Black Friday beating PS5 Slim deal drops console to lowest ever price
Mar. 21, 2024The latest PlayStation console has dipped back to its lowest price ever
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PS5 deals are looking particularly strong in Amazon’s Spring Sale, but record low prices and super high value bundles coming together to put last year’s Black Friday offerings to shame. The US is enjoying a fantastic Spider-Man 2 bundle with a price cut to boot, while those across the pond can take advantage of a record discount on the console. That means players on both sides of the ocean can grabSony’s latest console with some serious value attached.
Amazon is offering a $50 discount on the price of the console itself as well as a free copy of Spider-Man 2 in the US, dropping the $559.99 cost of both togetherdown to just $449. However, the big guns are rolling in the UK. There, you’ll find £70 off the console when bought solo, dropping that £479.99 RRP down to just £409 at Amazon. Prime members can scoop in for even less, with an extra £20 off, bringing thatfinal price to just £389!
We’ve seen these USPS5 dealsbefore, this bundle has been on the shelves with the same discount for a couple of weeks now. However, the UK has only ever seen prices dip like this once before last month. Considering Sony itself doesn’t anticipate being able to drop the price of the PS5 Slim permanently, this is a rare steal.
Amazon Spring Sale at a glance
PS5 Slim |£479.99£389 at Amazon (£409 for non-Prime members)Save £90 -The PS5 Slim has never been cheaper than this - Prime members are saving £90 on the latest console, for a final price of just £389. Considering the previous model only ever hit £399 at the end of its life, that’s a fantastic deal. Even if you’re not a Prime member you can still score a console for just £409.
Buy it if:
✅You want to play those early exclusives✅You’re on the Spider-Man hype✅You prefer the DualSense controller
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You want to make the most of Game Pass❌ You’re after a bundle
Price Check:Very: £409|Currys: £409
PS5 Slim | Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 |$559.99$449 at AmazonSave $90 -Things are a little different in the US, but the value is still most definitely there. Discounts aren’t quite so high on the $499 cost of the console, but with a free copy of Spider-Man 2 thrown in there’s actually $90 worth of savings in here. That’s an equally stunning offer - and even better for Spidey fans.
Buy it if:
✅ You’re a Spider-Man 2 fan✅ You prefer the DualSense controller✅ You want PlayStation’s exclusives
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You’re on Game Pass life
Price Check:Walmart: $449.99|Best Buy: $449.99
Whichever side of the sea you’re on, both of these PS5 deals represent the Slim model at its lowest cost yet so there’s never been a better time to buy. But should you?
To work out whether the PS5 Slim is the console for you it’s essential to first look at the games themselves. Sony has traditionally held the lead when it comes to first party exclusives, and while things have been slowing down and many titles have made their way to PC, there are still some major draws towards the system. Demon’s Souls, Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy Rebirth, Spider-Man 2, and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered are all still fully PS5 exclusive so you’ll need to go with Sony if any are on your hit list. Plus, upcoming games like Death Stranding 2, Silent Hill 2 Remake and Marvel’s Wolverine will all be aligned with Sony’s console at least at launch.
Beyond the games, there are some hardware considerations to consider. The DualSense controller is more technically sophisticated than Xbox’s Wireless Controller with boosted haptics, a touchpad, gyroscope, and microphone built in. That means, developer dependent, you’re going to get a different experience even with cross platform titles here.
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Managing Editor of Hardware at GamesRadar+, I originally landed in hardware at our sister site TechRadar before moving over to GamesRadar. In between, I’ve written for Tom’s Guide, Wireframe, The Indie Game Website and That Video Game Blog, covering everything from the PS5 launch to the Apple Pencil. Now, i’m focused on Nintendo Switch, gaming laptops (and the keyboards, headsets and mice that come with them), PS5, and trying to find the perfect projector.
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