30th Anniversary PS5 pre-orders live: all the latest stock updates as they happen

Seems like that might be all, folks (for now)

Welp, GameStop appears to be done for today at least when it comes to 30th Anniversary PS5 restocks. The last around it’s latest (and seemingly last) drop for the day calls it “final,” which feels pretty definitive. If you managed to score one from the retailer today, congratulations! If you didn’t, well, here’s hoping one of the many other retailers starts welcome pre-orders soon.

It all comes to this: the final(?) GameStop restock

The official final pre-order restock over of the 30th Anniversary PS5 over at GameStop is just about to happen, so if you’ve been out of luck thus far this might be one of the last opportunities you have to grab one from the retailer. The language that GameStop has been using on social media doesn’t technically preclude it from selling more of them at some point, but it certainly sounds like the 600 consoles available per drop today are all that it has available currently.

As a reminder, you’ll need a GameStop Pro account to even grab one of these bad boys in the first place. That is assuming you can make it through the restocking gauntlet. As they say, may the odds ever be in your favor.

Ready those clicking fingers for GameStop’s penultimate restock

The second-to-last restock over at GameStop of the 30th Anniversary PS5 is upon us. As has been happening for the better part of the day, the retailer has another 600 consoles available at the top of the hour. There are a couple catches involved, however.

First and foremost, you’ll need a GameStop Pro account, as they’re exclusive to the service. Second, good luck getting one even then as they’ve been selling out immediately. That said, there have been scattered reports of folks still getting through despite some troublesome pre-order page shenanigans, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled.

GameStop’s latest restock has come… and gone?

Here’s hoping you had your GameStop Pro account signed in and waiting as it would appear that the latest restock of 30th Anniversary consoles is already done and duster. Given the wonky nature of the GameStop pre-order pages, you’ll likely want to keep attempting that order button whenever stock does show up; some folks have been claiming they’ve seen success even when it would otherwise appear there’s nothing left to be had. Regardless, 600 further consoles should be available at the top of the next hour, but there’s no guarantee how long this all lasts.

It’s no retro gamepad, but the Fortnite DualSense controller is in stock at Best Buy

We haven’t seen any new restocks of the 30th Anniversary DualSense controller in the US today, but if you’re after a limited edition gamepad it’s worth noting that Best Buy has stock of the Fortnite version right now. 

GameStop’s next restock should be coming up in three minutes

Make sure you’re signed into your Pro account on GameStop within the next few minutes, as we’re expecting the retailer’s next drop to go live very shortly. 600 more 30th Anniversary consoles will be available on the site, but things have been a little janky in previous drops. Keep trying that order button when stock does drop, as some shoppers have been able to slide through to checkout even when pre-orders are apparently out. 

What if you missed today’s pre-orders?

Didn’t catch today’s 30th Anniversary pre-orders? There’s still time to try and smash your way through pre-order pages at Walmart and GameStop, but if you’re concerned it’s worth noting that we might have another shot at these consoles later in the year. 

The PS5 30th Anniversary Edition will officially launch on November 21. I would seriously recommend lining up these retailers again on release day. You never know how many shoppers will cancel their pre-orders between now and then, and stores that wait to take payment until shipping can often find themselves with even more cancelled orders. Cards decline, payments fail, and people lose the pre-order hype. I often see another wave of stock making the rounds on release day itself for this very reason. 

Let’s regroup 

Where are we at the moment? Well, we’re still waiting for Amazon to drop, but that could happen at any time between now and release day. Walmart is still a viable option for Plus members but requires a little spamming on the ‘pre-order’ button on that product page. GameStop needs a Pro membership, but is releasing 600 new units every hour until stock runs out (the next drop is at 12pm ET). Best Buy is seemingly out of stock, but you could get lucky with a regional supply at a store near you (check your zipcode for more options). 

It might be time to call it on Best Buy 

Best Buy’s pre-orders might have come to an end. That ‘Coming Soon’ message has been on the page for over half an hour now whereas before the ‘Pre-order’ button was flashing on and off. It’s worth sticking with it if you don’t have a Walmart Plus or GameStop Pro membership, as this is the only subscription-free pre-order option we’ve had today.

