GameStop to Sell PS5 in Stores on April 2, But Only for Pro Members
If you’ve struggled to nab a PlayStation 5 online, GameStop plans on selling the console in stores across the US on April 2.
However, the retailer is only making the sales available to members of the GameStop perks program, PowerUp Rewards Pro, which costs $14.99 per year. The other caveat is that the PS5 units will be sold in a pricey $740 bundle. The package will include:
A PlayStation 5 disc-edition
The games Horizon Forbidden West and Gran Turismo 7
A DualSense Controller with a charging station or a wireless headset with a $25 gift card
A GameStop employee tells PCMag his own store had a limited, but ample supply of PS5 bundles ready to sell tomorrow. The product will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis when GameStop outlets open Saturday morning.
Find out which locations will carry the PS5 on GameStop’s website. It appears that dozens of stores across every US state, including Alaska and Hawaii, will be selling the bundles.
It’s certainly annoying that GameStop continues to sell the PS5 behind a membership paywall and in expensive bundles. But for now, the console continues to face massive demand. On Wednesday, Amazon held a restock for the PS5 Digital Edition. However, the retailer immediately sold out amid a surge of traffic from consumers and possibly bots.
The in-store sales at GameStop might make it easier for some consumers to obtain a PS5. But they’ll need to pay up and probably wake up early to nab the console on Saturday morning. For other tips on scoring a PS5, check out our guide.
If you’re looking for an Xbox Series X, there's good news: Both Amazon and Walmart continue to have the console in stock at normal prices, though Amazon is prioritizing Prime members.
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