Thebiggest next-gen consolewas released at the end of 2020 to all the masses. But was it released to all the masses? With the lack of release date in India to scalpers trying to collect everyPlayStation 5unit under their radar, it has become really hard for people to get their hands on the system.
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Due to the events of last year, there’s a limited supply for PlayStation 5 not just in the USA but almost every country. Knowing this, is there a guaranteedway to get a PS5? Let’s look at the current options available and what else to do ifthere’s no PS5available.
8Wait
First, let’s talk about the best option right now. The ultimate thing to do if you may’t find aPS5 is to believe itdoesn’t exist. Wait until it’s available in a good amount and not stress if you can’t find one right now. You’ll not miss the party, because most people are also waiting to buy PS5.
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There’s a very limited supply of early consoles, with many sellers in various countries still selling exported consoles at unreasonable prices. Moreover, there seems to be a DualSense controller analog drift issue going on, which means that the early batch of consoles may have some minor technicalities that Sony will fix in later versions. A good way would be to wait until the dust is settled and grab one good console after a few months.
7Check Local Sellers
The quickest way to get the PlayStation 5 console would be to check out the local sellers. Maybe they have it, perhaps they don’t, but they can certainly give you some idea on when to expect the consoles on the shelves. Most sellers should be aware of this and might have reminderservices incase PS5arrives.
6Look For Second Hand PS5
With so many services available to purchase pre-owned stuff, it might be good to visit one such website and search for the console. Some people may be selling used consoles because they no longer need them or because of the system’s lack of games. So checking these websites would help, as a PlayStation 5 may be on sale somewhere out there.
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We all know what had happened when the first few batches of consoles were released. The entire thing got sold within a few minutes. This is where setting a reminder will come in favor. Most websites, including Amazon, have reminder services, and it does help if the console goes on sale. Because chances are the smaller batches of the consoles will be released during this month and in coming few months. That is why it’s better to have a reminder set, so you don’t have to rush and check the internet every few hours.
4Get A Cheaper Console For The Meantime
This is a cost-effective way to explore some new gameswhile PS5 becomes availableto the people who’ve not played the Microsoft or Nintendo games. There are quite a few good exclusives on Xbox Series S and Nintendo Switch, and they can be of good use until the PlayStation 5 arrives in the stores. Moreover, Xbox Series S is almost a semi next-gen system and allows many games to run 60fps at a full HD resolution.
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On the other hand, Nintendo Switch is full of games that are very different from the usual modern-day titles. They might not be that high quality in terms of graphics but are certainly worth the fun gameplay.
3Build A PC To Experience Next-Gen
A little expensive, but the closest way to experience the next-gen is to build a custom PC. After everything is said and done, players can easily experience gaming at over 120hz. This means that people can experience many games not just in 60, but in over 120fps. Although, the computer needs to be good enough and the monitor should support it. The Xbox Game Pass on PC also allows for a good chunk of games to be played for a fragment of all their prices combined. Despite the next-gen element, players can purchase the DualSense controller and use it on PC. This way, when you finally purchasePS5, you’ll already have an extracontroller.
2Buy PS5 Accessories You’ll Need
Things can go out of stock pretty easily when the stuff is newly released. This is why it’s better to purchase the accessories that will come in use later.Most PS5 add-ons suchas DualSense and PULSE 3D headset are available and work with phones and PC. Secondly, it’s also a good move to purchase a 4K capable TV before getting a PS5. There’sno use in playing PS5on a TV that’s old or last-gen, as it will compromise the added benefits of framerate, HDR, and the overall resolution.
1Buy From Scalpers or Import
The Last thing to do if you may’t wait or go for any other option is to give in to the temptation. After all, we only live once. And what better way to prove it than spending an outrageous amount of money on an imported console with no warranty. If paying almosttwice the amount of PS5isn’t an issue and DualSense drift is just something you can deal with, then going to websites like eBay will open many options to purchase the console. Beware, though, as there are cases of scammers selling fake consoles for almost double the price. It is a risky road to walk and one that should be avoided until necessary.
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