Sony’s PlayStation 5 console, which is hard to find, is being replaced from today.
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Sony’s hard-to-find PlayStation 5 could return to store shelves today.
According to the Spiel Times, several Target employees have said that the PS5 will be back in stock at Target someday between Sunday 27 and Tuesday 29. It seems unlikely that this will happen today, as replenishment at retail usually occurs in first thing in the morning.
This means that if the reports are correct, the PS5 could be available for purchase tomorrow or Tuesday morning, and restocking will normally occur between 5 and 7 p.m.
This will vary depending on the regional settings and all units will only be available online to purchase for delivery or pick up at the store. You won’t find a PS5 on store shelves for quite some time, due to both the shortage and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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You want to sign in to your target account with a saved and ready-to-use form of payment. If repopulation occurs in the early hours of the morning, you will want to get up early just in case.
Note: This is not a guarantee. This news has not been officially confirmed by either Sony or Target. It’s an opportunity and just an opportunity to get a PS5.
But remember: unless you’re starving to play Demon Souls, there really is no compelling reason to buy a PS5 right now (or an Xbox Series X).
The fact is that there are not so many new generation exclusives to play with. Almost everything, included Spider-Man: Miles Morales, can be played on state-of-the-art consoles. That will change in 2021, but we suspect it will be much easier to find these consoles in the new year (not right away, of course).
Still, good luck. And whatever you do, please don’t buy discounted scalper systems on eBay or other reseller sites. The PS5 is a good console. Worth MSRP and not a penny more.