A BATCH of PS5 consoles are set to drop at GAME anytime from TODAY – despite a “terrible” month for restocks of the must-have gaming console.
Online retailer OnBuy shows PS5 stock is still available – despite it being almost £150 more expensive at a price of £599 for the disc edition and £542.84 for a digital-only console.
@PS5StockAlertUK predicts that both the digital and disc version will drop on the GAME UK website between today and Thursday, with the consoles ready to buy between 9am and 11.30am.
The Playstation5 was originally released in November 2020, with gaming fans struggling to get their hands on the console. But with many STILL unable to purchase Sony’s flagship entertainment system, it proves the must-have console continued to experience high-demand.
Shortages have been spurred, in part, by a worldwide semiconductor shortage, said to have been sparked by the coronavirus pandemic. Sony produces two versions of the next gen Playstation console – a digital edition priced at £349.99, and disc-drive console costs £449.99.
Read our PS5 live blog below for the latest news on restocks and games…
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PS5 consoles selling for £800 as gamers ‘rush to sell Xbox’ online
ANY XBOX owners wanting to ditch their consoles for a PS5 are in for a shock.
Following the news that Sony is buying Bungie — the studio that created Halo, and makes Destiny — Google Trends saw a surge of people searching for ‘sell Xbox’.
If Sony snaps up the studio and decides to make the franchise a platform exclusive, Xbox Destiny players could end up getting locked out.
The increased search following the news could indicate that a portion of players are now weighing up their options when it comes to their console and the games exclusive to it.
Similarly, when Microsoft announced its intent to buy Call of Duty maker Activision, there was a panic over the future of the series on social media.
However, it’s impossible to say why the search trends changed – and there’s no way to be sure that Xbox owners are ditching their consoles en masse.
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Explained: What is included in a PS Plus membership?
Here’s what’s included with the membership for PS4 and PS5 players :
- Online multiplayer
- Free monthly games for PS4, PS5, and PS VR
- Exclusive discounts on PlayStation Store
- Exclusive game add-ons and packs
- 100GB of cloud storage for your game saves
The free games are your to keep for as long as your subscription is active.
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GAME PS5 restock expected in next few days
GAME are expected to drop PS5 stock this week, according to a trusted stock tracker account.
@PS5StockAlertUK predicts that both the digital and disc version will drop on the retailer’s website during the early part of this week.
It says the PS5 disc & digital editions will be available between February 8 -10, with stock becoming available first thing in the morning, between 9am and 11.30am.
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‘Choose your machine carefully’
A Belgium retailer was seen seen posting notices for customers in its PS5 section after news Xbox owners were jumping ship to buy the next-gen Sony machine.
“Notice to gamers, Microsoft has bought Activision! Choose your machine carefully,” it warned.
Microsoft has also bought Bethesda, which means that huge titles such as Fallout and The Elder Scrolls will, almost certainly, only available be on Xbox.
Starfield, the upcoming sci-fi RPG gamers have been waiting on for years, is also going to be exclusive to Xbox.
Depending on the series you like to play, you might want to rethink your console choice.
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Xbox players ‘rush to sell their consoles’
A gaming site had claimed Xbox owners are looking to flog their consoles after the news that Sony is looking to acquire Bungie, the studio that created blockbuster franchise Halo.
PlayStation boss Jim Ryan announced the company acquistion this week – hot on the heels of Xbox’s plans to buy software giant Activision.
The news may have panicked Xbox gamers, which is understandable given that Bungie went on to create the popular sci-fi shooter Destiny.
If Sony owns Bungie and decides to make Destiny a platform exclusive, Xbox players will be cut off from the game.
Google Trends analysis shared by gaming site Solitaired shows that on the day the Sony/ Bungie deal was announced, online searches for ‘sell Xbox’ skyrocketed in the UK.
The search term saw a possible 475% surge on January 31, which may be six times the average volume, according to the gaming site.
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What is the XPG Gammix Blade SSD for the PS5?
In need of a storage solution? Then look no further.
Undoubtedly the most annoying factor of a PS5 is its relatively small storage capacity.
But the XPG Gammix S70 Blade – a super speedy M.2 SSD with a read speed of 7.4GB/s and write speed of 6.8GB – faster than the PS5’s internal storage.
Practically speaking, those speeds mean that the time it takes to copy game files will be cut down significantly.
There won’t be a massive bump to game performance but you might notice load times not taking quite so long.
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Grand Theft Auto VI IS in development, confirms Rockstar Games
Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI is currently in development.
In a statement posted on the company’s website, the studio has addressed concerns from players that there has been no news on the sixth game in the hugely successful series.
“With the unprecedented longevity of GTA V, we know many of you have been asking us about a new entry in the Grand Theft Auto series,” the statement reads.
“With every new project we embark on, our goal is always to significantly move beyond what we have previously delivered – and we are pleased to confirm that active development for the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series is well underway.
Rockstar is currently gearing up to release the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions of Grand Theft Auto V on March 15.
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GAME stock could drop TODAY
The PS5 is currently listed as out of stock on the GAME UK website.
There are rumours swirling that the digital console will be dropping at the retailer anytime from this morning at 9.30am until Thursday
Stay with our live blog for the latest on new stock.
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Console games news: The latest
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Netflix to launch no-console gaming this year?
In July last year, we revealed Netflix is planning to offer video games alongside TV shows and movies.
It’s a major change for the streaming app – and will put Netflix in competition with the PS5 and Xbox.
According to Bloomberg, video games will begin appearing on Netflix “within the next year” -so that could mean by summer 2022.
They’ll be listed as part of a new genre, living alongside existing offerings like documentaries.
