Best Buy Confirms No In-Store Sales for Nvidia RTX 5090 & 5080 GPUs
Gamers, take note! If you were planning to line up outside Best Buy for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 or 5080, don’t bother. The retailer has confirmed that it won’t sell these highly anticipated GPUs in stores on launch day (Jan. 30). Instead, sales will be online only, meaning you’ll need to act fast when stock drops.
How to Buy the Nvidia RTX 5090 & 5080 on Launch Day
📌 Launch Date: January 30, 2025
📌 Time: Sales usually start at 6 a.m. PST / 9 a.m. EST
📌 Where to Buy: BestBuy.com (No in-store sales)
Official Pricing & Product Listings:
💰 Nvidia RTX 5090 – $1,999.99
💰 Nvidia RTX 5080 – $999.99
💰 Skytech Legacy4 Gaming PC with RTX 5090 – $4,299.99
💰 CyberPower PC Gamer Supreme with RTX 5090 – $4,499.99
💰 Asus ROG G700 Gaming Desktop with RTX 5080 – $2,399.99
Why No In-Store Sales?
💡 Best Buy is avoiding chaotic crowds and scalper resellers by moving sales online. While Micro Center will carry the GPUs in-store, Best Buy is taking a digital-first approach with its queue-based online checkout system.
Scalper Bots & Limited Stock – Be Prepared
🚨 Nvidia warns of stock shortages, and reseller bots are expected to crash sales to grab GPUs for resale at inflated prices. Scalpers are already organizing, making it even harder for genuine buyers.
💡 Tip: Be logged into your Best Buy account, save payment details, and refresh pages at launch time for the best chance to snag a GPU.
Micro Center Will Have In-Store Sales – But With a Catch
Unlike Best Buy, Micro Center will sell RTX 5090 & 5080 GPUs in stores using a voucher system on a first-come, first-served basis.
🎟️ How It Works:
- Arrive early at your nearest Micro Center.
- Stores will hand out vouchers before opening.
- No Founders Edition models at Micro Center (Best Buy exclusive).
🚶♂️ Gamers Already Camping Out!
Some buyers have already lined up at Micro Center locations, with reports of 120+ people waiting hours in advance.
Final Thoughts – Should You Buy the RTX 5090?
The Nvidia RTX 5090 is expected to outperform the RTX 4090 with major AI and gaming performance upgrades. However, with limited stock, online bots, and scalpers, it won’t be easy to buy one at launch.
🔹 Skip the Best Buy store lines – go online.
🔹 Prepare for Micro Center’s voucher system if buying in-store.
🔹 Watch out for scalper price hikes on resale markets.
💻 Stay tuned for more RTX 5090 updates, benchmarks, and availability news!
