Those looking to grab aPlayStation 5can now take advantage of substantial discounts that Sony is running on the console in major regions like the United States and Europe. The disc and digital variants of thePS5rarely drop from their $499/$449 price points officially, so prospective buyers should consider taking a look as they can also save a lot on accessories and games.
Although the PS5 is now in its fourth year and has a Slim version, the current-generation console has yet to see a permanent price reduction like the PlayStation 4 did around the same point in its lifecycle. During its February 2024 earnings call,Sony clarified that reducing the PS5’s price is challengingdue to the price of its components still being too high to subsidize, which rules out a permanent price drop in the short-term. Therefore, the best bet for buyers looking to snag a discounted PS5 is keeping a lookout for limited-time promotional periods like PlayStation’s own Days of Play or Amazon Prime Day.
As part of a mid-way refresh for its2024 PlayStation Summer Sale, Sony has once again temporarily discounted the PS5 Slim by $50 in the United States, offering the console’s disc and digital editions for$449.99and$399.99respectively. Interestingly, the PlayStation VR2 headset has also seen a hefty $200 price cut, coming down to $349.99 from its original $549.99 price. For interested buyers looking to include a game with their headset, theHorizon: Call of the Mountain+ PS VR2 has also been discounted to $399.99. Those who already own a PS5, meanwhile, can save $10 on a selection of console covers to customize their systems.
All PS5 Hardware and Accessories Discounts in the United States
This promotional event undoubtedly features some compelling deals for buyers in the United States, but residents in the UK and Europe aren’t missing out either. Sony has also slashed prices similarly for the PS5 Slim and its accessories on the European andUK PlayStation Direct storefronts, with the disc and digital editions coming in at£439.99and£349.99respectively. Additionally, a unique PS5 + two DualSense controllers bundle is available for £489.99 in the EU/UK. ThePS VR2 recently saw major price cuts in the UKat third-party retailers, and now Sony has joined in with a £349.99 price tag for the headset as well.
PlayStation’s annual Summer Sale events rarely disappoint thanks to their sheer breadth of discounts on games and hardware. The 2024 iteration is no different, with deals worth checking out for both prospective and existing PS5 owners. Consideringnearly half the PlayStation userbase hasn’t upgraded from PS4 to PS5, a hefty discount might just help tip the scales towards the current-gen machine.
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Sony’s PlayStation 5 is part of the ninth console generation and debuted with a launch lineup that included Demon’s Souls and Astro’s Playroom. The console comes with a Blu-ray disc, although a digital-only edition is also available for a cheaper price.
