If online leaks are to be believed, Amazon is gearing up for a massive resupply of the PS5 in the near future. A refueling was originally scheduled for March 18, but PS5 buyers will have to wait longer.
Several PS5 tracking accounts have reported that Amazon has nearly 50,000 PS5 consoles ready to use, but it is still unclear when PS5 inventory will materialize. When you arrive, you will have to be in the game to get a console, so we have a few tips to follow.
Amazon PS5 refueling update today
Update: As of 7:24 am on March 21, Amazon has no stock of the PS5, but TechRadar says a replenishment of the Amazon PS5 could happen earlier this week.
YouTuber Jake Randall and Matt Swider TechRadar, which has been tracking PS5 inventory for some time, suggested that the Amazon PS5 would be replenished between 9:00 am ET and 11:00 am ET on March 18. But now it can happen on Monday, possibly at 10 am. ET.
However, not all hope has been lost, as several sources claim that the replenishment of the Amazon PS5 could happen soon. For now, we are keeping an eye on the site and will update if the stock situation changes.
Replenishing Amazon PS5: quick links
PS5: $ 499 on Amazon
Check stock: The flagship PS5 console includes a 4K UDH Blu-ray disc drive. As a result, the design is slightly more complete than the fully digital model. It retails for $ 499 and includes a PS5 DualSense controller.
PS5 digital edition: $ 399 on Amazon
Check stock: The PS5 Digital console does not have a 4K UDH Blu-ray disc drive. As a result, it is slightly thinner than its counterpart. It also sells for $ 399 ($ 100 less) and includes a PS5 DualSense controller.
Jake Randall too tweeted this week that Amazon is planning to offer 46,000 PS5 consoles during its next PS5 refueling. TechRadar’s Matt Swider has posted evidence on Twitter today, which suggests that this is still the case. So while the time interval has clearly changed, there are still all signs that Amazon is planning a massive PS5 refueling soon.
You haven’t lost. The replenishment of Amazon PS5 was scheduled for today at 2pm UTC (10am ET). It can fall at any time – it depends on Amazon. Best Buy last Friday was 3 hours late for me. Everyone doubted that too. The good news? Amazon has a stock of 46,000 PS5 – just waiting. I’ll ping you. Information is free pic.twitter.com/c7UGidMjSKMarch 18, 2021
Although we don’t normally receive hard numbers when it comes to console refueling, 46,000 units look like a fair amount of PS5s. This could mean that this week will be the best chance since the release date for eager players to get their hands on a system.
Similar reports have been circulating across the pond, with several inventory monitoring accounts claiming that Amazon UK would be discarding PS5 shares this week alongside its American counterpart.
This proved to be very accurate, as yesterday (March 17) Amazon UK replenished with the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition. Giving players another chance to get their hands on these highly requested machines.
Amazon UK will drop early next week (15-17) and Smyths Toys later next week (18-20). I was also asked several times and I would like to clarify that ShopTo is a legitimate retailer selling the PS5. They are well established as online retailers.March 14, 2021
This is a great indication that reports of a massive replenishment of Amazon PS5 are more than just illusions, as in the past Amazon has replenished several regions within a few days of each other.
Of course, until the refueling actually happens, it is important to remember that these are just rumors and Amazon itself has not officially confirmed anything.
The retailer usually discards the stock without warning, we do not expect to know the validity of these rumors until the end of the week. However, with so many reputable PS5 inventory control accounts corroborating the information, it definitely seems like there is at least some truth to the rumors.
PS5 inventory is being replenished more regularly than ever by the minute, suggesting that the inventory issues that have plagued the console since launch are starting to dissipate.
If Amazon does have a PS5 replenished later today, you need to be ready. 46,000 PS5s certainly looks like a lot, but the stock is still likely to run out in minutes, while players and (unfortunately) scalpers compete for the console. Below you will find our top tips to help you be one of the lucky few to receive that elusive order confirmation email.
How to get a PS5 on Amazon this Thursday
There is no guaranteed formula for success when it comes to protecting a PS5 during an Amazon refueling, but there are a few things you can do to tilt the odds in your favor.
First, make sure you have an Amazon account set up in advance. It has pre-saved address information and payment details as well.
Putting the stock in your basket is only half the battle, once you have achieved that it is a race to complete the checkout. If you are unable to enter your card number and postal code, it is likely that the console will run out as you type.
Signing up for Amazon Prime is also useful if you want fast shipping, but it won’t give you the advantage of actually purchasing a PS5 – you don’t have to sign up to get first access to a refill.
A little weird trick from Amazon that has been happening recently is that by putting the console on your wish list in advance, when it is refilled, you can add it to the cart from there. This allows you to ignore the listing page, which almost always crashes due to heavy traffic.
Using this trick, you can usually put inventory in your basket the minute the refueling is active, and it gives you a considerable advantage over people who are trying to update the actual PS5 listing page in hopes of getting it to work.
Make sure you have the PS5 on your wish list in advance, as you can still add it even when the console is exhausted. Do this well before refueling in order to use this trick.
We tested this method ourselves the last time Amazon refueled the Xbox Series X and we can confirm that it actually works. We were able to put the Series X in our basket four times, while we were unable to put the console in our basket once on the list page, as it kept crashing.
Also, be sure to keep our guide on refilling the marked PS5, as we will update you with any additional information about the latest Amazon PS5 refueling as soon as we get it.