PS5: follow the evolution of stocks live this Tuesday

PLAYSTATION 5. Despite Sony’s efforts, the Playstation 5 has been extremely difficult to find since its release at the end of 2020. However, the month of March 2022 has seen an increase in restocking of the console at French retailers. Our take on stocks.

[Mis à jour le 15 mars 2022 à 09h55] PS5 researchers are extending their arduous quest at the start of 2022. The console is permanently out of stock at French and international retailers, so much so that it is necessary to keep informed live of the arrival of restockings. online and in store. In question, the great difficulties experienced by the electronic chip market, due in part to a shortage of semiconductor metals which has hit South East Asia since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. But it is still possible to find the console in France and Europe.

The proof is, this Monday, we found the console available in stock and in packs at Cdiscount. Excellent news for a month of March which is off to a flying start on the home console side. We can indeed see some bright spots in the rather gloomy market for next-gen consoles, including the Xbox Series X. If you want to get a console, you will need to be quick in executing your purchase. To do this, we list the evolution of stocks live this week, as well as all our buying advice:

Our update on PS5 stocks from Tuesday March 15:

• 09:52: There is word of an imminent restocking at Micromaniastay informed.
• 7:00 a.m.: The PS5 is long overdue. However, it can be found used and at a high price on the site. Rakuten.

As you will have understood, more than ever, the Playstation 5 is coveted by many buyers. It is therefore necessary to know some tips in order to be able to make your purchase safely and as quickly as possible. In fact, stocks are so limited that the rule of first come first served has become the rule for each restocking. You can learn some techniques and tips to optimize your time to make your purchase as quickly as possible in the slideshow below. You will find 10 essential tips for PS5 purchases on the web and on certain sites in particular.

If it is extremely complicated to obtain a used PS5, it is still possible to move towards the purchase of used consoles. But beware, this very particular market, due to the prices offered by resellers on sites such as Rakuten. Indeed, the value of next-gen consoles like the PS5 has never been higher, due to their rarity. It is therefore not uncommon to find the console around 700 to 800 euros new, although some offers may be more affordable. The original price of the console is €499.99 for the Standard version, and €399.99 for the Digital version.