I have good news for UK folks, new reports say that limited inventory could continue throughout the year as high demand clashes with issues sourcing semiconductors and other parts necessary to manufacture the consoles.
New reports are showing the incoming PS5 restocks. Both Game and ShopTo got new inventory of the console last week (which quickly sold out), and Amazon, Very, and Currys are expected to put new inventory up for sale sometime this week for the usual “mid-month” refresh.
No stock expected this weekend, however, most of Februarys drops are happening mid month so next week we should see alot more drops from retailers you've waited for.
— PS5 UK STOCK ALERTS 🇬🇧 (@ps5ukalerts) February 13, 2021
Argos have stock at some of their stores but won't drop until more have been filled *image shows* pic.twitter.com/Y0wb7vVJ7A
Inventory will still be limited though, with shortages expected to continue throughout the year thanks to limited availability of semiconductors. Scalpers have also created a bottleneck for legitimate buyers trying to get their hands on a next-gen console, using bots and other unfair tools and methods to scoop up new inventory in order to resell for a profit. The scalpers say the vilification of their methods is unfair and hurtful, saying that they are just like any other middleman buying up a product from a wholesaler for resale.
Waiting to purchase one? This might be your chance to grab one.