On: PS5 Refresh: Oberon Plus

[bitwize]

That's all wonderful, but useless if you are unable to buy one.

[ip26 → bitwize]

With far more die per wafer, it should help with that problem.

[bdcravens → bitwize]

I was able to buy one from WalMart's site last month (fulfilled by a third party). They appear to still be available.

[lokedhs → bdcravens]

In the US perhaps. Here in Singapore they are still impossible to get unless you go through grey importers and pay the premium for it. And even then it's a coin toss whether you'll actually get it or not. Once I decided to pay the extra money, I placed and order and several weeks later it was cancelled. I have now done placed another order and got a delivery date in november.

[gambiting → bitwize]

That is nothing more than a meme at this point - at least here in UK they have been in stock for months and it's not an issue to buy one whatsoever.

[seattle_spring → gambiting]

I’m in the US and have not been able to buy one for as long as I’ve been interested, which is about 6 months. There are “drops” that happen every other week or so but they sell out in a few minutes.

[wmf → seattle_spring]

Walmart may be your best bet since they announce the drops ahead of time so you can be ready and waiting to refresh your browser.

[dagw → gambiting]

Just checked here in Sweden and only one online store (or at least store that I would trust) claims to have it in stock and they want over 1000€/$.

[Rapzid → gambiting]

Everytime I check Amazon, newegg, and best buy(store and online) they have been out of stock. I'm on Amazon's invite to purchase list.

[deanc → gambiting]

Stores here in Finland are currently shipping pre-orders from January. There is a shortage and it’s real.

[gambiting → deanc]

That's super weird. Sounds like whoever is the Finnish PS5 distributor needs a solid kick in the bum, as there isn't a shortage in other countries.

[dajonker → gambiting]

Please tell me where to look, I'm currently in the UK and I can't find one available anywhere?

[wmf → dajonker]

You need to follow something like https://twitter.com/PS5StockAlertUK

[cgh → gambiting]

Essentially unavailable in Canada unless you buy a bundle, and even those sell out in minutes.

[bdcravens → gambiting]

In the US they typically aren't available at the typical retail locations.

[throwntoday → bdcravens]

You can buy direct from Sony

[seattle_spring → throwntoday]

Not exactly. You can put your name on a waiting list and be notified of opportunities to buy one periodically. I put my name on their list more than 6 months ago and still have not received a notification that I can buy one.

[tapoxi → seattle_spring]

You can buy one today, they're in stock.

https://direct.playstation.com/en-us/shop-ps5 for the curious.

[dagw → tapoxi]

Not any more

edit: Nevermind, it seems to actually be available

[tapoxi → dagw]

I'm in the U.S, the Forbidden West bundle is still available.

[croes → bitwize]

Based on location or availability?