If you haven’t been able to secure Sony or Microsoft’s latest consoles yet, this might be your chance. Today at 3PM ET / 12PM PT, Walmart will be selling the disc-based PlayStation 5, the disc-less Digital Edition, and the Xbox Series X. It’s the kind of big restock event that’s becoming increasingly rare as we get closer to the holidays.
You may know the drill at this point, but while it’s usually first come, first served, the key is to be persistent and keep trying even if you get an error somewhere along the way or encounter an “out of stock” message. Since Walmart’s redesign a few months ago, restock events have been a little on the wonky side, so just keep trying. Though, it still tends to release new waves of stock every 10 minutes, so don’t give up hope if you strike out once.
To prepare, be sure to log in to your account ahead of time and add or update your billing and shipping info, which will help you save time during the checkout process. Anything you can do ahead of time to reduce the friction and decrease the times it takes at checkout is worth considering. To that point, we also suggest that you log in and enter your credentials in the Walmart mobile app beforehand, which may increase your odds of securing a console.
Starting first with the consoles.
The consoles may be the main course, but don’t forget to order some extra sides for when you have company over. Here are a few accessories to consider for both consoles.