Sony Direct PS5 restock sold out — where to find inventory next

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Sony Direct's latest PS5 restock is invite only

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Update: Sony is now sold out of PS5 consoles. Make sure to follow our PS5 restock guide for news on the next restock. Plus, check out our Black Friday PS5 deals guide for deals on Sony accessories and games. 

Sony Direct PS5 restock is now underway. The invite-only restock is for those who registered their e-mail with Sony when it opened up registrations to everyone last month. The signup page is still live, so even if you miss out on today's restock, it's worth registering as there could be more drops now that we're in the Black Friday deals season. 

A restock for the general public could follow after the initial drop. You'll be able to get the PS5 for $499 via this link or the PS5 Digital for $399 via this link. Should there be a general public drop, it'll likely happen around 5 p.m. ET or so. 

Confirmation of today's Sony Direct PS5 restock originally surfaced via Twitter with several users sharing their invitations. Now that Black Friday PS5 deals have arrived, slashing the price of loads of the best PS5 games and accessories, we're expecting to see additional PS5 restocks at a host of major retailers. Make sure to bookmark our PS5 restock hub and we'll alert you with the latest updates as we get them.

Sony Direct PS5 restock (sold out)

PS5: $499 at Sony Direct
Invite Only: 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
Invite Only: 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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How to get notifications from Sony Direct

Occasionally, Sony Direct has restocks for invited guests only. (The invites are sent out via e-mail). Sony recently opened up registration to these events to the general public. Now anyone can sign up for invite-only Sony Direct PS5 restocks. 

Alternatively, you'll want to have an active Sony Direct account and make sure you have notifications set to "yes." Creating a Sony Direct account is easy. You can sign up via this link here. Once you've set up an account, you'll want to add your address and billing info. Having this info on file will make things easier should you manage to get a PS5 console in your cart. 

To turn on notifications from Sony Direct, you'll want to sign into your account, click on "My Profile," and then click the "edit" button from your profile page. You'll then be redirected to a new account settings page. From within that page, choose "notifications" from the left column and then make sure you opt-in to receive news and special offers from Sony. 

Keep in mind this trick doesn't guarantee you'll get an invite in time for the next PS5 drop, but it should increase your chances for the next exclusive Sony Direct PS5 restock event. 

Sony Direct PS5 restock

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How to get a PS5 if you didn't receive an invite

Usually after an invite-only PS5 restock, Sony tends to open its virtual queue to the general public. However, that's not always a guarantee. (There have been instances where the retailer has completely sold out.) If there are extra consoles, a restock for the general public will likely occur after the invite-only event wraps up. (Usually an hour or two after the start of the original drop.) Of course, you can bookmark our page and we'll keep you updated on the latest PS5 restock news from Sony Direct and all major U.S. retailers. 

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. As a result, you'll want to make sure your browser tab remains prominent, because if it's not you might miss your captcha challenge and you could forfeit your place in line. 

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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.