How can I get PS5 in Canada?

Will PS5 ever be available in Canada?

PS5 - Amazon Canada

Amazon Canada has its stock of PS5s for anyone across the border. Be sure to refresh its page to see when new stock becomes available before selling out.

Is it possible to buy a PS5 anywhere?

Sony's official store for all things PS5 is the most legitimate place to buy a PS5. This is naturally the first place where PS5 consoles will be restocked before other retail stores place their listings.

Why is it so hard to find a PS5 console?

The reason? The ongoing chip shortage — yep, that's still a major issue — and shipping delays across the global supply chain. And based on Sony's decision to cut its PS5 shipments forecast by some 3.3 million units in fiscal year 2022, it's not going to get easier to snag a console soon.

Is there a waitlist for PS5?

However, despite the PS5 console being freshly released, there are still a large number of gamers waiting for the opportunity to purchase the new system. Currently the PS5 is sold out for all major retailers, with no way to pre-purchase a spot in line, making the wait feel impossibly long.

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Why is PS5 still out of stock?

In a financial presentation last night, Sony exec Jim Ryan noted that, despite a strong launch, PS5 sales were lagging behind PS4 in its equivalent second year owing to supply constraints. Those supply constraints are due to both the Covid pandemic and Russia's war in Ukraine, but remain a top priority for Sony.

Why is PlayStation 5 sold out?

Its quick rise to popularity amidst the Covid-19 pandemic though meant one thing: the PlayStation 5 was consistently sold out as supply chain issues kept Sony from keeping its supply up with the ever-increasing demand.

How many PS5 have been sold in Canada?

Even though the PS5 was only available for online purchase upon release, it still sold between 95,000 and 110,000 units in Canada.

How do I know if my PS5 is in stock?

You can get a notification when the PS5 is in stock. If you don't want to manually check the stock at stores, you can signup to get tracking alerts from NowInStock. These are great in addition to any stock alerts that retailers allow you to set up directly. Go to the PS5 page on NowInStock.

How many PS5 owners are there?

In April 2021, it went down to 109 million monthly active users. The monthly number of active users declined to 104 million during Q3. Players have accumulated 61 billion hours of gaming or 7 million years. On average, players on PS5 spend 51.5 hours playing.

Can I buy a PS5 in 2022?

The company is forecasting PS5 sales of 18 million this fiscal year, which is up dramatically, and that could mean the supply issues are getting better. If you've been looking for a PlayStation 5 but haven't been able to get one, 2022 could be your year.

Is Sony producing more PS5?

Sony is planning to increase production of PlayStation 5 consoles after hitting the milestone of selling 20 million units worldwide.

How long will the PS5 shortage last?

Sony expects PS5 will still be in short supply until 2023.

Where are all the PS5 consoles?

Why cant I find a PS5 2022?

Sony Continues to Fall Short of Production Targets for the PS5 Console. Sony had some bittersweet news to share with PS5 lovers in its FY2021 earnings report, released on May 10, 2022. The company reported it only sold 11.5 million PS5 consoles in that financial year, coming short of the 14.8 million units it aimed for ...

Will there be more PS5 in 2023?

An official presentation in Poland by TV manufacturer TCL Technology suggests that the PS5 Pro will release in “2023/4.” According to a slide in the presentation, the company projects that the mid-gen PS5 console upgrade will arrive alongside a new Xbox Series S/X console too as part of what it calls console “Gen 9.5.”

Why can't I still get a PS5?

Despite the PS5 approaching its two-year anniversary in November, PS5 stock is still hard to find thanks to high demand and supply problems caused by the ongoing global semiconductor shortage.

Will there be a PS6?

It seems likely then that we can expect the PS6 to launch in or around 2027, if the same cycle of new console tech continues. Sony's Executive Vice President of Hardware Engineering and Operation — Masayasu Ito — confirmed this is likely to remain the case in an interview with Game Informer.

Are PS5 still being produced?

One of Sony's top priorities going forward is to ramp up production for the PlayStation 5 to meet unprecedented demand for the console. In a briefing with investors (PDF), the company said that it expects to close the gap in PS4 and PS5 sales this year after the newer console lagged behind its older sibling in 2021.

Will PS5 ever be easy to buy?

Due to chip shortages across all types of hardware, it isn't any easier to get a PS5 now as it was in 2020. However, Sony is expecting chip shortages to be alleviated by 2023, hopefully leading to more PS5 stock at retailers worldwide.

When can I expect to get a PS5?

After much waiting, Sony announced the price and release date of the PS5 on 16th September 2020.

What is Sony doing about PS5 scalpers?

In an attempt to combat those issues, Sony Japan has started issuing anti-scalping stickers to vendors in that country. The way it works is simple: the sticker is applied to the outside of the Playstation 5 box, and when someone buys the console, the sticker is cut — marking the product as “sold.”

How rare is it to have a PS5?

The company has revised that to 11.5 million, a drop of 3.3 million. The PS5 has been one of Sony's best consoles, with TechRadar calling it "the next-generation console to buy," and GamesRadar+ saying "the PS5 is already doing everything right... PlayStation has unlocked the next-generation of gaming. "

How is a PS5 shipped?

The best option to ship a PlayStation 5 is to re-use the retail box, which measures roughly 18.5” x 7” x 18.7”. Due to the size of the retail box, we recommend using a 20” x 20” x 10” shipping box because that will easily fit the PS5 box along with some bubble wrap.

Can you bring a PS5 on a plane?

TSA is very clear that you are allowed to bring gaming consoles through airport security or in your checked baggage.