Sony and other game makers are running all kinds of Black Friday sales right now, allowing you to save on games, consoles, and plenty of accessories. However, one of the best deals still available is the latest PlayStation 5 Digital Editionwhich is for sale in Walmart, Best buyand Sony PlayStation Direct Showcase for an all-time low of $374 ($75 off). It is also available in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/PlayStation%C2%AE5-Digital-slim-PlayStation-5/dp/B0DJHG2VVS?tag=theverge02-20″>amazon as part of a fortnite Package that includes some in-game cosmetics and other gifts.
Alternatively, if you prefer your console to come with its disc drive (rather than having to add one later), you can get a PS5 ready for disc for $424 (normally $499) at Best buy, Walmart, PlayStation Directand <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/PlayStation%C2%AE5-Digital-slim-PlayStation-5/dp/B0DJHF6Q9Z?th=1&tag=theverge02-20″>amazon (in that same fortnite bunch). According to Sony's listingThe ongoing promotion should last until the holidays. So, while you may have time to think about it, there's no guarantee that your preferred retailer (or the one you earn rewards points from) will have it in stock all the time.
The PS5 has been with us for over four years, so it has created a wide range of 4K compatible games and now offers something for everyone. It may not seem so special now that the PS5 Pro is out, but at this discounted price, the “slim” PS5 costs almost half as much as a $699 Pro (and even with the Pro, you don't get a disc drive). .
The regular PS5s may not have the same level of graphical performance as the Pro, but in the end, they all play the same games. And if you're not one to notice or worry about the finer details when it comes to resolution, frame rate, or extras like ray-traced lighting, the difference between a PS5 and a PS5 Pro may not be very marked.
