Where to Pre-Order the PS6: Every Retailer, Expected Price & Dates

If you want a PlayStation 6 on day one, preparation starts long before the pre-order button appears. PS5 launch pre-orders in September 2020 sold out at most retailers within minutes, and every signal suggests PS6 demand will be even fiercer — a constrained memory supply chain means initial stock is likely to be tighter, not looser.

This page is PS6News.com's living pre-order tracker. We update it as soon as anything changes — official announcements, retailer placeholder pages, registration links, pricing and bundles. Bookmark it, and check our PS6 release date guide for the full launch timeline picture.

Can You Pre-Order the PS6 Right Now?

No. As of right now, PS6 pre-orders are not open anywhere — because Sony has not officially announced the PlayStation 6, let alone a release date, price, or pre-order schedule. Any listing claiming to take PS6 pre-orders or reservations today is not legitimate and should be avoided. No retailer has been allocated stock, and Sony has published nothing official about next-generation hardware sales.

Sony Group CEO Hiroki Totoki confirmed to the Wall Street Journal in August 2026 that the company "still hasn't fixed a date for PS6's launch." That followed his May 2026 investor briefing, where he said neither timing nor pricing had been decided while memory prices remain, in Sony's words, "very high" with supply expected to stay tight through fiscal 2027.

In short: nobody can sell you a PS6 yet, and anyone claiming otherwise is either reselling air or phishing. When that changes, this page will say so.

When Will PS6 Pre-Orders Open?

The best guide is how Sony handled the PS5. The console was fully revealed in June 2020, pricing was confirmed at a September 2020 showcase — and pre-orders opened almost immediately after that event, with barely a day's notice at some retailers. Expect the same playbook for PS6: a hardware reveal, followed by a pricing showcase, followed within hours or days by pre-orders opening.

On timing: analysts long pointed to late 2027 as the natural launch window, seven years after PS5. But Bloomberg reported in early 2026 that Sony was weighing a delay to 2028 or even 2029 because of the memory crunch, and the industry consensus has been drifting toward holiday 2028. Sony itself has only committed to "observing the situation."

A realistic expectation: PS6 pre-orders open somewhere between mid-2027 and autumn 2028, roughly six to ten weeks before launch. When Sony schedules a hardware-focused showcase, that is your warning shot — pre-orders have historically followed those events almost immediately.

Not sure the wait is worth it? Our guide on whether the PS6 is coming soon breaks down every signal from Sony so far.

How Much Will the PS6 Cost to Pre-Order?

Sony has not announced a price, but the signals are consistent and expensive. Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hideaki Nishino told investors: "As a principle, we do not intend to sell hardware at significant losses." Analysts widely read that stance — combined with a bill of materials that hardware analysts estimate has climbed toward $960 — as pointing to a launch price in the $900–$1,000 range, with some forecasts stretching to $1,200.

For context, the PS5 Pro already sells for $899.99 / £789.99 after two rounds of price rises driven by the same component costs. A next-generation console with a rumoured 24–30GB of GDDR7 memory landing under that figure looks increasingly unlikely.

Industry analysts at Ampere have warned Sony that a $1,000 launch could suppress next-gen adoption by up to 38% — pressure that may yet produce a cheaper digital-only model or subsidised pricing. Our PS6 price guide tracks every credible pricing signal in detail.

Budget accordingly: if you intend to pre-order on day one, plan for roughly $1,000 / £900, plus a game and possibly a second controller on top.

Every Retailer That Will Sell PS6 Pre-Orders

Nothing is confirmed until Sony says so, but console launches follow a well-worn retail pattern. These are the outlets that carried PS5 launch pre-orders and are near-certain to carry PS6 — the table below is updated the moment any of them post a PS6 page.

Until PS6 listings exist, you can browse the current PlayStation console range on Amazon — handy for tracking how PS5 pricing moves as the next generation approaches.

PlayStation Direct: The Most Important Option

For the PS5, Sony's own store — PlayStation Direct — became the single most reliable way to get a console. Sony ran an invitation queue system: you registered your PSN ID in advance, Sony invited registered players to purchase in waves, and priority reportedly factored in PlayStation activity and loyalty.

Expect the same or better for PS6. The practical move today: make sure your PSN account is active, your email is current, and you follow PlayStation's official channels. The moment Sony opens a PS6 interest-registration page, registering immediately — with your main PSN account — is the highest-percentage action any buyer can take. We will link that registration page here the second it exists.

How to Guarantee a PS6 at Launch: 8 Rules

Everything below comes from the hard lessons of the PS5 launch, when pre-orders sold out in minutes and restocks were chaos for over a year.

1. Register interest everywhere. When Sony and retailers open PS6 notification sign-ups, join every single one — you only need one to come through.

2. Create retailer accounts NOW. Fumbling a guest-checkout form is how you lose a console. Have logged-in accounts at Amazon, PlayStation Direct and two or three others, with your address saved.

3. Save your payment details. Card on file, verified, not expiring soon. Seconds matter at checkout.

4. Install the retailer apps. Mobile apps sometimes get stock ahead of websites and push notifications faster than email.

5. Watch the showcase live. Pre-orders have historically opened around Sony's pricing announcement, sometimes within hours. Following our news feed means you hear about it immediately.

6. Don't hesitate on bundles. Retailers often ring-fence stock for bundles with a game or second DualSense. Paying £60 extra for a bundle beats paying a scalper £400 over sticker.

7. Never buy from scalpers. PS5 resale prices collapsed within months as supply improved. Patience saves hundreds.

8. Prepare your setup in advance. Our PS6 launch preparation guide covers everything to sort before day one — from clearing shelf space to transferring your PS5 library.

What Happened With PS5 Pre-Orders (and Why It Matters)

In September 2020, Sony ended its PS5 showcase by confirming the price — and retailers unexpectedly opened pre-orders that same evening, a day earlier than Sony had indicated. Websites buckled, queues formed instantly, and virtually every retailer sold through its first allocation within minutes. Sony later apologised, admitting the launch "could have been smoother."

The aftermath lasted over a year: bot networks bought stock in bulk, scalpers listed consoles at double retail, and ordinary buyers refreshed restock trackers for months. Sony sold every unit it could make — PS5 launch demand was described by Sony as "unprecedented."

The PS6 launch will layer a global memory shortage on top of that demand. If the pattern repeats, first-day allocations will be smaller and the scramble bigger. That is why the preparation steps above are not paranoia — they are the baseline.

PS6 Pre-Order FAQ

Can I pre-order the PS6 now? No. Sony has not announced the console. No retailer has legitimate PS6 stock, pages, or reservations yet.

When will PS6 pre-orders start? Unconfirmed. Based on Sony's PS5 playbook: shortly after a pricing showcase, likely six to ten weeks before launch. The launch itself is expected between late 2027 and 2029, with holiday 2028 the emerging consensus.

How much will PS6 pre-orders cost? Unconfirmed. Analyst expectations centre on $900–$1,000 / £750–£900, driven by memory costs and Sony's no-loss policy on hardware.

Will there be a digital-only PS6? Unconfirmed, but Sony has said it will stop producing physical discs for new PlayStation games from January 2028, which points strongly toward a digital-first lineup. See our PS6 disc drive guide.

Will PlayStation Direct use an invite system again? Very likely — it worked for the PS5. Keep your PSN account healthy and register interest the moment Sony allows it.

Where will I find out first? Right here. This tracker is updated the moment anything changes, and our news feed covers every PS6 development daily.