Argos issues statement over PS5 restock after customers unable to checkout in site chaos

Argos have released an update on the sold-out Playstation 5 frenzy – and this is what it says.
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The next-gen PS5 games console has been in huge demand since it was released in November, with it being sold out across the country.

It is so much in demand, that even an auction house in Sheffield has said they have been ‘inundated’ with requests for the console.

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Now, Very, Argos, Currys and Tesco are all supposedly having stock ‘drops’ of the £449 console this week – with Argos’ taking place this morning.

A picture shows the signage hanging outside an Argos home retail store   (Photo credit should read ANDREW COWIE/AFP via Getty Images)A picture shows the signage hanging outside an Argos home retail store   (Photo credit should read ANDREW COWIE/AFP via Getty Images)
A picture shows the signage hanging outside an Argos home retail store (Photo credit should read ANDREW COWIE/AFP via Getty Images)

However, customers were quick to complain after being unable to checkout with the item after putting it in their basket – and some even said the website crashed for them, meaning they were unable to purchase the desirable item.

One customer said: “I just simply cannot believe I sat refreshing Argos for an hour just for the app to crash the second the ps5 goes live and now I HAVE NOTHING.”

What is happening now?

The official Argos Helpers Twitter page have now provided an update.

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They said: “We are working hard to replenish stock of the PS5/Xbox Series X at the moment.

"Please keep an eye on our website, where you will find the most up to date information on current stock availability. Our contact centre staff are unable to provide any additional information.”

Where can you get one?

Digital Foundry Deals have now taken to Twitter to let customers know where they can bag one of the next-gen consoles.

They said: "Very's PS5 stock is expected to be available within the next hour or two and sell out instantly, so be ready."