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PS5 stock – live: Argos restock available now – how to buy a console
Update 22 June: The PS5 is in stock at Argos, The Game Collection and for BT customers at the BT Shop. It is sold out at PlayStation Direct, Amazon, EE, Game, Scan and Studio. Read on for more information.
Since launching in 2020, the PlayStation 5 has been notoriously difficult to get hold of. Supply chain issues stemming from the global pandemic have brought production of Sony’s latest games console to a standstill.
Thankfully, the situation has improved in recent months. The PS5 was pretty much in stock throughout the entire month of May, with Game leading the charge. We had nearly 108 restocks across the month – the most we’ve ever seen since Sony released the console. And as we approach the end ofJune, the month has so far continued this momentum, with Game, EE and the BT Shop being in stock for much of the last few weeks.
Saying that, buying a console on its own is still more difficult than picking up a bundle, with standalone consoles selling out in the blink of an eye, while digital consoles (bundles included) have been non-existent. But we’re here to help, whether you’re after a bundle or the standalone PS5 disc and PS5 digital edition consoles.
Still hunting down the elusive PlayStation 5? Our goal is to secure you a next-gen machine, as well as provide you with the details on the best games and accessories to grab alongside your new console, plus the latest game reviews.
If you want to find out which online retailers will be the first to restock, then keep scrolling to receive updates as they happen.
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Key Points
This is where the PS5 is available to buy today
Smyths expects more PS5 stock soon
Argos is having a PS5 restock right now
The Game Collection has this expensive PS5 bundle in stock
10:09 , Steve Hogarty
The Game Collection lives up to its name with a game-rammed bundle packed with next-gen titles that we’d ordinarily recommend anyway.
It’s a PS5 disc edition bundle and comes with Elden Ring Launch Edition, Deathloop, Back 4 Blood, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Immortals Fenyx Rising, Watch Dogs Legion, Fortnite, The Last Laugh Bundle and Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate.
It costs an eye-watering £759.95, which isn’t too bad when you consider the sheer amount of stuff you get.
Buy now at The Game Collection
PlayStation Plus has launched in the UK
09:47 , Steve Hogarty
The long-awaited overhaul of Sony’s premium subscription service has finally arrived in the UK this morning.
PlayStation Plus now offer three tier to choose from. The basic plan costs £6.99 and nets you all of the online, cloud saving and multiplayer functionality you’re used to.
The new “extra” and “premium” tiers cost more and unlock a growing library of PS4 and PS5 games, as well as retro classics and exclusive demos.
We’ve got all the PlayStation Plus UK launch news in this helpful little article. It explains everything.
The new PS Plus service has just gone live in the UK – here’s what tier to buy
How do you get a PS5 from BT?
09:30 , Alex Lee
The PS5 has been in stock at the BT Shop for an entire month now, and it’s supply of consoles doesn’t seem to be waning. It has also consistently had the cheapest console bundle in stock for weeks on end, sometimes being surpassed by retailers with the standalone disc or digital console.
Why? Well, it’s probably because BT locks its consoles behind a heavy metal door, which can only be unlocked by BT Broadband customers with an access code. That’s right, if you’re not a sacred Broadband customer, tough luck, you won’t be able to buy the console.
You can buy the PS5 disc edition console with Horizon Forbidden West for £449.99 (Bt.com), and you can find an access code on the MyBT portal.
G’morning PS5 hunters
09:00 , Alex Lee
Hello PS5 hunters and welcome back to The Independent’s PS5 restock liveblog. After a fairly eventful Wednesday, it seems like the PS5 has now sold out at Argos.
But fret not, because it is currently still in stock at the BT Shop for BT Broadband customers, as well as Hughes, Studio and The Game Collection. Granted, the latter three are pretty expensive, but you’ve still got options! Either way, we’ll be here all day bringing you the live restock updates as they happen. Stay tuned!
Live blog signing off
Wednesday 22 June 2022 17:18 , Alistair Charlton
As we bring another day of PS5 hunting to a close, it appears that consoles are still available at Argos, but only in some regions of the UK. We can also see that The Game Collection’s massive £760 PS5 bundle is still available, and consoles with Horizon Forbidden West are still in stock at the BT Shop, but these are exclusively available to existing BT customers.
As ever, we’ll be back tomorrow for another day of PS5 restock live-blogging.
The best 4K TV for your new PS5
Wednesday 22 June 2022 17:01 , Alistair Charlton
While we wait for the next PS5 restock, it’s time to think about upgrading your television. The PS5 outputs video at 4K resolution and can even handle games running at 120 frames per second. That’s something not all TVs can manage, so if you want to see your new console running at its best, a new TV could be worthwhile.
We’ve rounded up nine of the best 4K TVs available right now, from manufacturers including Samsung, LG, Sony and Panasonic, among others. And the great news is you don’t need to spend a fortune to get a great 4K television – prices of our favourites start at under £400.
