Prime Day PS5 deals 2024: Early offers you should know about
Prime Day PS5 deals are almost here, let's take a look at what's already discounted.
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Prime Day PS5 deals are right around the corner, and a few discounts have started to appear early. It's a great time to be shopping for a new console, game, or accessory because Prime Day brings them down to more affordable levels. It's still hard to gauge how deep the price cuts will go, but based on the breadth of offers we're already seeing, this event could be a big one. We'll be keeping tabs on all the best deals, so read on to find out more.
Prime Day gaming deals will officially arrive on July 16 for its 10th annual sale. From now until then, however, are when some of the best deals can arrive. Early bird offers and limited-time deals can help you avoid potential stock shortages, and sometimes the discounts are even steeper the week before the event. Below, you'll find all the early offers we've found thus far that you might want to know about. We've also laid out our expectations and tried to answer some frequently asked questions.
Alongside physical versions of games, it's a great time to think about how you can upgrade your console with new storage, controllers, or other peripherals. We're always keeping an eye on hardware prices to help you know when to buy them, and whether you're trying to build a streaming setup, or pay less for an Esports controller that will maximize your gaming potential, you're in the right place. Prime Day brings some pretty great prices with it, so it's worth taking a gander down below to see what you could get.
Today's best PS5 deals ahead of Prime Day
- PS5 Slim Spider-Man 2 bundle: now $517 (was $559)
- PS5 Slim (renewed): now $429 (was $499)
- DualSense Edge: $199 at Amazon
- PSVR 2 (renewed): now $425 (was $549)
- Games: discounts on Spider-Man 2 and TLOU
- Headsets: Astro A10s on offer
- SSDs: from Western Digital, Samsung, and Corsair
UK PS5 deals:
- Bundles: PS5 console + game discounts
- PSVR 2: £509.99 for Sony's headset
- Controllers: Victrix Pro BFG and Razer controllers discounted
- Headsets: Deals from HyperX and Turtle Beach
- SSDs: 1TB drives for under £100
- PS5 games: EA FC, COD, and Jedi Survivor deals
PS5 console deals
As you can imagine, PS5 console deals are few and far between, and likely will be until Prime Day officially starts. If you're keen for a console, bookmark this page and check back regularly to see if the deals have arrived. Until then, here are your best options.
PS5 Slim Marvel's Spider-Man 2 bundle | $559.99 $489.99 at Walmart
Save $70 - It's cheaper than Amazon, so let this be the example of how sometimes the best deals during Prime Day actually come from competing retailers. If you want the Spider-Man 2 bundle on the cheap, this is your best bet so far.
Buy it if:
✅ You want a smaller console with the same performance
✅ You want Marvel's Spider-Man 2
✅ You want to play physical games
Don't buy it if:
❌ You're looking for a PS5 on the cheap
Price check: Best Buy: OOS | Amazon: $538
PS5 game deals
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown | $49.99 $24.99 at Amazon
Save $25 - Prince of Persia is half-off right now and is at the exact price we were hoping to see it at over Prime Day. This is a record-low price we've seen a few times in the last few weeks.
Buy it if:
✅ You like 2D platforming
✅ You're a returning fan or new to the franchise
✅ You like solving puzzles
Don't buy it if:
❌ You don't like hack-and-slash combat
Price check: Best Buy: $24.99 | Walmart: $37.99
Tekken 8 | $69.99 $34.99 at Walmart
Save $35 - Tekken 8 is half-price at Walmart, so it goes to show that Amazon isn't the only retailer worth watching. You'll find the best fighting game of 2024 so far available for $34.99 - that's the lowest price we've seen yet.
Buy it if:
✅ You're a fan of the series
✅ You're new to fighting games
✅ You're a competitive gamer
Don't buy it if:
❌ You don't like fighting games
Price check: Amazon: $69.99 | Best Buy: $69.99
The Last of Us Part 1 | $69.99 $45.99 at Amazon
Save $24 - We have seen The Last of Us Part 1 a little cheaper in the past, dropping down to $36.35 back in January. This is one to watch over the next week or so.
Buy it if:
✅ You liked the HBO series
✅ You want updated gameplay
✅ You like narrative-driven game
Don't buy it if:
❌ You're expecting massive upgrades over the previous versions
Price check: Walmart: $45.99 | Best Buy: $69.99
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 | $69.99 $63.49 at Amazon
Save $6 - this might not be the biggest discount, but if you're yet to play the latest Insomniac Spidey adventure, this isn't bad. We've seen it drop as low as $49.99 before, so let's hope it returns to that price again in the next week. Until then, this deal is well under the game's average Amazon price of $67.
Buy it if:
✅ You like Spider-Man games
✅ You've played the previous instalments
✅ You like third-person action
Don't buy it if:
❌ You want a game that will last you hundreds of hours
Price check: Best Buy: $69.99 | Walmart: $63.49
System Shock | $39.99 $29.99 at Amazon
Save $10 - The remake of System Shock only launched on PS5 recently, and a $10 limited-time deal brings it down to a pretty affordable price. This is the cheapest it's been so far.
Buy it if:
✅ You like first-person shooters
✅ You want to see what inspired BioShock
✅ You like a challenge
Don't buy it if:
❌ You prefer third-person action
Price check: Best Buy: $29.99 | Walmart: $29.99
PS5 accessory deals
Victrix Pro BFG wireless controller | $179.99 $164.99 at Amazon
Save $15 - This is a smaller saving on what we deem the best PS5 pro controller. It's on the more affordable side compared to its rivals, so when any discounts come by, we welcome the even cheaper price tag. This isn't a record-low (that would be $152 back in December), but it's the best we've seen this year so far.
