The PlayStation 5 Is Available Once Again
Many people, especially gamers, are always looking for a solution to fulfill their gaming adventure. When Sony Interactive Entertainment released the PS5 last year on November 12th, 2020 in the United States, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea, including the United Kingdom, which got the console on November 19, 2020, people got really excited!
What Is PS5
Sony Interactive Entertainment's PlayStation 5 (PS5) is a video game console intended for home gaming.
The PlayStation 5 was announced in 2019 as the successor to the PlayStation 4, along with Microsoft's Xbox Series X and Series S consoles, the PS5 is part of the ninth generation of video game consoles, which were introduced in the same month.
An optical disc drive compatible with Ultra HD Blu-ray discs is included in the base model. The Digital Edition is devoid of this drive, making it a more affordable option for people who want to purchase games via digital download. Both variations were released at the same time.
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The PlayStation 5's main hardware features include a solid-state drive optimized for high-speed data streaming, an AMD GPU capable of 4K resolution displays at up to 120 frames per second, hardware-accelerated ray tracing for realistic lighting and reflections, and the Tempest Engine, which enables hardware-accelerated 3D audio effects. The DualSense controller with haptic feedback and backward compatibility with most PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR titles are also included.
But suddenly, they were out of stock.
In the last year 2021, according to Sony, for many users, getting a PS5 has been difficult since launch, and it appears that it will continue to be difficult beyond the first year of the console's lifespan.
The Cause Of Out-Of-Stock
Pandemic Outbreak
If you're wondering why the PS5 is so difficult to obtain for non-famous people, it's due to a pandemic-induced global chip shortage, and increased demand for entertainment technology from those who have been stuck at home for the better part of two years.
Lack Of Bot Defense
On December 30th, it appears that Amazon is already sold out due to an astounding lack of bot defenses. Bot defense helps identify and mitigate attacks before they cause damage to the site. Sony's latest gaming console, the PlayStation 5, is one of many gaming gadgets that are currently out of stock due to mostly online-only sales.
Good News
The good news is that the PS5 console is finally back once again in some countries! They will re-stock the item in some places, especially in markets.
Where Can I Get PS5 In 2022
Since their release at the end of last year, the PS5 has been troubled by supply shortages, which are rooted in a combination of chip shortages and operational issues caused by the pandemic. The word from Sony on console shortages hasn't been good.
But other countries in 2022 are going to re-stock the PS5. Here are the lists of markets that sell PS5 in 2022 and when you can possibly buy it.
PS5 In North America
This January 2022, North American markets will possibly re-stock the item in their stores.
List of stores to visit:
- Amazon US
- Best Buy
- GameStop
- PlayStation Direct
- Target
- Walmart
PS5 In UK
This January 2022, UK markets will also possibly re-stock the item in their stores.
List of stores to visit:
- Amazon UK
- Argos
- Curry's PC World
- GAME
- PlayStation Direct
- Smyths Toys
- Very
How To Find The PS5 In Stock
Although some of the countries are not still in stock, here's what you can do to locate where PS5 has stock.
- Go to the PS5 page on NowInStock.
- Register for a free account at NowInStock.
- Check your inbox for a verification email and click the correct link to verify.
- Go back to the PS5 NowInStock page.
- Click Add/Manage alerts in the right corner of the screen.
- Add an item to track it.
Conclusion
PS5 is a popular video game console that was designed to provide us with a new gaming experience. 2022 is not the year where we can buy it anytime and anywhere, but we're still happy that some people are still getting it. Sony will surely find a way to sell more in the next season.
I hope this article gave you an idea about the PS5 and answered your questions about its availability.
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