PS5: return of the console to Intermarché, stocks live

PLAYSTATION 5. the PS5 is back this Thursday with a restocking at the retail giant Intermarché. Although the console is available, it remains difficult to obtain. Our take on live stocks.

[Mis à jour le 17 mars 2022 à 10h20] The coronavirus pandemic will have impacted all markets, and particularly that of home consoles. It is therefore difficult to find a next-gen console since their release a little over a year ago at the end of 2020. And the situation is particularly precarious for the Playstation 5, which is particularly requested by players. Despite this, more than 16 million copies of the console have been sold, so it is possible to find what you are looking for, provided you show a little luck and a lot of speed to seize possible restocking.

The proof is, this Thursday, we find the console available in stock and in packs at Intermarché. 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 Thursday March 17:

• 4:18 p.m.: The PS5 will be on sale in packs on the site Showroomprivé this Saturday, March 19 at 8 a.m.
• 10:10 a.m.: The console is back on the Intermarché application. See you on your mobile.
• 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.