Sony’s PlayStation 5 is currently on sale, with discounts available until December 18th. The PS5 Digital Edition (slim) is priced at approximately $399, reduced by $100, and available at retailers such as GameStop and Sony’s official website. The standard PS5 (slim) is also discounted by $100, with a retail price around $449 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. Additionally, the PS5 Pro, designed for enhanced performance, is available for about $649, also marking a $100 discount.
The main difference between the standard PS5 and the Digital Edition is that the standard model includes a built-in disc drive, allowing the use of physical games and Blu-rays. The Digital Edition requires the purchase of an external disc drive for those desiring to play physical media. Both models feature 1TB of internal storage, which can be expanded with compatible drives.
The PS5 Pro offers more advanced specifications, including a 2TB storage capacity and enhanced processing capabilities. Although it does not feature an internal disc drive, the PS5 Pro includes improvements such as a 62% faster GPU, better ray tracing, Wi-Fi 7 support, and AI-driven upscaling. These enhancements allow certain games to run at higher frame rates, leading to improved visual experiences, particularly for titles optimized for the PS5 Pro. Observations regarding real-world performance improvements may vary, and some users may only notice these upgrades at close viewing distances.
In addition to the PS5 models, a range of Black Friday deals for PlayStation products is also available.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/832607/black-friday-ps5-pro-slim-digital-edition-console-accessory-deals-sale-2025