Why is PS5 so hard?

If you're wondering why the PS5 is so hard to get for us non-famous folk, in short, it's because of the pandemic-induced global chip shortage — and an increased demand for entertainment tech for those who were stuck at home for the better part of two years.

Why is getting a PS5 so hard?

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.

Why is PS5 so hard to get 2022?

Sony Will Sell Fewer PlayStation 5 Consoles in 2022 Due to Chip Shortage. It has been almost impossible to get your hands on a next-gen game console since their launch in late 2020, and you should not expect things to get better anytime soon.

Will getting a PS5 get easier?

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 it hard to get a PS5?

The ongoing chip shortage is still very much a problem and is likely still causing Sony production issues, so perhaps the reason that the PS5 is becoming easier to buy is simply that with each unit sold the competition pool becomes smaller and smaller.

Why is PS5 Actually So Hard to Find and Buy

Why is PS5 still out of stock?

The bad news is that Sony thinks that increase still won't be enough to satisfy the sky-high demand for the PS5 in the coming months. "We feel that there was a little bit higher demand than that [18 million units]," Sony Executive Deputy President and CFO Hiroki Totoki said during an investor Q&A portion of the call.

How long will there be a PS5 shortage?

Here's some news that may give you a sigh of relief: Sony projects that it will sell 18 million consoles worldwide during this fiscal year, which runs through March 31, 2023 — a sign that the shortage of the PS5 may be coming to an end.

Will there be a PS5 slim?

PS5 Slim price and release date

The PS5 Slim will likely be cheaper than the original PS5's launch price of $499 / £449. We'd expect it to be around $100 cheaper, so $399 / £349, which was the launch price of the PS4.

Is PS5 shortage getting better?

Sony's Running Low on PS5 Consoles

According to a report from Eurogamer, Sony's chief financial officer, Hiroki Totoki, confirmed that the chip shortage will continue to affect PS5 sales during 2022. However, the company still expects to sell over 20 million units by next year.

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.”

Will PS5 ever be in stores?

Answer: Eventually, yes, PS5 will be available in stores for purchase. If you are having trouble finding an in-stock PS5, then you are not alone. New PlayStation 5 restocks are selling out within minutes.

Is PS5 worth buying?

Naturally, the PS5 is a healthy power jump over the PS4 Pro. But if you're all about the best graphics, can't get your head around gaming on PC, and are platform agnostic, it's also worth considering the most powerful console on the market today, the Xbox Series X.

How many PS5s have been sold?

As reported in their quarterly sales call, PS5 sales have now surpassed 17.3 million global sales following the launch of the console in November 2020. In October of last year, Sony reported that it had sold around 13.4million PS5s.

Is PS5 that much better than PS4?

PS4 vs PS5: Graphics

As you can see, PS5's GPU comes with 10.3 TFLOPs, which means it can handle 10.3 trillion floating-point calculations per second, on average. In a word, PS5 is nearly eight times more powerful than PS4.

Will there be a PS6?

Since the PS5 became available in November 2020, it likely won't be until the same month, in 2026 or 2027, we see a PlayStation 6. Just in time for holiday shopping! In the meantime, if Sony follows the PS4's release schedule, we'll see a PS5 Pro or Slim before the PS6, maybe around 2023.

Is PS4 coming to an end?

PS4 manufacturing had been set to cease at the end of 2021, Bloomberg reported today, but has been extended throughout 2022 - meaning around a million more last-gen consoles will now be created.

Will there be a black PS5?

It's now been well over a year since Sony first launched the PS5, and there has been no sign of a PS5 black console. All PS5 stock – released in limited quantities – has consisted entirely of the white PS5, to the dismay of many.

Will PS5 be widely available in 2022?

The big question now is whether the PS5 will become readily available some time in 2022. Re-stocks are expected between now and the end of the year, but they're likely to be sporadic, so you'll still have to be alert if you hope to buy a console for the next few months.

Will PS5 ever be available 2022?

Sony's CFO reiterated that the company had sold nearly 8 million PS5 consoles since the launch in late 2020, and is aiming to sell nearly 15 million by April 2022.

When can I order the PS5 again?

PS5 at Best Buy

They restock on Thursdays and Fridays, although they've also offered restock on a Monday. They're sold out now, but tend to offer restocks that last an hour. The PS5 Digital Edition is sold out at Best Buy.

How do I find my PS5?

Does Best Buy restock PS5?

If you're still in the market for a PlayStation 5, Best Buy just opened up another restock of the disc-based PS5 for $499.99. This restock is live now and is available to everyone, not just TotalTech subscribers, and is still likely to sell out extremely fast.

Can I play PS4 games on PS5?

The overwhelming majority of the 4,000+ PS4 games are playable on PS5 consoles. Select PS4 games will benefit from the PS5 console's Game Boost, which may make PS4 games run with a higher or smoother frame rate.