Importantly, Bloomberg cites an insider as saying Netflix won’t charge extra for the video games – but at present it is unclear exactly how the games will be delivered.
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Explained: What is PS Plus?
PS Plus is a premium subscription service for PS4 gamers.
It gives you access to online multiplayer as well as exclusive discounts across the PlayStation Store.
But it also nets you two hand-picked PS4 games to download and play each month, which remain available as long as you’re a member.
Many PS4 owners will subscribe to PS Plus for the multiplayer alone, so the free games are a pleasant bonus.
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What PS VR games work on the next headset?
The current library of PS VR titles will almost certainly be playable on PS VR2.
But a couple of PS VR2 exclusives have already been revealed, with the biggest one being unveiled at CES 2022.
Horizon Call of the Mountain is being built from the ground up specifically for PS VR2.
Horizon Forbidden West is already in the works at Guerilla Games, but the upcoming VR adventure is set to immerse you in Aloy’s world more than ever before.
You can check out the teaser trailer below for a brief taste of what’s in store.
Pavlov Shack — a tactical shooter in the vein of CS:GO — has also been confirmed for PS VR2.
Developer Vankrupt Games confirmed this on Twitter last year, saying the PS VR “doesn’t have the fidelity for Pavlov.”
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When is the PS VR2 release date
Sony confirmed it was working on the PS VR2 in February last year and made it clear the device wouldn’t see a 2021 launch.
The launch date wasn’t shared in the new blog post or during the company’s CES 2022 showcase.
A Bloomberg report from last year cited sources claiming we’ll see the device make its debut in the holiday period this year.
Both the PS5 and Xbox Series X released in November, so it’s likely the PS VR2 will materialise in the same window.
Hardware analyst Brad Lynch has also bolstered this rumoured date with news that the PS VR 2 is entering mass production “soon”.
So if this is accurate, and we don’t see any delays, we can look forward to adding the PS VR 2 to our Christmas lists in 11 month.
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Explained: What is the PS5?
The PS5 is Sony’s successor to the PS4 and PS4 Pro, and is available in two distinct versions.
Those are the pricey PS5 proper with all the bells and whistles, and the digital edition, which is cheaper but with no disc tray.
Both consoles came out in November 2020 with an impressive roster of launch games.
And they’re going head-to-head with Microsoft’s next-gen consoles, the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.
Like Sony, Microsoft has opted to launch two machines: A full-works console with a higher price tag and a cheaper one without a disc tray.
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PlayStation 5 tips when buying from GAME
If you’re excited about the predicted GAME restock, then follow these tips below.
- Get familiar with the bundles, so you know which one to target first: Obscure bundles are easier to get, standalones almost impossible.
- When alerted, click through to your first bundle of choice as quickly as possible, this will get you into the queue.
- Checking out too much too quickly will give you a 30-60 second timeout, so don’t rush it. If this happens, just wait a bit then try again.
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Struggling to get a PS5? Try these alternatives
The Sun’s favourite alternative to a games console is the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset.
Grab a VR headset and you’ll be able to play the legendary Beat Saber – like Guitar Hero, but with lightsabers.
And Dell’s Alienware R10 Ryzen Edition is a gaming PC powerhouse that crushes both the new PS5 and Xbox consoles.
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New PS5 hack steals one of the Xbox Series X’s best features
SONY is adding a long overdue feature for the PlayStation 5 that makes sharing screenshots a million times easier.
The update lets you access screenshots and clips takes on your PS5 on your mobile via the PlayStation App.
Spotted by @GamingIntPhoto1 on Twitter, the Media Gallery appears to be offering players the option to upload their screenshots and clips.
They can then be viewed on the PS App for a limited period of 14 days.
The feature has been in beta in Japan and Canada but has popped up for some North American users.about:blank
However, in a subsequent tweet, @GamingIntPhoto1 noted that the feature had been removed.
This has lead to speculation that it’s on the cusp of being officially rolled out in a software update, and the trigger was accidentally pulled too early.
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Console shortages are expected to persist this year
The PS5 console is still highly sought after.
It means shortages are expected to persist this year.
Sony had to lower its PS5 sales forecast for the year by over three million units to allow for the deficit.
But there’s ways to be in the running for a shiny new console – by following trusted stock trackers and waiting for a restock.
Scalpers will eventually have to drop the prices of the console to something more realistic, so holding out is the best option.
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Curry’s declared 2021 as ‘the year VR broke into mainstream’
UK electronics retailer Curry’s has declared 2021 “the year that virtual reality broke into the mainstream”.
Chief Alex Baldock said Oculus Quest 2 and PS5 were “stars” as “consoles flew off the shelves”.
However, the electricals retailer said in the ten weeks to January 8 sales in the UK and Ireland were down 6 per cent year on year.
That is expected to dent full-year profits and its shares fell seven per cent.
Mr Baldock said the market was “challenging” over the festive period due to “uneven customer demand” and supply chain disruption.
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Explained: What is included in a PS Plus membership?
Here’s what’s included with the membership for PS4 and PS5 players :
- Online multiplayer
- Free monthly games for PS4, PS5, and PS VR
- Exclusive discounts on PlayStation Store
- Exclusive game add-ons and packs
- 100GB of cloud storage for your game saves
The free games are your to keep for as long as your subscription is active.
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Hacks to stop your console randomly switching off
PLAYSTATION 5 owners are reporting that their console is randomly turning off or going into rest mode, but there’s a fix!
A large number of PS5 players are panicking that their expensive console is broken.
Read more here.
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OnBuy has consoles in stock
PS5 consoles are in stock on the Onbuy website.
However, it seems there is a slight price hike on the online retailer.
Where are Smyths Toys sell Disc versions for £449.99.
And the site boasts “30-day returns as standard”
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