Update: Sony is now sold out of the console For updates on the next PS5 restock, please visit our PS5 Restock Info and PS5 Restock Live Blog

Sony Direct's next invite-only PS5 restock is still in progress If you have not yet received an invitation, you can register for the next restock on Sony's registration page

Today's invite-only PS5 restock will last until 7 pm EST or when inventory is depleted; given the continued demand for the PS5, it is unlikely that this restock will last into the evening

Restocking for the general public may occur after the initial invite-only phase If there is a restocking for the general public, it will most likely take place around 5:00 PM EST, but the past few Sony Direct restocks have been completely closed If a general sale takes place, the PS5 will be available for $499 at this link, and the PS5 Digital will be available for $399 at this link

News of this latest Sony Direct restock surfaced over the weekend when Sony began sending out email invitations These emails quickly made their way to Twitter If you have previously signed up to receive an invite, we suggest checking your email inbox, as you may have won Don't forget to check your spam folder as well

If you did not receive an invitation, bookmark the PS5 Restocking Hub Our alerts will be more useful than ever as retailers are expected to make their last restocking of 2021 in the coming weeks You can also live-blog any PS5 restocking alerts on our PS5 Restocking Live Updates page

From time to time, Sony Direct will be restocking for invite-only customers (Invitations are sent via email) Sony recently opened registration for these events to the public This means that anyone can now sign up for the Sony Direct PS5 restocking events for invitees only

Activate your Sony Direct account and set your notifications to Yes Creating a Sony Direct account is easy: you can sign up at this link Once your account is set up, add your address and billing information Registering this information will help you add the PS5 unit to your cart

To turn on notifications from Sony Direct, you must sign in to your account, click on "My Profile" and then click the "Edit" button from your profile page You will be redirected to a new account settings page From that page, select "notifications" from the left column and opt-in to receive news and special offers from Sony

Keep in mind that this method does not guarantee that you will receive your invitation in time for the next PS5 drop

Typically, Sony tends to open the virtual queue to the public after an invite-only PS5 restock However, this is not always guaranteed, as there have been instances where retailers have completely sold out

If there is a surplus of consoles, restocking for the public will most likely take place after the invitation-only event is over (Of course, you can bookmark this page to be kept informed of the latest PS5 restocking information from Sony Direct and major US retailers

Once in the virtual queue, an estimated wait time is displayed All wait times will vary, and you will most likely receive a message saying that it will take more than an hour If this is the case, do not despair Your status may change rapidly and you may end up with a shorter wait than expected (For example, after waiting 20 minutes for a previous PS5 restocking event, the wait was reduced from "over an hour" to just 15 minutes)

Additionally, you may have to solve the captcha This is a simple challenge/question to verify that you are not a bot and usually requires selecting a radio box As a result, the browser tab must be prominent, or you may miss the Capture Challenge and end up off the end of the queue