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PlayStation’s online store launches in the UK, but the PS5 is out of stock
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Sony has finally launched an onlinePlayStation storein the UK, allowing Brits to purchase PlayStation hardware and physical games directly from the brand for the first time.
However, it looks like thePS5– both the standard and digital editions – is currently out of stock, dampening the mood of the digital storefront’s launch.
Fortunately, it looks like PlayStation will be implementing a “1 console per order” policy in a bid to tackle scalpers and bots. Third-party retailers have previously been criticised for how they’ve handled scalpers, with many people bulk buying PS5 consoles in order to sell them on for inflated prices.
PlayStation’s “1 console per order” policy is not guaranteed to fix this issue, with many other retailers attempting similar tactics, but it’s arguably still welcome news that gamers will now be able to shop directly from Sony in the future.
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Those who have already purchased a PS5 will be happy to see that the new online PlayStation store will also have a number of accessories available. TheDualSenseis listed with a £59.99 price (£64.99 for the Cosmic Red edition), thePulse 3D Wireless Headsetis priced at £89.99, the Media Remote at £24.99 and the DualSense Charging Station at £24.99.
Sony will also be selling first-party physical games through the online store, such asRatchet and Clank: Rift Apart(£69.99),Ghost of TsushimaDirector’s Cut (£69.99),Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales(£49.99) andDemon’s Souls(£69.99).
But with the PS5 games seeing such high prices, it’s probably best to check out third-party retailers instead, which are more likely to see discounts and sales.
And if you’re not prepared to make the leap to next-gen just yet, Sony is also selling the PS4 (500GB) for just £259.
The launch of the PlayStation online store is part of a wider expansion across Europe. The digital storefront is already live in Germany, and is expected to launch in several other countries, including France, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg in the near future.
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