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.
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.
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.
PlayStation Plus will be offering six new games in September, including titles like NieR Replicant and Unpacking, as Sony's PS Plus subscription price increase takes effect.
Sony has confirmed the full lineup for September's PlayStation Game Catalog, including games like NieR Replicant, Unpacking, and others, all playable from September 19.
The PlayStation Store is currently offering discounts on over 2,000 PS4 and PS5 games, including notable titles like XCOM 2, which is being discounted from $59.99 to just $2.99.
PlayStation 5 owners have the opportunity to claim a free game from a selection of 12 titles if they activate their console before October 20, 2023, with considerations regarding availability through subscription services and avoiding duplicates from bundles.
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.
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.
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 handheld gaming console, PlayStation Portal, has gained significant pre-order sales worldwide, challenging initial doubts and making a statement in the console rivalry, with Japan already selling out of the device.
Ahead of Amazon Big Deal Days, several highly anticipated PS5 games and gear are on sale including Marvelâs 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.
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.
Sony has officially announced the October 2023 lineup for PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium, featuring a total of 15 games including titles like Gotham Knights, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, and Tekken 6.
Sony is set to launch cloud-streamed PS5 games on PS5 consoles in Japan, Europe, and North America in October, offering hundreds of games to stream for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers.
Sony has announced the October 2023 additions to the PlayStation Plus Games Catalog, featuring 11 scary games for Extra and Premium members, including the Batman-based co-op game Gotham Knights and the highly acclaimed Disco Elysium: The Final Cut.