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This story is part of Holiday Gift Guide 2020, CNET’s gift picks with expert advice, reviews and recommendations for the latest tech gifts for you and your family.

The PS5 is, by far, the hottest item on Black Friday. Sony’s newest console goes out of stock almost as soon as it’s available on sites like Amazon, Best Buy and GameStop. It will be a matter of luck if you’re looking to buy one for the holidays.  

As you might recall, Sony’s PlayStation 5 officially arrived in the US on Nov. 12 with an online-only launch. It’s been out of stock ever since at all the usual…