The PlayStation 5 will be available at Walmart today at 12 pm ET

It’s time for another chance to buy the most coveted console on the market today: Sony’s PlayStation 5. Once again, Walmart has a restock of PS5 consoles for Walmart Plus subscribers. The members-only drop is scheduled for today, April 19, at 12 pm ET / 9 am PTand it’s set to include both the disc-based PS5 for $499 and the PS5 Digital Edition for $399. You’ll need a paid Walmart Plus account to try either (no free trials allowed), and although the subscription premium is $98 a year, you can subscribe for just one month for $12.95 to try out a PS5.

We’ve been through this drill at Walmart many times before, and while no one likes paying extra for access to buy a console, the retail giant is one of the most reliable stores selling unboxed consoles. This scheduled restocking is no different, and both PS5 versions are available at their regular prices without forcing you to buy a big bundle.

Playstation 5

Sony’s next-generation flagship console, which includes a disc drive, lets you play both digital and physical games for PS4 and PS5.

PlayStation 5 Digital Edition

The PS5 Digital Edition costs $399. Compared to the standard PS5, this console costs $100 less and doesn’t include a Blu-ray disc drive.

There are a couple of things you can do to set yourself up for success. First, order your Walmart Plus account ahead of time and be sure to save the billing and shipping addresses you plan to use for the purchase. Be prepared to refresh the page just in time too, but avoid the temptation to over-refresh the page before then, as Walmart’s automatic bot protection may temporarily lock you out and slow your progress. Once the “Add to Cart” button appears, click it to join the online queue.

To increase your chances, you can try simultaneously securing a console on a desktop browser and the Walmart mobile app, which can often load faster than its desktop counterpart. The lucky few who make it past the queue should have 10 minutes to pay. Be sure to be persistent and only give up once the listings say they’re out of stock, as Walmart typically funnels more inventory every 10 minutes or so.

Hopefully, many of you will be able to secure a console in today’s resupply. We always keep track of console availability, even as some are slowly getting easier, and you can subscribe to our edge deals newsletter to get the latest game and device savings delivered straight to your inbox.

Recommended Accessories and Games for PlayStation 5

It’s nice to buy a console without being restricted to a gigantic package, full of games and accessories that you may not want. Here are some options you might want, including games that are exclusive to PS5.

Forbidden Horizon West

The new installment of Guerrilla Games in the Horizon Serie, Forbidden Horizon West, puts you back in control of Aloy to traverse a vast open world filled with animal machines and expansive quests. The physical PS4 version is $10 cheaper than the PS5 version and can be upgraded for free.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Insomniac Games’ latest adventure in the Ratchet and Clank The series is the funniest entry so far. It’s also the first to launch on PS5, and it’s a showcase for incredible graphics and fast loading speeds.

return

Housemarque’s latest title is a third-person shooter that puts you in the shoes of Selene, an astronaut haunted by a seemingly endless loop of time.

Sony Pulse 3D Headphones

Sony’s wireless gaming headset is made to show off the 3D audio effect of the PS5 and works on the PS4 as well.

Midnight Black DualSense Controller

The midnight black DualSense controller has the same hardware as the original (haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, etc.) just with a two-tone black design that’s reminiscent of the PS2, PS3, and PS4 consoles.

Update April 19, 9:30 am ET: We’ve updated the copy and title to reflect that the PS5 restock is taking place today.