How to pre-order PlayStation 5, PS5 Digital Edition restockings in India

The PlayStation 5 is back. Today at noon both variants of Sony’s next-gen console, the Rs. 49,990 Blu-ray-equipped PS5 and its Rs. 39,990 disc-less PS5 Digital Edition counterparts – will be up for pre-order in India. Amazon, Croma, Flipkart, Games The Shop, Prepaid Gamer Card, Reliance Digital, Sony Center, and Vijay Sales will be involved – and the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition will be available in all areas, bar-less platform. Unfortunately, the biggest worry remains the minimum stock of PS5s that Sony India is able to handle for India month after month. The July 12 PlayStation 5 restock will only be the fifth time – the third for PS5 Digital Edition – the flagship console is available for pre-order, and Sony has not been able to properly serve its fan base.

If only that were the only problem with buying a PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition in India. Each time, several online retailers were unable to handle the load. Chroma, Games The Shop, and Prepaid player card are routine delinquents – even Amazon had problems last time around – and Croma with Flipkart and Digital addiction are also known to cancel PlayStation 5 pre-orders afterwards – due to their own technical challenges. At least the restrictions on deliveries have eased. Although the Sony Center website ShopAtSC continues with this master key: “We intend to deliver your allocated stocks around July 21, 2021 and beyond, but expect a delay in our delivery services which could be affected due to regulations imposed by lockdown / curfew in your locations. “

While the rest of the crowd – Amazon, Croma, Flipkart, Games The Shop, Prepaid Player Card, Reliance Digital and Vijay sales – did not give us any shipping dates, expect them to be in line with Sony Center’s estimates. If you’re lucky, it might even be earlier. For the PlayStation 5’s June restock, several customers have reported on groups and forums that their PS5 pre-orders have shipped well ahead of the advertised shipping date.

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How to pre-order the PS5 on ShopAtSC

Sony India Sony Center retail stores have their own website where you can purchase the PlayStation 5. ShopAtSC offers free home delivery from the nearest Sony Center, but you can also choose to pick up in the nearest store from July 21. If they are open where you live.

You will need an account to purchase the PS5 from ShopAtSC. Create one in advance to speed up payment. If you’ve already purchased a PS5 or PS5 digital edition, you won’t be able to purchase another from the same account, ShopAtSC says. The site has a notify me button in case you want to configure it.

Shop at SC offers low cost EMIs on some credit cards and easy EMIs options on most debit and credit cards.

Buy PlayStation 5 on ShopAtSC

Buy PlayStation 5 Digital Edition at ShopAtSC

How to pre-order the PS5 on Amazon India

PS5 restocking is also available on Amazon’s Indian subsidiary, which will offer free door-to-door delivery throughout India. You don’t need to be an Amazon Prime member to get free shipping.

You will need an account to purchase the PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition on Amazon. Create one in advance to speed up payment.

Amazon offers free EMIs on HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI Bank cards, as well as simple EMI options on most debit and credit cards. You can get 5% unlimited cashback with the Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card.

Buy PlayStation 5 on Amazonia India

Buy PlayStation 5 Digital Edition at Amazonia India

How to pre-order the PS5 on Vijay Sales

Vijay Sales, headquartered in Mumbai, also offers PS5 and PS5 digital editions on their website. Like Croma, its stores have opened across India. It will also offer free home delivery on every purchase.

You don’t need an account to purchase the PS5 from Vijay Sales, but you will need to provide your cell phone number and guest email address.

Vijay Sales offers 5% cash back up to Rs. 3,000 on American Express credit cards. There are simple EMI options on HDFC Bank debit cards and some credit cards. You can also earn Rs. 375 / Rs. 300 as part of the MYVS free rewards program.

Buy PlayStation 5 on Vijay sales

Buy PlayStation 5 Digital Edition at Vijay sales

How to pre-order the PS5 on Flipkart

Walmart-owned Flipkart has also restocked PlayStation 5 and PS5 Digital Edition for pre-orders in India. It will also offer free home delivery all over India.

It should be noted that Flipkart has struggled to cope with PS5 and Xbox Series X pre-orders in the past, with customers affirming they were intimidated by Flipkart Support to cancel their orders.

You will need an account to purchase the Flipkart PS5. Create one in advance to speed up payment.

Flipkart offers simple EMI options on most debit and credit cards. You can enjoy unlimited cashback of 5% on Flipkart Axis Bank credit cards, 10% off up to Rs. 1,750 on EMI transactions with HDFC Bank debit and credit cards, or 10% off reduction of up to Rs. 1,250 on HDFC Bank credit card transactions.

Buy PlayStation 5 on Flipkart

Buy PlayStation 5 Digital Edition at Flipkart

How to pre-order the PS5 on Croma

Croma, owned by Tata, will also offer the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition online. Its stores are now open in most locations, but the PlayStation 5 can only be pre-ordered through its website. Free home delivery will be available for every order.

You will need an account to purchase the Croma PS5. Create one in advance to speed up payment.

Croma offers simple EMI options on most credit cards. You can enjoy 5% cash back up to Rs. 2,000 on HDFC Bank credit cards, 7.5% cash back up to Rs. 3,000 on EMI transactions with HDFC credit cards Bank, or a Croma gift card worth 5% up to Rs. 1,000 on credit and debit card transactions.

Buy PlayStation 5 on Chroma

Buy PlayStation 5 Digital Edition at Chroma

How to pre-order the PS5 on Reliance Digital

Reliance Digital, led by Mukesh Ambani, will also offer PS5 and PS5 Digital editions in India. All orders will be eligible for free home delivery.

It should be noted that Reliance Digital had problem serving both PS5 and Xbox Series X pre-orders, up to To cancel lots of orders because he had overbooked.

You will need an account to purchase the Reliance Digital PS5. Create one in advance to speed up payment.

Reliance Digital offers 10% cash back up to Rs. 3,500 on Citibank credit and debit cards. You can also benefit from easy EMI options with the most popular banks.

Buy PlayStation 5 on Digital addiction

Buy PlayStation 5 Digital Edition at Digital addiction

How to pre-order the PS5 on a prepaid gamer card

The Bengaluru-based online game store Prepaid Gamer Card also has the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition back in stock. It also offers free home delivery anywhere in India, if deliveries are available.

Be warned, the prepaid player card has a habit of pushing consolidation to crazy lengths. In May, he forced customers to buy half a dozen games and accessories with their PlayStation 5, the total exceeding Rs. 85,000. The PS5 costs Rs. 49,990 on its own.

You don’t need an account to purchase the PS5 from a prepaid gamer card. But the website will create one for you during the checkout process, so you might as well have one. You will of course also need to provide an e-mail address if you do not have an account yet.

Buy PlayStation 5 on Prepaid player card

Buy PlayStation 5 Digital Edition at Prepaid player card

How to pre-order the PS5 on Games The Shop

The dedicated games store Games The Shop will allow you to pre-order the PS5, with free home delivery anywhere in India. If his website manages to stay up, that is.

You don’t need an account to purchase the PS5 or the PS5 Digital Edition from Games The Shop, but you will need to provide an email address. It also has a notify me button for stock availability.

Buy PlayStation 5 on Games The Shop

Buy PlayStation 5 Digital Edition at Games The Shop

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