Sony promises more PlayStation 5 units on sale later this year – Computer

There is still hope for many video game fans, with the desire to have a PlayStation 5, to buy a console before the end of the year. It was Sony who highlighted this in a message on its official Twitter account. “We want to thank gamers around the world for making the PlayStation 5 launch the biggest ever,” he wrote, noting that demand for the console was unprecedented.

And to try to alleviate the frustration of those who haven’t had the opportunity to buy the PS5, Sony says there will be more units coming to stores before the end of the year.

Microsoft also claimed that Xbox Series X | S was also its biggest launch, says Digital Trends, noting that although sales figures have not been advanced, they must have surpassed one million units to break sales records. previous generations.

It is curious how the lack of official stock to fulfill orders is exploited very well by groups of individuals who buy consoles, to sell them (well) more expensive than the normal price, the so-called “scalpers”. One of these groups will even have a higher stock than any official retail chain. According to Business Insider, a group from the United Kingdom has managed to raise a stock of 3,500 consoles, with the aim of reselling them at prices that can reach more than double their value, for the most desperate fans, who don’t mind paying. The digital PS5 sold for $ 900, when it cost 400, and the standard version at 1,100 when it cost 500.

This group, called CrepChiefNotify, has mobilized users on Discord to buy as many consoles as possible and then resell them. Members are experts in buying, because they “know where to go, even before it’s announced”. This company is made up of 12 employees, who try to be attentive to all websites when they announce the availability of products.

And in the case of the PlayStation 5, bots were used to ensure, almost 100%, that at least one member was able to get a console. The software allows you to overcome waiting times, skip queues, and even buy products faster than any human would get.

For a year, the site has offered a subscription service to its members, from $ 40 to $ 530, giving access to various services to facilitate the purchase of products that are potentially out of stock and can then be resold at a good profit. . And they can be consoles, such as branded sneakers, smartphones, or any other product. And there are competitions between groups of scalpers, to see who can have the most supply in this type of launch.