Sony is preparing for a highly anticipated PS5 restock this month, promising a significant batch of pre-orders for the current-gen console. The restock is scheduled to go live on Friday, March 10 at 12pm. Gamers will have three options to choose from: the disc-less PS5 Digital Edition, the disc variant equipped with a 4K Blu-ray drive, and a special God of War Ragnarök bundle. Recent months have seen frequent PS5 restocks in India, with February alone seeing two pre-order batches. Brick-and-mortar stores have also been showing promise in terms of stock availability.
It’s worth noting that there has been a price hike since November. The PS5 Digital Edition now costs Rs. 44,990, while the standard variant is listed at Rs. 54,990. The God of War Ragnarök bundle, which includes a digital code for the acclaimed video game, is priced at Rs. 59,390. Santa Monica Studio’s latest creation has received nine trophies at the 22nd Annual DICE Awards. PS Plus Deluxe/Premium subscribers can also enjoy a three-hour-long trial version of the game at no additional cost. This trial period allows gamers to get a taste of the new mechanics, with all progress and trophies carrying over to the full purchase.
Back in January, at the CES 2023 event, PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan assured gamers that it would be easier to get their hands on a PS5 since the pandemic had caused global chip and inventory supply shortages. Recent restocking events and readily available units in stores indicate that his promise holds true for the Indian market as well. Pre-order banners and advertisements are already up on the Sony Center website, Amazon India, GamestheShop, and e2z Store. Past restock events suggest that Croma, Flipkart, Gameloot, and Vijay Sales will also offer pre-orders. As usual, it is advised to be fully prepared to secure a PS5 unit at 12pm as these restocks typically function like flash sales.
For now, the Sony Center website allows users to enter their details for notification when the PS5 pre-order goes live. Gameloot, on the other hand, has pre-owned and repaired units for sale, all covered by a 1-month warranty. The Sony Center website also warns customers of possible delays in their services due to curfews and lockdowns in select regions. Although there is no information on when the new PS5 pre-orders will begin shipping, it is expected that customers will receive their units within 14 days once the shipping process starts.
Last month, Sony held a PlayStation State of Play event that showcased Rocksteady Studios’ new game, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, as well as some PS VR2 games. Currently, there are no details from Sony India regarding a PS VR2 launch in the country. The company also revealed the new games coming to its PS Plus service in March, which include Battlefield 2042, Minecraft Dungeons, and Code Vein.
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