Main topic: Sale on Sony's PlayStation 5 and accessories
Key points:
1. Sony's PS5 disc model is currently on sale for $449, a 10% discount from its original price of $500.
2. The PS5 has seen active improvements since its release, including software updates and increased storage limits.
3. Accessories such as the DualSense Wireless Controller and PlayStation Pulse 3D Wireless Headset are also on sale.
Main topic: Sale on Sony's DualSense controllers for PS5
Key points:
1. DualSense controllers are on sale for $49, matching the previous low price.
2. This is a discount of more than 30% from the usual price of around $70.
3. The sale ends on August 20th and is available in various color options.
Main topic: Justification for the $50 price tag of Red Dead Redemption's Nintendo Switch and PS4 release.
Key points:
1. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick believes the $50 price is commercially accurate.
2. Frustrations include lack of multiplayer option and no quality update since 2010 release.
3. The inclusion of Undead Nightmare expansion justifies the higher price, according to Zelnick.
PlayStation fans are unimpressed with the trio of new free game downloads for PS5 in September, citing low quality and a lack of interest due to a busy release schedule and recent price increase of PlayStation Plus.
Sony's PS5 sales in the UK have increased by 42% month-on-month, with the yearly total up by 60%, driven by discounts and improved supply, leading to PlayStation accessories dominating the sales chart. The top-selling games in the UK for August include FIFA 23, Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, and Rockstar titles such as Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2.
PlayStation is set to release a premium collection of metallic-colored console covers and DualSense controllers inspired by the depths of planet Earth, with pre-orders starting on October 4.
QVC is offering discounts of $30 off on brand-new games priced at $60 or more, and $20 off on products costing at least $40 using promo codes, providing a more affordable option for gamers who want instant gratification.
Mortal Kombat 1 and other new video game releases can be purchased at a discounted price of up to $30 off through QVC's limited-time offer for first-time purchases.
PlayStation is offering a limited-time promotion where customers who purchase and activate a PS5 can receive a free exclusive game from a select list, including popular titles like Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and God of War Ragnarök.
If you purchase a PlayStation 5 console in the US before October 20, 2023, you are eligible to choose a free PS5 digital game, making it a great offer for those planning to buy the console soon.
Capcom president Harushiro Tsujimoto believes that the current $60 retail price for video games is too low, stating that development costs have significantly increased and that higher prices would be a healthy option for the industry.
The PlayStation Store is currently running a sale on extended play games, offering discounts up to 80% on Digital Deluxe and Ultimate Editions of popular titles.
Sony's PlayStation Portal, a Remote Play handheld device designed for PS5, is available for pre-order at Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop for $200 with a release date of November 15; it features an 8-inch LCD screen, adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, and supports a resolution of 1080p at 60fps.
Ahead of Amazon Big Deal Days, several highly anticipated PS5 games and gear are on sale including Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition for $43, WD Black SN850X 1TB SSD for $70, and SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC Wired Headset for $160.
Retailers, including Amazon, are already offering discounts on PS5, Switch, and Xbox games ahead of the upcoming Prime Day Round 2 event.
Amazon's Prime Day 2 offers great deals on PlayStation games, PS5-compatible SSDs, and PlayStation VR2, with discounts on highly anticipated titles such as God of War Ragnarok and Horizon Forbidden West.
Amazon and Walmart are offering steep discounts on Xbox controllers, including the Elite Series 2 and Elite Series 2 Core, with prices as low as $88, and Antonline has bundle deals with games for only $95.
Amazon's Big Deal Days event is offering a range of discounts on PlayStation games, controllers, accessories, headsets, and more.
Get The Last of Us Part I for only $45.99 during Prime Day, a huge discount compared to the usual price of $70, and explore other PlayStation 5 game deals as well.
Sony has announced slimmer versions of the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, featuring reduced volume and weight compared to previous models, with the addition of 1TB storage and an option to add an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive, however, the new PS5 Digital Edition has increased in price by $50.
Sony has quietly increased the price of the digital edition of the PS5 by $50 in the United States, making it more expensive to buy starting in November.
Sony has lowered the price of nearly 3,000 games on the PS Store, offering new deals and discounts until October 25th.
During Prime Day Round 2, discounts are available on officially licensed expansion cards for Xbox Series X|S, including the 1TB WD Black Xbox storage expansion card for $120 and Seagate's 2TB expansion card for $230.
Sony has announced a new PlayStation 5 Slim model with a 30% reduction in size, along with two new accessories, and it will be the only version available once older models sell out, with a higher price tag of $449.99 for the digital edition.
Horizon Forbidden West is currently on sale for $27 at Amazon, providing a $43 discount from the MSRP, making it one of the best deals available, but availability is limited, so make your purchase soon; additionally, other PS5 games are also discounted, and if you're looking to buy a PS5, Black Friday may offer unique bundles and promotions.
Microsoft has announced a new Xbox Series S bundle for the holiday season, offering the console and three months of Game Pass Ultimate for $299, making it a great deal for gamers in 2023.
There are lingering video game deals for PS5, PS4, Switch, and Xbox still available after Prime Day.
The refreshed PS5 model, which is 30% smaller and has a slight visual redesign, is set to release in November, but Sony is not cutting the price and is offering a separate vertical stand for an additional cost.
The PS5 console was the best-selling platform in the USA last month, with the Spider-Man 2 themed PS5 DualSense controller being the top-selling gaming accessory.
The PlayStation 5 (PS5) Slim, bundled with Spider-Man 2, is reportedly set to release in the U.S. on November 8, priced at $559.99, and will feature a smaller design with 1TB storage and the option to add an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive; the new PS5 model will become the only model available once the current inventory is sold out.
Sony's PlayStation 5 Slim is set to be released on November 10th, along with a Marvel's Spider-Man 2 bundle priced at $559.99 in the US.
There are several deals on Xbox Series X, including discounted bundles and free games, but unfortunately no deals on the PlayStation 5 version, and there are also sales on games, laptops, and accessories for PC gamers.
