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Things look good for anyone looking to get their hands on a PlayStation 5 this holiday season. The PS5 has been one of the most difficult technology devices to source in the past two years as chip shortages continue, making it harder for companies to meet demand with their products. , has been mostly online-only for quite some time, with very occasional but short-lived in-store restocks. It added a few hundred dollars more to the console’s already expensive price tag, making it less than ideal for those who could find it.
However, the PS5 seems well-prepared for this holiday season. It’s not for everyone and it takes a little effort, but this is probably the best opportunity to get your hands on it. Stores had only a few PS5s in stock throughout November, but Black Friday made it clear that the console was starting to meet more demand.
Stores like Best Buy, GameStop, and Walmart were filled with PlayStation 5s featuring God of War: Ragnarok on shelves and behind counters. I can personally confirm that there were literally stacks of PlayStation 5 consoles at his two Best Buys that we attended. With Cyber Monday looming, it could mean that users are more likely to get one, as it is essentially a sequel to Black Friday.
If it’s not available in the next few days, we recommend checking with your local retailer and asking about their plans to restock in December. Sony and retailers are likely to work together to make sure these consoles get into gamers’ hands this holiday season.