It’s not just GameStop restocking right now

Walmart now has the PS5 30th Anniversary bundle back on the shelves for another wave. I’ve had to fight a little to get one into a cart, but it is possible if you keep rolling with it. Still, this is moving fast. 

GameStop’s next drop is now live

GameStop has just restocked is PS5 30th Anniversary Edition pre-orders, with the 11am drop live on the site right now. These will be hourly restocks hitting at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm ET with 600 consoles up for grabs each time. You need to be a Pro member to jump on this stock, though. 

GameStop will be dropping new stock every hour 

GameStop has announced that it will be launching new 30th Anniversary pre-orders every hour until it runs out of stock. We’re just coming back up to the first restock, which is expected in just a couple of minutes. Make sure you’re signed in with Pro membership and keep trying the links below (I’m seeing the site struggling a little). 

The retailer tweeted that they will be dropping 600 consoles every hour until stock runs out today.

PS5 30th Anniversary bundle pre-order at GameStop

What is Amazon doing?

Amazon hasn’t even hinted at a PS5 30th Anniversary Edition pre-order today – only launching the Pro model at 10am. Amazon is always sneaky like this, so we can’t tell when the retailer actually will drop those pre-orders. It hasn’t even launched its DualSense stock yet, but is certainly one to watch. This isn’t new behaviour for the site – it was also suspiciously absent during the first few waves of PS5 stock back in the day. 

Best Buy has reverted back to ‘Coming Soon’ 

But I wouldn’t give up yet. I’ve seen waves of 30th Anniversary PS5 pre-orders hitting these shelves over the last 40 minutes, allowing more stock hunters through the gate every ten minutes or so. While that gray button may be disheartening, I would keep trying here. More stock has been filtering onto the shelves at a regular enough cadence that I don’t think we’re fully done here yet. 

FYI: GameStop needs a Pro membership to pre-order

Pre-orders are refilling periodically at GameStop, but it’s important to note that you will need a Pro membership to grab your console. These are longer gaps between stock waves, though. 

Top Tip: Check your apps 

Retailers like Walmart and Best Buy are starting to buckle, with loads of stock hunters piling onto their sites and snapping up stock. If your browser fails while you’re in a queue to either check out or land on the page, be sure to check the retailer’s app. I’ve been able to get through a little easier on mobile so far, so it’s certainly worth a shout. 

Who has the PS5 Pro in stock right now?

There are four retailers currently offering PS5 Pro pre-orders in the US. Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Gamestop are all looking strong right now with the mid-cycle refresh up for grabs and holding its position on the shelves. PS Direct did run out of stock earlier in the week, so things could well move a little faster here than we’ve seen in the last couple of weeks.

Best Buy is flashing in and out of stock 

Some may be seeing ‘out of stock’ messages at Best Buy, but that is swapping in and out with a ‘Pre-order’ button on the page. That means the retailer is releasing stock in waves right now, so I would absolutely recommend sticking with it. Keep trying to get through to checkout, the fight’s not over yet.

Stock Alert! GameStop PS5 Pro pre-orders in stock 

GameStop is the next retailer to drop the PS5 Pro this morning, with pre-orders now live across the site. Move in!

Stock Alert! Best Buy has the PS5 Pro available for pre-order

The PS5 Pro is now available for pre-order at Best Buy, at the regular $699.99 MSRP. You’ll need to be signed into your account to order, but a free account will see you through. 

PS5 Pro | $699.99 at Best Buy

A Walmart queue is appearing 

Walmart appears to be placing shoppers in its queue system to funnel traffic towards those pre-orders. It looks like the site is struggling a little, but we’re still able to break through. 

If you don’t see pickup available at Best Buy, change your zip code

Best Buy sometimes keeps its stock ready for in-store collection. If you don’t see any collection options at your local store, enter another code for as long as you’re willing to drive away and get hunting. 

