We’re still some time (read more than a year) away from a PlayStation 6, and until then, PS5 is easily the ultimate console for most gamers. If you’ve been eyeing it since its launch in 2020 but the hefty price tag has kept you from treating yourself to one, now is a great time to make the move.
Right now, Amazon has the PS5 with 1TB SSD (Disk Edition) listed for $549, down from $650. That’s after a 15% discount, which almost came out of nowhere, especially since there’s no major sale event going on right now. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to buy – or asking the universe for a sign – this is it!
Spacious and Speedy
Running out of storage and having to delete some titles to make room for new ones is never fun. The 1TB SSD here takes care of that by giving you spacious breathing room. It lets you keep all your favorite games close, in a single, easy-to-access place.
Beyond storage, this SSD also offers exceptional speeds. These cut down on load time significantly, and also make it easy to jump between titles without a second thought. This just means you’ll spend less time waiting around and more time setting some new, cool in-game records.
Another standout is Ray Tracking with support for 4K resolution that brings digital worlds and characters to life. You’ll enjoy lifelike, hyper-realistic visuals with realistic shadows, accurate reflections, vibrant colors, and sharp details. These visuals are thoughtfully paired with 3D sound to round things off, so you’re not just seeing stuff clearly but hearing every tiny little movement just as well.
The bundle comes with a DualSense controller that features adaptive triggers, which mimic the tension of your in-game interactions. Haptic feedback sends responsive vibrations to the controller based on the decisions you make in the game, which lets you feel every action in real time.
The box also includes everything else you need to get started right away, including an HDMI cable, a power cord, and even Astro’s Playroom pre-installed. All things considered, if you’ve been looking to grab a PS5 without paying the full price for it, the current 15% discount makes that possible. $549 is not the lowest price we’ve seen for this console, but it’s still a decent price drop on an option that rarely sees any discounts outside of major shopping events.
