The PlayStation 5 is now available on PlayStation Direct for select gamers. After that might follow, in which you can order with some luck a PS5 an open factory outlet.
Update of 15 December 2021:
Some PSN users have received from Sony invitations for a PS5-sale, which is to take place today until 11 o’clock at specified time windows. In the last action on PlayStation Direct was started after the sale window for invited gamers the Free Factory sales. So today you could from 11 am possibly without an invitation, the chance of getting PS5 — this you should from now keep your eyes open, and you have just in case and bring even a bit of luck.
Hear here for the PlayStation Direct Store!
Order PS 5: Here you can get the console to date
gray market: PS5 Digital from approx. €700 PS5 Disc from approx. 750 EUR (eBay)
In power tariff bundle at E and simple: PS5 disc with two Dual Sense controllers and 24 months PS Plus as a bonus for a one-time payment of 349 euros (more info in our article)
The mobile phone contract with o2: PS5 disc with pulses 3D headset for a one time payment of 69.98 euros (within 7 weeks)
The mobile phone contract with o2: PS5 Digital with the second controller for a one time payment of 57.98 euros (within 7 weeks)
The power tariff bundle of e how easy PS5 is shipped from the end of January.
Please note that the quoted prices and availability of PS5 may vary.
Sony has launched recently with PlayStation Direct a new way to play, to order a PS5. The online store, which was previously available only in the US, is now available in Germany online. However, currently there is also sold out the PS5.
Hear here for the PlayStation Direct Store!
availability of the PlayStation 5: The current situation
The PlayStation 5, although the launch took place in November 2020 still not available nationwide. In recent weeks there have been at least occasional Drops, where the console (usually within minutes) at different online retailers was repeatedly available in limited quotas for a short time. Recently there were a few copies of the disc version 23.09. At Saturn and Media Market — unfortunately these are already sold. Who wants to increase his chances to catch the PS5 in retail, should keep the following in mind dealer and possibly strike quickly.
PS5 Buy: Overview of Online Stores
PlayStation 5 with disc drive for 499 euros
The version with drive may cost 100 euros more, but recommended for PlayStation fans that have a large library of PS4 games on discs and want to continue to use. In addition, you can also use the PS5 disc version for playing Blu-ray and 4K Blu-rays.
PS5 with disc drive on Amazon — usually only for Prime members (Prime free trial).
PS5 with disc drive in Eugenics
PS5 with disc drive at Media Market (usually only store pickup possible)
PS5 with disc drive at Saturn (usually only store pickup possible)
PS5 with disc drive for PlayStation Direct
PlayStation 5 All-Digital Edition for 399 euros
With the All-Digital Edition of PS5 is it limited to games that you buy store in the PlayStation. Who does not have great games and also has no plans to build such or predominantly free-2-play titles like Fortnite or Cod: plays War zone can access here? This saves 100 euros and gives a slightly slimmer console.
PS5 All Digital Edition on Amazon — usually only for Prime members (Prime free trial).
PS5 All Digital Edition at Eugenics
PS5 All Digital Edition at Media Market (usually only store pickup possible)
PS5 All Digital Edition at Saturn (usually only store pickup possible)
PS5 All Digital Edition on PlayStation Direct
PS 5 on the gray market — on eBay
A major problem regarding the availability of PS5 is the so-called Scalpers. These are bots which continuously store pages to scan and buy consoles, as they become available. Bot operators want thus further buy consoles on trading platforms such as eBay thanks to the artificial scarcity profit. Although the method seems morally questionable, it is of course an option to buy the console with markup on eBay. But we recommend that deals exactly seriousness of traders to study the origin of the hardware guarantee / warranty and delivery back.
gray market: PS5 Digital from approx. €630 PS5 Disc from approx. 700 EUR (eBay)
The eBay prices indirectly provide an impression of offering and demand. We watch the eBay prices exactly, finish several times a week the best price of reputable eBay dealers to consoles with the state New and Buy Now-Buy option, which are available from Germany. This can be deduced how far the PlayStation 5 is still removed from availability in width. Here are the prices last attracted again. While the PS5 was still trading at prices of 650 euros in August, the cheapest prices are currently well over 700 euros. The PS5 without an optical drive also costs around 670 euros again, while still in late summer for 550 euros. This is equivalent to 40 to 70 percent over the EIA Racer usury! Unfortunately, Scalping seems to be worthwhile.
PS5 buy by tariff bundle
Even if the PlayStation 5 is currently sold out in retail sold virtually permanently, you can sometimes order together with a mobile phone, Internet or electricity tariff, because there are no scales. Currently, unfortunately no rates are available.
PlayStation 5 buy: Important console accessories
Have you got a PS5, you can get the most out of your PS5 with the official accessories of Sony. The danseuse controller, the charging station, remote control, HD camera and the headset can make your life easier and your gaming experience more comfortable.
Sony DANSEUSE Wireless controller at Amazon for about 64 euros
Sony HD camera at Saturn for about 60 euros
Sony media remote control at media market for about 35 euros
Sony Pulse 3D, Over-Ear Wireless Headset for approx. 95 euros
Sony DANSEUSE charging station for about 40 euros
In addition, you need a top TV, so that Biographic power of the PS5 can really come into validity. Optimally, devices that have 4K resolution, HDMI 2.1, 120 Hz and VAR. More info in our focus on the best gaming TVs. Here are three suggestions for suitable 4K TVs:
LG OLED55CX9LA (55 inches) at Amazon
Samsung LED 4K Q80T (65 inches) at Amazon
Sony KD-55xH9005 LED TV (55 inches) at Mediamarkt for 949 Euro
Incidentally, you will find many more information about the PlayStation 5 in our review.