It is almost impossible to find a PlayStation 5.
Potential players have used every trick in the book to get around the rampant scalping that surrounded the launch of the next generation system. This includes using apps like Octoshop and shopping in lesser-known stores. However, perhaps the most surefire way to obtain a PS5 is by using Twitter-based inventory trackers, such as the Spiel Times.
Spiel Times features a daily broadcast dedicated to PlayStation 5 releases, and the people behind the account shared their tips and ideas for locating a new Sony console with Inverse.
Is there a method to buy a PlayStation 5 that you consider a waste of time?
Yes. Being arrogant and verbally abusing the PS5 tracking community. This is pure waste of time. Spreading the hate won’t get you a PS5. Stay calm and follow the tips, best practices and advice from the community.
What is the most underrated way to get a PS5?
Get lucky. We’ve had cases where someone started watching our stream and got a PS5 the same day. In the meantime, there are people who have been with us for over a month and still don’t have a PS5. So, it’s time and luck. If you believe that luck often favors you, try it out.
What is the cheapest way to get a PS5?
It’s all a hit or miss. You can expect Best Buy or Walmart to announce their PS5 shipment dates as other retailers randomly leave. Or you can just keep an eye out for PS Direct drops, Tuesday through Friday.
If you are working during the PS Direct period, ask us followed on Twitter and notifications enabled. When there’s a drop, we tweet with the tag – [DROP]. That’s how you know when to prepare for action. If you’re mentally exhausted from hunting on PS5, take a break. Spend time with your family, do other things and come back when you feel you are ready for battle.
If you have money to spend, where would you buy a PS5?
Spiel Times is strictly against buying from money changers, so I’m not sure how to respond. Even if you have money, I suggest you wait when the PS5 is available.
Of course, some people don’t have time to be glued to the screen for 24 hours. In that case, use a trusted reseller site, such as StockX. Don’t fall victim to random Twitter accounts, claiming they have PS5s on sale. Always use PayPal invoices so that you can easily have your money refunded if something goes wrong. If you are asked by Zelle or Venmo, please run away.
Why are you tracking the PS5?
The entire Spiel Times team lives in India, where the PlayStation 5 doesn’t even have a release date. So, we decided to start helping people in the United States and Europe, where people are having trouble getting one.
Many may argue, “Hey, it’s just entertainment.” But when talking to hundreds of people, we realize that it is much more than that. Our audience includes parents, other significant people, grandparents and even siblings who are trying to secure a PS5 for their pupils. The PS5 is a great Christmas gift. It is a way of spending the holidays together, closer, for some, while for others it is a way of showing children that 2020 is not an entirely bad year.
Users often send us messages after obtaining their console. Some messages made us cry.
Do you own a PS5? Does this live up to the hype?
The PS5 has not yet launched in India. Then no. We don’t have the PS5. We have importers here who are selling for more than $ 1,300 to $ 1,500, and many YouTubers actually bought it in a similar way. But we’re looking forward to an official release. We don’t want to break our banks.
You can follow the Spiel Times on Twitter for the latest PS5 updates.