Prime Day has officially kicked off, running from October 8-9, and it's your chance to score incredible PlayStation deals. From PS5 consoles to the perfect 4K OLED TV to play your new games on, there are a ton of incredible discounts to consider during the biggest shopping event before Black Friday. Remember, these deals are for Prime members only, so if you're not already signed up, you can start a free 30-day trial to join in on the savings.
TL;DR: Best Prime Day PS5 Deals
PS5 Slim is Down to $449
Among the standout offers is $50 off the PS5 Slim, bringing the price down to just $449 for the disc version, or $399 for the digital. The Slim models are essentially a more compact version of the original PlayStation 5. It brings a sleeker design to Sony's next-gen gaming experience. While maintaining the high performance and features of the original PS5, the Slim version addresses the bulkiness that was a notable aspect of its predecessor.
This is the best PS5 deal since last year’s Black Friday, and if you’ve been waiting for a solid holiday offer, now’s the time to jump in. It’s looking unlikely that Black Friday will bring a better price, making this an excellent chance to grab the console at a significant discount.
October Prime Day: PS5 Console Deals
- PlayStation 5 Digital Slim Model - $399 (was $449)
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB SSD for $139.99
PS5 games are getting bigger by the year. Considering how troubling it is when Call of Duty takes up your entire internal SSD, and how fearfully massive GTA 6 could be next year, now's the perfect time to upgrade your storage. Plus, our favorite SSD deals this time around is a known crowd pleaser.
It was the most popular deals of the most recent Prime Day event, and the Samsung 990 Pro 2TB SSD is now down to $139.99 for October Prime Day, $10 better than the blockbuster deal we saw earlier in the year, and down from $265. It's a killer saving, and well worth taking advantage before the sale ends.
October Prime Day: PS5 SSD Deals
- XPG 1TB GAMMIX S70 Blade PS5 SSD w/Heatsink - $59.99 (was $79.99)
Best PS5 Game Deals for Prime Day
One of the most popular games of the summer has been discounted for the October Prime Day sales. College Football 25 has dropped to just $42.99 for Prime Members, down from its $69.99 list price. It's a great deal for the game.
IGN reviewer Will Borger had this to say in his review: "If you know and love college football and just want to pop into Dynasty, build up your favorite school, and play some football that looks good and handles well, College Football 25 is the game you’re looking for."
October Prime Day: More PS5 Game Deals
It's clear Ubisoft has no problems showing up for a Prime Day sales. Whether you're into Star Wars, Avatar, Prince of Persia or anything else, there are major price cuts to be found. Be sure to grab these deals while they last.
- The Last of Us Part 2: Remastered - $39.99 (was $49.99)
- Metal Gear Solid: The Master Collection Vol. 1 - $18.89 (was $49.99)
- Madden NFL 25 - $42.99 (was $69.99)
- Assassin's Creed Mirage - $22.99 (was $49.99)
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - $19.99 (was $49.99)
- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - $26.99 (was $69.99)
Best PS5 TV Deals for Prime Day
The LG Evo C3 is an outstanding TV that has won top spots in several of our buying guides, including best 4K TV, best TV for gaming, and best TV for the PlayStation 5. You've got a choice of sizes in the sale, all at differing prices, but our favorite is the 65" version, down to just under $1300 for Prime members only.
Is It Better to Buy a New Console on Prime Day or Black Friday?
Last year during the long Black Friday sales, we also saw the launch of the PS5 Slim. As we've mentioned, Sony quickly the mid-gen refresh with Spider-Man 2 or Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. That was the most popular deal of Black Friday, and a good indicator that can be worth waiting on a decent console deal.
It's also worth keeping like the PS5 Pro could be getting more of the spotlight come Black Friday, or could usher in bundle deals or price drops for every other PS5 when it's available regularly. For now, when it comes to October Prime Day vs. Black Friday, the answer is go with your gut. If $50 off the PS5 Slim during Prime Big Deal Days seems like a good deal for you, it's still a pretty rare sight and well worth taking advantage of while you can.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
