As part of PlayStation's Summer Sale, PlayStation 5 consoles have seen a first-time discount, dropping to at least £399 in the UK, and €459.99 in Germany. This new sale is offering a standalone discount, not like the bundle deals we've seen before, making it an even more appealing opportunity for gamers looking to pick up the console.
This discount also comes off the back of some heavy rumors that Sony is planning to release a 'slim' version of the PS5 in the near future. Microsoft also referenced the rumors in the recent FTC v. Microsoft hearing, predicting that the slim console could be priced somewhere around $399.99.
This also comes just as Sony announced that the PlayStation 5 has, unsurprisingly, been a massive success for them. It's sold over 40 million units as of July 16, 2023, putting it only slightly behind the sales pace of PS4 (likely due to the previous semiconductor shortage).
But with this shortage over, and the console now well stocked, Sony has kicked off with its first major sale on the PS5 since its launch almost three years ago. In the UK, the console can currently be bought for £404.99 from Amazon or John Lewis, and £399 from retailers like Argos, Currys, and ShopTo. There is currently no word on a discount in the US, but we're anticipating this will happen sooner or later so keep an eye on this page or @IGNDeals for further updates.
Spider-Man 2 PS5 bundle and its accessory preorders are also live today at 10 AM local time, or 7 AM PT in the US, so it's a big day for PlayStation owners. We'll leave all the relevant links you need here but don't forget that there are also a bunch of other deals to check out today for PlayStation fans in the UK.
This includes games like The Last of Us on sale, new deals on DualSense Controllers, and even discounts on PS5-compatible SSDs. For folks in the US, we've already got a handy PlayStation deals roundup to explore, but as we're nice we'll also add a few of the new deals in here once they go live.
Best PlayStation Summer Sale Deals in the UK
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
