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.
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.
Resident Evil 4 is currently on sale for PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, and PC, offering players a chance to experience the highly acclaimed remake at a discount.
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.
Spider-Man 2 for the PlayStation 5 is leveraging the console's technology to enhance graphics, audio, gameplay, and storytelling, with improved ray tracing, faster traversal, detailed character models, immersive haptics, and 3D audio.
The Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Digital Deluxe Edition includes ten exclusive costumes for Peter Parker and Miles Morales, along with additional perks such as two extra skill points, exclusive photo mode extras, and early unlocks for certain suits and gadgets.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has achieved "gold" status, indicating that development is complete and the game is ready for mass production, with its release scheduled for October 20 on PlayStation 5.
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 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.
PlayStation has revealed a wealth of accessibility features for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, including gameplay modifiers, audio frequency controls, and more, with additional features such as audio descriptions and captions coming in a December update.
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.
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.
Antonline is offering DualSense controller bundles with Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales for $75 and $80 respectively, providing a great deal for PlayStation gamers.
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.
Get Cyberpunk 2077 for a steal during October Prime Day, with the game available for just under £15 on both Playstation and Xbox, making it the perfect time to grab a copy along with the recent Phantom Liberty expansion.
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.
PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers will be able to stream select PlayStation 5 games without downloading them, including popular titles such as Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Horizon Forbidden West, with high-quality resolution options and enhanced audio capabilities.
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.
Prime Deal Days have ended, but there are still discounted Marvel gaming chairs available, including Iron Man, Captain America, Black Panther, and Captain Marvel models, all priced at $160 with features like ultra-wide seats, scratch-resistant PU leather, and accessories such as headrests and lumbar pillows.
There are lingering video game deals for PS5, PS4, Switch, and Xbox still available after Prime Day.
This week's Japanese video game releases include Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for PS5, Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Switch, Sonic Superstars for various platforms, and ENDLESS Dungeon for multiple consoles and PC.
Rumors suggest that Sony may be releasing a PlayStation 5 Pro model with impressive specifications, including an eight-core Zen 2 CPU, 60 compute units RDNA 3 custom GPU, and 16GB GDDR6 memory, offering significant performance improvements for 4K gaming and Ray Tracing.
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.
Best Buy will be restocking Spider-Man 2-themed PS5 console covers exclusively through its mobile app, with the covers expected to sell out quickly as they have in the past.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 plates went back on sale through Best Buy's app, but technical issues caused frustration as they quickly sold out.
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.
Players who purchased the physical copy of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for PS5 are experiencing difficulties with the game's installation, as it stops at 36% and various troubleshooting attempts have failed to resolve the issue.
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.
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.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has become the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game in the first 24 hours, with over 2.5 million copies sold on its launch day.
A highly impressive 25% of players have already completed the main story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on the PS5, indicating strong engagement with the game.
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.
PlayStation enthusiasts can expect significant discounts on first-party games, hardware, and popular titles like God of War, Uncharted, The Last of Us, and Spider-Man during Black Friday 2023, with the possibility of PS5 console discounts and the introduction of the new PS5 'Slim' model.
Get discounts on gaming accessories and entertainment products, including a portable power bank, Sid Meier's game bundle, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Sony's gaming headset, WD_Black expansion card, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game, and more.
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.
