Finding where to buy a PS4 is no easy task. In fact, it's almost as hard as tracking down PS5 restock. It's a weird situation to find ourselves in right now, because the PS5 should have sent the PS4 price down to the point where retailers are basically giving them away. However, we don't anticipate more PS4 stock appearing anytime soon.
So where can you buy a PS4? The last time we checked, there weren't many retailers with stock. Your best bet is to look for refurbished models (which are also hard to find, but not as difficult). Unfortunately there's no telling how long that stock might last, because retailers don't have a particularly healthy supply of stock these days. Now that Sony Japan has confirmed it'll be discontinuing all but one PS4 model, we wouldn't expect it to get any easier in the near future.
Where to buy PS4: Quick links and latest updates
- Gamestop: PS4 Slim ($299 in stock) | PS4 Pro ($399 in stock)
- Sony: PS4 Slim ($299 in stock) | PS4 Pro (out of stock)
- Walmart: PS4 Slim($381, in stock) | PS4 Pro ($578, in stock)
- Amazon: PS4 Slim (out of stock) | PS4 Pro (out of stock)
- Target: PS4 Slim (out of stock) | PS4 Pro (out of stock)
- Best Buy: PS4 Slim ($299 in stock)| PS4 Pro (out of stock)
- Newegg: PS4 Slim (out of stock) | PS4 Pro (out of stock)
Where to buy PS4: Latest stock updates
Good news: GameStop is still selling the PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro and is ready to ship right now. Best of all they are brand new models, and won't cost you more than the MSRP. You should especially take advantage of the PS4 Pro availability if you want to play 4K games and can't get your hands on a PS5.
Elsewhere, though, supplies of both versions of the PS4 are rapidly diminishing. Best Buy and Sony have the PS4 Slim in stock, but there's no telling how long it will stay that way. Likewise Walmart and Amazon seem to have a lot of consoles available, but those are all well over the MSRP — even the used ones. Avoid at all costs.
Where to buy PS4: Key dates
Sony of Japan has confirmed that it's been pivoting its attention to the PS5, which has proven to be insanely popular since its launch at the end of last year. For that reason it's announced it will be discontinuing all PS4 Pros and all but one PS4 Slim model.
While there's been no word on what's happening to consoles sold outside of Japan, it's quite likely a similar announcement is coming. If you're happy with a 500GB PS4 Slim, that's great, but if you want something else we suggest you start thinking about buying one soon.
Just remember not to pay overinflated prices for your console, especially if it's used, because it's just not worth it. The PS4 may be on its way out, but there are still consoles out there that won't cost you nearly as much as a PS5. So be patient, and keep your eye out for any good deals.
If you want a headset to go alongside your PS4, it's worth checking out the very affordable Turtle Beach Recon 70.
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