You can save almost £100 on a Playstation 5 thanks to limited time deal
Whether you're a gaming novice or a die hard gamer, upgrading to a new console is something everyone looks forward to. However, it's no secret that consoles can be pricey, especially when they're one of the newest models around.
That's why Playstation fans are rushing to snap up this great deal on Amazon, which sees the Playstation 5 slim slashed 20% for a limited time. Usually costing £479.99, it's currently on sale for just £384.95, saving you £95.
A brilliant upgrade from the older Playstation 4 model, the Playstation 5 slim has the capabilities for both disc and digital games, so you can download new games or go old school with the physical copy of them. The slim model is also sleek and space saving, measuring 10 x 5 x 1.3 cm and weighing just 5.08 kg.
It's much quicker and quieter than the older PS4 model, and has an ultra-high speed SSD for faster loading. It also has adaptive triggers, 3D Audio2 and a whole host of new games to choose from exclusive to PS5, as well as still allowing you to play a backlog of PS4 games.
The Playstation 5 Disc model is currently also on sale at Very for £389, saving you £90. Meanwhile at Freemans the PlayStation 5 (PS5) Console with GTA V is down from £519.99 to £409.99, saving you a huge £110 and getting you the added benefit of the most recent Grand Theft Auto game.
Comparatively, the latest Xbox model, the Xbox Series X, is £499 on Amazon, whilst the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) is on sale down from £250.90 to £232. However if you've been keen to get your hands on a Playstation 5, the current Amazon deal is one of the cheapest prices on the market. You can also save on the digital version, as well as the both the standard and digital versions with the addition of the Astrobot game.
Amazon shoppers have also praised the Playstation 5 slim, with more than 1500 five star ratings at the moment.
One said: 'The PlayStation 5 Slim is a fantastic upgrade from the original PS4. It's sleeker, lighter, and more compact, making it easier to fit into any entertainment setup. The performance remains top-notch with fast load times and stunning graphics. The modular design, including a removable disc drive, adds great flexibility. While it's still a bit pricey, it's a worthwhile investment for any gamer looking to enhance their gaming experience.'
Another agreed: 'You immediatley notice the difference between this and the PS4, particularly in loading times. The visual difference comes more when paired with a 4K TV/Monitor. Also fan is quiet, only sometimes the disc drive can be loud when copying a game disc (which can be fixed, as far as I'm aware). Even so, if you are a gamer I'd get this. A clear improvement on its predecessor.'
One did caution: 'Great console - but you won't get the free 24-month premium voucher (worth £200+) from buying here so probably better to order from Sony or another retailer directly in the long run.'
Whilst another added: 'Everything works fine. The only problems are that the station doesn't come with stands pr a charger for the controller. And for some reason the PS5 slim doesn't have 1TB. It instead has 825 GB like a standard PS5.'
However another was thrilled, writing: 'As a pc player this console is great fun and has plenty of great exclusives that look amazing in 4k and perform fantastic they are definitely worth getting into.'
Shop the Playstation 5 slim on sale at Amazon now.
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