The PS5 is available now at Best Buy (update: sold out)

Updated at 12:59 p.m. ET, December 28: Best Buy no longer has a PS5 at the moment, but he started selling the Xbox Series X.

If you are currently buying a PlayStation 5 console and have recently had replenishments at Walmart, Costco, and other retailers, you have another chance right now at Best Buy. The electronics retailer has just opened a new bundle of PlayStation 5 consoles for $ 499.99. Best Buy only sells the disc version, however, not the digital edition.

Make sure to log in and queue at the Best Buy site, with your billing and shipping information saved. Click the “Add to Cart” button on the right to jump into the queue and stay calm. You do not need to refresh the automated system, however, you may be prompted to verify your account when it is your turn. After that, you should be able to see if there are any PS5 consoles available in your area. If you knock, stay alert, the store tends to restock in waves so there may be more consoles in an instant.

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PlayStation 5 Digital Edition

The PS5 digital edition costs $ 400. Compared to the standard PS5, this console costs $ 100 less and does not include a Blu-ray disc player.

We wish you good luck in getting a PS5 today. As usual, logging into your account before replenishing and ensuring all relevant shipping and payment information can only improve your chances of success. But generally, once you’re in the queue for a console, hold on tight and maybe cross your fingers that you actually have a console today.

Some essential PS5 accessories and games

Whether you get a PlayStation 5 today or not, it might not be a bad idea to stock up on some essentials that you might want to have on day one with your console.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift apart

Insomniac Games’ latest adventure in the Ratchet & Clank the series is the funniest entry to date. It’s also the first to launch on PS5, and it’s both a showcase for stunning graphics and fast load speeds.

Death loop

The latest release from Arcane Studios – the team behind Prey and Dishonored – is a masterpiece in many ways, an open mystery that’s thrilling, action-packed, and just the right amount of weird.

Sony Pulse 3D Headphones

Sony’s own wireless gaming headset, designed to showcase the 3D audio effect of the PS5, also works on the PS4.

PlayStation Plus (12 month subscription)

A PlayStation Plus subscription allows PlayStation 4 and PS5 owners to play games online, download free titles every month, and take advantage of PS Store discounts. PS5 owners also have access to the PlayStation Plus Collection, a selection of PS4 titles.