Buy it if:
✅ You want extra customization options
✅ You like to swap your components around
✅ You also want a controller for PC
Don't buy it if:
❌ You won't make the most of the extras
Price check: Walmart: $164.99 | Best Buy: $179.99
UK: £159.99 at Argos
PS5 Pulse Elite Wireless headset | $149.99 $139.99 at Amazon
Save $10 - The new Pulse Elite has just taken its first major price drop at Amazon, kicking $10 off for a $139.99 sales rate. We haven't seen this model drop below $140 before, so it's not a bad early deal to jump on. We'd be surprised if it dropped further.
Buy it if:
✅ You want a first-party headset
✅ You want easy EQ tweaks on console
✅ You want a headset for Portal
Don't buy it if:
❌ You prioritize audio quality over the above
Price check: Walmart: $139.99 | Best Buy: $149.99
WD Black SN850X | $129.99 $99.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - given how rubbish the prices of SSDs have been this year, this deal on one of our favorites isn't terrible (especially the UK link below). This comes in cheaper than the SN850P and offers better performance (in our experience).
Buy it if:
✅ You want additional storage space
✅ You want fast loading times
✅ 1TB extra is enough
Don't buy it if:
❌ You don't need an integrated heatsink
Price check: Best Buy: $124.99 | Walmart: $97.63
Razer Wolverine V2 Pro | $249.99 $164.49 at Walmart Amazon
Save $85 - The Wolverine V2 Pro is the priciest pro controller available for PS5, and for good reason. It's got six extra buttons and is perfect for anyone who likes a chunkier gamepad. In this deal, you're looking at a $50 reduction, which is $20 up from its lowest-ever price, but still a much more reasonable cost of admission.
Buy it if:
✅ You like a chunkier controller
✅ You're a fan of microswitch buttons
✅ You need lots of extra buttons
Don't buy it if:
❌ You want ergonomic back buttons
Price check: Amazon: $24.99 | Best Buy: $212.99
What to expect from Prime Day PS5 deals 2024?
Prime Day PS5 deals can be a great opportunity to claim a new console, some recent games, or some accessories for much cheaper than you would usually. There are now two best times of the year for this kind of shopping, and unless you want to wait for Black Friday sales in November, July is your best bet.
The best-value PlayStation 5 deals normally come in the form of bundles. For example, the God of War Ragnarok PS5 bundle dropped by $50 at Amazon last year, from $559.99 to $509. That means you're essentially paying $20 for a $70 title, and arguably, one of the best games of the last few years. We're hoping to see more bundles pop up, especially since Sony doesn't have any first-party games lined up for this year, and Helldivers 2 has been so popular. Maybe we'll see some sort of bundle to celebrate that, or for the new slimline machines.
In terms of games, we often see big releases dip below the $30 mark. Again, for this year you'll be looking at games like Stellar Blade, Tekken 8, and Helldivers 2, but more probably, we'll see games from the late stages of 2023 dip in price. For those awaiting serious Spider-Man 2 price cuts, if Memorial Day PS5 deals don't come through for you, July might be calling. The Spider-Man 2 bundle is still going strong, but it remains to be seen how this will last through to the Summer. Amazon will normally be good for these game sales, but keep an eye out for Walmart too.
Accessory deals are a guarantee, and since the best SSDs for PS5 have been up in price this year so far, we're hoping for big things from July's sale. If we can grab 1TB drives for around $60 again, we'll be happy. The best PS5 controllers have gone a bit quiet this year, so with the best gamepads for the platform beginning to age, let's hope we see some nice discounts. Let's all pray to Shuhei that we get our first DualSense Edge discount because that's long overdue.
Another thing to keep watch for is PlayStation's other hardware. With PC support for PSVR 2 confirmed to drop sometime this year, it'll be the perfect time to invest in Sony's second visor. Hopefully, we see some price drops, but what we're really longing for is a new bundle and some new big games. Similarly, the PlayStation Portal is still a hot ticket item, so we could see some bargains for that, or maybe some sort of bundle with the console itself. All remains to be seen, but there's definitely potential for July to have some good bargains for PS5 gamers.
Here's a closer look at our strongest bets for games and accessories that will go on offer during Prime Day PS5 deals.
Tekken 8
MSRP: $69.99
Desired Price: $49.99
Buy it if:
✅ You want the best fighting game on the market
✅ You've enjoyed other Tekken games
✅ You want to see what weird form Yoshimitsu takes this time
Don't buy it if:
❌ You're not a fan of fighting games
❌ You're more into Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat
Prime Day PS5 deals: FAQ
When will Prime Day PS5 deals start?
Prime Day is set to return for the 10th consecutive year this July. We now know that the event will officially begin on July 16, and run all the way through July 17. That means eager shoppers should be keeping an ear to the ground in the week beginning July 8, as we always see early bird offers pop up around seven days before an event like this.
Do you need a Prime membership for Amazon Prime Day PS5 deals?
If you're planning to limit your shopping to just Amazon during Prime Day, having a Prime membership, or taking out a free trial is probably a good plan. It might sound silly since Prime Day is an Amazon event, but other retailers are staying competitive these days, and there are plenty of bargains to be had elsewhere. To be safe, we'd recommend that non-members think about the free trial listed below - just time it right so you can cancel after Prime Day and not pay a dime for access to the exclusive deals.
Get a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime
You can collect a free trial of Amazon Prime, which - when timed right - will give you access to all the best offers without putting a penny into the subscription. But even if you're not interested in sticking with it, just go for the trial and then cancel it. Sign up then cancel before the $14.99/£7.99 per month cost kicks in.
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