PS5 UK stock updates – Smyths restock ‘within days’ as Argos and Amazon work hard to get PlayStation 5 consoles on sale

STOCK UPDATE

There is no stock expected to go up for sale until the second week of May.

MAP MAYHEM

Call of Duty is about to embark on a brand new season – and a big change to Warzone has been leaked.

Unconfirmed reports suggest that Warzone’s Verdansk map is being remade. Activision has already confirmed Call of Duty Season 3 is incoming.

The new season officially launches on April 22 – that’s tomorrow. We’ve already learned much about what we’ll see, including new maps, weapons and Operators.

But a Twitter leak named WarzoneNews has leaked alleged details about a Warzone revamp.

AMAZON MIGHT HAVE PS5 STOCK THIS MONTH

Amazon might be the only retailer with PS5 stock later this month, according to a stock tracker.

The account tweeted: “The PS5 stock being released this month is relatively low

“Amazon is the only retailer that may drop next week but nothing can confirm it.

PS5 ‘HAS SAME BATTERY FAILURE ISSUE’ AS PS4

Playstation 5 owners are in for some bad news as experts say the console has the same battery failure issue as the PS4.

The CMOS battery issue can stop players accessing digital games if your console is affected.

Hardware and games tester Does It Play? tweeted about the issue.

It referred to the issue as a “cbomb”.

It tweeted: “A kind volunteer has dismantled their PS5 to test #cbomb for us and the initial results confirm that PS5 is also affected. Initial results indicate that all digital games will cease to work in a #cbomb scenario.”

RARE POKEMON GAME TO FETCH £1000

A rare Pokémon video game is expected to sell for more than £1,000 at auction.

Research revealed it to be an early production of the game and has a slightly different box to the more common later edition, Raymonds Press Agency reported.

The 1998 unopened Nintendo Gameboy will go under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers, of Etwall, Derbyshire, in July.

BUILDING BLOCKS

Smyths has over 50 Lego sets currently reduced to clear in stores across the UK.

The Lego sets have up to 75% off, with prices starting from as low as £5.

For more about the sale click here.

CALL OF DUTY SEASON 3 RELEASE DATE – WHEN IS IT OUT?

Call of Duty is due another season very soon.

These seasons are major events, introducing new storylines, as well as maps, weapons, modes and more.

The latest is 2021 Season 2, and arrived on Thursday, February 25.

And that means Season 3 will begin very soon.

Each season usually lasts around two months, so we’d likely get Season 3 towards the end of April. Activision typically gives notice for these big updates, so we could find out about the new season this week.

MEMORY UPGRADE

The PS5's 825GB memory drive leaves players with 667GB of usable space on which to store games and other files – and that fills up pretty fast.

Sony announced a couple of ways to expand your console's storage last year, but one only became available this week.

Players can now plug USB drives into their machines following a software update issued by the gaming giant.

It means you can install more games before running out of space.

OVERHEATING HELP

Believe it or not, your PlayStation 5 has an ingenious design flourish to stop the console from overheating.

Two pockets known as dust trays that sit behind the main faceplate collect dust sucked up by the cooling system.

It's worth removing the face plate and cleaning out the trays every once in a while with a vacuum to keep your console clean and quiet.

That'll help to avoid overheating issues and extend the lifespan of your machine.

It does not guarantee that your console will be free from dust, however.

FIND OUT YOUR PLAYTIME

You can view game stats such as your progress and total play hours from within the home screen.

To access the stats section, head to your home screen and select the your avatar icon.

Select Games and then scroll down to view your stats – including how many trophies you’ve earned.

IMMINENT PS5 RESTOCK CONFIRMED AT SMYTHS TOYS

Gamers might be in with a new chance to bag the PlayStation 5 in the next few days. The sold-out PS5 is expected to be in stock at Smyths Toys very soon.

The PS5 Digital Edition – with no disc tray and cheaper at £359.99 – is “expected back in stock April 2021”.

Gamers should be checking back at Smyths Toys regularly over the next two weeks for new stock.

It’s unclear exactly when the stock will be back on the website.

PS5 ‘HAS SAME BATTERY FAILURE ISSUE’ AS PS4

Playstation 5 owners are in for some bad news as experts say the console has the same battery failure issue as the PS4.

The CMOS battery issue can stop players accessing digital games if your console is affected.

Hardware and games tester Does It Play? tweeted about the issue.

It referred to the issue as a “cbomb”.

It tweeted: “A kind volunteer has dismantled their PS5 to test #cbomb for us and the initial results confirm that PS5 is also affected. Initial results indicate that all digital games will cease to work in a #cbomb scenario.”

BT CUSTOMERS WANTING CONSOLE URGED TO CHECK EMAIL

Trusted Twitter stock tracker @PS5UPDATEUK advised: Make sure you check your emails to see if you’ve been selected by BT to purchase a console.