Stock alert! Best Buy has 30th Anniversary pre-orders live

Best Buy has jumped in with its own 30th Anniversary PS5 Slim pre-orders already, but you’ll need to move fast because this console is going to fly off the shelves. Remember, you need to be signed in to have access to this order and if things start going south, keep trying. It might be hectic but this is your best option if you’re not a Walmart Plus member. 

PS5 30th Anniversary Edition | $499.99 at Best Buy

Stock Alert! Walmart‘s opened its doors 

Walmart Plus members can now pre-order the 30th Anniversary Edition with a period of exclusivity. That means competition is going to be reduced here, but it’s still certainly going to be fierce. It’s time to get going!

PS5 30th Anniversary Edition | $499.99 at Walmart

EE has restocked in the UK

I said the next time I post I’ll be bringing stock, and I wasn’t lying – it’s just that I’ve spotted the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary bundle back on the shelves in the UK. Head to EE for this latest wave, but remember it’s going to go quickly. 

PS5 30th Anniversary Edition pre-order | £50 gift card | DualSense controller | £539 at EE

We are now less than 10 minutes away from pre-orders

Whether you’re on the hunt for a PS5 Pro or a 30th Anniversary PS5 Slim, there’s less than ten minutes left to wait. That means it’s time to hunker down with that refresh button and keep those retailer sites looking fresh. It’s nearly time to go – the next time I post, I’ll be bringing you fresh stock on the shelves.

Here are the links you need to know about:

I’ve just realized that Amazon hasn’t dropped any DualSense stock yet

And that could be good news. While Best Buy and Walmart both sold 30th Anniversary DualSense pre-orders when they first dropped two weeks ago, Amazon was suspiciously quiet throughout the whole affair. That could mean there’s a crate of controller ready to make their way to the shelves today, with the retailer holding its allocation for today’s larger stock drop. Keep a close eye out if you’re on the hunt for some extra buttons. 

30th Anniversary DualSense controller | Check stock at Amazon

This is your one hour warning 

We now only have 52 minutes before PS5 30th Anniversary pre-orders go live at retailers across the US. Walmart and Best Buy are already primed to drop their stock, Amazon’s going to be a slightly more hectic dash, and GameStop is still quiet. Get signed in, get that payment information saved, and warm up that refresh button. 

A warning for anyone aiming for Walmart today

If you have never been a Walmart Plus subscriber before, you will automatically be added to a free trial when you sign up ahead of this morning’s 30th Anniversary stock drop. That’s a problem. Only paid members can take advantage of today’s exclusive pre-orders so even if you sign up for the full membership you will still face a nasty surprise at 10am. 

Be sure to head into your account settings and skip the free trial before 10am rolls around. That will put you onto a paid membership and you’ll have full access to pre-orders. 

Amazon US has a listing page… of sorts

We finally have a listing page for the 30th Anniversary PS5 at Amazon, though it’s a weirder one. I’d definitely keep an eye on that pop up, though – sometimes we see more action through these sneakier pages when the heat is on. Clicking past that buffer page brings you to a listing that’s currently dead (aw cute dog), but the URL of that link looks like it’s going to become a live page when 10am ET rolls around. 

Amazon: Check listing page

EE has now run out of stock 

It looks like EE has finally sold its last PS5 30th Anniversary pre-order, with the bundle now listed as out of stock on the site. This one held the line for a long time, going well beyond what we’ve seen from other retailers. That’s likely down to the higher price tag on the bundle but it just goes to show how much easier it is to grab a console when you bundle items in together. 

Hunting down that DualSense?

If you’re going down the cheaper route for this year’s 30th Anniversary celebration, it’s worth noting that the $79.99 / £69.99 gamepad has been spotted back on the shelves this morning. Very listed the controller for a particularly short amount of time in the UK, so there could well be more stock on the way elsewhere as well. 

Here’s where I would check first: 

EE Produces the goods!

EE is showing stock of the 30th anniversary PS5 Slim, and you even get a bonus £50 game card and from the looks of it, two DualSense controllers. 

