PS5 restock sold out at Sony Direct — where to expect inventory next

By Louis Ramirez
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PS5 restock is back at Sony Direct

PS5 restock
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Update: Sony Direct is now sold out of PS5 consoles. Make sure to follow our PS5 restock tracker for news on the latest PS5 drops. 

After weeks of silence, PS5 consoles are back at Sony Direct. You can get the PS5 for $499 via this link (opens in new tab) or the PS5 Digital for $399 via this link (opens in new tab). This is the first Sony Direct PS5 restock we've seen since April 20. It's also the second restock of the day as GameStop had a few bundles available earlier. 

Sony Direct PS5 restock (sold out)

PS5: $499 at Sony Direct (opens in new tab)

PS5: $499 at Sony Direct (opens in new tab)
The flagship PS5 console includes a 4K UDH Blu-ray disc drive. As a result, the design is slightly fuller than the all-digital model. It sells for $499 and includes a PS5 DualSense controller.

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PS5 Digital: $399 @ Sony Direct (opens in new tab)

PS5 Digital: $399 @ Sony Direct (opens in new tab)
The PS5 Digital console lacks a 4K UDH Blu-ray disc drive. As a result, it's slightly thinner than its counterpart. It also sells for $399 ($100 less) and includes a PS5 DualSense controller.

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What to do once you're in the queue

Once you're on the virtual queue, you'll be given an estimated wait time. All wait times vary, and there's a good chance you'll have "more than an hour" wait. If that's the case, don't despair. Your status can rapidly change and you may have a shorter wait time than estimated. (For instance, after waiting 20 minutes on a previous PS5 restock event, our time was cut from "more than an hour" to just 15 minutes). 

Additionally, you may be required to solve a captcha. (A simple challenge/question to ensure you're not a bot). It usually requires that you select a radio box or pick out certain images from a group of photos. As a result, you'll want to make sure your browser tab remains prominent, because if not, you could miss your captcha challenge and you could forfeit your place in line. 

Sony Direct PS5 restock

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Louis Ramirez
Louis Ramirez

As deals editor at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.