Thread by @WIRED

For months, scalpers armed with bots have been scooping up PS5s as soon as they come into stock, leaving would-be customers in the cold.

If this includes you, don’t lose heart. Here are some tips to boost your chances of securing one 1/ wired.trib.al/iN6htAL

Sign up for Accounts With Every Retailer You’re Tracking

Save your credit card information so that you can check out quickly if a PS5 does pop up. If you fail to check out in time, save it in your cart so that next time it comes into stock you can check out faster 2/

Sony Direct Queue

You’ll need a PSN account—and it’s a good idea to enter payment information ahead of time—but once you join Sony’s virtual queue you should get wait time estimates. Keep the browser window open, and don’t leave it. You will lose your place 3/

Twitter Stock Alerts

There are various accounts that tweet when PS5 stock lands. Here are a few that may be worth following: @Wario64, @PS5RestockAlert, @PS5StockAlerts, @iloveps_5 4/

Consider Bundles

Some retailers mix new PlayStation 5 stock into bundles, selling the console with extra accessories or games. These bundles can be expensive, but they don’t tend to sell out as quickly or attract so many scalpers 5/

Stock Trackers

Various websites and services track PS5 console stock across a wide variety of retailers. Try Stock Informer, NowInStock, or the OctoShop Chrome Extension. If you get an alert, be prepared to act fast 6/

If you’re still not sure which model to get, we broke down some of the compelling reasons you should opt for the disc-drive PS5. Good luck! 7/ wired.trib.al/JmQNdHf