9 best 4K TVs for needle-sharp viewing
The new PS Plus is coming to Europe this week: Here’s what you need to know
Wednesday 22 June 2022 16:30 , Alistair Charlton
Sony is rolling out a major upgrade to its PlayStation Plus subscription service. The updated offering will provide access to Sony’s library of classic PS4 games, as well as PS5 exclusives and retro titles from earlier consoles, as well as exclusive demos of upcoming games.
The service launches with three payment options, called essential, extra and premium.
Landing in Asia on 24 May, the new PS Plus came to Japan on 2 June then the Americas on 13 June. Lastly, it will arrive in Europe tomorrow, 23 June. Below is everything you need to know about the new PS Plus service.
New PS Plus service will include blockbusters like God of War and retro PS1 games
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Wednesday 22 June 2022 15:34 , Alistair Charlton
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This huge PS5 bundle is still in stock again at The Game Collection
Wednesday 22 June 2022 14:32 , Alistair Charlton
If you’re feeling flush and want to pick up a PS5 with loads of games, then The Game Collection has a bundle for you. Priced at a hefty £759.95, the deal includes a PS5 disc editon, plus all of these games:
Elden Ring: Launch Edition
Deathloop
Back 4 Blood
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Immortals Fenyx Rising
Watch Dogs: Legion
Fortnite: The Last Laugh Bundle
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate
Read our review of the new Apple MacBook pro M2
Wednesday 22 June 2022 14:22 , Alistair Charlton
While we wait for more PS5 consoles to come into stock, how about a new laptop? We’ve just reviewed the brand-new MacBook pro with Apple’s equally new M2 processor and gave it a score of 8/10.
On the new laptop’s performance, our reviewer said: “Performance on the new MacBook pro is faster than on the already-lightning-fast previous model of MacBook pro. This is the reason you would want to upgrade to it.
“Apple’s pro models live up to their names by making super-demanding programs run like Usain Bolt. If your computer needs to include these power-hungry apps for things like video editing, for instance, you’ll be grateful for this. You’ll be able to have more hi-res windows open and running at speed at the same time.”
Click below to read out full review of Apple’s latest pro laptop.
The new MacBook pro M2 is one of the fastest laptops we’ve tried
Smyths says more PS5 stock due this month
Wednesday 22 June 2022 13:31 , Alistair Charlton
The Smyths Toys website doesn’t have any PS5 stock at the moment, but says more is expected in June. As long as there aren’t any delays, this should mean fresh PS5 stock will land at Smyths before the end of next week. This only applies to the disc edition though, as the retailer says new digital edition stock is expected at some point in 2022, with no month mentioned.
Horizon Forbidden West review for the PS5
Wednesday 22 June 2022 12:34 , Alistair Charlton
Horizon Forbidden West is bundled with just about every PS5 console available at the moment. So we thought we’d give you a quick rundown on what we think of the game.
A follow up to 2017’s Horizon Zero Dawn, it follows hunter Aloy on her journey across the west coast of an apocalyptic United States.
We absolutely loved our time with Horizon Forbidden West. Our reviewer said: “In Horizon Forbidden West, Guerilla Games has developed its post-apocalyptic marriage of technology and nature to craft a beautifully realised vision of a world desperate for rebirth. The story will take new players to unexpected and breathtaking places, and fans of Horizon Zero Dawn will have plenty of their questions answered.
“While Horizon Forbidden West takes great leaps in its visual and story presentation, it stays the path with its gameplay, making small but notable additions that improve the experience. Not much has changed since Zero Dawn, but when that gameplay revolves around hunting mechanical dinosaurs, why would you want it to?”
Read our full review of Horizon Forbidden West to find out more.
Horizon Forbidden West is one of the best-looking PS5 games yet
F1 2022 PS5 release date
Wednesday 22 June 2022 12:02 , Alistair Charlton
The new Formula One racing game from EA, called F1 2022, is almost here. It will arrive for the PS5 on 1 July, which is next Friday and also the opening day of the British Grand Prix weekend. Click the link below for everything we know so far on EA’s latest racing simulator.
F1 2022 is available for pre-order– what we know so far
Argos is having a PS5 restock right now
Wednesday 22 June 2022 11:12 , Alistair Charlton
Argos is currently having a PS5 restock. This is the disc edition on its own and not part of a bundle, and it carries the regular retail price of £449.99. However, this being Argos, finding where stock is actually available can be tricky.
We have seen the consoles available for some postcodes, but not all. So we can’t say for sure how much stock is available, or where. You’ll just have to head to the Argos website and try for yourself. Good luck!
Some Game branches have PS5 stock today
Wednesday 22 June 2022 10:44 , Alistair Charlton
Although it doesn’t have any stock on its website, Game has some PS5 consoles available in-store for customers to buy. So far today we’ve spotted that both branches in Bath have PS5 disc edition and digital editions in stock and ready for walk-in customers to buy.
We recommend calling your local branch to see what the PS5 stock situation is there, and to also check this Twitter list, which shows every tweet from all of Game’s physical stores. When consoles arrive, they tend to tweet about it.
