If you’re on the hunt for a PS5 bargain, then Prime Day is a good time to look.
It’s not Prime Day, but it’s another opportunity to hunt for PS5 bargains.
Until the next Prime Day, check out our main deals hub where we’re covering all of the biggest deals across all tech.
What should I expect from PS5 deals during Prime Day?
Well, it’s worth managing your expectations, that’s for sure.
As you’re probably already aware, the PS5 is in high demand (despite its release back in November 2020), with stock shortages worldwide still causing issues for prospective buyers in the US, UK and most countries around the world.
And there aren’t usually any discounts on the PS5 itself during Prime Day. It’s the usual supply-and-demand problem.
However, there are normally deals to be had on PS5 accessories like headsets, controllers and third-party faceplates to customise the look of the console. It might not help if you’re yet to get your hands on the console, but it can be a great time to upgrade your setup if you own one.
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Best Prime Day PS5 Deals
These are the best PS5 deals we can see at the moment during the Prime Early Access Sale in the US and UK.
US
Logitech G Dual-Motor Force G28 Racing Wheel – $127 off (was $399, now $272. 99)WD_Black SN850 2TB Gaming SSD with Heatsink – $258 off (was $549. 99, now $292)Life is Strange: True Colors – PlayStation 5 – $38 off (was $59. 99, now $22)
UK
PlayStation 5 HD Camera – £12. 64 off (was £52. 64, now £40)SteelSeries Artcis Pro + GameDAC – £90 off (was £249. 99, now £159. 99)Pulse 3D Midnight Black Wireless Headset + PSN Card £20 Top up – £19. 34 off (was £112. 39, now £92. 95)
As PS5 listings – discounted or not – appear online, they’ll be listed right here:
We’re also looking at the best Nintendo Switch deals separately.
When will PS5 stock improve?
If you’re hoping for plentiful stock of the PS5, we’ve got some bad news; the shortage isn’t due to end anytime soon.
In fact, the troubles plaguing the PS5 production are commonplace across much of the tech industry, with an ongoing global semiconductor shortage reducing the output of key components used in everything from consoles to graphics cards and even mobile chipsets.
There are some hopes that 2023 could signal the end of such shortages, with stock slowly beginning to appear at retailers, but it’s tough to speculate right now.
Lewis Painter is a Senior Staff Writer at Tech Advisor. Our resident Apple expert, Lewis covers everything from iPhone to AirPods, plus a range of smartphones, tablets, laptops and gaming hardware. You’ll also find him on the Tech Advisor YouTube channel.
