PLAYSTATION 5. After relatively lenient sales, the Playstation 5 market plunged back into limbo in mid-February. Difficult to find restocking at retailers, despite some rumours. Our take on live stocks.
[Mis à jour le 18 février 2022 à 10h59] The end of 2021 and the beginning of 2022 left gamers with the impression of an improvement in the home console market, with relatively regular restocking on the sites of French retailers. If we could find the Playstation 5 several times a week at Micromania, CDiscount and Fnac, the situation is more complex in the middle of February. The console hasn’t appeared anywhere this week, a fact that could discourage more than one potential buyer. But, however, there is always the hope of finding it on French sites. While rumors speak of a return of the console to CDiscount and Amazon, all eyes are on the sites of Micromania and Fnac, where the console is periodically found at the end of the week. Live stock status, PS5 products on sale and all our tips and tricks, a little further down in this article.
Our update on PS5 inventory from Friday February 18:
- 10:26 a.m.: No console news yet. Stay informed by updating this page regularly.
- 10:10 a.m.: The console is still available second-hand and at full price at Rakuten
- 10:00 a.m.: Rumors speak of restocking at CDiscount and Amazon
If finding a new PS5 console has been quite a feat lately, be aware that it is always possible to find it used on resale sites. It can be found, for example, at the moment at Rakuten. It should however be noted that the console is resold at a price which greatly exceeds its classic selling price, of 499 € for the Standard version and 399 € for the digital version. Some resellers still remain at reasonable prices. If you want to avoid the waltz of PS5 drops on reseller sites, do not hesitate, but these offers are reserved for the most motivated buyers.
If getting a Playstation 5 is more of a feat than a simple transaction, it is nonetheless possible to obtain the precious console. Faced with the strong demand that is gradually transforming all potential buyers into competitors, it is necessary to respect certain steps in your purchasing process. If you want to put the odds on your side, there are some tips and tricks that we have grouped together for you in the slideshow below. They will all be useful for the smooth running of your purchase and will help you to react as quickly as possible when the console is made available.
In an attempt to address the frustration of buyers, Sony has finally decided to implement a queuing system. Already set up as a “test” in October, this method allows registrants to be randomly selected to enjoy a Playstation 5, without going through the usual resellers. To participate, go to this link, and subscribe to the list using your Playstation Network ID. However, you will probably have to wait a little while before getting your console, since the stocks offered for sale directly by Sony are limited. But hope remains, and it is after all possible that you will be selected among other potential buyers. Once registered, keep an eye on your inbox for any news from Sony.
The 2022 winter sales are already over but there are still a lot of promotions on Playstation 5 games and accessories. There are titles rewarded at the Game Awards 2021 such as Deathloop, the creation of Arkane Studio (Dishonored) but also big games triple A like the essential FIFA 22 or even Cyberpunk 2077 which has just received its next-gen update. So many games that can be found on promotion on the sites of the largest French retailers. Unmissable offers if you want to expand your library after having had the chance to obtain the precious console.
Among the other titles that we can recommend for purchase, there is also Deathloop, the excellent creation from the studios of Arkane Lyon (Dishonored). This critically acclaimed game (including ours) immerses you in a unique universe, shaped by a solid and ambitious artistic direction, and offers you action gameplay – infiltration in the first person, typical of the creations of Arkane Lyons. An adventure offered at -50% on the Fnac website. At his side, you will also find the latest Far Cry. Far Cry 6 is far from being one of the best students in its category, offering a triple A experience penalized by relatively repetitive gameplay that is too similar to previous games. But it is nevertheless an extremely fun experience in cooperation, available at -45%, a price that largely justifies its purchase.
You’ll also find Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, the latest in Ubisoft’s acclaimed action/RPG series. If it is far from being the best part of the series, it nevertheless offers you a dive into the England of the early Middle Ages, offering a rigorous and quality historical table, in the absence of a varied gameplay and very characters. deep. However, the good news is that Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is also on sale during the sales, on Playstation 5 of course. And at this price, we recommend that you test this adventure, this dive into the world of feudal England carried by graphics that it is necessary to salute.
A question that is still difficult to answer today. The Playstation 5 is certainly available, new or used on the Rakuten site for example. But beware, the console is sold well above its base price of €399.99 for the Digital version and €499.99 for the Standard version, a difference of up to more than 300 euros for new consoles. Offers which are far from offering the best price, but which will satisfy buyers looking to obtain the console immediately and without going through the waltz of periodic restocking by resellers. Indeed to find the console at a normal price, you have to wait for it to be available from a merchant then be quick and a little lucky to grab a copy.
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In addition, it is important to note that Amazon receives relatively regular restocking and reserves them for its Amazon Prime members. If you haven’t subscribed to the e-commerce giant’s subscription service, you can still avail of its 30-day free trial period. You can then add the console to your wishlist and add it directly to your basket from this tab when stocks are available. This manipulation will not only allow you to save time during your purchase (time is precious when the console is stock) but also to bypass the main product page which could be overloaded with visitors.
Keep yourself informed of available stocks by watching this article.