How to get a PS5 voucher code from BT
Wednesday 22 June 2022 10:00 , Alistair Charlton
As we mentioned in an earlier post, BT is giving its customers a helping hand when it comes to securing a PS5. Instead of throwing open the virtual doors and dealing with a stampede like other retailers, BT sends out unique voucher codes to its customers.
If you are a BT TV customer, for example, or subscribe to BT Sport, you can apply to receive a PS5 voucher code. These are emailed out sporadically and can be used to access a PS5 next time the BT store has a restock. You still have to pay the regular price, of course, but this system is a neat way of rewarding BT customers and giving them a better chance of securing a console.
This is where the PS5 is available to buy today
Wednesday 22 June 2022 09:30 , Alistair Charlton
Most retailers are currently sold out of PS5 stock, with both Amazon and Sony’s own PlayStation Direct store restocking on Tuesday, then running out just hours later.
As it stands, the BT Shop has PS5 consoles available exclusively to existing BT customers. These consoles are bundled with Horizon Forbidden West and a second Dualsense controller, for a total price of £549.97.
For those with a larger budget, The Game Collection is currently selling a massive bundle priced at £759.95. This includes a PS5 disc edition console, plus the following games:
Elden Ring: Launch Edition
Deathloop
Back 4 Blood
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Immortals Fenyx Rising
Watch Dogs Legion
Fortnite: The Last Laugh
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate
Apart from that, it’s fairly slim pickings out there today. We’ll share more news on console restocks as soon as we have it.
Good morning
Wednesday 22 June 2022 08:46 , Alistair Charlton
Good morning, PS5 hunters, and welcome to another day here on the IndyBest live blog. We’ll be bringing you all of the latest restocking news for PS5 consoles and bundles, from the UK and US, throughout the day, in a bid to help you secure the elusive console.
Live blog signing off
Tuesday 21 June 2022 17:28 , Alistair Charlton
That brings another day to a close, and it’s been a busy one. We saw stock come and go at Amazon, while the PlayStation Direct store had a PS5 disc edition drop this morning and stay with us all day. Consoles are also still available as bundles from The Game Collection and BT Shop.
We’ll be back again tomorrow with all of the latest PS5 restocking news from the UK and US.
The best 4K TV for your new PS5
Tuesday 21 June 2022 17:15 , Alistair Charlton
Have you helped you buy a PS5? In that case you might also be in the market for a new television – especially one with 4K resolution and perhaps even a 120Hz refresh rate to take advantage of all that next-generation gaming horsepower.
To help you out, we’ve rounded up the best 4K television deals across all budgets. The buying guide includes options from Samsung, LG, Sony and Panasonic, among others, with prices starting at under £400.
Time for a telly upgrade? These are the best TV deals we’ve found this June
Smyths expects more PS5 stock soon
Tuesday 21 June 2022 16:30 , Alistair Charlton
The Smyths Toys website doesn’t have any PS5 stock at the moment, but says more is expected in June. As long as there aren’t any delays, this should mean fresh PS5 stock will land at Smyths before the end of next week. This only applies to the disc edition though, as the retailer says new digital edition stock is expected at some point in 2022, with no month mentioned.
PS5 consoles are available in these Smyths stores today
Tuesday 21 June 2022 15:30 , Alistair Charlton
Sverela branches of Smyths Toys in Northern Ireland have PS5 consoles in stock today. These are all the disc edition console, and it is being sold on its own instead of as part of a bundle. The stores and their current stock levels are:
Ballymena: 13 consoles
Bangor: 11 consoles
Boucher Road: 2 consoles
Derry/Londonderry: 11 consoles
Forestside: 13 consoles
Newry: 8 consoles
Newtownabbey: 11 consoles
PS5 consoles are still available at PlayStation Direct
Tuesday 21 June 2022 15:19 , Alistair Charlton
Although Amazon has now sold out yet again, PS5 disc edition consoles are still available to buy on their own at Sony’s PlayStation Direct online store. These consoles are priced at the regular retail price of £449.99, or can be bought with Horizon Forbidden West for £499.99.
The PS5 has once again sold out at Amazon
Tuesday 21 June 2022 15:15 , Alistair Charlton
The PS5 bundle with Horizon Forbidden West, added to Amazon’s website this morning, is out of stock yet again. This drop was a surprise for two reasons. Firstly, because Amazon almost always restocks the PS5 on a Wednesday, and secondly because the retail giant also used today to release some early Prime Day deals.
Although Prime Day itself doesn’t arrive until 12 July, Amazon couldn’t help itself and today cut loads of prices across its store.
Read more on Amazon Prime Day 2022
Your ultimate guide to Amazon Prime Day 2022 – Expert insight on what to expect, how to get the best deals and confirmed dates
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These PS5 bundles are in stock at Studio
Tuesday 21 June 2022 14:30 , Alistair Charlton
Studio has several PS5 bundles in stock today for home delivery. The cheapest is priced at £579.99 and includes a PS5 disc edition with Gran Turismo 7.
Adding Grand Theft Auto V to this bundle increase the price to £614.98, or adding an additional Dualsense controller instead costs £639.98. Lastly, the PS5 and GT7 bundle is available with the PS5 HD camera for £629.98.
