PS5 restock at GAME now – pre-orders available

PLAYSTATION fans, move fast: the PS5 is back in stock at GAME.

The retailer has just dropped a consignment of PS5 stock online this morning, which is available to pre-order ahead of shipping on November 4.

• PlayStation 5, from £499.95, GAME – buy here

Bear in mind though, you’ll need to join an online queue and go through a process to prove you’re not a bot. (But that’s okay: you’re not, right?)

We’re keep a close eye on the situation, and if you miss the consoles that are available at GAME right now, head to our PS5 stock page to check availability across other retail sites.

Orders at GAME a limited to one console per person in the case of the standard Disk Edition of the PS5.

The store layed out these procedures in a tweet posted earlier today, explained that these rules are in place to combat not just bots but scalpers too.

PS5 stock – or lack of it – has been one of the most prominent examples of goods shortage that’s been an increasing problem over the last 18 months.

A serious supply of semiconductor chips, along with supply chain issues, has left millions of gamers around the world deeply frustrated at the scarcity of PlayStation’s latest console.

But with Black Friday just around the corner, we’re seeing more and more stock drops appear online – a promising sign for anybody who wants to play a PS5 this Christmas.

Don’t miss our pick of the best PS5 Black Friday deals.

There’s also our run-down of the best Black Friday gaming deals.

And if you’re after something a little different to PS5 stock, there’s our where to buy the Nintendo Switch OLED page.

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