It was a mad dash to get Sony’s new PlayStation 5 today, as lines formed outside Best Buy stores around the country hours before the console went on sale. Some eager fans even camped out overnight to make sure they were first in line.
When the doors opened at 8 a.m., it was a free-for-all as people rushed in to grab the highly sought-after consoles. Some people were able to snag one, while others left empty-handed.
Despite the frenzy, Best Buy employees remained calm and kept things moving smoothly. The store had a strict one-per-person policy to prevent people from buying more than one console, and it seemed to be working.
By 9 a., most of the people who were in line when the doors opened had already been helped and were on their way out the door.
There were still some people trickling in and asking if there were any consoles left, but they were told that all units had been sold. Best Buy did not release any official numbers, but it’s safe to say that they sold out of PS5s today.
Yes, Best Buy sold out of PS5 today.
