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With the holidays getting closer and closer, Xbox Series X and PS5 restocking events happen almost every day. In the last 48 hours alone we have seen console restocking at Best Buy, Walmart, Sony Direct, and the Microsoft Store.
Unfortunately, every time the consoles are restocked, they sell out in minutes. Our where to buy PS5 and where to buy Xbox Series X are great places to start if you’re looking for a console, but here are some other tips you can follow to increase your chances of getting a new console.
Before the pandemic, getting a new console on launch day meant waiting in a physical line with other players in hopes of being one of the first shoppers inside a store. These days everyone shops online and we all have a common enemy: the bot. Resellers are using bots to buy as much PS5 and Xbox Series X stock as possible. Then they sell those new consoles at extraordinary prices.
The best way to crush a bot is to simply not buy from resellers. To do that, you must remain alert 24/7. Twitter accounts like @ Wario64 and @ PS5StockAlerts They are great at providing updates on availability. It is also worth following the Twitter accounts of your favorite stores such as Best Buy Neweggand Walmart. Keep these sources on your radar 24/7, and you can also sign up for email alerts from some of your favorite stores.
Get there early and don’t give up
Console refills can be done at any time of the day. While some retailers give you at least 24 hours ‘notice, others can give you 10 minutes’ notice. The moment you find out about an upcoming replenishment, bookmark that page and load that website a few minutes before the replenishment happens.
In the case of the Sony Direct Store, you will need to form a virtual queue before you can buy the PS5. Many times your “wait time” can be hours. But don’t worry, the estimates that retailers give are just that: estimates. In the case of the Sony Direct Store, we found that their wait time estimates tend to be short despite the messages estimating wait times of over an hour.
However, it’s worth noting that just because you’re online to buy the console doesn’t mean you’ll actually get one. We did virtual lines at the Sony store only to find that all consoles were sold out after just 20 minutes.
Know where to click
Below, you’ll find a list of the PS5 and Xbox Series X homepages at major retailers. Whenever there is a replenishment event, these are the pages that you will want to constantly review. (Unless, of course, said retailer provides a link to a new landing page.)
Getting to a retailer’s home page during a restocking event is a sure way to miss out on the console you want. Make sure you know which page to review and check it frequently.
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