Amazon's Prime Day event is offering a notable discount on the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition for those wielding an Amazon Prime Visa card. The 825GB console, which lacks a disc drive, sees its price reduced by 25%, bringing it down to $449 from its usual $599.
This deal effectively places the PS5 Digital Edition below the cost of a refurbished model and comes after Sony's recent price increase on all PS5 consoles. The promotional price is reflected when the console is added to an Amazon cart, and this offer is set to expire on June 27, with potential stock limitations before then.
While the PS5 Digital Edition does not include a controller, Prime Visa cardholders can also benefit from an additional 10% saving on the DualSense Wireless Controller, as well as the DualSense Marathon Controller and the DualSense Edge in both Midnight Black and White. For those concerned about the lack of a disc drive, a separate external drive can be purchased for $80. The console comes with Astro's Playroom pre-installed.
Beyond the PS5, other console deals are available during Prime Day. Amazon is selling the 512GB Xbox Series S for $380, a reduction from its typical $400 price. This deal is particularly timely as Microsoft is scheduled to increase the prices of all Xbox consoles starting August 1, with the Series S model expected to rise to $500 and the Series X to $800.
Additionally, Best Buy is offering a bundle that includes Grand Theft Auto VI preorders with the purchase of a new or refurbished PS5, PS5 Pro, or Xbox Series X|S console, which comes with a free $50 Best Buy gift card. This offer is especially attractive when paired with a refurbished console, which are typically $50 to $100 cheaper than new units.