Pre-order your PS5 console today before they sell out.
Sony's and PS5 Digital Edition are now available to pre-order for $499 ($629.99 CAD) and $399 ($499.99 CAD), respectively, and will release on November 12. You'll want to pre-order yours as soon as possible because they're sure to sell out lightning fast. This whole . Communication lines broke down between Sony, retailers, and fans, leading to mass confusion about when the PS5 would be available for preorder and stocks selling out almost instantly.
Launching alongside the PS5 is a including a PULSE 3D wireless headset, media remote, HD camera, DualSense charging station, and of course the controller itself.
We'll regularly update this as PS5 pre-orders go live at more retailers.
Amazon PS5 pre-order
Amazon is the go-to place for all of your video game needs, and is easily one of the most popular places to buy a new PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition. The best part is that your credit card won't be charged right away. You're only charged once your order ships in November.
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The PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition are now available to pre-order from your favorite retailers, including the ever-popular Amazon. With two versions to choose from, you'll be able to pick which best suits your budget. PS5 is the place to be for next-gen exclusives like Spider-Man and Horizon Forbidden West. Get yours before they sell out.
Target PS5 pre-order
If you have a Target RedCard it might be wise to pre-order a PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition from there. Members save 5% on their purchases and it offers a host of benefits throughout the year you'll likely use if you're a frequent shopper.
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Target is another great place to pick up a PS5, and considering how fast stock is going, it's best to pre-order the moment you have a chance and its back in stock. With the standard PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition you'll enjoy backwards compatibility and new exclusive releases.
GameStop PS5 pre-order
GameStop is the perfect place to pre-order your new PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition if you can some trade-in credit saved up. The store also offers additional PS5 bundles with games and accessories that don't sell out as fast — assuming you're okay with spending some extra money.
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GameStop may not be as hot as it once was but it's still stocking all of your favorite upcoming consoles. The PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition are going fast, so act now and pre-order today. Stock may come and go in the months leading up to its release.
Sam's Club PS5 pre-order
Sam's Club members luckily aren't up against the same type of large mobs that swarm websites like Amazon. Because of this smaller pool of people, you might be able to snag a PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition pre-order here.
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Sam's Club appears to have stock of the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition from time to time. If you're tried your luck everywhere else and are looking for an option some people might not have thought of, try Sam's Club.
Currys PS5 pre-order
Not to forget our friends over in the UK, Currys PC World also has PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition pre-orders up. Again, these are going fast, so as soon as you see some in-stock you'll want to pre-order right away. Have your credit card handy.
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Anyone across the pond in the UK can try to grab a PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition from Currys. The company is working to secure more stock so you'll want to keep a close eye on their page for when pre-orders are available again.
What is the status of PS5 preorders?
PS5 preorders are a mess right now. After Sony announced that preorders would go live on Sept. 17, stores decided to put them up for preorder yesterday. Cue the ensuing mass chaos and retailers selling out almost immediately. While storefronts may receive additional stock, it looks like initial stock has been sold out right now. You'll want to keep a very close on on any website you're looking to preorder from.
What does the PS5 cost?
The PS5 will cost $499 and the PS5 Digital Edition $399. Microsoft is pricing its at $499 and Xbox Series S at $299.
For those across the border in Canada, the PS5 will be priced at $629.99 CAD, and the PS5 Digital Edition will be available for $499.99 CAD.
When will the PS5 be released?
The PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition is on track to release on November 12 in the United States, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea. For the rest of the world, it will launch on November 19, 2020.
PS5 accessories
Sony unveiled a line of accessories to accompany the PS5 at its official reveal event. These include a DualSense charging station, wireless headset, media remote, and camera. Like the PS5 design itself, there all feature a two-tone black and white color scheme.
These will also hit store shelves on the same date at the following prices:
- DualSense Wireless Controller (standalone) – US$69.99/¥6,980/€69.99 (RRP)
- PULSE 3D wireless headset – with 3D audio support and dual noise-canceling microphones US$99.99/¥9,980/€99.99 (RRP)
- HD Camera – with dual 1080p lenses for gamers to broadcast themselves along with their epic gameplay moments US$59.99/¥5,980/€59.99 (RRP)
- Media Remote – to navigate movies and streaming services with ease US$29.99/¥2,980/€29.99 (RRP)
- DualSense Charging Station – to conveniently charge two DualSense Wireless Controllers US$29.99/¥2,980/€29.99 (RRP)
Along with the accessories, Sony revealed that a PS5 Digital Edition is being made as well. As its name suggests, you can't use normal discs with it. Instead, all media will need to be downloaded to its SDD. This is similar to Microsoft's Xbox One S All-Digital Edition.
According to comments made by Sony's Jim Ryan to , the only difference between the consoles is the disc drive.
Which console you then buy comes down to a matter of preference. Do you sometimes buy physical discs and do you have physical PS4 games you'd like to play on your PS5? If the answer is no, you'll probably want the PS5 Digital Edition.
How does the PS5 compare to the Xbox Series X?
The are shipping with the same specs, meaning you're getting a 3.5GHz CPU, a 10.28 TFLOP GPU with 36 CUs at 2.23GHz, and an 825GB SSD. You can look forward to nearly non-existent load times, 4K at 60FPS gaming, and ray-tracing support. The DualSense controller is packed with adaptive triggers and features haptic feedback to make your gaming experience more immersive than ever. At least, that's the hope Sony has.
Microsoft recently revealed its and for $499 and $299, respectively. Both will be available for pre-order starting on September 22 ahead of their November 10th release date. The company is offering a financing option called that'll get you an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S bundled with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $35/month or $25/month over two years.
What games will be on PS5?
Here's every game at some point:
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla
- Astro's Playroom
- Bugsnax
- DEATHLOOP
- Demon's Souls
- Destiny 2
- Destruction AllStars
- DiRT 5
- Final Fantasy 16
- Fortnite
- Ghostwire: Tokyo
- Godfall
- Gods & Monsters
- Goodbye Volcano High
- Gran Turismo 7
- Grand Theft Auto V
- Hitman 3
- Horizon Forbidden West
- Jett: The Far Shore
- Kena: Bridge of Spirits
- Little Devil Inside
- Lord of the Rings: Gollum
- Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
- NBA 2K21
- Oddworld: Soulstorm
- Outriders
- Pragmata
- Project Athia
- Quantum Error
- Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart
- Resident Evil Village
- Solar Ash
- Scarlet Nexus
- Stray
- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Quarantine
- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
- Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
- Warframe
- Watch Dogs Legion
- WRC 9
- Ultimate Fishing Simulator 2
No matter which console you end up getting, next-gen is sure to be an exciting one.