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It is extremely difficult if not impossible to catch a drop during this time as bots and many many scalpers are camping these websites and will go out of stock the second you refresh the page.
ramy58 wroteI'm considering trying to order it from the US, through the official Playstation Direct store that sometimes restocks, and by using Shop and Ship. However I have no experience in making an order like that, and so I want to make sure I get everything right, which is where you guys' expertise comes in.

So first I need to register on S&S, which would give me an address.
I would then use that address when buying a PS5 on the Playstation Direct (if they hopefully accept my credit card).

S&S would then charge me the following:
Customs: 11% * 500 USD (official price of PS5) * 1500 = 83000 LBP
Shipping: 166 (Using the rate calculator on their website with a package weight of 20lbs) * 3900 = 647 400 LBP

Did I get anything wrong ? What about handling/clearance fees ?
Just consider that they might not allow you to ship it. I was lucky enough to get to the front of the queue at sony direct and actually add the ps5 to my cart. The plan was to ship it with easyshop dhl. However, when I tried setting the order, I was denied as the address was considered 'suspicious'. I think this was done to also combat scalpers. I am not sure though if shop and ship address is also flagged.
hackable? wrote
ramy58 wroteI'm considering trying to order it from the US, through the official Playstation Direct store that sometimes restocks, and by using Shop and Ship. However I have no experience in making an order like that, and so I want to make sure I get everything right, which is where you guys' expertise comes in.

So first I need to register on S&S, which would give me an address.
I would then use that address when buying a PS5 on the Playstation Direct (if they hopefully accept my credit card).

S&S would then charge me the following:
Customs: 11% * 500 USD (official price of PS5) * 1500 = 83000 LBP
Shipping: 166 (Using the rate calculator on their website with a package weight of 20lbs) * 3900 = 647 400 LBP

Did I get anything wrong ? What about handling/clearance fees ?
Just consider that they might not allow you to ship it. I was lucky enough to get to the front of the queue at sony direct and actually add the ps5 to my cart. The plan was to ship it with easyshop dhl. However, when I tried setting the order, I was denied as the address was considered 'suspicious'. I think this was done to also combat scalpers. I am not sure though if shop and ship address is also flagged.
This. they are able to determine if the address you are using is for package forwarding and they won’t ship you.
Damn, this sucks. Powergames LB was offering kind-of interesting bundles (like a PS5 + a second controller at 860$) but they ran out of stock. I've heard that Sony will struggle with supply till the end of the year.
ramy58 wroteDamn, this sucks. Powergames LB was offering kind-of interesting bundles (like a PS5 + a second controller at 860$) but they ran out of stock. I've heard that Sony will struggle with supply till the end of the year.

They do not have official local fattal warranty. The 3rd wave fattal is being sold now at 888 with a second controller.
Tech Guru wrote
ramy58 wroteDamn, this sucks. Powergames LB was offering kind-of interesting bundles (like a PS5 + a second controller at 860$) but they ran out of stock. I've heard that Sony will struggle with supply till the end of the year.

They do not have official local fattal warranty. The 3rd wave fattal is being sold now at 888 with a second controller.
yes they do have the official fattal warranty, my friend got it from them.
nosense wrote
Tech Guru wrote
ramy58 wroteDamn, this sucks. Powergames LB was offering kind-of interesting bundles (like a PS5 + a second controller at 860$) but they ran out of stock. I've heard that Sony will struggle with supply till the end of the year.

They do not have official local fattal warranty. The 3rd wave fattal is being sold now at 888 with a second controller.
yes they do have the official fattal warranty, my friend got it from them.

Nope I talked with him several times. Iam talking about the last bundles' deals , they are European consoles not having fattal warranty.
Tech Guru wrote
nosense wrote
Tech Guru wrote

They do not have official local fattal warranty. The 3rd wave fattal is being sold now at 888 with a second controller.
yes they do have the official fattal warranty, my friend got it from them.

Nope I talked with him several times. Iam talking about the last bundles' deals , they are European consoles not having fattal warranty.
dude my friend got his on feb 16 from those bundles and it has the fattal sticker on it, they received them on tuesday from fattal and delivered on the same day
7 days later
I have an issue with my PS5 turning off while connected to UPS “only” when ingame playing spiderman. When on Home Screen or playing less graphically intensive game it stays on. I’m using a PCE 480W UPS, and the guy at PCandPARTS is saying that when it’s using more power it can’t handle the split second transfer time from electricity to UPS battery.

