Finding an in-demand PlayStation 5 in stock has been an exercise in futility since its launch day. The demand for PlayStation 5 is not slowing down anytime soon. And as time goes on, the demand for PlayStation 5 consoles only seems to be increasing.
However, recently something unexpected has been happening. People are getting emails containing an exclusive invite to order a PS5 console, but there’s a catch. Every time they try to log in, there is an issue with the site.
Is this a legitimate email and invitation? Or is this a phishing attempt? Well, nothing is clear yet, but according to the gaming community on Reddit, it looks like the real deal. And that implies Sony Interactive Entertainment is randomly picking people and emailing them to give them a fair chance to buy a PS5.
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Despite all the shortages, PlayStation 5 is already the fastest-selling console in history. It reached the 10 million milestones globally in just eight months after the launch (November 2020).
Hilarious tweets on the PlayStation 5 email
Fans always take to Twitter to express their views, and the tweets are truly hilarious. Just after the email, Twitter was flooded with amusing tweets regarding the same. Users are thrilled and shocked at the same time. With that in mind, here are some tweets that explain how surprised all the users are.
I just found this email from this morning. It's like @PlayStation is saying "We know our update will brick your #PS4, but here, go and buy a #PS5 in preparation." Even if I had a spare $500 to blow on gaming today, I wouldn't buy one this year, I'll wait. No thanks #PlayStation😂 pic.twitter.com/CPAwguIUch
— Jenae (@SiameezyRPGer) September 16, 2021
Will PlayStation gain meme status?
I WAS INVITED TO THE PLAYSTATION DIRECT AND I DIDN'T SEE THE EMAIL AND I MISSED IT. I WILL NEVER HAVE THE PS5 I GIVE UP. I HATE MY LIFE.
— No Name (@HappyToastBread) September 15, 2021
One user posted a GIF of Patrick from SpongeBob SquarePants saying, “I thought what we had was special” after not getting the email from PlayStation
Me to PlayStation after not receiving the email. pic.twitter.com/SrkxAxG5wW
— Julian Auditore (@Auditore_Black) September 17, 2021
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Not me getting an email from PlayStation telling me I have an opportunity to buy a ps5, then waiting on the website and getting redirected to the purchase page, only to then tell me they’re sold out 🙃🙃🙃🙃
— Dik (@YaBoiDik) September 15, 2021
The wait indeed has been too long now. People who missed the email are quite upset about it.
i missed an email yesterday from playstation inviting me to buy a ps5. i just might actually kill myself
— ً (@oddfutureharris) September 17, 2021
The demand is so high that stocks run out instantly. It got sold out within a few seconds.
Getting a #PS5 seems pretty insane so many months after the release date. Got an email from @PlayStation that I can buy one, logged in immediately, and already sold out. A shame.
— Tork Torkleton (@TorkOfTheTown) September 15, 2021
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However, some people were also able to place the order.
Soo after waiting for so long I got the email loaded into the queue and she finally gets here today. @PlayStation good looking out ordering it and tracking has been really easy. #PlayStation5 #bungie #gamer #twitch pic.twitter.com/vcNRT7ITv1
— Erik Amador (@eamador101) September 17, 2021
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What do you think about this email? Do you think it’s genuine? Let us know in the comments below.
