Why is it still impossible to get a PS5?

It boils down to the supply-chain problems, bots and the methods that retailers are using to sell the console, experts say. Experts note that other gaming devices, such the Nintendo Switch OLED edition and popular graphics cards, can also be hard to find.

Can I just buy a PS5 already?

You can’t currently just buy a PS5 when you want to, you need to be ready and waiting for when the stock goes live at the retailers we’ve listed below. Some retailers will give warning, which we’ll often announce on our deals Twitter page @IGNDeals.

Is PS5 on StockX legit?

StockX is a legitimate website although buying a PlayStation from StockX comes with some caveats. First of all, you will have to prepare for higher-than-retail prices as the PS5s are not being sold by StockX directly, but rather by resellers.

Can I pay monthly for a PS5?

PlayStation 5 Console 90-Day Purchase Option: Standard agreement offers 12 months to ownership. With the PS5 payment plan available from Tech Easy Pay, you can order yours today for a low initial payment, and pay the rest as you go. No credit needed — apply today!

Does Sony do payment plans?

24-Month Lease Financing Program Zero money down and 0\% financing on select Sony Professional products.

Is there a way to defeat the PS5 scalpers?

Scalpers have ruined what should have been an incredibly exciting time with these new consoles. They have exploited people’s collective hype and the shortages of these consoles to rip off excited gamers. While things are looking pretty bleak now, there is a way to defeat PS5 and Xbox Series X scalpers. Let’s get into it.

Why can’t you buy a PS5 back?

PlayStation 5 Consoles Aren’t Available For Back-Order Another factor that Sony might be trying to mitigate comes down to bot buying. According to CBS, release day for the PS5 console saw numbers of purchases made by bot accounts that were then put up on sites like Ebay at a massively inflated price.

Will PS5 console prices continue to fall?

Prices continued to fall over the next months, and today, PS5 console prices are at their lowest point to date. The average resale price of PS5s on StockX has decreased by 20\% since Nov.” Jesse Einhorn, StockX senior economist, told me over email.

Are scalpers ruining the new console market?

You’ll also have spotted the absolutely ridiculous prices of Sony and Microsoft’s flagship consoles on sites such as eBay or StockX. Scalpers have ruined what should have been an incredibly exciting time with these new consoles. They have exploited people’s collective hype and the shortages of these consoles to rip off excited gamers.