Why is PS5 not available and Xbox is?

1. Microsoft is winning the chip shortage war. The global chip shortage, which was caused by the 2020 pandemic and compounded by supply chain issues in 2021, is the reason why gamers struggled to find Xbox Series X and PS5 stock last year.

Why PS5 is out of stock and Xbox is available?

This is due to the ongoing chip shortage and demand issues. Sony recently noted that PS5 stock shortages are due to both the Covid pandemic and Russia's war in Ukraine, Sony also predicts the sales momentum will improve and overtake the PS4's equivalent selling speed by 2024.

Why is PS5 still not widely available?

The Future of the PS5

The PS5 Shortage will likely last through 2023 so long as the semiconductor shortage and scalpers continue to impact supply and availability. It will still be quite some time before you can walk into your local electronics store and walk out with a PS5 unscathed.

Why is there a Playstation and Xbox shortage?

It might sound odd to report on the fact that you can buy a company's product, but this generation of consoles has been defined by shortages — with similar scarcity surrounding the Xbox Series X|S — largely caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Is Xbox losing the console war?

Microsoft says the Xbox VS PlayStation war is over - and it lost.

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Will PS5 ever be readily available?

Stock is still a little unpredictable, but re-appearing faster than ever, and for the most part consoles are now available from all the usual retailers.

Will PS5 be easier to get in 2023?

It's not safe to say whether or not the PS5 shortage is over, but the good news is, it sounds as though it's going to get easier to find one in 2023. In the meantime, hang tight, enjoy your PS4, and keep looking.

How long will PS5 last?

Based on the above math, I expect the PS5 and Xbox Series X to last through 2027 or maybe 2028.

Why is PS5 only available online?

Sony said it's a safety measure amid the COVID-19 pandemic. If you haven't been able to lock in a PlayStation 5 pre-order, don't plan to line up at a local retailer in the hopes of snagging the console on launch day.

Is Xbox more powerful than PS5?

However, the Xbox Series X has a slight upper hand with its GPU having 12 TFLOPS of power across 52 CUs. In comparison, the PS5 has 10.3 TFLOPS of power across 36 CUs. This effectively means that developers can potentially eke more from the Series X than PS5.

What is better Xbox or PS5?

The Xbox Series X has a more powerful GPU, capable of 12 teraflops of computing power compared to 10.3 teraflops on PS5. The Xbox Series X also has a slightly faster CPU at 3.8GHz than the PS5's 3.5GHz CPU. Other than that, though, the systems are a close match when it comes to power.

Is it worth it to buy PS5 now?

Yes, the PS5 is worth buying. Now more than ever, Sony's latest console is worth your investment and there has never been a better time to upgrade. Everything about the PS5 screams next-gen.

How often does Sony restock PS5?

The consoles are often sold as part of bundles. The retailer typically restocks the PS5 once a month, generally on a weekend.

Why won t Sony sell PS5 in stores?

Why aren t PS5 sold in stores? The global shortage of a key manufacturing chip and nuisance caused by scalpers has made it difficult for Sony to meet the high demand for their flagship gaming console. Fortunately, the above stores have been experiencing frequent PS5 restocks.

What console has the shortest lifespan?

Will there be a PS6?

Sony Apparently Intends To Release The PS6 Sometime After 2027.

What is the lifespan of a console?

The average lifespan of a modern console is about six years.

Is it worth buying PS5 if you have PS4?

Upgrading from a base PS4 to a PS5 also brings 4K gaming, making it more of a jump than upgrading from a PS4 Pro. The new graphical power, backward compatibility, and growing list of PS5-exclusive titles are all exciting.

How much will PS5 cost?

Sony's PlayStation 5 comes in two models: a $500 standard edition and a $400 digital edition. PS5 bundles with God of War Ragnarok and Call of Duty Modern Warfare II are also being sold.

Will new PS5 be more powerful?

The base PS5 console is already very powerful, capable of hitting up to 120Hz refresh rate at 4K in supported titles as well as high-end features like ray tracing. The hope for the PS5 Pro is that it can hit a 8K resolution when AAA running games, which the PS5 currently can not do.

How advanced is the PS5?

The PlayStation 5 is one of the most powerful game consoles on the market, packing cutting-edge features such as 4K support, variable refresh rate and an SSD so fast that games take a matter of seconds to load. The only true rival to the PS5 is the Xbox Series X, which features similar specs.

Why are Walmart PS5 so expensive?

In both instances the console isn't coming from Walmart itself. Instead, the listings are from third-party sellers, who've been able to list products on the Walmart website for quite some time. These are listings that sellers can set the price for, hence the horrific price tags.

Is Sony going to fix the PS5 shortage?

Sony announced that its PlayStation 5 shortage is essentially over. The company's gaming boss, Jim Ryan, said on Wednesday that Sony has now sold 30 million PS5's worldwide. He noted that December 2022 was the "biggest month ever" for the console's sales.

How often does Walmart stock PS5?

Walmart usually restocks the Sony console every month (and sometimes every other month to increase supply).

Why are PS5 selling out so fast?

Its quick rise to popularity amidst the Covid-19 pandemic though meant one thing: the PlayStation 5 was consistently sold out as supply chain issues kept Sony from keeping its supply up with the ever-increasing demand.