Desperate gamers saw a glimmer of hope on Friday, but it was quickly dashed by a digital stampede.
Microsoft s new Xbox and Sony s PS5 video game consoles have both been out of stock essentially since they debuted last November. Anticipation for console upgrades coupled with the coronavirus pandemic spurring a boom in gaming created the shortage and a social media network keeping gamers posted on who may be selling the boxes.
Word circulated quickly Friday about Best Buy restocking the next-gen consoles, but they were both gone as quickly as they came.
According to Tech Radar Sony s PS5 sold out in 29 minutes. CNET reported that Microsoft s Xbox also sold out. CNET posted that Best Buy had inventory for the units at around 12:30 pm ET, but within an hour a check of the Best Buy website revealed both consoles were sold out.