Three Black Friday PS5 restocks are scheduled at Walmart next week

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Three new chances to buy PS5 over Black Friday week

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Walmart has been a little quiet on the PS5 restock front recently, but Black Friday is drawing this once-reliable retailer back into the scene. Three new PS5 stock drops have been announced today for Thanksgiving week, with only one of them reserved for Walmart+ members. Walmart has also stated that, alongside the Disk Edition console, the Digital Edition and God of War: Ragnarok bundles for both versions will be available next week. 

We haven't seen the Digital Edition on US shelves for some time now, making this one of the most enticing PS5 restocks yet. Walmart+ members will need to mark their calendars for Monday November 21 for this first drop, with consoles going live at 12pm ET. This is where we'll see the biggest allocation of stock, if previous drops are anything to go by - so it's well worth taking a look at that $13 monthly subscription - even if it's just for this Black Friday period. 

On Wednesday November 23, the floodgates will open to the rest of Walmart's customer base. Anyone will be able to secure themselves a console (or bundle) from 12pm ET, but we'd still recommend getting in early. Then, the final crescendo takes place on the big day itself - Walmart's Black Friday PS5 deals will be topped off with in-store PS5 restocks for all customers on November 25. 

PS5 | $499.99 at Walmart (next drop November 21)

PS5 | $499.99 at Walmart (next drop November 21)
Walmart's next PS5 restock will land on November 21, for Walmart+ members only. If you don't fancy the $13 monthly subscription, though, you'll get another chance on November 23. Both of these online restocks will launch at 12pm ET. If you're feeling old school, though, you'll have a third chance to buy in-store with widespread restocks on Black Friday itself. 

These stock drops will be spread across the standalone disk edition console (linked) and plenty of other versions: 

Digital Edition | $399 at Walmart
God of War: Ragnarok Bundle | $559 at Walmart
God of War: Ragnarok Digital | $459 at Walmart

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It's rare to see so many PS5 bundles on the shelves at the same time, so we're holding out for an easier grab than usual next week. We're expecting the standalone versions of both consoles to sell out first, and the Digital Edition to move the fastest, so it's well worth prioritising your efforts around those God of War: Ragnarok bundles. We'll see slightly reduced competition here due to those higher price tags - but that quieter period will only last until stock of standalone devices runs out. 

How to buy a PS5 in Walmart's next restock

1. Subscribe to Walmart Plus
The first wave of PS5 restocks will be reserved for Walmart Plus members. If you're concerned about missing the boat then you can expand your opportunity to buy by picking up a month's worth of the $12.95 subscription.

2. Sign in and save your details
When this stock does arrive, things are going to move quickly. Getting ahead of the game is essential, so make sure you sign in to your Walmart Plus account early, stay signed in, and save your payment and shipping details before this latest wave appears. You'll need as few clicks as possible to see you through a successful checkout. 

3. Get there early
Walmart doesn't have a great track record when it comes to site stability during larger PS5 restocks. Get your page loaded (ideally across a few tabs on desktop and mobile) and prepare yourself at least 15 minutes before the drop - but ideally earlier. 

4. Keep refreshing
Once the klaxon sounds you'll likely need to brute force your way through. Stock can appear and disappear, and consoles can slip out of your console just as you hit checkout. If you see an out-of-stock message as soon as the clock strikes, keep refreshing the page until you hit a live one. If you're struggling to make it through to the checkout process, keep pushing - though, remember to make sure you've only got one console in your basket before hitting payment. 

Once you've secured your console, it's worth taking a look at the best PS5 accessories on the market right now. We're covering plenty in our guide to the latest Black Friday gaming deals, and if you're stocking up on software be sure to check out this year's Black Friday video game deals as well. 

Tabitha Baker
Tabitha Baker
Managing Editor - Hardware

Managing Editor of Hardware at GamesRadar+, I originally landed in hardware at our sister site TechRadar before moving over to GamesRadar. In between, I've written for Tom’s Guide, Wireframe, The Indie Game Website and That Video Game Blog, covering everything from the PS5 launch to the Apple Pencil. Now, i'm focused on Nintendo Switch, gaming laptops (and the keyboards, headsets and mice that come with them), PS5, and trying to find the perfect projector. 

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