Sony continues to lower prices on consoles, controllers, and other products for the holidays.
It's the perfect time to save on video game accessories.
Although Black Friday and Cyber Monday have concluded, Sony's holiday sale continues to offer discounts on various consoles, games, and accessories for the PlayStation 5 until January 2. For example, until December 25, you can save up to $75 on the new PS5 "slim" model, which is now available for $424 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, as well as the PS5 Digital Edition for $374 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart.
For those who already own a PS5 and are looking for new experiences, the PlayStation VR 2 is on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target along with Horizon Call of the Mountain for $349, representing a $250 discount. This virtual reality headset is easy to set up and provides a quality immersion comparable to a PC, although its game catalog remains somewhat limited nearly two years after its launch.
The new standard model of PlayStation 5 includes a removable disc drive, two USB-C ports on the front, 1TB of storage, and a smaller, lighter design. Sony also offers a bundle that includes the PSVR 2, controllers, and a physical copy of Horizon Call of the Mountain for PS5.
If you're not interested in virtual reality, now is a good time to pick up additional controllers, gaming headsets, and other accessories for the PS5. Until December 13, the standard DualSense Wireless Controller is priced at a discounted $54 ($21 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, while the “Chroma” variants are available for $59. Most third-party controllers fail to match the quality of the DualSense, as they lack the adaptive triggers and haptic feedback that provide real tension during gameplay.
Pulse brand headsets are also on sale, including the Pulse Elite, which reaches a record price of $129.99 ($20 off) at Best Buy, Walmart, and GameStop. Meanwhile, the Pulse Explore headsets start at $169 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. Both models use planar magnetic drivers, which significantly enhance the 3D audio experience, as well as a low-latency codec that works natively on PS5 consoles and Windows PCs via an included dongle.
If you want to customize the look of your PS5, there are several console covers available starting at $44.99 ($10 off). A variety of games are also on sale, including the collector's editions of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for $149.99 ($80 off) and MLB The Show 24 for $49.99 ($10 off), as well as Astro Bot for $49.99 ($10 off).
The PS5 controller stands out for its adaptive triggers, built-in microphone, and haptic feedback technologies. The PlayStation Pulse Elite is a circumaural headset featuring a retractable microphone designed to filter background noise, provide lossless audio, and work with the PlayStation Portal, PS5, PC, and Mac via the USB PlayStation Link adapter. The Pulse Explore is a pair of wireless headphones that, thanks to their low latency and lossless sound, are compatible with the PlayStation Portal, PS5, PC, and Mac.
