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.
A new PlayStation sale offers a wide range of cheap PS4 and PS5 games, with some critically acclaimed titles available for just $1.49 until September 13.
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.
Sony is offering a free game to anyone who buys a new PS5 as part of their strategy to sell more consoles before the release of Spider-Man 2 and reach a record-breaking 25 million consoles shipped in 2023.
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 has allegedly ordered a collectible storefront to destroy its licensed PlayStation merchandise, leading to customer anger and refund disputes.
The estimated sales of Meta's Quest software are comparable to those of the Wii U at a similar point in its life cycle, raising concerns about the size of the VR software market.
The PlayStation Portal, Sony's handheld device for PS5 Remote Play, is available for pre-order in the US and UK from various retailers, with a global launch date set for November 15th, 2023.
Sony's focus on live service games and niche hardware like PSVR 2 and PlayStation Portal has insiders concerned about the company's vision and the potential diversion of resources from successful single player projects.
The best deals and stock updates include preorders for the Meta Quest 3 with Asgard's Wrath 2 game, the Lenovo Legion Go portable PC gaming handheld, and the PlayStation Portal remote player, as well as discounts on Harry Potter MiniLina Illustrated Edition hardcovers, Apple MacBook Pro M1 Pro laptop, Hisense 4K smart TV, and more.
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.
In an odd turn of events, a brand new Wii U console, which hasn't been sold in the U.S. since May 2022, was recently purchased, highlighting the rarity of such a sale.
After over a year without any sales, a brand-new Wii U console was sold in the US in September, surprising analysts and highlighting the device's lackluster performance.
In a surprising turn of events, a completely brand new Wii U, which has not been sold in over a year, was recently purchased, marking the first sale of the console since 2022.
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.
Bethesda Game Studios' Starfield was the best-selling game of September 2023 in the U.S., solidifying the impact of Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax Media, while PlayStation 5 emerged as the best-selling console.
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.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has become Sony's fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game, with over 2.5 million copies sold in just 24 hours.
Sony is expecting a steady supply of PlayStation 5 consoles for the 2023 holiday season, marking the first time since its launch in 2020 that units will be readily available, potentially boosting its Game and Network Services segment, which is the company's largest business by sales.
Sony expects strong sales for the PS5 during the upcoming holiday season, especially with the release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and the rumored launch of the PS5 'Slim' model.
Sony expects robust holiday sales for PlayStation 5 largely due to the highly anticipated release of Spider-Man 2, as the company has established itself as a leader in the console war through its focus on producing top-tier video games.
Sony expects one of its best seasons for console sales this Christmas, with PlayStation 5 stock now in "full supply," but regards PlayStation VR2 as a "nascent business."
Sony is expecting "record-breaking sales" for the PlayStation 5 this year, aiming to ship 25 million units by 2023, with the company citing strong product offerings and the availability of consoles during the holiday season as key factors for their optimism.
The PlayStation 2, with its impressive library of games and groundbreaking features, remains the best-selling console of all time and a defining moment in the history of gaming.
Sony recently raised prices for PlayStation Plus, justifying the increase by emphasizing the value and market conditions, while also comparing it to Microsoft's smaller price hike for Game Pass.
Sony expects strong sales for the PlayStation 5 this holiday season, as the supply chain issues that plagued the console are finally resolved, and the company anticipates reaching its self-imposed target of 25 million units shipped in 2023.
Sony is confident that customers will have no difficulty purchasing a new PS5 this holiday season, and with the release of popular games like Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and a new slim version of the console, Sony expects one of the strongest seasons in console sales.
