The Sony PS5 is in high demand and if you haven’t managed to get your hands on it yet, then we’ve got some tips and tricks for you to increase your chances of buying it on future back in stock.
The PS5 is undoubtedly the most coveted of all the gaming consoles of the moment. Since its release on November 19, 2020, it was very quickly out of stock during the pre-order phase, worldwide. To put the odds on your side during the next restocking of the console, it is good to know a few tips.
Our advice to be ready for the next PS5 stock
If during the last restocking of PS5, in particular at Cdiscount, Géant Casino and Carrefour but also at Super U, some were able to acquire it, others are still on the lookout for a return in stock of the PS5 in 2021. For the latter, it is possible to be warned so as not to miss the return of the console.
Indeed, some merchant sites that offer the PS5 for sale have a “stock alert”Allowing to be alerted in the event of new availability of the console. Even if the principle varies somewhat from one site to another, the handling remains similar.
In addition to activating them, we also recommend that you follow us on social networks, especially our Phonandroid Twitter page. Don’t forget to turn on Twitter notifications to be up to date with a new PS5 sale as quickly as possible.
These prices were updated on 04/01/2022 by All4affiliates. They are listed in ascending order and excluding delivery costs. Only the prices displayed at the merchants are valid.
These prices were updated on 04/01/2022 by All4affiliates. They are listed in ascending order and excluding delivery costs. Only the prices displayed at the merchants are valid.
Of course, when the time comes, we also recommend that you refresh the web page manually by regularly using the F5 key. If the PS5 does not appear on PC, try to access the dedicated page from your mobile and / or from the mobile application of the merchant who offers it for sale (if there is one).
Tips for buying the PS5 on Amazon, Fnac, Cdiscount and Micromania
In some cases, you need to know a few very specific tips depending on the dealer. On Amazon for example, during the last sales, it was necessary to be subscribed to the Amazon Prime service. That said, if you don’t want to subscribe just for that, you can take the 30-day free trial and then unsubscribe right away.
On the side of Fnac, to avoid the waiting list, you must go through the wish list in order to be able to add it to your basket. Remember to add it to your wishlist now, or you can do it as soon as the PS5 is uploaded via the heart-shaped icon.
On the side of Cdiscount, L’addition of an item shipped and sold by Cdiscount sometimes allows to unlock the basket. Batteries, or the Cdiscount à Volonté service test are sufficient.
Finally, when Micromania offers PS5s in stock, it does initially on its Android application, then uploads it a few minutes later on its site.
Replenishments can take place at any time, and stocks are virtually guaranteed to run out within minutes of going live. A quick summary of the tips to remember to increase your chances of buying the PS5:
- Activate stock alerts on the sites.
- Have entered your information at all merchants (last name, first name, postal address, means of payment).
- Add the PS5 to your wishlist if the brand offers one.
- Regularly update the web page using the F5 key.
- Subscribe and activate notifications from our Twitter Phonandroid page.
- Try to buy it from all platforms (PC, mobile, application).