Updated March 24, 8:23 p.m. ET: Sony seems to have sold both the PlayStation 5 and the PS5 Digital Edition so far. However, you can still register with Sony for a chance to buy his next-gen console at a later date.
Looking for a PlayStation 5? We know it’s still hard to find one, but don’t give up hope just yet. Sony will host another round of restocked consoles up for grabs at 6 p.m. ET, no invite needed.
You have a chance to get the standard PlayStation 5, with a disc drive, for $500, or the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition for $400. Both come with fast 820GB internal SSDs (including 667GB of usable storage), while the extra $100 for the standard model includes the built-in Blu-ray drive for loading physical discs. Both models can have additional storage added via an expansion slot for a PCIe Gen 4.0 M.2 NVMe SSD, provided it has its own heatsink.
As is the usual practice, it is advisable to log in to your PlayStation account in advance, as it is necessary to make the purchase regardless of the model you choose. Once you’re in the queue, it should show an estimated wait time and the page will refresh. Hold on tight, hope for the best, consider all the great games you might be playing if you’re one of the lucky ones, and don’t forget a few essential accessories before you checkout.