Retailers have begun confirming where consumers can find a PS5 and Xbox Series X|S restock, and there will be options for both North American and European purchases. For those unfamiliar with the demand for current-gen consoles, PS5 pre-orders have been notoriously difficult to find, while Xbox Series X|S has rarely been much better. Any news about PS5 and Xbox Series X|S restocks is another chance at a console before the holiday season, which is important for many consumers who missed out on next-gen pre-orders.
While consumers already know about some console restock plans for Black Friday, it's still unclear just what the future is for Sony and Microsoft's new devices, even after that sales period. PS5 restocks and Xbox Series X updates haven't been coming quickly, and consumers are left wondering when they'll actually be able to own a current-gen console. That being said, some fans have expressed relief they missed out on launch period sales thanks to the myriad issues being experienced by early adopters, not the least of which is a PS5 storage glitch that's been threatening to brick consoles. Even still, demand for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S remains high as consumers eagerly away another opportunity to purchase them.
Luckily, there have been some updates on PS5 restocks from Twitter account PS5 In Stock Alerts. That account has updated PS5 pre-order availability times for US retailers like Walmart, which will have an online-only restock on November 25 at 7PM ET. GameStop will also have a PS5 restock, though these consoles will only be available in-person at 7AM local time for each retail location. Amazon UK has updated consumers via email that there will be a limited PS5 restock there on November 19 at noon GMT, coinciding with the console's actual release date in that region. Other older updates on PS5 restocks have suggested that Best Buy will stock the console on November 22 at an unspecified time.
A Black Friday gaming deal advertisement for Walmart also circulated that stated the Xbox Series X restock will occur at the same time as the PS5 on November 25 at 7pm ET, also in an online-only deal. Best Buy's Black Friday ad also features Xbox Series X, though again, there's no confirmation on a specific time. Other updates on Xbox Series X stock have been less frequent, so it seems like Walmart is the best bet for those looking to snag one that want a guarantee it'll actually be in stock at some point - though likely not for long.
While there will be more opportunities for those looking to purchase a PS5 or Xbox Series X, it's unclear just how many will come around before the holiday season. With that in mind, it's recommended for anyone looking to purchase a current-gen console to keep on top of each retailer's social media feeds and updates, as reveals like PS5 and Xbox Series X restock times will help better their chances at acquiring one.
PS5 & Xbox Series X Black Friday Restocks
Walmart (US)
- PS5: November 25, 2020 - 7PM ET (Online Only)
- Xbox Series X: November 25, 2020 - 7PM ET (Online Only)
Amazon (UK)
- PS5: November 19 - Noon GMT (Online Only)
Best Buy (US)
- PS5: November 22 - No Time Specified (Online Only)
- Xbox Series X: November 22 - No time Specified (Online Only)
GameStop (US)
- PS5: November 27, 2020 - 7AM Store Location Local Time (In-Store Only)
- Xbox Series X: November 27, 2020 - 7AM Store Location Local Time (In-Store Only)
Source: PS5 In Stock Alerts, Walmart (2), GameStop, Amazon UK, Best Buy