Amazon PS5 restocks will now be available by invitation
Amazon recently launched its first PS5 restock in weeks, but now the retail giant is taking things in a different direction. Shoppers will see an option to 'Request Invitation' when visiting the PS5 product page at Amazon (opens in new tab), a service that has been set up to notify those who participate when a new PS5 restock drops.
You don't need to be a Prime member to sign up for alerts, and you'll receive an email with an invite good for 72 hours when the next PS5 restock does land. However, it's worth noting that Amazon can't guarantee everyone who takes part will receive an invitation.
Such invite-only schemes have been used with great success by other retailers, like Sony Direct and Newegg's Shuffle system, to keep PS5 stock out of scalper hands. However, we've never seen Amazon offering a service quite like this before, so time will tell how well it's implemented. Unfortunately, you'll only find invites available for the main $499.99 PS5 console - the cheaper $399.99 Digital Edition is not included in this program.
PS5 restocks have been even more stubborn than normal recently, though the floodgates broke with drops at Amazon, Walmart (opens in new tab), and GameStop (opens in new tab) last week. If you're still on the hunt for the latest generation console, it's worth keeping all your options open with a chance for an invite.
Once you're officially signed up, it's time to wait for a restock. When one does land, you may receive an email with an exclusive link to purchase your console (Amazon isn't guaranteeing that everyone who signs up will be invited).
PS5 ($499.99) | Check at Amazon (opens in new tab)The flagship PS5 console is the only console taking part in Amazon's invitation system, and it's the
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