Sage-Tips

Is it better to buy PS4 now?

If you want to play a lot of titles that are available on PS4 and don’t have another game console, then the PS4 is still a good buy. It doesn’t make much sense to spend $300 on a PS4 now, only to spend $500 on a PS5 shortly after. In the meantime, you might consider trying a few games using PS Now on your PC.

Is it easier to get a PS5 now?

A PS5 restock is going to be nearly impossible to find soon, according to our long-held expert analysis, even though today, in the second half of 2021, the PlayStation 5 console is easier (read: not easy) to buy.

Why is the PS5 still sold out?

Sony says the PS5 is its best-selling console and has already sold more than 10 million units since launch. The second reason is the current chip shortage impacting most of the world’s electronics. Sony did say it has secured enough chips to meet its goal of 14.8 million consoles for the fiscal year.

Will PS5 prices drop?

Given the immense popularity and scarcity, we certainly wouldn’t expect any sort of price drop for the next few years though. And even though the PS5 Digital Edition is still a fair bit more than the Xbox Series S price, it’s not bad going considering the fact that this is the same PS5 console bar a disc drive.

Is PS4 worth it in 2020?

PS4 is one of the most successful consoles ever created, and for good reason: its software library is enormous and packed to the rafters with high-quality experiences. Despite the PS5 releasing in November 2020, the PS4 still feels relevant in 2021 – extraordinarily so.

Will I get a PS5 in 2021?

Demand for the PS5 has exceeded supply, leaving many unable to purchase a next-gen console. Sony has suggested that it will be making more units in 2021, having secured additional component inventory from some of its key manufacturing partners.

Why are there so few PS5?

All these shortages in semiconductors have dramatically slowed down the production of PS5 and Xbox Series X and S consoles. The slowdown in production has caused the scarcity we now experience. It has been so bad that to date, nor PS5 neither Xbox Series X has been able to meet the ongoing demand since launch.

Are PS5 resell prices going up?

PS5 resale prices have dropped in recent months StockX — a secondary market for sneakers, trading cards, gaming consoles, and more — tells Forbes that resale prices for the PS5 have fallen significantly in recent months.