PS5: After the great return of the console to many sellers this Wednesday, we expect movement among the other major market players at the end of the week. Because getting to afford a PS5 in 2022 is still a very nice gift.
[Mis à jour le 19 mai 2022 à 10h47] The PS5 has become the center of gaming news since its release in November 2020. And for good reason, eighteen months since the brand new console is out of stock. A blow for Sony which is struggling to achieve correct sales figures, and for players who are struggling to obtain a copy of the console. The fault of a global shortage of semiconductors also hitting the market for graphics cards and automobiles. But all is not lost, to buy the console, you have to react quickly, and to do this, we have gathered all the information you need for your purchase, as well as a follow-up of restocking from French and European retailers.
Stock monitoring for Thursday May 19 live
- 07h00 : The PS5 is available for sale used and new at Rakuten at full price (see below), we will have to wait for other restockings.
We keep an eye on the side of CDiscount, Micromaniaand the Fnac. But yesterday was very rich in restocking. The console appeared at CDiscount precisely, but also at Micromania and on Amazon DE. It is therefore quite unlikely that these retailers will put the console back on sale this weekend. On the other hand, we are still waiting for movement on the side of certain major players in the market such as Fnac and Amazon France. We stay connected to inform you of restocking of PS5 in the minute. In addition, if you want to take advantage of the console as soon as possible at all costs, know that you can find it at a high price at Rakuten.
How to buy a PS5 in 2022?
After a month rich in stock for the Sony console, restocking is slowing down, except for a few copies put on sale by Auchan on Monday. But the situation is a good omen for potential buyers of the Playstation 5, who are seeing an increase in the “drops” of the console. If you want to prepare effectively for the next restocking (which will probably take place this Tuesday morning), you can always consult the various tips, techniques and buying advice on our article below:
It is also possible to regularly find stocks of PS5 at Rakuten. However, the console is sold there at a high price. We only recommend this option if you really can’t get your hands on the PS5 at its base price (when it is available).
No PS5 until 2024?
The month of May starts with bad news that can be found in a CNBC article. In a recent interview with Pat Gelsinger, the CEO of Intel, the newspaper posed the sore question, and asked for an estimated duration of the shortage of semiconductors which penalizes the computer markets, home consoles and of the automobile. The answer is not very reassuring:We believe the global semiconductor shortage will extend into 2024, despite our previous estimates (2023), as shortages are now hitting equipment and some production lines will be under severe pressure.“Bad news for the market for home consoles and graphics cards.