This week's holiday sales might be in the rear view mirror, but retailers have been holding out on their PS5 deals. Today, Wednesday May 29, marks the beginning of Sony’s annual Days of Play sale - an event usually used to score big discounts on digital games from the brand’s own storefront. However, 2024’s sale has leaked into the physical world, with major discounts on consoles and physical games at a number of retailers.
The consoles themselves are available for $50 / £50 off right now, dropping to $449.99 at Walmart in the US (was $499.99) and £415 at EE in the UK (was £479.99). Those are some serious savings, though it’s a little disappointing that US folk don’t get the free copy of Spider-Man 2 we’ve seen included in other PS5 deals at this price in the past. Over in the UK, that price does represent the best I’ve seen in not just weeks but months. It’s only ever been beaten by a £409 rate back in February - and that one doesn’t look like it’s coming back any time soon. Plus, I’m seeing far more PS5 bundle options up for grabs across the pond.
That’s not where the hardware deals end, though. I’m also pleased to report that the PSVR 2 has taken its first major price cut today. You’ll find it for $449 (was $549) at Walmart in the US, and £429.99 (was £529.99) at EE in the UK - those are both record-low prices.
Of course, there are also plenty of games up for grabs, with The Last of Us, Prince of Persia, and Spider-Man 2 seeing some particularly strong PS5 deals this week. You’ll find all my top picks from this year’s Sony Days of Play sale just below.
Sony Days of Play Sale at a glance
- Amazon: up to $30 off games
- Best Buy: save on controllers and more
- Walmart: record low prices on consoles
- PS Direct: 12 months Netflix premium free
Sony Days of Play PS5 deals in the US
Sony Days of Play PS5 deals in the UK
Should you wait for Amazon Prime Day?
All of these Days of Play PS5 deals come with an Amazon-shaped shadow looming over them. Amazon Prime Day is expected to hit in just a couple of months (if the retailer’s previous July timeline is anything to go by). This is the first major sale of the year, regularly packing discounts on everything from consoles to games and accessories. And yet, I wouldn’t hold out for much more than this.
I’ve been covering Prime Day PS5 deals for years, and - while they’re certainly a good time to shop - they rarely reach these kinds of price lows on consoles and other hardware. That $50 discount may well return in the US (in fact, I expect it to), but I would be surprised if there was more cash off the final price in the summer. The only thing stopping you jumping in this week is the lack of bundles stateside. We previously saw Spider-Man 2 included in that $449 sale price - and could do again in the summer. Ultimately, it comes down to how soon you want your console.
In terms of games, we could see a few more dollars off Spider-Man 2 in the US and Rise of the Ronin in the UK. However, the rest of today’s PS5 deals are looking pretty rock-bottom for the moment. I wouldn’t expect those Last of Us titles to kick down much further in the near-future.
We’re also rounding up all the latest cheap PS5 games as well as the best PS5 accessories and best PS5 controllers for more kit.
