Why Sony’s Big PlayStation Sale Is Skipping PS5 Console Discounts This Year
Sony’s Big PlayStation Sale Is Skipping PS5 Console Discounts This Year, with the Days of Play kickoff on May 27 promising sales on games and accessories but no lower price for the consoles. The base Digital Edition will still cost $600, the model with disc drive up to $900 for PS5 Pro. Sony cites market conditions, tariffs, and rampant investment in AI technology as drivers behind the hikes.
- PlayStation VR2 headset – $100 off
- DualSense controllers – up to $20 off
- Pulse Explore earbuds – $50 discount; Elite $40 less
Games on sale include Ghost of Yotei, Helldivers 2, Death Stranding 2, and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered. Sony also offers a 33% off deal on a 12‑month PS Plus subscription for consumers in participating countries, though PS Plus prices have recently risen, raising multiplayer access costs across the board.
Despite the excitement, Sony’s Big PlayStation Sale Is Skipping PS5 Console Discounts This Year makes buying a console feel like a premium experience. The PS5 generation enters its sixth year in November 2026, so consoles purchased before tariffs and global instability have only appreciated since then.
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