Sony recently announced that the PS5 Slim Digital Edition would be undergoing a major price hike in the UK, Europe and other regions, adding £40 to the cost of the disc drive-less console.
Sony broke the news on April 13, giving PlayStation fans one day’s notice to pick up the cheapest PS5 before the price change came into effect on April 14.
“With a backdrop of a challenging economic environment, including high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates, SIE has made the tough decision to raise the recommended retail price (RRP) of the PlayStation 5 console in select markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Australia and New Zealand”, explained Sony in a blog post.
This price hike adds £40 to the total cost of the PS5 Slim Digital Edition, taking the RRP from £389.99 to £429.99 in the UK. Before the Slim, there was the original PS5 Digital Edition which launched for £359.99 in 2020. This means the console has undergone a £70 price increase in the past five years.
With April 14 having passed, the PS5 Slim Digital Edition price hike has officially come into effect. However, there are still a handful of places selling the console at a discount for a limited time.
If you’re looking to snap up a PS5 before the Easter bank holiday, we’d recommend checking out the following deals before they disappear in lieu of the console’s new £429.99 RRP.
Where to get the PS5 cheap
The best deal we’ve spotted is this offer from EE. Right now, you can get the PS5 Slim Digital Edition bundled with the highly-acclaimed and award-winning game Astro Bot for a limited time only.
This bundle is priced at £329, saving you £100.99 on the new £429.99 price of the console before even considering the £59.99 game. Bought separately, the console and game would cost you £489.98, meaning you’ll save £160.98 – or 32% – by picking up the bundle today.
Save 32% on the PS5 Slim Digital Edition and Astro Bot
The PS5 Slim Digital Edition and Astro Bot would usually cost £489.98 when bought separately. Pick up this bundle to save £160.98 – or 32% – and pay just £329 for both the console and the game.
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Very has also discounted the PS5 Slim Digital Edition Astro Bot bundle down to just £339. While £10 more than the EE offer, this bundle still offers incredible value, wiping £90.99 off the price of the console alone, or £150.98 off the price of the console and game.
Head to Very today to pick up the PS5 Slim Digital Edition and Astro Bot for just £339 and save 30% while stocks last.
The PS5 Slim Digital Edition and Astro Bot is 30% cheaper with this Very deal
This Very bundle swipes 30% (£150.98) off the price of the PS5 Slim Digital Edition and Astro Bot when bought individually. Shop today to pay just £339 for both in the midst of the PS5 price hike.
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You’ll want to hurry though – we don’t expect either offer to last long.
