Gamers looking to get their hands on a PlayStation 5 have had an extremely hard time securing a console, making this morning’s confirmation that Best Buy had the next-gen devices in stock exciting. However, the Best Buy PS5 lineup sold out almost instantly, leaving many hopeful gamers just as disappointed as they were before. However, stock seems to be going in and out at a variety of retailers.
With eBay scammers making the acquisition of a PS5 difficult, and several PlayStation 5 thieves only adding to the challenge, it is hardly surprising that the restocked consoles did not stay on the shelves for long. With scalpers always getting into the mix alongside the many hopeful adopters of the latest Sony console, it has become incredibly common to see the system sold out within minutes whenever it returns to stores.
While gamers quickly drained Best Buy of its online and in-store PlayStation 5 stock, the in-store purchasers have some interesting stories to tell. It seems like tensions regarding the PS5 are rising as fast as Sony’s stock due to the console’s success, as several people have shared reports over customers fighting one another over consoles. Twitter user @MeAloneInMyMind posted a clip poking fun at these supposed PS5 clashes, and it is hard not to laugh at the interpretation of the events. Showing a scene from The Dark Knight Rises where Bane faces off with Batman, the clash between PlayStation fans is hilariously parodied.
Not all hope is lost, however, as it seems like GameStop's PS5 restock is still active for those interested. Coming with a $20 GameStop gift card, the bundle includes Demon's Souls and Spider-Man: Miles Morales – with the latter being the Deluxe Edition of the game. With Spider-Man: Miles Morales' Deluxe Edition including a copy of Spider-Man Remastered, the bundle offers access to three of the PlayStation 5's best exclusives. Players who pre-order the $729.99 PlayStation 5 will receive their consoles at the end of the month, as the item's release date is set for January 29.
Walmart, Amazon, and Target could possibly follow suit, so anyone looking for the new system may want to start refreshing certain pages. Based on what happened at Best Buy today, these companies may want to invest in some more security as well. While most in-store purchases of the PlayStation 5 go smoothly, clearly some can get out of hand, as Best Buy employees likely had their hands full based on some of the posts regarding today's restock. With the PlayStation 5 available in India soon, hopefully, those in the country find more success securing a system. If India’s stock is anything like that of other countries, however, getting access to a PS5 could truly be a challenge.
With a member of the US Space Force recently being demoted due to playing his PS5 too much instead of working, the obsession with the flashy new console does not seem to end once it has been brought home. Hopefully, GameStop and other shops getting PS5 stock do not have to deal with the same level of outrage encountered by Best Buy shoppers.
The PlayStation 5 is available now.