Amazon PS5 restocks will be available early to Prime members — here’s how to sign up

Amazon is now offering members of its Amazon Prime service priority access to PS5 restock.

This new Prime membership perk was first seen before this month when the latest Amazon PS5 restock included priority access for members of the retailer's premium subscription program. Ultimately, the console never went on full general sale as information technology sold out during the Prime early admission menstruum.

This new Prime membership perk allows subscribers to the retailer's premium subscription program the chance to buy a PS5 before regular customers. This could make signing upwardly for Amazon Prime number very worthwhile if you're still hunting PS5 restocks. Especially considering that next-gen console drops at Amazon typically sell out in mere minutes.

The latest Amazon PS5 restock was the get-go to feature priority access to Prime number members. The online retailer didn't formally announce its new system of distributing next-gen console stock alee of the drop, simply the PS5 listing page was updated with a message explaining that Prime customers would accept first dibs on buying the console.

Amazon PS5 restock listing with early Prime access — (Image credit: Amazon)

It's not currently known if Amazon plans to offer priority access for Prime members during future PS5 restocks, merely the smart money suggests it will. This is considering Amazon has been running Prime-exclusive PS5 restocks in other regions for months. At present that the perk has been brought to the U.Due south. it volition likely exist a permanent bonus for Prime members through the remainder of the year at least.

Amazon is by no ways the commencement retailer to offer an early admission window to PS5 restocks for premium subscribers. GameStop has been offering PowerUp Advantage Pro members sectional access to restocks for the last few months. The system seems to take helped in deterring scalpers, so nosotros're pleased to see something like being implemented by Amazon.

If y'all're still desperately hunting for a PS5, then there could well be enough of value in signing upward to go an Amazon Prime number member. Beingness able to buy a panel with slightly less competition should increase your odds of scoring that coveted order confirmation electronic mail.

How to become an Amazon Prime number member

Signing upwardly for Amazon Prime number is an extremely straightforward procedure. There is even a 30-twenty-four hours free trial available, which gives you a whole month of Prime for absolutely cypher. Though Amazon PS5 restocks aren't typically appear ahead of time, and then lining up your gratuitous trial with a stock drop could be catchy.

Amazon Prime costs $12.99 a month (or $119 annually) and you practice get quite a lot for your money. Aside from priority access to PS5 restocks, you lot'll also go access to the Prime number Video and Prime Music streaming services. Plus, you get free shipping on any production sold by Amazon, which can cover the monthly cost of the service by itself.

Becoming an Amazon Prime fellow member could make the very tricky task of securing a PS5 essentially easier. While successful buying a console isn't guaranteed to Prime members, having priority admission to stock drops is a great way of tipping the odds in your favor.

Of class, if y'all'd rather buy your console without needing to resort to spending extra money on a premium membership that yous'd otherwise not make apply of, cheque out our PS5 restock hub for the latest updates from all major retailers.