PS5 Slim Consoles Are On Sale Today, Ready for October Prime Day
Amazonâs October Prime Day event isn’t until October 8, offering 48 hours of discounts on video games, tech, and more, but one of the best deals of the event is already live. You can get over $70 off the PS5 Slim today, bringing the price down to just $426.55 for the disc version, or $379.99 for the digital.
This is the best PS5 deal since last yearâs Black Friday, and if youâve been waiting for a solid holiday offer, nowâs the time to jump in. Itâs looking unlikely that Black Friday will bring a better price, making this an excellent chance to grab the console at a significant discount.
Update, 10 AM PT: Amazon has since updated their listing and reverted to the previous deal of $50 off the PlayStation 5 slim consoles rather than the Prime exclusive offering mentioned above.
We’re keeping an eye out for any more changes, and whether the offer will return for the Prime Day event on October 8-9. Follow @IGNDeals via Twitter/X for more updates.
PlayStation 5 – Slim Model
PlayStation 5 (Digital) – Slim Model
When comparing this deal to last year’s $500 Black Friday bundle, which included games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 or Marvelâs Spider-Man 2, you’re still getting a mighty fine deal.
At $449âor $399 for the Digital Editionâyou get similar savings while having more flexibility in choosing your game library. We’ve collected many more excellent PlayStation offerings as well for Prime Day, so be sure to check out our top deal picks.
The deal is also now available at Walmart, Best Buy, and Target for $449 just in case Amazon runs out of stock before Prime Day even kicks off. But we’d recommend taking advantage at Amazon ASAP while the Prime exclusive offer is still live.
This is, of course, assuming you’re not holding out for the upcoming restock of the PS5 Slim (Digital) 30th Anniversary Edition, set to launch on October 10. Retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart will have stock available for preorder at $449, giving you more options if you prefer the anniversary model. Keep in mind, the PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition sold out almost immediately last week and started popping up on eBay at inflated prices.
Sony also recently launched the stunning new âChromaâ colorways for PS5 DualSense controllers, which are all now up for preorder. These controllers are designed to complement the PlayStation 5 Slim and its matching cover plates, but theyâre sure to stand out on their own. Available in Pearl, Indigo, and Teal, each DualSense features a pearlescent finish that shifts color depending on the angle.
Is It Better to Buy a New Console on Prime Day or Black Friday?Last year, during the long Black Friday sales, we also saw the launch of the PS5 Slim. As we’ve mentioned, Sony quickly the mid-gen refresh with Spider-Man 2 or Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. That was the most popular deal of Black Friday, and a good indicator that it can be worth waiting on a decent console deal.
It’s also worth keeping in mind the PS5 Pro could be getting more of the spotlight come Black Friday (possibly a new bundle offer), or could usher in more price drops for every other PS5 now it’s available regularly. For now, the answer is go with your gut. If $50 off the PS5 Slim seems like a good deal for you, it’s still a pretty rare sight and well worth taking advantage of while you can.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
Originally posted:
Oct 6, 2024 7:22 am
