How to buy a PS5 to get great games like GTA 5, Gran Turismo 7 and more

The PS5 is home to several excellent games, with some of March 2022's lineup consisting of popular choices such as Gran Turismo 7 and GTA 5. However, obtaining this console can be a daunting task for many gamers.

The infamous chip shortage and its overall scarcity have made it the most challenging modern console to obtain in recent years. Fortunately, there are several ways to try and get it online. It will often boil down to:

• How long a gamer is willing to wait for
• What their budget is
• Where they live

Once they get this console, getting games like GTA 5 and Grand Turismo 7 is easy. Actual games don't have much of a shortage issue (not to mention it's easy to get everything digitally these days).

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How to get a PS5 to enjoy iconic games like GTA 5, Gran Turismo 7, and more

The PlayStation Store sells Gran Turismo 7, GTA 5, and other popular (or niche) games (Image via Sony)

If the player already has a PS5, they can easily buy the game physically or digitally. Digital copies are quicker to get, which one can obtain through the PlayStation Store. That said, one should know where to get this console before enjoying games like Gran Turismo 7 and GTA 5.

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Through PlayStation's official website

One must register for the opportunity to buy this console from Sony (Image via Sony)

Gamers can register for a chance to obtain a PS5 through Sony's official website, which can be found in the hyperlink down below:

• Register to buy

Go to that website and log in with one's PlayStation Network Sign-In ID. Once they do that and return to the website, they only have to click on the blue "Sign up" button.

From there, they will have to patiently wait for Sony to email them. The email will look like the one shown below.

This is what the email might look like (Image via Sony)

If that email comes from "[email protected]," then it's legitimate. It should include a date and time when they will have exclusive access to an opportunity to get a PS5 at its intended price. Thus, this is the best method if one doesn't want to bother with scalpers and bots.

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Relying on other websites

The following businesses occasionally have a PS5 in stock on their website:

• Amazon
• Antonline
• Best Buy
• Dell
• Gamestop
• Newegg
• Sam's Club
• Target
• Walmart

It's usually random which websites will feature it and which won't for weeks on end. It's not the most reliable way to get a PS5 for the average person, but it can be easy to get one if they plan to use a bot. These companies occasionally advertise any stock they have gotten recently, although it can be too late given how quickly the PS5 sells out.

Livestreams like the one shown above are another popular way to track current stocks. Some gamers might also prefer to use Twitter bots to notify them of recent inventory changes.

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Paying a high price from a scalper

If worst comes to worst, one can always buy this console from a scalper. It's not desirable, especially since it's easy to get scammed this way. Gamers trying to purchase a PS5 for a higher price than its intended one should only use trusted websites and sellers with a high overall score.

For reference, it's supposed to cost $499 for the regular version and $399 for the Digital Edition.

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Conclusion

This console will hopefully be more common in the future (Image via Sony)

Ideally, the player will get this console around $399 to $499 (the Digital Edition is cheaper than the regular one). Sony's official website is the safest way to get it, although other credible websites like Amazon can also suffice.

To reiterate, getting games like GTA 5 and Gran Turismo 7 will be as easy as simply going to the PlayStation Store and buying them digitally.