If you've been waiting for the "right time" to pick up a PlayStation 5, it's becoming clear that moment is getting farther away. Sony has now rolled out not just one, but two rounds of price increases -- the first in the US back in August 2025, and the second more recent global hike in March -- both tied to "continued pressures in the global economic landscape."
The PS5 is now noticeably more expensive across the board. The standard PS5 has climbed to $650, the Digital Edition sits at $600 and the PlayStation 5 Pro now comes in at a hefty $900. At these prices, straightforward discounts on the consoles themselves are increasingly rare.
Still, it's not all bad news. Even with the overall price bump, there are trade-in programs, bundle offers and discounts on accessories or games that can help soften the blow. To help you navigate it all, CNET's deals team has pulled together the best offers so you can stretch your budget a bit further.
PlayStation console deals
PlayStation has been around for 30 years, and this year will mark the sixth anniversary of Sony’s PlayStation 5. Since its release, Sony has also dropped the PS5 Slim and the PS5 Pro, seeking to reach a wider audience -- the latter of which pushes the console’s graphical fidelity and ray‑tracing capabilities to the next level.
Whichever PS5 version you choose, you’ll immediately access a vast library of exclusive titles and blockbuster experiences. And these deals make it easier to start the year gaming without overspending. (Prices may vary by region.)
There are currently no direct discounts for the PlayStation 5 Pro. But you can take advantage of Best Buy's trade-in program and save a bit if you have an eligible device.
Amazon is not offering direct discounts at the moment, but you can trade-in an eligible device to save money. You get the digital edition of the slim gaming console, a wireless controller and 1TB of storage.
Score the 825GB digital edition PS5 console for $100 off, and get some bundled extras for Fornite, including 1,000 V-bucks. This bundle is the ideal pickup for the Fortnite fan in your life.
- PlayStation 5 Slim (disc): $650 at GameStop, $549 at Amazon, $550 at Target and $550 at Best Buy
- PlayStation 5 Slim (digital): $600 at GameStop, $499 at Walmart and $500 at Best Buy
- PlayStation 5 Pro: $749 at Walmart, $750 at Target and $900 at Best Buy
PlayStation game deals
The latest Sonic game is reduced by 50% on Amazon. Sonic X Shadow Generations bundles a remaster of the wonderful Sonic Generations with a new campaign starring Shadow the Hedgehog that results in dozens of fantastic, fast and fluid levels that switch between 2D and 3D.
- Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves: $32 (save $18)
- Persona 3 Reload: $20 (save $50)
- The Last of Us, Part II Remastered: $42 (save $8)
- Gran Turismo 7: $43 (save $27)
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Standard Edition: $43 (save $27)
- God of War Ragnarok Standard Edition: $35 (save $35)
- The Nioh Collection: $35 (save $35)
- Astro Bot: $50 (save $10)
- Stellar Blade: $56 (save $14)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7: $35 (save $35)
- Bye Sweet Carole: $16 (save $24)
- Kingdom Come Deliverance II Standard Edition: $30 (save $20)
- Elden Ring Nightreign Deluxe Edition: $27 (save $28)
PlayStation 5 accessory deals
This 2TB solid-state storage drive is marked down at Best Buy. It has everything you'll need to expand your PS5's storage, including a built-in heatsink.
- Razer BlackShark V2 headset: $40 (save $20)
- PowerA twin charging station: $21 (save $7)
- Razer BlackShark V2 X wired gaming headset: $40 (save $20)
- Sony Inzone H9 wireless noise-canceling gaming headset: $200 (save $130)
- HyperX Cloud III wired gaming headset: $58 (save $42)
