Walmart deals are still live

Walmart is currently offering the PS5 Pro at the standard price but the retailer still has a number of deals active on TVs and games as part of its bid to battle Amazon over Prime Day. So, while you won’t find the PS5 Pro itself discounted yet, there’s plenty of ways to save on all the other stuff you might want to upgrade alongside it…

GameStop PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary pre-orders — here’s what we know

GameStop is dropping its allocation of the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition in a pretty bizarre way. The gaming retailer will restock the bundle in six drops of 600 units each, stretching out the pre-order event into a five-hour marathon that will test customer patience more than anything else. 

The first couple of drops have been and gone, but there are still a few left, so if you want a limited-edition PS5 Slim, this might be your best bet. You’ll need a GameStop Pro membership, and the stock will be available on the hour through until 3 p.m. ET….so head over to GameStop as the next drop begins in around 45 minutes. 

Amazon’s listing page is live (again)

• PS5 Digital Edition (30th Anniversary Edition): $499 @ Amazon (check stock)

The mystery of the disappearing Amazon listing page has been solved, the retailer is now once again displaying the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition bundle. However, the pre-order floodgates have yet to open, I would recommend keeping a very close watch on this page for now, as the pre-order button could turn green any minute. 

PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary is selling out SUPER fast

It comes as no surprise, but the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition is selling out in rapid fashion. Best Buy and Walmart appear to have sold all their stock, and we can’t forget that Target went early and sold out in advance of 10 a.m. ET. 

Our eyes have now turned to Amazon, which doesn’t appear to have dropped any stock. In fact, the retailer’s 30th Anniversary Edition PS5 Slim listing page has mysteriously disappeared. Could this be a sign that the pre-order floodgates are about to open….

PS5 Pro and PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary pre-orders are LIVE

PS5 Pro pre-orders

PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition pre-order

Less than 30 minutes to go…

The second wave of PS5 Pro and PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary pre-orders begin in the U.S. in less than 30 minutes, so now is the time to get yourself ready. Make sure you’ve logged into your account on your chosen retailer (or retailers), have up-to-date payment information, and in the case of Walmart, remember you will need a Walmart Plus account  — and it must be a paid Walmart account, the free trial option will not work in this case. You can sign up here, but it does cost a hefty $98 a year. 

It’s almost time for pre-orders in the U.S. 

With U.K. pre-orders now live, our attention can fully turn to the U.S., we’re expecting retailers to begin taking pre-orders of the PS5 Pro and the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition bundle at 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET and the latter will likely sell out in a matter of minutes. So here’s all the retailer links you’ll need in around one hour: 

Don’t want to go Pro? PS5 Slim is discounted

If you’re not totally sold on the Pro (and considering its $700 price tag, you absolutely should be fully onboard before clicking that pre-order button), you might want to consider opting for a standard PS5 Slim instead. And now is the time to buy. 

The PS5 Slim went on sale earlier this week as part of Amazon’s second Prime Day event of 2024, and that discount has stuck around despite the seasonal sale technically ending yesterday (Oct. 9). You can currently score a PS5 console for $449 at Amazon, that’s not quite the lowest price ever, but it’s an excellent discount on the best-selling current generation console. 

Here’s what Target’s early drop taught us

Target went earlier than expected and dropped its stock of the PS5 Slim Digital Edition 30th Anniversary Edition before 10 a.m. ET. This will be a little annoying to anybody who was asleep when the stock was made available, but we can take some positive learnings from this ahead of the likes of Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart dropping their allocation (don’t worry, we’ll alert you the moment that happens). 

As noted by restock tracker @LeBlorstOfTimes on X (formerly known as Twitter), Target’s stock did sell out fast, but not so rapidly that getting one in your cart was practically impossible. With more chances to come, so long as you’re switched on, and ready to check out the minute stock is live, you have a good chance of securing a limited edition PS5 Slim bundle. So, get a cup of coffee, and get ready for the drop. 

