PlayStation 5 gamers getting exclusive free download, no PS Plus needed

Would-be PlayStation 5 owners could snag an exclusive download, but unfortunately it isn’t available for everyone.

If you haven’t bought a PlayStation 5 yet you’ve likely missed your chance to get some significant discounts. Christmas, Boxing Day and January sales have all concluded but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a new console bundled with a free game or DLC included.

One game that should absolutely be on your list is The Last Of Us Part II Remastered, and you can see our thoughts on the game below

Now, there’s one console bundle making the rounds that a lot of gamers are after but can’t have. This would be the PS5 and Genshin Impact Starter bundle, which is currently only available in China.

If you’re unfamiliar with Genshin Impact, it’s essentially a free-to-play RPG. It’s also what’s known as a Gacha Game, which means you can spend real money for in-game items but you never know what you’re going to get. In this way it’s a lot like gambling which has given the game its fair share of controversy over the years.

The reason the aforementioned PlayStation 5 bundle is such a sought after item is because the Starter Set it comes with will allow players to choose any 4-star skin they’d like and instantly add it to their collection. The 4-star skins are some of the rarest in the game and the main reason players would spend their money on it in the first place.

The PS5 "Genshin Impact" starter set! Pre-sales will start on January 20 in China and will be officially released on January 26
Package includes PS5 console (optical drive version) andstarter set redemption card
Via Playstation CN Bilibili https://t.co/El9GNVmgqU#GenshinImpact pic.twitter.com/qR4Ok6O3Iv

— Genshin Update  (@GenshinUpdate) January 19, 2024

Being able to pick any 4-star skin you want would give you the chance to add some of the rarest ones to your collection. Unfortunately the PS5 will be region-locked to China, leading many collectors wondering if it’s worth the trouble.

The bundle is priced at 3,599 Yuan, which is roughly $505 and is currently available for preorder from the PlayStation store in that region. It’ll be released on 26 January.