In case you haven’t noticed, it’s getting less and less infuriating to get your hands on a PS5 or Xbox Series X. Granted, it’s still harder than it should be, but the Recent retailer restocks have taken longer to sell than before. So we hope you can pick up the console of your choice during tomorrow’s restock at Walmart, which is specifically for paying Walmart Plus subscribers.
Starting at 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT on Thursday, January 13, Walmart will offer the $499.99 PS5 with a disc drive, the $399.99 PS5 console that can only play digital titles, as well as the Xbox Series X at $499.99. These consoles will be available to Walmart Plus members without a trial, which means you actually have to sign up to pay Walmart for the service to have access to them (here’s where you can sign up for Walmart Plus). However, Walmart calls these offers “early access,” perhaps suggesting they’ll open up to non-Plus customers after a window of time. In the past, the exclusivity window was three hours.
To make the checkout process easier, make sure you have your shipping and payment information ready ahead of time.
A few essentials for PS5 owners
If you’re considering getting lucky buying a console today, we recommend several great games and accessories. Starting with the games, head over to this list to see the best PS5 games of 2021.
Getting an Xbox Series X? Check out these add-ons
If you’re on Team Xbox, you might already be familiar with Game Pass Ultimate, which gives you discounts, access to the ever-expanding catalog of Game Pass games, as well as online multiplayer. You may never need to pay full price for a game for your new console. However, whether you want to pay top dollar or just need some ideas on what to play, check out the best Xbox games of 2021.