Why is there a shortage of gaming consoles?
2 days ago · GameStop is likely to be the next place for a good PS5 restock. Russell Holly , Oscar Gonzalez. April 21, 2022 5:01 a.m. PT. Russell Holly. Russell Holly is a Managing Editor on the Commerce team ...
Why is Sony selling so many consoles this year?
1 day ago · We keep track of every PS5 restock and maintain this list here of the most likely places you'll find them, and when the PS5 was last available there. Walmart: March 14, April 7. PlayStation Direct ...
Is there a shortage of PS5 and Xbox series X consoles?
Sep 26, 2021 · The Human Factor. Semiconductor chip shortage or not, there is still the matter of console restocks selling out in minutes. Given that nearly a year has passed since their initial release, it stands to reason that demand should be declining. This is where the second major problem comes in: scalping.
Will the Xbox series X/s stock ever replenish?
I like how everyone is talking about components when it comes to next gen consoles being out of stock. It's because scalpers are buying all of the consoles using automated buying bots on all of the websites. There would be enough stock for most people if there weren't individuals buying 200 units so they can sell it on ebay for twice what MSRP is. See, Sony and Microsoft don't care …
1. Sony PS5 setbacks began with the pandemic
Sony didn't announce the PlayStation 5 for months during the first half of 2020 (if you recall, we first saw Xbox in December 2019), allegedly delaying the initial reveal several times due to the pandemic. Rumors of a February launch event gave way to a supposedly scheduled March unveiling, turned into a April reveal that never was.
2. PS5 is collateral damage of 'Work From Home'
This is what people aren't thinking about when they think about fun and entertaining video games consoles: changes to your work life have impacted PS5 stock.
3. Resellers are ruining things for everyone
Resellers bear the brunt of the blame for why you can't find a PS5, and although they aren't the only reason (they often get all of the blame), they're a contributing factor. People buying from eBay and StockX don't help either.
4. Scammers are making things even worse
Worse than resellers are scammers who target down-on-their-luck consumers via Twitter, Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp and completely fraudulent websites made to look real. Scammers promise to sell buyers the PS5 for around $550, a small, but believable markup (except when you think that they must have paid tax, but most people ignore this detail).
5. Cryptominers worldwide are to blame, too
It may be more profitable to buy Bitcoin during its dips than actually mine it at this point. However, this hasn't stopped people from buying up GPUs in an effort to one day profit from mining Bitcoin, Etherium, and other decentralized, open-source blockchain currienies – once their electricity bills are covered.
PS5 restock looks 'dire' for April – with a long-term fix
Finding PS5 stock may only be harder through April and May 2021, according to the retailers who spoke to TechRadar on the condition of anonymity (citing reliance on Sony shipments to their stores). They're not seeing the inventory that hoped for.
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Is the Xbox series X hard to get?
Why Xbox Series X Consoles Are Still Difficult to Get. Despite the fact that it's been almost six months since the Xbox Series X launched, it's still hard to find a console in a retail store. Despite the fact that the Xbox Series X has been on the market for almost six months, it's still rather hard to find the console in retail stores.
Is there a shortage of Xbox series X/S?
There was an expectation when the Xbox Series X/S first launched that there would be shortages. However, there was also a hope that eventually, the stock would replenish, and it wouldn't still be a race in order to get one. The same can be said for the PlayStation 5. Both devices are still so rare that people are constantly scanning ...
