet and Clank: A Rift Apart
- Horizon: Forbidden West
- God of War: Ragnarok
SONY YANKS CYBERPUNK 2077 FROM ONLINE STORES
Sony yanked Cyberpunk 2077 from its online store in mid-December, offering customers refunds amid reports of “game-breaking” bugs and glitches.
The futuristic adventure game, which stars Keanu Reeves, was released last week on PC, the new PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, as well as the previous generation PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Players have mostly complained of crashes on the older consoles, such as poor frame rates and screen tearing.
Sony said it “strives to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction” and has removed the game from the PlayStation Store “until further notice”.
However, Sony also began experiencing issues of its own, with problems in the form posted online to submit refunds, tweeting: “We're working to get it up and running as soon as possible. Sony strives to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction, therefore we will begin to offer a full refund for all gamers who have purchased Cyberpunk 2077 via PlayStation Store.”
PLAYSTATION 5 AVAILABILITY UPDATE
Amazon – Not available
Asda – Out of stock
Argos – Not available – nothing until 2021
Currys – Out of stock
eBay – Some consoles available but some are going for over £600
GAME – Out of stock
John Lewis – Out of stock
Tesco – Restock expected
Very – Restock expected
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