Why is it still hard to get a PS5 in 2022? (2024)

Why is PS5 so hard to get 2022?

With all that said, demand for the PS5 is outpacing that of the Xbox Series X|S by a ridiculous margin. The PS5 is seen by the general populace as the more desirable console. Demand is high, and supply is low, and that means the PS5 is naturally going to be hard to find.

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Will I ever be able to buy a PS5 2022?

In early 2022, rumours of a PS5 Pro began circulating online. A reliable video report by gaming analyst RedGamingTech suggests that Sony is readying a more powerful version of the PS5 for a late 2023 or early-to-mid 2024 release.

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Why is it still so difficult to get a PS5?

If you're wondering why the PS5 is so hard to get for us non-famous folk, in short, it's because of the pandemic-induced global chip shortage — and an increased demand for entertainment tech for those who were stuck at home for the better part of two years.

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Is it any easier to get a PS5 now?

Due to chip shortages across all types of hardware, it isn't any easier to get a PS5 now as it was in 2020. However, Sony is expecting chip shortages to be alleviated by 2023, hopefully leading to more PS5 stock at retailers worldwide.

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Will I ever be able to buy a PS5?

According to Gizmodo, Sony says it can sell 80,000 PS5 units in 82 minutes if it has the supply. In contrast, it would take nine days to sell the same number of PS4s. The company plans to use multiple suppliers in an effort to boost production and believes it will finally surpass PS4 sales in 2024.

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Will PS5 ever be available?

The PS5 launched in the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea, the PS5 on 12th November 2020. It arrived in the rest of the world (UK included) on 19th November 2020. Since the day it his stores, demand has outstripped supply.

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How much is a PS6?

The PS6 release date would be around 2026 at least. The PS6 price would be around $500-$600 dollars as well, that is if we don't see another shortage of electronic chips.

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Will there be a PS6?

It seems likely then that we can expect the PS6 to launch in or around 2027, if the same cycle of new console tech continues. Sony's Executive Vice President of Hardware Engineering and Operation — Masayasu Ito — confirmed this is likely to remain the case in an interview with Game Informer.

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Is PlayStation 5 in stock anywhere?

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Why can't I buy a PlayStation 5?

Demand for the PS5 has exceeded supply, leaving many unable to purchase a next-gen console. Sony has suggested that its working hard on making more units, having secured additional component inventory from some of its key manufacturing partners.

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How long will there be PS5 shortages?

PC gamers were hit particularly hard with parts shortages, which also affected console manufacturing. Sony's latest console, the PlayStation 5 has been notoriously difficult to get a hold of, and that doesn't look likely to normalise until around 2024.

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Will PS5 have Pro version?

PS5 Pro price and release date

That means we could see a PS5 Pro release as early as 2023, then, as the PS5 launched in November 2020. However, the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing component shortages could push a PS5 Pro launch well into 2024 or beyond.

Why is it still hard to get a PS5 in 2022? (2024)

How long until PlayStation 5 is readily available?

The big question now is whether the PS5 will become readily available some time in 2022. Re-stocks are expected between now and the end of the year, but they're likely to be sporadic, so you'll still have to be alert if you hope to buy a console for the next few months.

Why are PS5's still sold out?

Its quick rise to popularity amidst the Covid-19 pandemic though meant one thing: the PlayStation 5 was consistently sold out as supply chain issues kept Sony from keeping its supply up with the ever-increasing demand.

How long until PS5 becomes widely available?

Taking all of this into account – and while there is no definitive answer – it's highly unlikely that PS5 will be readily available for the last few months of 2021. The situation is unlikely to improve until well into 2022 at this rate, as AMD predicts.

Is PS5 4K or 8K?

Sony is promising to increase the output resolution to 8K in a future update, but right now almost every PS5 game is made for 4K, not 8K, and the best gaming TVs are currently all 4K TVs.

Is PS5 worth the money?

The PS5 is a genuine leap forward for console gaming, offering gorgeous 4K performance, stunningly fast load times and a truly game-changing controller that makes playing games more immersive and tactile than ever. It plays nearly all PS4 games, and, in many cases, allows them to run and load better than ever before.

Is the PS5 the last PlayStation?

Sony planning to enter the online gaming market. Sony the company behind one of the most popular gaming consoles is all set to launch the PS5 next month in November, but the company has also reportedly accepted that the PS5 is going to be the last console from the company.

Will there be a PS5 slim?

As with the PS4 and PS4 Slim, there's a very good chance that the PS5 Slim will be almost exactly the same as its bigger brother in terms of features and specs.

Will PS3 games work on PS5?

No, you can't use the PS3 discs on a PS5. Even if you get a PS4 digital game that requires the PS3 disc, it still won't load. The only game discs the PS5 supports are its own and that of the PS4.

What is more better PS4 or PS5?

The PS5 is Sony's newest console, replacing the PS4 Pro as its most powerful gaming system. It boasts a better CPU, GPU, and an internal NVMe SSD, making the PS5 a faster and more capable console.

How can I track my stolen PS5?

You cannot directly track down a stolen PlayStation 5 as you can do with your phone or anything. But you might track it down with an additional GPS tracker and contacting Sony officials. Besides, if you have the mac address of your PlayStation 5, you might get it in your hands by filing a report in the police station.

Does Best Buy restock PS5?

PS5 restock has returned to Best Buy. For a limited time, the retailer has the PS5 Disc with Horizon Forbidden West in stock for $549 via this link (opens in new tab). This Best Buy PS5 restock is open to everyone.

What time does Best Buy restock PS5?

Best Buy has consistently done PS5 restock events during normal working hours on weekdays, from 9:55am ET to 5:05pm ET, according to my restocking tracking data. No weekends and no nighttime restocks have happened in 2021 or 2022. Only once has it had an in-store restock (back on September 23 of last year).

What will PS6 look like?

The PS6, though still several years away, will hopefully let you more easily expand the internal storage, be slimmer than the PS5, have no disc drive, and (if we're allowed to dream) include enhancements like a wireless charging pad and modular upgrade capabilities.

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