How to Buy a PlayStation 5 Direct From Sony

Finally, you can avoid the resellers and get the product directly from the manufacturer.

Despite launching in November 2020, Sony still cannot deliver enough PlayStation 5 consoles to gamers. This issue resulted in a lot of disappointment among PlayStation fans, and scalpers taking advantage of those who can't wait to get their hands on one.

Luckily, good things come to those who wait. If you're one of the many people who still can't find a PlayStation 5 from an official retailer, you finally have the chance to get one direct from Sony. Here's how...

Buy a PlayStation 5, No Invites Required

Although Sony intermittently drops restocks of the famed console, they're usually invite-only events, reserved for those who've pre-registered months before. You can also request an invitation from Amazon to buy the console, but your profile is still subject to evaluation before you get approved.

However, Sony just opened a portal that allows anyone to have the opportunity to buy the PS5 directly from them.

Register and Get an Opportunity to Buy a PS5

It's simple and easy to get the chance to buy the console. All you need is to visit the PlayStation website, sign in with your PlayStation Network ID, and click the Register button. You'll see a "Thank you for registering" note in place of the Register button, and that's it.

Now, all you need to do is wait to get selected. If you're one of the lucky few who receive an invitation to buy the PS5, you'll receive Sony's instructions in the inbox of your PSN ID-linked email address.

You're Still Not Guaranteed a PS5 Console

Even if you receive an invitation to buy the console in your email, it's not a guarantee you'll be able to purchase one. There's only a limited window when you can buy the PlayStation 5, and if you receive a "Sold Out" message, that means there are no more consoles left to buy.

As of this writing in June 2022, registration is only available for gamers in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg.

If you're located elsewhere in the world, there's still a possibility you can get one as long as the direct.playstation.com site your order is routed to deliver to your country. But if the PlayStation Direct store does not deliver to your address, your order will automatically be canceled.

Are You Finally Going to Get the PlayStation 5?

Despite not being a guarantee, this portal affords you a higher chance of getting the latest Sony console legitimately. That way, you can be sure you're getting a brand new unit at the suggested retail price. You no longer have to rely on resellers and scalpers that offer the PlayStation 5 at a ridiculous amount.