“Check your junk and spam too. Their website shows they’ve got more than 50 available, which means it’s probably leftover stock from the last drop!”

RARE POKEMON GAME TO FETCH £1000

A rare Pokémon video game is expected to sell for more than £1,000 at auction.

Research revealed it to be an early production of the game and has a slightly different box to the more common later edition, Raymonds Press Agency reported.

The 1998 unopened Nintendo Gameboy will go under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers, of Etwall, Derbyshire, in July.

PS5’S FIRST MAJOR UPDATE INCLUDES USB STORAGE, NEW SOCIAL FEATURES

With the PS5’s first new major update, come a bunch of exciting new features and tweaks to existing features.

The first and biggest addition to the PS5 is the ability to save games on compatible external USB drives, Tech Raptor reported.

Players will also be able to Share Play together, so that PlayStation 5 players can view their PS4 friends’ games and vice versa.

Players will play co-op games together virtually as well. You’ll also be able to request to join a game session on the PS4, which is great for the unlucky souls that haven’t been able to acquire the PlayStation 5 just yet.

PLAYSTATION BOSS JIM RYAN OFFERS HOPE TO GAMERS STRUGGLING TO BUY PS5 CONSOLES

PlayStation boss Jim Ryan recently offered hope to gamers who wanted a console.

Speaking to the Financial Times, Ryan admitted that stock levels would climb steadily month-on-month.

He added that from July onwards, it will be much easier to get a PS5.

“It will get better every month throughout 2021,” Ryan explained.

“The pace of the improvement in the supply chain will gather through the course of the year. So by the time we get to the second half of [2021], you’re going to be seeing really decent numbers indeed.”

CALL OF DUTY SEASON 3 RELEASE DATE – WHEN IS IT OUT?

Call of Duty is due another season very soon.

These seasons are major events, introducing new storylines, as well as maps, weapons, modes and more.

The latest is 2021 Season 2, and arrived on Thursday, February 25.

And that means Season 3 will begin very soon.

Each season usually lasts around two months, so we’d likely get Season 3 towards the end of April. Activision typically gives notice for these big updates, so we could find out about the new season this week.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR PS5

Getting started with your new console can be a little difficult but below is a step-by-step guide on what to do –

1. Attach the PS5 base before setting it up for use.
2. Insert one end of HDMI cable to HDMI OUT port on rear of console
3. Insert other end of cable to HDMI input on display device
4. Insert power cable
5. Safely inset power plug into mains
6. Follow on-screen instructions for the rest of settings

For more information about the set-up, click here.

RESTOCK CHANCE

Gamers might be in with a new chance to bag the PlayStation 5 in the next few days.

The sold-out PS5 is expected to be in stock at Smyths Toys very soon.

The PS5 proper – with a disc tray and a £449.99 price tag – is listed as coming back into stock in May 2021.

But the PS5 Digital Edition – with no disc tray and cheaper at £359.99 – is “expecting in stock April 2021”.

WHEN WILL PS PLUS LINEUP BE REVEALED?

PlayStation Plus subscribers are eagerly waiting the next announcement of free games.

Gamers have been treated to titles such as Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Destruction All-Stars and Control Ultimate Edition so far.

But you’ll have to wait until 4.30pm on April 28 for the May line-up, and games won’t be available to download until May 4.

BT CUSTOMERS WANTING CONSOLE URGED TO CHECK EMAIL

Trusted Twitter stock tracker @PS5UPDATEUK advised: Make sure you check your emails to see if you’ve been selected by BT to purchase a console.

“Check your junk and spam too. Their website shows they’ve got more than 50 available, which means it’s probably leftover stock from the last drop!”

ARGOS ‘WORKING HARD’ TO MAKE PS5 AVAILABLE ASAP

Gamers are still battling to bag a PS5 despite the console coming out months ago.

On the Argos website, it says the retailer is “working hard” to make the elusive console “available as soon as possible”.

AMAZON MIGHT HAVE PS5 STOCK THIS MONTH

Amazon might be the only retailer with PS5 stock later this month, according to a stock tracker.

The account tweeted: “The PS5 stock being released this month is relatively low

“Amazon is the only retailer that may drop next week but nothing can confirm it.

ARGOS ‘WORKING HARD’ TO MAKE PS5 AVAILABLE ASAP

Gamers are still battling to bag a PS5 despite the console coming out months ago.

On the Argos website, it says the retailer is “working hard” to make the elusive console “available as soon as possible”.

PS4 AND PS5 OWNERS CAN CLAIM TEN FREE GAMES AS PART OF SONY’S PLAY AT HOME INITIATIVE

As part of the Play At Home initiative, PS4 and PS5 owners can currently claim a selection of ten PS4 indie games and PS VR titles.

The free titles up for grabs are:

• Abzû
• Enter the Gungeon
• Rez Infinite
• Subnautica
• The Witness
• Astro Bot Rescue Mission
• Moss
• Thumper
• Paper Beast