PS5 Pro and PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary — UK stock update

It’s approaching midday over in the U.K., so now is a good time to take stock of the current availability situation for the PS5 Pro and PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition. Essentially, there’s good news, and bad news (or perhaps that’s predictable news).  

The PS5 Pro is available to pre-order at every major retailer from Amazon to Currys. Stock levels are looking stable, but I would still advise locking in your pre-order as soon as possible if you know you want a Pro console this November. 

However, when it comes to the limited-edition PS5 Slim, it’s been very much a case of “blink and you’ll miss it” this morning. It’s still worth periodically checking stock (just in case), but all retailers are currently listing the popular product as sold out. 

DualSense could also make an appearance!

While most of the focus today will be on PS hardware, I’m also keeping my fingers crossed that we see a restock of the limited-edition DualSense controller that went up for pre-order back in September. I didn’t commit to pre-ordering a pad on that day as I told myself I didn’t need it, and unsurprisingly, I’m now regretting that decision. While nothing is confirmed yet, I’m keeping my eyes peeled for a restock. 

That didn’t take very long…

Whelp, I did say it would sell out in literally seconds. The limited-edition PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition is now sold out on Amazon U.K., the retailer’s stock lasted mere moments, perhaps indicating that the supplied allocation to retailers beyond PlayStation Direct has been pretty small. Fortunately, the PS5 Pro is still in stock, so at least you can score the most powerful PlayStation as a consolation prize. 

PS5 Pro pre-orders are now LIVE at Amazon UK

U.K. gamers, you’ll be pleased to know that pre-orders for the PS5 Pro and the PS5 Slim in that glorious retro-fueled gray are now live on Amazon. The latter will sell out in literally seconds, so if you’re an Amazon shopper, head over there right now and lock in your pre-order as quickly as possible. You don’t have time to waste! 

Will you regret pre-ordering a PS5 Pro? 

With today’s second wave of PS5 Pro pre-orders still hours away from dropping in the U.S., you might be looking for a little reading to pass the time as you consider whether to commit to the very pricey $699 console. So, why not check out my colleague Dave Meikleham’s article discussing why he might already regret his PS5 Pro pre-order? However, for me personally, I’ve had my order locked in since September 26, and I’m already eagerly counting down the days till November 7. 

PS5 Pro pre-orders are LIVE in the UK

It’s still the very early hours of the morning for U.S. folk, but over in the U.K. (where yours truly happens to be located) the day has begun, and more importantly, PS5 Pro pre-orders are live at various retailers including Currys, Argos and Very. 

We’ve also got a listing for the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition at Very, but the limited-edition bundle appears to have sold out literally moments after the page went live. It looks like the Anniversary gear is again going to super popular. 

PS5 Pro sold out at PlayStation Direct

The PS5 Pro first went on sale over on PlayStation Direct on September 26. During this first pre-order window, when ran exclusively at Sony’s own online retailer, the console did not sell out. However, yesterday, a “currently unavailable” notice appeared, and as of 4:15 a.m. ET, the PS5 Pro is sold out at PlayStation Direct. 

The timing of this sell-out does seem a particularly curious coincidence when you consider that the PS5 Pro will be going up for pre-order at additional retailers today, so we’ll also be monitoring PS Direct to check the stock situation over there as well. 

There’s always one…

PS5 Pro and PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition pre-orders are set to go live at 10 a.m. ET, but there’s always one retailer that breaks rank and decides to go a little early, and today that’s Target. The red-themed retailer has set its listing page for both consoles live, so if Target is your retailer of choice check the buying links above. 

It’s time for PS5 Pro pre-orders round 2

Hello! Welcome to Tom’s Guide live blog covering the second drop of PS5 Pro pre-orders, as well as the restock of the PS5 Slim Digital Edition 30th Anniversary Collection at select retailers. I’ll be here to guide you through the process from start to finish, and will alert you the minute stock goes live at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and more.