Anyone looking to buy a PS5 is still having a hard time getting a console. However, Sony wants to ensure that you will soon be able to buy a PS5 console.
PS5 consoles are still a rarity and hardly available in brick-and-mortar stores. In contrast to the Xbox Series X, which is now available everywhere and well-stocked.
However, in the coming weeks, there could be significantly more PS5 consoles available. Sony announced a few weeks ago that it wants to significantly increase production so that people can also game during the holiday season.
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Significantly better delivery of components for the PS5 than before
What does the current situation look like? Until now, supply bottlenecks were primarily responsible for Sony not being able to manufacture enough PS5 consoles, and many gamers are still waiting for a device. There is also a new model of the PS5 that is said to require fewer resources and consume less power.
According to an official statement from Sony, the situation with consoles is expected to improve significantly by the end of the year. Sony writes in a report:
At this time, we have not changed our sales forecast of 18 million units for PlayStation 5 hardware in 2022. However, as we see a recovery from the effects of the lockdown in Shanghai and a significant improvement in component delivery, we are working to advance delivery by the end of the holiday season.
Via sony.com
What has happened since 2020? The PS5 was released in November 2020 and has now been on the market for about 2 years. A lot has happened since then:
- The Corona pandemic has lessened, and components are now being produced again. Graphics cards and consoles are significantly more available than two years ago.
- The aforementioned new PS5 model requires fewer resources. More chips can be produced from the same amount of silicon. This should lead to increased availability.
- On the other hand, the war in Ukraine and rising prices and inflation are troubling the market. Sony recently raised the price of the PS5.
Keep your eyes open from November if you want to buy a PS5
What does that mean? In the best-case scenario, this means that between Black Friday and Christmas, the availability of PS5 consoles could improve significantly. So you should keep an eye out around Black Friday (November 25) if you want to buy a PS5.
You should also remember that you are not the only people wanting a console. Other gamers and so-called scalpers also have their sights set on the hardware. And scalpers are likely to exist as long as the PS5 is not permanently available.
If you plan to gift a PS5 to friends, acquaintances, or family for Christmas, your chances this year are significantly better than in 2021. You can also find the best chances for a PS5 with us in the PS5 ticker:
