PlayStation Fans So Desperate for PS5 Stock They Brought Their Beds to GameStop

A fresh batch of PS5 stock was promised in-store at GameStop this Black Friday, and a couple of PlayStation fans were so desperate to get their hands on the next-gen console, they brought their beds and slept outside their local store for 24 hours.

[Jin_Sakai]

Not only did they bring beds they drove to 11 different GameStop’s to find the shortest line. PS5 demand is incredible.

[neutralgamer1992]

i just hope they are buying to leep and not to sell for $1500. Almost all GS had 2 coming in

[mikeslemonade]

Just pay extra $250 instead of doing all that work and waiting.

[SmokinAces]

Pretty sure anyone willing to go to this extend wants to keep it, scalpers aren't bothering to camp out in front of stores they dont need to they're using bots to buy them in bulk online.

[Seraphim]

I seen earlier an update and it showed each of the two people with 2 PS5s so.... hopefully they bought an extra one for their friends. But like online, why isn't there a limit of one per?

I've had my sister working hard trying to secure a PS5 for me while I've also been working on it. If we ended up getting lucky enough to get one I have a friend lined up to buy the second unit. I sleep all day so she's checking every 30 minutes during the day and also trying anytime Walmart posts any but we all know how that's gone. I'm constantly refreshing at least 5 retailers from evening to morning every night. Needless to say so far I can't even get my hands on one. When my dad told me Meijer was posting some Thanksgiving night I thought perfect. My estimated Q time fell right around midnight and sure enough I got in at 12:07. Loaded a white screen and couldn't even shop. Heard they kept pushing the time back. I couldn't even get back in Q for over an hour when I gave up. Checked again at 4:00am and there were 452k in Q. Checked back 9 minutes later. Q still had 452k but it said PS5 sold out. I dam near drove 80 miles North to try gamestop Thursday night but being a college town I thought there's now way. There were probably already people lined up waiting to scalp them.

I've been a gamer since Atari 2600 and had every Playstation launch month with 3 of the 4 being launch day. The way it's looked to date I honestly don't see myself obtaining a PS5 this year. it's flat out silly the situation we're seeing with online only, bots, scalpers, etc. I'm one more listing away from just giving up and sticking with my PS4 for another 6 months. Not like I don't have a few games I still need to play along with others I probably should play or buy.

[mikeslemonade]

^ just pay $250... extra. 2 days of that work would equal $250 of work already. Why drive 80 miles..?

Buy on Facebook marketplace, not eBay. The local sellers aren’t able to sell for that much. I’ve seen as low as $700.

[Sayai jin]

Hot item. I remember people driving across the country to get a tickle me Elmo.

[Yppupdam]

Yes, my friend, I remember those days as well, But, it pales in comparison to the dreaded cabbage patch Riots of 1983. Gamers are lightweights compared to those insane Parents thirst for fabric and plastic....

[Army_of_Darkness]

Naw... I don't find these gamers "light weight" at all. More extreme hardcore than anything I can't see parents camping out and sleeping in line to get a toy for their child.

[Yppupdam]

@Army_of_Darkness, Those "Parents" were fist fighting each other for a DOLL, man! Threatening each other with baseball bats! When I say "riot" I mean actual Riots...for a doll. Those people sleeping in front of the store have nothing on them.

[Darthpaul84]

The people in the beds wanted a Xbox or PlayStation

[lodossrage]

Ok people need to stop, seriously.

I'm a playstation fan too. I want a ps5 too. But this is going too far.

Actions like these symbolize why companies keep fleecing people. Video game companies KNOW people are slaves to games. Stuff like this proves it.

I want Sony to succeed. But if people turning into sheep is the result of success in gaming, we all need to reevaluate what's important.

[Jin_Sakai]

It’s always been this way for electronics with extremely high demand. Nothings going to change.

[SyntheticForm]

That doesn't change the fact that setting up an actual bed in public outside of a strip mall is insane. Waiting in a line I get, but setting up a bed outside an establishment is just plain nuts.

High demand, fine. It's still crazy.

[ABizzel1]

He just wanted to wait comfortably 🤣🤣🤣.

I’ve waited one time as a kid when the PS3 was launching and it was SUPER cold and I hate the cold to begin with. I had a huge coat, gloves, winter hat, 2 layers of clothes, a lounge chair, and a blanket and it still wasn’t enough to stop the cold, and I was extremely uncomfortable after sitting there for nearly 24 hours in a cheap lounge chair.

I don’t see anything wrong with someone trying to make the best of what is often an awkward and tiring situation to begin with. People bring tents, he doesn’t have one so he brought an air mattress 😂.

[lukasmain]

Man shut it. This doesn't mean they're sheep you dolt. It means they want a PS5 badly. They wantesd to secure their place in the line because they didn't want to miss out... AGAIN.

[RememberThe357]

It's like these people were born yesterday. How do they already have such arrogant opinions? 😂

This is literally what every other "block buster" event has looked like for the last 50 years, how is any of this surprising or being judged at this point. People were literally getting murdered over PS3s, but sleeping ina bed for some funny imagery is really where society hit the down turn 🤣 people are judgmental af.

Next they're gonna go off about how materialistic Black Friday is.

[CrimsonWing69]

Just let them have this. It’s not like they’re hurting anyone.

[SullysCigar]

Well said. If they come out of this with a PS5, those that mocked them and are still without one should at least acknowledge their resolve! Assuming they have the time, and they're not breaking any rules, why not I say? :^)

[S2Killinit]

I say, as long as they are enjoying it and having fun, let them, but if this is some sort of act of desperation alone then its sad that they are doing it but still their right to spend their time how they wish.

[SyntheticForm]

Spending their time how they wish?

They're LIVING IN FRONT OF A STORE.

I'd say "Let that sink in" but apparently it's futile here.

[S2Killinit]

Have you never camped out for a shared cause? Its fun.

[Silly gameAr]

I don't think they're doing this because they're "sheep", they're doing this because they want a PS5. I doubt those people are reading your preachy comment, because they're to busy out trying to get PS5s.

[notachance]

not just gaming man, you would not believe how many days people wait in line for things like concert or sport match tickets, even some books like harry potter on its peak fame made people wait in line for days

[ClayRules2012]

Yeah, I remember some friends of mine who waited in line for days on the last HP book to be released, the idea behind it was silly to me. There’s no materialistic thing I personally desire that much that I’d wait outside or inside of a building for inline. I understand they’re not hurting anyone, and are just extremely excited, and that’s fine. But I’d rather live in the present living, and doing other things with my life and let time pass by and when that moment comes that I can buy and get that item, wonderful. But they all were safe, had a good time and made some fellow HP friends and had good conversations with fellow fans looking forward to that last book. All good in the end.

[isarai]

Maybe it wasn't purely about getting a PS5, but also just having the time to do something crazy just for the memory and life experience. I mean what's more interesting, saying you refreshed a webpage a bunch only to end up waiting till they were available later. Or saying how you set up your whole damn mattress and slept outside a gamestop and actually got yours?

[TheColbertinator]

Been happening for years. You should see some of the lines for the new iphone or concert tickets.

[Knightofelemia]

@lodosrage

How is it to far people have been camping in front of stores to for a long time to grab that new console they did it with PS3 and XB360. It's no different then people standing in front of a friggin all day to grab a game I did that with a few launches of COD. I seen it where people have literally brought a tv and a console and played COD to kill time for the midnight launch of a game. Hell there were people who would stand in a line for the XB360 and just smashed it in front of people check out Youtube. People will also camp in line just to grab the latest iphone.

[Golfcoachh]

I remember sitting outside best buy when the 360 launched. We had tents, a card table, played cards, drank beer and smoked cigars. Others had projectors and played halo on their original xbox's. It was an absolute blast. Sometimes its the enjoyment and not about proving a point.

[Weapon_of_choice]

Shut up, I want my PS5 and I want it now.

[Skuletor]

Oh no, it's the fun police

[oof6781]

People turn themselves into sheep.

[kayoss]

You just moved to America? Have you not seen Black Fridays and how crazy people could be? Companies are not “fleecing” us. People camp out because they chose to and this just means that they want it more than anyone else.

[DarXyde]

I think you're misrepresenting what's going on. I see actions like this and I don't view this as the embodiment of why companies fleece people. It's not because of profound interest in a product; that is the case every generation. Fleecing tends to occur when a company lets off the gas with their offerings and consumer trends are still strong. I don't see this as the case with PS5—in fact, this is the most ambitious I've ever seen Sony.

Perhaps we should approach this excitement from the context of what 2020 has brought us. There is extreme global unrest amid a pandemic, social division, lost family members, lost jobs, and growing poverty. I look at this and I see that people are looking for a win this year. Not a "best worst" or "good enough" situation. An outright win. The scalpers may well overwhelmingly be people who are really falling into poverty and are trying to keep themselves afloat. Bear in mind that this level of scalping seems wildly unprecedented. I would be curious to see scalping patterns if (a) wages were nationalized in the US or (b) PS5 and Xbox Series launched outside of a pandemic context. I don't condone what they're doing, but we really don't know the intent of these people bringing their beds and lining up.

I think we can all agree that this year has NOT been normal. For many people, a shiny new console is the way to cope with this madness. For others, it's an opportunity to scalp some poor bastard. I don't know what's in their hearts, but c'mon. I don't believe people are turning into sheep. I think they are just desperate for a sense of normalcy, and they'll do something bizarre like this if the outcome is something pleasant or comparatively normal.

[Sitdown]

It's an air mattress, not that serious.

[PaleMoonDeath]

People need to relax, I understand some parents are a little anxious to get one for their kids Christmas etc, but they will be in stock eventually. I reckon stores alone should sell them, not online, scalper kryptonite.

[SullysCigar]

I agree, but some countries/regions are still locking down non-essential stores at the moment.

[Spartacus10]

But it takes twice as long to get one if every shop keeps giving each customer 2 each.

[Silly Mammo]

Yep! It's not like you didn't get tickets to the sold-out concert. PS5 will eventually be available for anyone who wants to buy one.

[Sitdown]

But people want them for Christmas, I think that's the point you all are missing.

[Neo111]

Also - probably it's better to wait for version with lower clocks and without artifacts: https://screenrant.com/ps5-...

[Unknown_Gamer5794]

Yep, and that’s why I’m waiting for mine. I really want a PS5, but it’s not as if I can’t wait for the new release madness to come to an end. It will come to an end eventually. In the meantime I’ll grab some popcorn and enjoy finding out about the great lengths people will go to for one. If nothing else, I have to admire dedication like we’ve seen here.

[Rimeskeem]

Holy consumerism Batman!

[medman]

I have never, nor would I ever, go to these lengths to buy any product, but I understand the demand. It's unfortunate that many people who really want the consoles/graphics cards won't be able to get them for many months to come.

[ChiefofLoliPolice]

Just let people have this man. Besides people camping for a hot ticket item, that's nothing really new .

[medman]

Oh, I'm letting them have it. I'm saying I wants no parts of it, lol.

[Muigi]

I feel bad how easily i got mine lol.Just walked into Gamestop preordered it boom picked it up on the 12th.

[jBlakeeper]

New consoles are always in very high demand when they first come out, especially PlayStation’s.

And I’m sure covid has increased demand even more so than usual because people are staying indoors.

I am glad Sony at least rightfully tried to give faithful Sony consumers an upper hand in pre ordering the console as I was one of the people who received a pre order invite from them.

[addictedtochaos]

Not sure whether this is dedication or insanity.

[Ninver]

I'd say a little of both.

[ClayRules2012]

Both, I believe. But I hope it genuinely all goes safe and well for many of them!

[SyntheticForm]

Well hell, I hope they're all safe too, and hell again, I hope they get their PS5s. Still, we need to remain civilized. This isn't civilized. People think it's OK to put a BED in front of a business and sleep, eat, and whatever else.

They shouldn't be doing this.

I know people are going to say "But you got yours" and yeah, I did, but I never would have resorted to this. Seems in this day and age everything is fine and nothing is sacred anymore. This isn't a homeless person or someone with a real plight, it's someone who wants a PS5.

[Kiwi66]

Guess they're insanely dedicated

[Critic4l_Strik3]

Sometimes you gotta have a bit of insanity to dedicate to something

[ClayRules2012]

SyntheticForm

I agree with you and I wouldn’t resort to this either. I don’t agree with the thinking of “As long as it’s not hurting anyone” bologna.

I’m not gonna get into it all here, but I do agree.

[PersonX]

These people are pathetic

[Thundercat77]

But if it was for the series X, you would say they are heroes.

[derek]

That pretty harsh language.

[ClayRules2012]

I wouldn’t call them pathetic at all. Do you know their life story and where they come from? No. Some people go to great lengths, some rather extreme for things like this, for their kids or themselves. The current pandemic is effecting people in so many ways, from causing depression, making it worse for many, separating friends/family, and not having that physical interaction daily like before, has taken a lot outta people. I personally lost a friend back in the beginning of the pandemic (few weeks in) who was always a positive, genuinely happy and alive, uplifting soul to us, his friends and family. He took his life. We all group chatted, FaceTimed and so on, often, and all seemed well. I’m not saying getting ourselves engrossed in electronics 24/7 during this time is the answer, no, communication with family/friends safely via phone/and so on is so important. But gaming is a fun time and hobby, which has been a big stress reliever for so many, and non gamers who’ve now gotten into gaming with everything going on.

So no, I don’t think these people are pathetic. I wouldn’t go to these lengths, absolutely not, not for my son or fiancé. I’m fortunate to already have 2 PS5’s in my home for the family, but those people have their reasons. Some do act foolish in these situations, yes, and while I still think the idea behind it is silly, same can be said for sitting on the internet refreshing the page for 2-4 hours waiting for the clear on securing your new Console or whatever product your going to buy. At least your in your own home tho.

[Elda]

Condolences to you. You're not alone a dear friend I knew for 20 years decided to take his life as well. It's been 5 weeks now & I think about him every day & ask myself why did he have to leave us knowing there were people that cared about him but the mind can be such a fragile thing & depression is prevalent more than ever in these times now. As long as it's legal people can do whatever they want to make themselves happy,even if it's sleeping outside to buy a console.

[SmokinAces]

Scalpers are whats pathetic.

[ChiefofLoliPolice]

Don't be a dick you superficial cunt. They are dedicated fans and people camping out for new consoles is nothing new at all. People have done it for new Jordans, iPhone, previous console generations.

[cooperdnizzle]

Yeah they are pathetic. I mean can’t be funny, can’t be they really want the console. They are just pathetic, at least they waited and actually did something about it other than hitting a refresh button over and over! It’s not pathetic, people raiding buildings and burning them to the ground over there little political Delusional beliefs and hurting and harming people because of it.. this this is not any where near that. It’s a cute little story and funny. Didn’t hurt anyone didn’t effect anyone’s else life. People need to learn how to be less judgmental and stuck up/ up tight.

Would I ever go to that extreme? No, but I do remember waiting In line for 360 and ps3 and they where actually some fun memories.

Live and let live, especially when they are not hurting a soul.

[Stanjara]

Those are Scalpers, waiting for 24 hours for 500$ profit.
Good luck people, I'm not buying this year.

[nowitzki2004]

"I'm not buying this year"

You dont really have a choice now lol

[Stanjara]

I have, rather than refreshing and crying on the net, I will casually buy it next year.

[gold_drake]

'desperate' is a strong word.

also, i didnt know that Norfolk is also in America, had me fooled there for a moment ha.

[CantThinkOfAUsername]

And they got their PS5s. I guess it was worth it.

[derek]

I think Phil Spencer is in the bed next to this dudes. Lol

[Duke19]

Anyone that thinks it's reasonable to sleep on the curb just to wait for electronics lives a pretty sad life imo, where the tech crave controls you so much - let alone videogames. I would honestly be embarrassed to tell people that

[DEEBO]

I didn't wait 24 hours but I did go to the store at 5a.m for the second wave of PS5's because I seen this before with ps2.

[DivineHand125]

If these people are going to such great lengths to get a ps5 then they deserve to get one. It makes me look back at my ps5 and realize how lucky I really am.

[Bigman4k]

All the way here in Baltimore County people was camping out i saw somebody put up a camping tent its real out here Gamestop only had (2) PlayStation 5 & (4) Xbox Series X

[Tyrant 8 RDFL]

I can wait for mine, but I can see the excitement others have in wanting the console now. I rather them do this then buy it from a scalper charging more than double the price. Please people do not buy from the scalpers. Let me lose out on all that money for buying out the stock, and preventing parents and gamers from getting theirs.

[PlayStation47]

Put it on eBay for minimum $1,500

[PlayStation47]

Why don’t people invest that time into love one’s

[djl3485]

Same reason you're randomly commenting on a site article instead of investing time in your loved ones.

Idiot.

[nowitzki2004]

Why are you trolling the internet? No loved ones to invest time into?

[SPEAKxTHExTRUTH]

I don't think ANY material item is worth risking your life camping outside for. Scumbags lurk late at night looking for licks and these people camped out are easy money. Its just a game console and its not the end of the world if you're not first on the block with it.

[Spartacus10]

Imagine being in line for a PS5 and then be told that they've all sold out as you watch every customer before you walk past with 2 consoles each.
Greedy fuckers.

[Critic4l_Strik3]

i think they are limiting to 1 console per person...specially at the store

[CantThinkOfAUsername]

The two guys sleeping outside the store got two each.

[ShadowWolf712]

@Cant

Bro, each store only had 2 PS5's, they can't have walked out with two each.

[franwex]

Sleeping like that outside? Kinda risky.

[DFresh]

Until their systems brick.
PS5 and Series X have been having issues lately.
Hopefully they’ll iron them out by the time I get one.
One can hope.

[Bigman4k]

Yeah that is true i had some problems with ps5 i had to reset everything and rebuild database sofar nomore problems

[DFresh]

Did you lose any of your save files or did you have a back up USB Solid State Drive to store it on?

[Bigman4k]

Well with ps plus you can save all your flies to the cloud so i made sure all my game flies was save to the cloud before i erase everything

[SmokinAces]

Pictures show them with multiple consoles, why is Lamestop not limiting it to one per customer to make it fair?

[sourOG]

Lmao

[Hawk198666]

Daft, why are people going crazy for a console with multiple issues and hardly any games, most have already gone back to PS4.

[PCgamer98]

My friend's ps5 died on him in the middle of playing spiderman. So yeah I'm not really in a hurry to buy a ps5 myself until next year and a lot of these issues gets ironed out.

[Deathpreacher]

yuk ya bunch of poor console people lol.

[EmperorDalek]

It's really not worth it, just wait 6-9 months and stock should be more available by then. The PS4 will be supported for years to come, Spider Man and Horizon are confirmed to be going to it.

The lack of stock sucks. But it's not worth losing your mind over, or paying double the retail price for.

[repsahj]

I hope they can get what they're looking and waiting for.

[Ninte]

Both guys don't want to show their face.

[GamingSinceForever]

What matters is they actually did cop. All for naught would be embarrassing.

[QuePasa87]

The older I get the more patient I am, no big deal