Update: Sony Direct is now sold out of PS5 units, please see our PS5 restocking guide for PS5 restocking announcements. Also see here for Black Friday sale information.

PS5 restocking at Sony Direct. An invite-only restock began at 2:00 PM ET. If you did not receive an invite, Sony's registration page is still live and accepting registrations. Over the past few days, Sony Direct has been announcing new products one after another. In addition, more information may be coming in now that we are entering the Black Friday sales season.

This latest Sony Direct restocking news surfaced yesterday evening when Sony began sending out email invitations. These emails were posted on Twitter. If you have previously registered to receive an invitation, we suggest you check your email account as you may have won.

PS5 Restock Time: Today's restock of invite-only PS5s will begin at 2 p.m. ET and will last until 7 p.m. ET or while supplies last Given the overwhelming demand for the PS5, it is unlikely that this restock will last until the evening.

Restocking for the general public may occur after the initial invite-only phase. If there is a restocking for the general public, it will most likely take place around 5:00 PM EST, but the past few Sony Direct restocks have been completely closed. If a general sale takes place, the PS5 will be available for $499 at this link, and the PS5 Digital will be available for $399 at this link.

The PS5's Black Friday sale offers reduced prices on PS5 games and accessories, making now a great time to pick up the next-generation gaming console. If you have an invitation, don't miss this Sony Direct.

Also, expect to see PS5 restocks at many major retailers over the next few days; bookmark our PS5 restocking hub. We will keep you posted as updates become available.

From time to time, Sony Direct will be restocking for invite-only customers. (Invitations will be sent via email). Sony recently opened registration for these events to the public. This means that anyone can now sign up for an invite-only Sony Direct PS5 restocking event.

Activate your Sony Direct account and set your notifications to Yes. Creating a Sony Direct account is easy: you can sign up at this link. Once your account is set up, add your address and billing information. Registering this information will make it easier for you to add the PS5 console to your cart.

To turn on notifications from Sony Direct, you must sign in to your account, click on "My Profile" and then click the "Edit" button from your profile page. You will be redirected to a new account settings page. On that page, select "notifications" from the left column and opt-in to receive news and special offers from Sony.

Keep in mind that this method does not guarantee that you will receive your invitation in time for the next PS5 drop.

Typically, Sony tends to open the virtual queue to the public after an invite-only PS5 restock. However, this is not always guaranteed, as there have been instances where retailers have completely sold out.

If there is a surplus of consoles, restocking for the public will most likely take place after the invite-only event has ended. (Of course, you can bookmark this page to be kept informed of the latest PS5 restocking information from Sony Direct and major US retailers.

Once in the virtual queue, an estimated wait time is displayed. Wait times will vary, and you will most likely receive a message saying that it will take more than an hour. If this is the case, do not despair. Your status may change rapidly and you may end up waiting less than expected. (For example, after waiting 20 minutes for a previous PS5 restocking event, our time was reduced from "over an hour" to only 15 minutes.)

Additionally, you may have to solve captchas. This is a simple challenge/question to verify that you are not a bot, usually requiring you to select a radio box. For this reason, it is a good idea to keep your browser tabs prominent. Otherwise, you may miss the captcha challenge and lose your right to stand in line.