Is anyone else facing any similar issue? And does anyone have any UPS recommendations as well? Thing is getting annoying especially with the increased power outages and the risk of damaging the console
Victor wroteI have an issue with my PS5 turning off while connected to UPS “only” when ingame playing spiderman. When on Home Screen or playing less graphically intensive game it stays on. I’m using a PCE 480W UPS, and the guy at PCandPARTS is saying that when it’s using more power it can’t handle the split second transfer time from electricity to UPS battery.

Is anyone else facing any similar issue? And does anyone have any UPS recommendations as well? Thing is getting annoying especially with the increased power outages and the risk of damaging the console

Not having issues at all. Bought the PS5 ten days ago , I have been playing and putting it on reset mode for day and night downloads. For ten consecutive days the UPS is always on and managing the recent EDL big cutoffs due to fuel shortage.

Iam using a PowerLink PL 2000 ( 900W , 2x batteries 12V/9A) UPS decdicated for the PS5 and its peripherals ( dual sense official charging station). For the 65" 4K HDR TV and sound bar another dediacted UPS.
Remember , regardless of brand, an inline interactive UPS has a low efficiency power factor. Therefore I go 1500VA with two batteries of a minimum of 7.5A , since inline UPSes have usually a low PF ( efficiency) of 0.4 , 1500VA ( 0.4) = 600W.

Victor wroteI have an issue with my PS5 turning off while connected to UPS “only” when ingame playing spiderman. When on Home Screen or playing less graphically intensive game it stays on. I’m using a PCE 480W UPS, and the guy at PCandPARTS is saying that when it’s using more power it can’t handle the split second transfer time from electricity to UPS battery.

Is anyone else facing any similar issue? And does anyone have any UPS recommendations as well? Thing is getting annoying especially with the increased power outages and the risk of damaging the console
As per tests, PS5 maxes out at around 200W. If you have a TV connected too, please share with us the model and series to check the consumption. What pcandparts told you is most likely the case here, especially with HDR enabled by default on ps5, the TV (if it has HDR) will consume more power with HDR on as it has the backlight maxed out.
kareem_nasser wrote
Victor wroteI have an issue with my PS5 turning off while connected to UPS “only” when ingame playing spiderman. When on Home Screen or playing less graphically intensive game it stays on. I’m using a PCE 480W UPS, and the guy at PCandPARTS is saying that when it’s using more power it can’t handle the split second transfer time from electricity to UPS battery.

Is anyone else facing any similar issue? And does anyone have any UPS recommendations as well? Thing is getting annoying especially with the increased power outages and the risk of damaging the console
As per tests, PS5 maxes out at around 200W. If you have a TV connected too, please share with us the model and series to check the consumption. What pcandparts told you is most likely the case here, especially with HDR enabled by default on ps5, the TV (if it has HDR) will consume more power with HDR on as it has the backlight maxed out.
I only had the PS5 connected to the PCE UPS, and it was drawing about 230Watts (1.1 amps).
I got a Hawk brand UPS (1500va 900W); I now have both my PS5 and TV connected and it works like a charm!
So yeah turns out the PCE ups isn’t that good and was not sustaining even half of its advertised load...
Victor wrote
kareem_nasser wrote
Victor wroteI have an issue with my PS5 turning off while connected to UPS “only” when ingame playing spiderman. When on Home Screen or playing less graphically intensive game it stays on. I’m using a PCE 480W UPS, and the guy at PCandPARTS is saying that when it’s using more power it can’t handle the split second transfer time from electricity to UPS battery.

Is anyone else facing any similar issue? And does anyone have any UPS recommendations as well? Thing is getting annoying especially with the increased power outages and the risk of damaging the console
As per tests, PS5 maxes out at around 200W. If you have a TV connected too, please share with us the model and series to check the consumption. What pcandparts told you is most likely the case here, especially with HDR enabled by default on ps5, the TV (if it has HDR) will consume more power with HDR on as it has the backlight maxed out.
I only had the PS5 connected to the PCE UPS, and it was drawing about 230Watts (1.1 amps).
I got a Hawk brand UPS (1500va 900W); I now have both my PS5 and TV connected and it works like a charm!
So yeah turns out the PCE ups isn’t that good and was not sustaining even half of its advertised load...
PCE isn't necessarily bad but the model was not efficient enough.
Good you solved the issue then. If you were able to check how long does it last on ups with PS5 + TV connected until it reaches critical stage, do tell us.