Even though the PlayStation 5 has been out for months now, it's still extremely difficult for people to get their hands on Sony's next-generation consoles. PS5 scalpers, unprecedented demand, and supply shortages have created a perfect storm that has severely limited the console's availability. However, GameStop is giving its PowerUp Rewards Pro members a better shot at getting their hands on a PS5 console, with the next early access availability happening right now.
GameStop PowerUp Rewards Pro members get first dibs on this PS5 restock. It's unclear at the time of this writing if those who aren't signed up for the PowerUp Rewards service will have a chance to get their hands on a PS5 console bundle or not. The GameStop PS5 bundle restock went live at 8am PT and will likely sell out within minutes, so PowerUp Rewards members will want to act fast and those who aren't signed up may want to keep an eye on GameStop's site just in case.
There are two PS5 console bundles available for GameStop PowerUp Rewards Pro members. The first GameStop PS5 bundle is priced at $739.96 and comes with a PlayStation 5 disc console, physical copies of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and Spider-Man: Miles Morales, an extra DualSense controller, and a $50 GameStop gift card. This isn't too far off from how much customers would have to pay for the prices individually, so it's not a bad price.
The other GameStop PS5 bundle comes with the PS5 Digital Edition console, priced at $599.97. It includes an extra DualSense controller, a 12-month PlayStation Plus subscription, a $50 PlayStation Store gift card, and a $20 GameStop gift card. Both PS5 console bundles will only be available while supplies last and GameStop shoppers that are signed up for the PowerUp Rewards program get first dibs.
Those who aren't sure which console they should try to get should note the differences between the standard PS5 console and the PS5 Digital Edition. In terms of power, the consoles are effectively the same. The only difference is that the standard PS5 has a disc drive whereas the Digital Edition does not. This means that anyone with PS4 discs won't be able to use them on their PlayStation 5 if they purchase the Digital Edition, though they should still be able to access their library of digital PS4 games on the new console.
PS5 supply shortages are expected to continue into next year, so those who want a slightly better chance at getting their hands on the console may very well want to consider signing up for the GameStop PowerUp Rewards Pro program. While it may be too late to really take advantage of this particular offer, it's likely that there will be future early access opportunities in the weeks and months ahead.