Best Buy announces PS5, Xbox Series X restock for tomorrow

Ready your wallets — Best Buy has outlined plans to restock all next-generation consoles on December 15, with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S orders expected to open for a brief window. The U.S. retailer detailed the plans in a new blog post, committing to availability through its online store, shaping up as one of the last opportunities ahead of the holidays. It comes as stock for the latest gaming hardware hits record demand, while availability remains tight through their early weeks on the market.

Best Buy opens orders for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S at 9 AM ET / 8 AM CT / 6 AM PT on December 15. However, you’ll need to act fast to secure your consoles. 5 and Xbox Series X restocks have been hotly-anticipated in recent weeks, with many looking to buy either next-generation system in their early days on the market. The retailer also noted this will be an online-only restock, with no units available in stores.

We recommend signing up for a My Best Buy account for your highest chance to secure your preorder, where you’ll have the opportunity to pre-configure your shipping and payment information to streamline the checkout experience. Past orders for the trio of devices sold out in seconds, and you’ll need to be ready on the hour to secure a console.

Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, the latest flagships in console gaming, are expected to remain in short supply until the beginning of 2021. Stay-at-home orders have seen more people than ever flocking to gaming and online entertainment, while both firms aim to scale production amid the pandemic. For Microsoft, Xbox CFO Tim Stuart, recently stated Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S shortages are expected to continue throughout the holiday season and into April 2021.