While the PlayStation 5 has been easier to purchase at points over the past few months, it still remains largely elusive. One way Sony is trying to combat scalpers and get the console into the hands of fans is by selling the device directly, and we’ve seen it launch its PlayStation Direct storefront in Europe following success in the United States.
Now it’s adopting another American initiative, by allowing you to register your interest. According to the Japanese giant, a “limited amount” of consoles are available to customers in the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. In order to be in with a chance of purchasing one, you just need to enter your PSN username through here.
While this is far from guaranteeing you a console, successful applicants will be emailed with a date, time, and full instructions on how to purchase a system. Obviously you can choose not to order, but that stock will then be allocated elsewhere. Clearly, this isn’t a fool proof system, but it’s at least a little more structured than the lottery that has occurred at other retailers.
[source playstation.com, via eurogamer.net]
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Cool. thanks for the headsup. Not sure what the criteria are but I've had this account for at least a decade and also held a plus subscription since the launch of PS4.
Im still not willing to pay 700 euro for a bundle but 500 for a disc version with no nonsens is reasonable.
I've signed up, here's to hoping I'll get the opportunity to get one.
I got an email inviting me to buy a ps5 & then another email saying that it had been cancelled & didn't get another one from them after that
Just signed up fingers crossed
So its only for creditcard massive fail.
@Would_you_kindly I've had two limited time slot invitations so far - one last November and one last week - but with no decent PS5 only exclusives on the horizon, I can't see the point of the rush unless someone has a PS4 that's failing?
That’s very sad. I was one of two people who got mine before before everyone else in Europe; DPD delivered on the Monday a couple of days in advance. Had to be in like flynn with the preorders, I see that now
@sanderson72 I'm with you on that. Had 2 currys passes and an offer from PS online. Gave 1 pass to my friend, as his pro had just burned out, and they weren't selling any more, while I'm still on the same base ps4 I've had for about 6 years! Still going strong, and I don't see many 70 pound games being that worth the jump.
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