Buying a PlayStation 5 is anything but easy at the beginning of 2021. However, rumors have sparked hope for fresh supplies in mid-January. MeinMMO summarizes the current situation for all interested parties regarding the availability of the PS5.
This is the current status of the PS5: As of January 18, the PS5 is still sold out in Germany. After three major and one minor order wave, many eager buyers are waiting for the next opportunity to secure a copy of Sony’s new console.
Officially, there is no concrete information on when exactly to expect new supplies. However, some rumors are circulating.
Buying a PS5 at the beginning of 2021? Here’s what you should know about wave 4
What are the rumors about? For several days, rumors have been circulating that some retailers may finally receive new PS5 consoles in the second half of January. The week starting January 18 was initially mentioned. Some larger retailers in the USA received new shipments last week. Additionally, it was reported by Amazon that replacements for the PS5 should be delivered by January 23. As a result, there has been hope for possible supplies this week in Germany.
However, as reported by Gameswirtschaft, the stocks are still empty and this situation is likely to remain. Delivery probably will not take place in calendar week 3 (starting from January 18).
When should buyers be particularly vigilant? According to Gameswirtschaft, it could be possible in the following week, starting January 25. If you want to secure a PlayStation 5, you should start keeping a closer eye on the relevant retailers at the beginning of next week.
By the way, the site Gameswirtschaft is considered well-informed and reportedly has good contacts in the industry, which is why they have often been right with their assessments and predictions.
Which retailers should you look for the PS5? These retailers are expected to be part of wave 4 and accept new orders.
- Amazon
- Expert
- Euronics
- Otto
- GameStop
- Medimax
- Müller
If more retailers join or if some of the mentioned retailers do not accept new orders once wave 4 starts, we will update it as soon as possible.
What you should keep in mind if you want to buy a PS5 now: Even in wave 4, it will likely still apply: You need to be quick and require a fair amount of luck.
According to Gameswirtschaft, this new order wave will only provide very small quantities of PS5 consoles, as a large portion is already reserved for yet-to-be-delivered pre-orders.
In retail, you shouldn’t even look – it seems that the console won’t be available in stores anytime soon.
In general, securing a PS5 is expected to become easier throughout 2021: Will it be easier to buy a PS5 in 2021? New information offers hope
Once wave 4 starts, you will find a live ticker here on MeinMMO again, where we will accompany the process with current information.
And if you have ordered a PS5 from MediaMarkt, Saturn, or another provider and have not received it yet, the wait could soon be over: Are you still waiting for your PS5? It could finally be delivered soon
