Still looking for a PS5 or Xbox Series X? Well, GameStop is about to bring the heat with a bunch of bundles dropping today.
The retailer announced it will be selling “A limited number of PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S,” bundles today (Thursday, Jan. 21). It’s even going to stock Nintendo Switch bundles, if you’re trying to track down the dockable console with some (hopefully) neat pack-ins. As of 1:15 pm (ET), there is no PS5 stock available.
PS5 Digital Edition: $399 at GameStop
GameStop has confirmed it will have PS5 bundles available later today. It’s still unclear how much stock will be available or at what time. View Deal
PS5: $499 at GameStop
GameStop has confirmed it will have PS5 bundles available later today. Stayed tuned for more news as it breaks. View Deal
But, as always, expect these units to sell out, and go fast at that. It’s bad enough that GameStop’s tweet refers to this incoming stock as “a limited number,” but it’s also advising that you turn on notifications for its social media account to do so.
This suggestion from GameStop is both smart shopping and smart marketing. While shoppers may get faster notice about availability, this opts users into GameStop sending them push notifications about anything that it wants.
❗Heads up❗– A limited number of PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, AND Nintendo Switch console bundles will be available tomorrow on https://t.co/CYyCoH1dWE. We’ll let you know when they’re live, but you might want to turn on post notifications so you don’t miss out! pic.twitter.com/tC3dUBDbKlJanuary 20, 2021
Looking at GameStop’s recent tweets suggests that opting into its notifications would leave you getting notifications for its live streams of games, promotions about games going on sale and videos from people who were able to successfully buy a console from the retailer.
And you might not want to get spam like that on your home screen, but at this rate you may have no choice. And it’s not like the other accounts might be more helpful. Even those Twitter accounts focused on PS5 stock notifications may send you alerts for stock that doesn’t apply to you, be it in another country or a retailer that requires a membership, such as Sam’s Club.
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How to get GameStop Twitter notifications
1. Make sure you’re following @GameStop, and tap the Notifications bell.
2. Tap All Tweets.
That’s it. Now, once you’ve got your fill of notifications from GameStop, go back and tap the Notifications icon and select None to disable the alerts.