It says there are 100+ people looking at the listing already so hurry, hurry, hurry!

£539 at EE

Where should you check first in the US? 

We’re a few hours away from US pre-orders going live and while Target has already made tracks, I’m expecting far more activity from other retailers over the course of the day. If you’re a Walmart Plus member, you’ll be focusing on taking advantage of your exclusive early access. That means lining up at Walmart nice and early with everything signed in.  

Consoles will likely run out of stock during this 10am ET start time, so if you’re not a member it’s worth focusing your attention on Best Buy. You’ll need to be signed into an account to order from here, though, so be sure to get everything in order (including your payment details) well in advance of that 10am ET start time. 

It’s also worth hedging your bets with Amazon. While the retailer can be a little shy in putting its listing pages live, it often takes us by surprise with stock. Things can be a little more hectic here, but inventory should be healthy. 

Stock Alert! EE has the PS5 Slim available for pre-order

This is going to go fast – EE is the only retailer currently offering 30th Anniversary PS5 Slim pre-orders in the UK right now. That price is slightly higher at £539, due to the added gift card and DualSense, but it’s keeping the resellers and bots away and holding its position on the shelves. I’d still move fast here, though. 

PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition | £50 gift card | DualSense | £539 at EE

Top Tip: Try on mobile and desktop

Sites can get frazzled when hot-ticket items like this land, so it’s worth getting both your PC and phone involved. I saw more shoppers gain success when trying to break through to a busy site on mobile when the original PS5 launched, and there’s nothing to say things won’t be different this time. 

PS5 disc drive in stock at Currys

If you’re in the UK and in need of a disc drive, I’d recommend heading over to Currys as soon as possible. Stock is still holding out here after a turbulent few weeks – but I would be surprised if it withstood today’s pre-order bonanza. After all, anyone pre-ordering either the 30th Anniversary Edition PS5 Slim or the PS5 Pro will need one of these to play physical games. 

Target has run out of PS5 30th Anniversary stock 

Target was going strong for a long time there, but it now looks like the retailer has run out of special edition consoles. Yes, the ‘Pre-order now’ button looks to be live, but my last few checks trying to get it to checkout have failed. Instead, there’s a message stating that the item wasn’t added to the cart. 

That’s not the end of the story, though, we’ve got more pre-orders on their way from other retailers across the US later today. 

What to do when stock runs out 

Things are moving particularly quickly in the UK this morning, so if you were lucky enough to secure some stock congratulations. If not, don’t give up just yet. The original PS5 console also flew off the shelves when it launched, and while this is more of a limited release, I wouldn’t be surprised to see some of the same restocking tactics from retailers this time around. 

That means I’d recommend keeping a close eye on the retailers that have already offered stock in the past. Refreshing their pages will mean you’re in the right place at the right time to secure any second or third wave pre-order drops as they hit the shelves. It’s not guaranteed that these will take place, but I would be surprised if that’s the last we hear of the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary edition. 

So what do you do now?

• 1. Keep refreshing at Amazon (stock moved fast here this morning)
• 2. Make sure you’re signed in and have payment information saved
• 3. Stick at it throughout the day
• 4. Don’t buy from resellers

Stock Alert! Amazon UK now has the PS5 Pro up for pre-order

The PS5 Pro is now available for pre-order at Amazon, with the retailer launching its stock just moments ago. The 30th Anniversary Slim model was wiped within a matter of minutes earlier this morning, so I wouldn’t wait around for this one if you’re boosting to the Pro. 

PS5 Pro | £699.99 at Amazon

Who’s up next? 

We’ve heard from Amazon, Very, Argos, and Game in the UK which means Currys is under the microscope over the next few hours. The retailer listed its PS5 Pro stock this morning, but so far we haven’t heard anything about the 30th Anniversary Slim model. I’d keep a close eye out here, with other retailers selling out reasonably quickly there’s nothing to suggest Currys won’t also be a flash in the pan. 

Well that moved fast…

I’m now seeing the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition out of stock across…