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Players across Britain are still waiting for more PS5s to be stored when consoles went on sale in Japan.

The cash registers were overturned and staff were evacuated saturday to an electronics store in Tokyo after the precept of arrival was announced.

Crowds flocked to the store in chaotic scenes, prompting police to arrive to leave the PS5 unsold, reports suggest.

One witness said, “I’ve never noticed this kind of madness in Japan before. “

The news comes when the popular console falls short in Britain, with thousands still waiting to get their hands on the technology.

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A lot of inventory has been held again on those shores last Tuesday, immediately promoting options like Argos and Smyths, but delighting players who had the chance to buy one.

But the small number of consoles available means demand has not yet been met: major stores say they don’t expect imminent replenishment.

Posting on his website, Very said: “Unfortunately, we have exhausted our PS5 consoles at this time.

“We have more inventory on the way, so come back for our next delivery. “

Amazon doesn’t expect more inventory in the coming days, some consoles may be available due to cancellations, Birmingham Live reports.

There are rumors that BT may be the next to offer consoles in an unforeseen turn, this is not confirmed.

And a well-informed Twitter account posted that the next batch of actions could be released by the middle of this month.

The “PS5 UK Stock – Instant Updates” account said: “The next proper replenishment will be made in mid-February for maximum retailers.

“Although some may post cancellations and in the case of BT

“CEX has also reduced the acquisition value of PS5 by 12%, as inventory becomes more abundant. “

And in today’s article, he added: “Guys, there are still no new shipments from the PS5 to the UK.

“This week’s supposed inventory is just rumors. Some stores would possibly factor canceled orders, but there will be very few units. “

The latest news from the inventory market comes at a time when a technological war breaks out among others who make robots to seize machines like Sony.

Consumers recently expressed frustration after an online promotion of a service called Carnage Bot claimed to help bot users protect 2,000 anticipated PS5 orders through Game. co. uk, saying it “helps make it less and less difficult. “

These robots, known as scalper robots, control Internet sites for products with limited stocks.

At the time they become available, the bot has the user’s main payment points in a position to use, to safe parts in milliseconds, so it is almost more unlikely that a human will compete.

Many then resell with the goal of making a profit, sites like eBay, which cost significantly more than their original price.

The PS5 console costs £449. 99, while the virtual edition costs £359.