GameStop confirms PS5 restock for Memorial Day weekend

PS5 | June 2 at Walmart
Walmart Plus members will have a shot at a fresh PS5 restock on June 2, at 3pm ET. However, you'll need to be a full paying member to be able to take part in this latest drop, and considering we haven't seen much PS5 stock at all recently, things are going to get heated.

PS5 | in-store May 28 at GameStop
GameStop has just confirmed that its latest PS5 restock will take place in-store for PowerUp Rewards Pro members across May 28. Head down to your local store for a shot at a console.

1. Know when to look
This is especially pertinent right now, considering we've seen so few PS5 stock drops in the last few weeks. However, it's worth noting that when one retailer offers up a rare drop, others will usually follow. Whether that's because shipments have arrived, or due to seasonal events, we tend to see PS5 restocks take place in flurries, so keep an eye out during periods of peak activity.

2. Choose your retailer
It's becoming more and more important to stick to a particular retailer. That's because many stores have introduced exclusive PS5 stock drops for paid members or subscription holders. That means you'll want to choose a retailer and stick with them, springing for a monthly membership to gain access to these rare drops. Based on the frequency of restocks so far, we'd recommend checking out Walmart. 

3. Sign in and save your information
Once you've found your retailer and got your membership, it's worth signing into your accounts ahead of time and staying signed in. Save your payment and shipping information (you can always delete it once you've got that shiny new console in hand) for the fastest checkout experience. Seconds are crucial during the throes of a PS5 restock, so any time wasted entering information could cost you a W. 

4. Keep that refresh button warm
Once a restock does hit, it won't be pretty. There's no elegant way around it, we've had the best success simply by brute forcing our way through the digital crowds. Keep refreshing the page and build up a bank of tabs doing the same thing. Even if you spot an out of stock message, you can easily strike lucky with some gold. 

5. Don't give up
Many PS5 stock hunters see everything dry up and go about their business - but not the lucky ones among us. Retailers will often release their stock in waves, toggling an out of stock button when demand grows too high, only to switch that availability back on once the site has calmed down. Keep up your game and you may hit a second or third wave of restocks, with far more breathing room to sail through checkout.