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If you havenât been able to secure a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X, you might be in luck. Walmart is opening orders for Sonyâs $499.99 PS5 Disc Edition and Microsoftâs $499.99 Xbox Series X (online only) at 3PM ET today, December 13th.
Several previous drops have been limited to people who pay for its Walmart Plus subscription, but this one is open to everyone in the US â no extra fees necessary.
Remember, itâs usually the first who gets the worm, but not always. If you miss out on the first wave at Walmart, the retailer usually releases more in 10-minute intervals, with the next being at 3:10PM, 3:20PM, and so forth until it runs out of stock. For your best chance, try reloading the page just a few seconds before 3PM ET, and possibly open up the site or app on your phone using a cellular connection to have another way in.
Also, if you donât get lucky at first, persist! Sometimes, the âadd to cartâ button will pop up intermittently, so just be patient and watch closely. Itâll only help your chances of securing a console if you sign in to your Walmart account and ensure that all of your shipping and payment details are set so you can fly through checkout if you get a PS5 or Xbox in your cart.
Weâll add more retailers to this post if any join in on the fun.
If all you wanted was the console, well, youâre all set with the links above. But there are several games and accessories you could add to your cart right now thatâll let you have more fun with your PS5 or Xbox Series X when it arrives. Oh, and if youâre not sure if weâre in the next generation of gaming yet, then make sure the first thing you install on your new system is Epic Gamesâ impressive (and free) The Matrix Awakens demo.
Accessories for the PlayStation 5
If you do manage to secure Sonyâs next-gen console, there are a few additional accessories and games we recommend picking up. Youâll find a few of our favorites below, including Sonyâs Pulse 3D headset and two notable PS5 exclusives.
Accessories for the Xbox Series X
Thereâs no shortage of accessories available for Microsoftâs Xbox Series X. Weâve highlighted a few of our favorites below, whether youâre looking for a quality headset or a way to burn through Halo Infiniteâs campaign without paying $60.