Update: Today's Target PS5 restocking surprise is over; be sure to check our PS5 restocking hub for updates on PS5 restocking and the next retailers to check inventory. It's almost the holidays, and Target is restocking PS5s right now for a limited 11-hour run; Target restocked PS5s just last week, and we thought this would be the last restock before the holiday season. However, the retailer surprised us with a sudden restock just in time for the holiday season.

The news of this PS5 restock originally came from Jake Randall, a YouTuber and dedicated PS5 inventory tracker, whose source was the trusted Target company. He claimed that new consoles had been shipped to Target stores in the last few days and that it was only a matter of time before these units would be available for sale. This proved to be very accurate, and the retailer is now taking new orders.

Randall suggested that these consoles could be available online today (December 24) or tomorrow (December 24, aka Christmas Eve). Target's restocking this week will be the last chance to secure a PS5 for a holiday gift, as the consoles must be picked up in stores after online purchase.

Note that this restock may be delayed to next week. The exact timing of this restock is unknown, but Target always begins taking orders between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM ET. There is no reason to believe this will change, as restocking has occurred in this pattern dozens of times in the past.

There is definitely reason to be optimistic about this restocking news. Jake Randall has accurately predicted Target's restocking several times before. However, until we hear directly from Target itself, this information should not be considered a guarantee.

While we wait to see if this last-chance Target drop materializes, please bookmark our PS5 restocking hub. This comprehensive guide contains the latest restocking information we've received, as well as any rumors or potential leaks we've come across. While this won't guarantee you a PS5, it may make the task of acquiring Sony's popular gaming console a little easier.

First, make sure you have an account set up with your payment and address details saved. This is an essential step if you want to secure your PS5 when it is restocked. Stocking the basket is only half the battle. You don't want the console to be sold out while you are entering the details. Make sure everything is saved so you can check out in seconds.

Target is known for releasing inventory in waves, usually releasing the regular PS5 first and then restocking the PS5 digital version. So even if the PS5 is already sold out at the retailer, it is worth sparing the time to go after the second wave.

Randall also recommends using alternative payment methods such as PayPal, Apple Pay, or RedCard if possible. The advantage of these is that using another payment portal avoids Target's own servers, which have collapsed under the burden of trying to secure the order confirmation emails that thousands of people have coveted in the past.

Target also has an app that can be used to secure PS5. A good trick is to try to check out the restock on both your desktop and mobile device. Once you are able to add the PS5 to your cart on one, we recommend switching to the other and completing the checkout process. As long as you are logged in, the contents of your cart will be recorded.

Finally, if the PS5 is sold out at your local store, you can edit your location at checkout to select a store that has it in stock. If this happens, please clear your browser cookies and try again.