#Direct queue ps5 how to#
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But it's one of the many questions we're posing to the company. That isn't clear yet, and Sony isn't even hinting one way or the other. Will there still be a public PlayStation Direct queue? But for all we know, Sony could go with a time window over a specific time.

It has also used 3pm EDT / 12pm PDT in prior months. Second, if there is a specific time attached and if there's still a virtual queue process, it could stick with the time it's been using most recently: 2pm EDT / 11am PDT. 'If selected, the expiration date and time will be included in your selection notification email and while supplies last,' according to Sony. However, we do have a few details we can work with to give you a better idea.įirst, there's going to be an expiration date attached to the email invite you get. Sony hasn't fully laid out a PS5 restock time to buy from PlayStation Direct email invites. This includes the UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. For a while, PlayStation Direct was only open in the US, but it's now expanded to a number of countries across Europe. Perhaps once the stock issues have settled down a little? Is PlayStation Direct a US-only store? Sony has previously offered customers who bought the console a chance to buy a second PS5, but there's no telling if this will return. Each PSN ID is limited to one PS5 Disc console or one PS5 Digital Edition console. Can I purchase more than one PS5 from PlayStation Direct? If we had to guess, it's meant to weed out duplicate accounts in which no one has ever logged in to play games, but that's just a guess. Second, the Sony Direct site says 'Our selection is based on previous interests and PlayStation activities.' No one quite knows what this means. This is the crucial PS5 restock tip TechRadar has been offering for months. This entails going into your PSN user account, selecting notifications and checking off the first box to get marketing emails from Sony PlayStation. Let's start with the easy-to-explain rule.įirst, you need to opt into Sony's marketing notifications. Sony also offers two stipulations, one specific and the other as vague as can be.

#Direct queue ps5 how to#

PlayStation Direct PS5 restock: FAQs How to better your chances for a PlayStation Direct invite And even if you do miss out, your details will be kept on record for a potential invite to the next restock. Being involved will obviously increase your chances, though. Remember, too, that even with an invite the option to buy a console is not guaranteed - it will just get you a random spot in the queue. Invites are usually sent out the day before a PS5 restock goes live so you should be able to spot it in time and be ready to follow the link to the PlayStation Direct store in time. Now it's just a case of patiently waiting with an eye on your inbox for an email to arrive. All you need to do is hit that button and a 'Thank you for registering' message should appear. Once you're signed in, the white box about halfway down the page will show a big 'Register Now' button. Just go through the account creation process and then you're ready to go. If the PS5 will be your first Sony console and you don't have a PSN account, you can register using the same buttons too.

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Anyone who currently plays on an existing Sony system such as the PS4 will have one so it may be a case of digging out your login details or resetting them if they've slipped your mind. Using the small sign-in button in black at the top right of the page, or the other blue sign-in button further down, you need to log in to your PSN account. Sign in to your PlayStation Network account Remember, too, that PS5 restocks at the PlayStation Direct store are only open to those in the US, UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. You should be auto-redirected, but make sure the page is displaying the correct region, otherwise, you may not be given the option to register. The very first step is to visit this page at PlayStation Direct where you can register to buy the PS5. Go to this PlayStation Direct page to register

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Want to get involved? Here's how to sign up and hopefully bag one for yourself during the next PS5 restock. It's the biggest step the manufacturer has taken in order to make buying a PS5 more consistent and less chaotic for those still hunting for a console.

In even better news, the program has since expanded beyond just the US, so now wannabe PS5 buyers in the UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg can also shop at Sony's official store. For the last few months, Sony has consistently offered exclusive access to PS5 consoles through its official PlayStation Direct store only to those who have registered their details.