PlayStation slashes PS5 hardware prices following Xbox's raise

PlayStation has discounted some of its PS5 hardware prices just as payday week rolls in.

Console hardware can be pretty expensive at the moment. If you want to buy a brand new console, you’ve got to spend several hundred quid just to get one. Not to mention the games and additional hardware.

With hardware prices even being raised in some areas, we appreciate a sale now more than ever. It’s a good chance to pick up what you need without splashing extra cash.

As part of its Days of Play celebrations, PlayStation is discounting some PS5 hardware. You’ll be able to pick up a console bundle and some extra peripherals for a slashed price.

Announced over on the PlayStation Blog, a PlayStation console bundled with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available in the US and Canada for a reduced price starting at $399.99 USD / $509.99 CAD. There’s also a $50 off promotion for the PlayStation 5 Pro.

In Europe and Asia, the PS5 is on promotion at prices starting at €399.99 / £339.99 / ¥65,980.

Meanwhile, selected PS5 accessories and additional hardware is also on sale. You can get yourself a PlayStation VR2 headset (with or without Horizon: Call of the Mountain bundled) for $50 off.

You can also get $30 off a DualSense Edge and Pulse Explore wireless earbuds.

Finally, the Access controller and regular DualSense controller are both discounted at $20 off.

All of these deals run from today, 28 May, until 11 June. So you have a bit of time to sort it out if you fancy picking up anything from the list of discounts.

PlayStation is also holding a 33% discount on new and upgraded PlayStation Plus memberships.

This applies to those who aren’t members who buy a brand new subscription, as well as those on the Essential or Extra who wish to upgrade to a higher tier.

Be sure to check the PlayStation website for exact prices on all hardware.