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The PS5 and Xbox Series X are available now at Target (update: sold out)

The PS5 and Xbox Series X are available now at Target (update: sold out)

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A surprise console drop as the holiday season begins

By Sheena Vasani and Richard Lawler

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Update 8:50AM ET, December 2nd: Target appears to have sold out of consoles for now.

Shopping for a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X these days is starting to feel like hunting for toilet paper during the early days of the pandemic. Thankfully, however, if you still haven’t been able to land one, right now Target is giving you another shot, with online ordering for in-store pickup at stores near you.

Listings for the $499.99 PS5 with a disc drive went up first, followed by the $399.99 PS5 digital edition. Sales for the $499.99 Xbox Series X are live now too, but online the only option is the $34.99 All Access subscription package, as the page notes that direct purchases are in-store only. For all of these, availability will depend on your local supply.

And if you already have a next-gen console (or don’t need one to play last-gen games) the page for Microsoft’s novelty $99.99 Xbox Series mini-fridge shows it’s due for a restock as well.

We recommend making sure you sign in to your Target account early while you wait, preload any payment information, and make sure your billing and shipping information is current. It’ll reduce the time it takes to check out, thus increasing your chances of landing the console. Because these orders are for in-store pickup, keep trying to add your items to the cart even if they appear to be sold out at first — stores near you may load their available stock a few minutes later, or reload it in waves.

If you don’t manage to nab one today, don’t worry – we will continue posting updates as more restocks happen. We are also happy to save you money on everyday purchases – which include the hottest video games, gaming peripherals, and more – so feel free to subscribe to our newsletter. Our team has also included some great gaming accessories below you can enjoy in the meantime as well, some of which are even on sale.

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Screenshot from God of War Ragnarök featuring Kratos gently touching the face of his teenage son, Atreus

God of War Ragnarök

$6067% off
$20

While Ragnarök’s third-person action gameplay feels similar to its predecessor, its story is far more ambitious. As Kratos wishes to bury his past, he’s trying to convince his young son, Atreus, not to follow a tempting path at discovering his godhood and defying prophecy. Read our review.

$20 at Best Buy (PS4)$30 at Best Buy (PS5)

PlayStation 5 Digital Edition

$400

The PS5 Digital Edition costs $400. Compared to the standard PS5, this console is $100 less and does not include a Blu-ray disc drive.

$400 at Target
An Xbox Series X console is placed on a white surface with a black background behind it.

Xbox Series X

$499

The Xbox Series X is Microsoft’s flagship console, serving as its most powerful (and biggest) option. While the Series S is aimed at smooth 1440p performance and takes a disc-less approach, the $500 Series X is focused on fast, 4K gameplay.

$499 at Walmart

Accessories to go along with your console

DualSense Wireless Controller (black)

$7029% off
$50

The black DualSense controller sports the same hardware as the original — haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, etc. — only with a two-tone black design reminiscent of PS2, PS3, and PS4 consoles.

$50 at Best Buy

Deathloop (Standard Edition, PS5)

$6083% off
$10

The 2021 release from Arkane Studios — the team behind Prey and Dishonored — is a masterpiece in many ways, an open-ended mystery that’s thrilling, action-packed, and just the right amount of weird.

$10 at Best Buy$20 at GameStop

Sony Pulse 3D headset

$99

Sony’s own wireless gaming headset, made to showcase the PS5’s 3D Audio effect, also works on the PS4.

$99 at Amazon$100 at Best Buy
PlayStation Plus card

PlayStation Plus Essential (annual subscription)

$60

A membership to PlayStation Plus Essential allows PlayStation 4 and PS5 owners to play games online, download free titles every month, use cloud save backups, and take advantage of discounts on the PS Store.

$60 at PlayStation Store (Essential)$100 at PlayStation Store (Extra)$120 at PlayStation Store (Premium)

Call of Duty: Vanguard (PS4)

$6040% off
$36

Call of Duty: Vanguard is the latest installment in the long-running FPS series, from developer Sledgehammer Games. It returns to the theater of World War II for campaign and online multiplayer, and also features Zombies and Warzone modes.

$36 at PlayStation Store

Xbox Wireless Headset

$100

Microsoft’s proprietary solution for wireless listening and chatting on the latest Xbox consoles. The Xbox Wireless Headset wirelessly connects to an Xbox Series X / S and also supports Bluetooth for pairing with a phone or tablet.

$100 at Microsoft$100 at Amazon$100 at Best Buy

Xbox Wireless Controller

$6018% off
$49

Microsoft’s latest Xbox controller features a share button and a USB-C port for wired connectivity or charging if you decide to use the optional rechargeable battery.

$49 at Target$60 at Best Buy
Picture of the Xbox Series X, showing its power button and vent.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (three months)

$45

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers access to more than 100 games, including Doom, Gears 5, and the recently released Halo Infinite, which you’ll be able to play on multiple devices.

$45 at Target

Update December 2nd, 8:30AM ET: Added availability info for Digital Edition, Xbox Series X and Xbox mini fridge.

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