Did you win a PlayStation 5 last week? probably not if you’re reading this article, but a big wave of new consoles has come and gone. The update came right after Sony’s State of Play stream, which was a smart time.
We have heard rumors that the refueling crisis is going to improve soon and we are certainly hopeful. PS5 updates seem to be happening with much more consistency now, with systems being released at different retailers every week. We are not yet out of danger, but less aggravating days are in the foreseeable future. Until then, it’s still a pain in the ass, so here’s the current state of PS5 restocking.
Popfindr, Octoshop and other retail tools
Let’s start with the tracking tools you’ll need to keep up-to-date on stocks. To begin, we recommend downloading OctoShop. This Google Chrome extension will notify you as soon as stocks are available at the reseller of your choice. Just download, define which retailers you want to scan and you’re done.
PopFindr, on the other hand, it is a solid choice if you want to check inventory at local stores. In addition to these tools, consider following some great Twitter accounts for replenishment news. We recommend following accounts like @ PS5StockAlerts, @SpielTimes, and @ Wario64 which will tweet whenever new consoles are available at a retailer, and you can even enable push notifications whenever one or more of those accounts tweet. This article will also have links to the website of all retailers from which you want to get a PS5, so you may want to bookmark some pages.
Target
The target is too late for a refueling, and that could happen very soon. Technological Radar reported on Monday that Target employees confirmed additional inventory this week, so be sure to explore online orders for pickup at the store at Target. In some cases, it looks like they can go on air March 8th.
More recently, PS5 appeared on Tuesday, February 16, around 8:00 am Eastern time, and again on Wednesday, February 17 at the same time. This means that you need to be an early riser to get one here, and you may even need to go to a local Target to get one.
Target has been a consistent retailer in 2021, but is starting to lag behind. This puts you in the perfect position to launch new consoles soon, so we recommend crawling the site via PopFindr. If you are trying to get one online, you will need to rely on the mentioned tools and the target PS5 hub page.
Walmart
In our last update, we noticed that Walmart was too late for an update and predicted it would be next on the list. See, the retailer received a new batch of systems on Thursday, March 4, at 3 pm. Of course, that may mean you won’t have another one for a few weeks, but at least there are signs of life there.
Walmart’s big advantage is that it usually alerts followers of when exactly stocks will be released. This means that you do not need to formally track it, but rather follow your social channels. It is rare that you do not provide a fair warning, but it is a good idea to keep an eye on the pages of the Digital Edtion Store of the Walmart PS5 and PS5 anyway.
Best buy
Best Buy has been very predictable lately, which is fantastic news. The retailer has consistently installed new consoles at around 12:00 noon (Eastern Time) every Friday for the past few weeks. Last update, we predicted that we would see a refuel on March 5 at noon, and that was exactly when the last one occurred. The next target to be observed? Friday, March 12.
Best Buy had a rough patch at the beginning of the year, but it is now perhaps the best place to get a PS5. The site works well with tools like OctoShop, so we recommend configuring it. If we manage to refuel again on Friday this week, you can bookmark the store’s PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition pages.
GameStop
GameStop had a major update last week along with Best Buy and Walmart. Fans could pick up a system or package if they were quick enough in the draw. This happened on Thursday, March 4, at around 2 pm. GameStop is not as consistent as some other sites, so a weekly replenishment is not expected here. It’s more like week in, week out at this rate.
GameStop can be a good way to get packages with extra games or controllers included if you want to grow. Pay attention to the retailer’s PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition store pages and keep an eye on your emails and social channels for refueling updates.
Amazon
Welcome to the party, Amazon. After a small refuel on Tuesday, February 16, at around 8 am, the retailer received new inventory on Wednesday, March 3, at 10 am. That leaves us hopeful, but Amazon is still an unpredictable retailer. There is no standard for your refueling beyond the early morning time window. Otherwise, they just tend to happen at random intervals that come and go quickly.
If Amazon replenishes PS5 consoles again this month, you’ll want OctoShop or another tool to notify you. If you just want to get lucky, you can also update the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition store pages.
PlayStation Direct
As the name implies, PlayStation Direct is the best way to obtain a console directly from Sony. The only problem is that you will have to use a queuing system that is becoming the bane of many fans. Accessing the PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition pages of PS Direct when a refuel occurs will put you in the queue and you will only have one chance to get a console if it’s still in stock when you get ahead. It is not an experience for the impatient.
That said, Sony replenishes its system frequently. The console last appeared on Wednesday, February 24 at 4pm. This time is consistent with previous refills, so you’ll want to keep an eye on the ads around 3 pm East on Wednesdays. It’s been a hot minute since the last one, so keep an eye out for this week especially.
Newegg
Newegg has offered PS5 packages in recent months, most recently on February 18, making them one of the smallest retailers to watch. While there is no word on when the next official refueling can take place, Newegg has several different packages, and anyone with a registered account can sign up for refueling notifications directly.
Antonline
Antonline was putting out new consoles once a week until February, which made it one of the best places to find a console. His last PS5 refueling took place on Thursday, February 18, at around 10:30 am, almost exactly one week after the last refueling. This pattern appears to have broken for the time being, but it is likely that another update is not far off.
The retailer sells large packages that include extra controllers and PS Plus subscriptions. If you use these add-ons, great, but be forewarned that the packages usually come at a high price. (For example, a package including the $ 399 PS5 Digital Edition will cost $ 650 with all the extras.) Considering the consistency with which it updates the consoles, then you will definitely want to keep an eye out at the end of each week. Check here for your PS5 landing hub, which also includes all the accessories you need.