Getting a PS5 in preorder was unfortunately not possible for many interested players. However, a father from the UK was determined to get a console for his son. He sat in front of a total of 8 devices for 13 hours and constantly refreshed them. Successfully.
What was going on? Stephen Hill from the UK wanted to gift his 8-year-old son Harris a PS5 for Christmas. To do this, he sat at a total of 8 devices on the release day of the console, November 19, at 0:00, with different retailers opened in the browser.
He used a laptop, a smartphone, 5 iPads, and a computer with two browsers simultaneously.
However, the third wave for purchasing the PS5 was again chaotic and many buyers went home empty handed.
Did he succeed? Yes, at 13:20 he was able to secure a PS5 in preorder according to his statement. He got a console along with a Spider-Man game for 509 British pounds.
Thus, he sat at the devices for over 13 hours and constantly refreshed them. As he reports, his wife helped him through this whole process.
However, behind the purchase lies not only ambition but also a sad story.
Father wants to make his sons happy after loss due to Corona
What is behind the purchase? As Stephen Hill told the Birmingham Mail, the family has had a terrible year. Due to the lockdown and a death from the coronavirus, he wanted to bring joy to his sons for Christmas.
The six-year-old autistic son Isaac wished for an Xbox Series X, while his other son wanted a PS5. The father fought for both and got them:
The demand for both consoles was high, but I was very determined. It’s that time of year, all kids want them so they can play the latest games, and when a new game comes out, it’s always like that.
But it’s what the boys asked for, and as a parent, you want to give them what they want.
Stephen Hill in conversation with Birmingham Mail
The family also has a daughter, Lillie-Mai. According to Hill, she is not as into gaming as her brothers but still owns an old Xbox and a smartphone.
Will you still get a PS5 this year? Many are currently waiting for a new wave of sales for the PS5. We have summarized the current status of the preorder for you here:
Can you still get a PS5 before Christmas? This is the current status
