The cost of the PlayStation Portal and every PlayStation 5 console is going up tomorrow, April 2nd, by as much as $150 in some cases. That means time is running out if you want to save yourself the money you’d soon have to spend to secure a PS5, which is why I’m going to point you in the right direction to get a console before the changes take effect. I also found a deal if you’re okay with buying a refurbished model.
If you want the slim PS5 console with or without a disc drive, there’s no need to pay full retail price. Right now, you can grab a refurb model (with minor cosmetic imperfections but tested to perform like new with a one-year warranty) from Sony’s PlayStation Direct storefront starting at $399. That’s how much the Digital Edition costs, while the slim version with the disc drive is going for $449. Both are $100 lower than the retail cost as of April 1st. Sony is also selling the original model with a disc drive (and a smaller 825GB SSD compared to 1TB in the refurbished slim versions) for $399. You’ll find those options below.
At this point, I see little reason to suggest spending more at retailers for a new console; once the price increases on April 2nd, you’ll have figured out a way to save $200 compared to buying new, maximizing the leftover cash you would otherwise spend on games and accessories. But, hey, it’s possible that you might have a gift card or another motivating factor to buy from a different retailer. If so, don’t let me stop you!
If you want to pick up a PS5 through traditional retailers, the slim Digital Edition (now with 825GB of storage, following a downgrade in October) is available for $499 from Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Sony, and GameStop. The model with the disc drive, meanwhile, is available through the end of today for $549 from Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, and Sony.
If you’re hoping to snag a refurbished PlayStation 5 Pro, you’re out of luck, as there’s currently no refurb option available via Sony. You’ll need to buy it new to get Sony’s most powerful console, which will cost you $749 until April 2nd ($899 afterward). It’s available in its usual 2TB configuration from Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, and Sony.
Lastly, today is your last day to save on the PlayStation Portal, which will jump from $199 to $249 tomorrow. You can buy it at its regular price at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, and through Sony via PS Direct. Sony has been steadily enhancing the handheld remote player’s capabilities since its 2023 debut, and what started out as a gadget you could use strictly over Wi-Fi to view and control your PS5 games now offers cloud-based streaming with a PS Plus Premium Plus subscription. Sony also recently rolled out an option that can push a higher-bitrate 1080p resolution to the handheld from your PS5, assuming your Wi-Fi connection can handle it.
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