However, it soon might get easier to buy a PS5. That’s because Sony has brought its direct-to-consumer retail site PlayStation Direct to Germany, with other European countries to follow.
PlayStation Direct Launches in Germany: What Is It?
As of November 8, PlayStation Direct has launched in Germany. It’ll also launch in the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg on a soon-but-unspecified date.
According to Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan, PlayStation Direct helped the company achieve “significant revenue in the US market within little more than a year of starting operations”. More than $200 million in FY20, to be exact, with an expected $600 million this financial year thanks to the European launch.
Will It Be Easier to Buy a PS5?
With ongoing global chip shortages, Sony can’t magically produce more PS5s to sell in Europe. That said, some reports claim that Sony has chartered planes to boost the console’s stocks in the UK this Christmas.
However, it’s great to have a direct way to buy PlayStation gear straight from Sony. You can be confident that you’re buying legit products that are fully covered by warranty.
It’s unlikely that the demand for the PS5 is going to subside, especially with Black Friday (though don’t expect any meaningful discounts on the console) and the upcoming holiday season.
But Sony may choose to sell more of the PS5 through PlayStation Direct, rather than other retailers. You might not have to constantly check all over the shops for the console, but can instead focus your attention on PlayStation Direct.
Good Luck Buying a PS5
If you’re on a mission to buy a PS5, good luck. If you’re in Germany, check out PlayStation Direct. Other countries in Europe will have to wait that bit longer.
However, until Sony can secure more chips to build PS5s, and until scalpers go away, you may struggle to buy the console for a long time.
