Will there be a PS5 restock before Christmas?

PS5 ($499.99) | Check at Amazon
This is the 'normal' PS5 console, and it's the one we'd recommend if you're looking for flexibility or the full next-generation gaming experience. Even though it has the same powerful technology as the Digital Edition seen below, it has one major advantage - a 4K disc drive. That means you can play physical game discs, UHD Blu-rays, and DVDs instead of needing to buy everything digitally via the PlayStation Store (which can be more expensive in the long run).

PS5 Digital Edition ($399.99) | Check at Amazon
If you want a more streamlined setup and mostly buy games digitally, this cheaper version of the PS5 is perfect. While it doesn't have a disc drive, it does still offer the same powerful technology and super-fast loading. In essence, your experience will be identical - the only difference being that you'll need to get everything through the PS Store, which can be more expensive but is very convenient.

1. Be patient and refresh the page if the console sells out

This is probably the most useful advice we can give. Retailers often release PS5 stock in waves, so stick around if the system seems to sell out straight away. Hit that refresh button and you may just strike PS5 restock gold.

2. Sign in and get your payment details ready

OK, so this one sounds obvious. But it really is important. Signing in ahead of time and making sure you have your payment details to hand can mean the difference between getting the console and missing it. You see, the weight of traffic can cause sites to crash, glitch, or slow down when a PS5 restock shows up, so being as quick as possible means less chance of needing to start over (at which point the console is probably gone).

3. Prioritize bundles 

Consoles by themselves sell out fast, and that's understandable - they're the cheapest option. As such, make a beeline for bundles if at all possible. Combo deals with games or the best PS5 accessories last longer, so you have a better chance of securing them.

4. Don't pay more than you have to

Unless you're investing in a bundle from a retailer you trust, you should never pay more than the standard PS5 price. For a normal PS5 with a disc drive, that's $499.99 in the USA and £449.99 in the UK. At the other end of the scale, the Digital Edition should cost more than $399.99 in the US or £349.99 for UK shoppers. Some unscrupulous individuals buy the console and resell it at an absurd mark-up that inflates the price well beyond those official MSRPs, and these are a detour into scamsville. Don't trust them.

5. Keep an eye on social media

This is one of the most useful bits of advice we can give. Stock-tracking Twitter accounts and a fantastic early-warning system when it comes to PS5 restocks, so follow a few for advance warning on when the console might be coming.