Verizon isn’t exactly known as a video game console retailer, but that isn’t stopping the mobile phone carrier from offering Sony’s Playstation 5.
“In the near future, Verizon will be selling a very limited quantity of Sony PlayStation 5 consoles in a handful of pilot stores and online,” a company spokesperson told PCMag on Tuesday. “Inventory will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.”
The carrier confirmed the sales after a Twitter user who tracks PS5 restocks noticed product listings for the console had gone up on Verizon’s e-commerce site.
"I have no idea when they will drop, they loaded backend data a couple weeks ago and knew these listings would be up soon,” @LordofRestocks said. Links to the product listings can be found below.
- PlayStation 5 for $499.99PlayStation 5 for $499.99
- PlayStation 5 disc-less digital edition for $399.99PlayStation 5 disc-less digital edition for $399.99
The bad news is that the online sales won’t be open to all. “Online customers must have an existing, post-paid Verizon wireless account to purchase a PS5 console online, subject to availability and existing inventory,” Verizon’s spokesperson said.
The other problem is that Verizon didn’t say when the sales will start. So hopefully the carrier tips off eligible consumers with an email ahead of time, otherwise expert PS5 hunters will be the only ones aware of the sales.
If you’re still looking to own a PS5, we recommend you get on social media. There are numerous Twitter profiles and YouTube channels that monitor PS5 and Xbox Series X inventory, which can tip you off to restocks. Just be on the lookout for social media scams pretending to sell you a PS5 for normal retail price.
As for Verizon, the company says it’s selling the PS5 because its 5G network can power gaming experiences, whether it be on the phone or through cloud-based game streaming. “Verizon is further establishing itself as the go-to-source for all things gaming, including 5G and gigabit connectivity, the latest accessories and the most popular consoles available today,” the company’s spokesperson added.