Sony’s Big PlayStation Sale Is Skipping PS5 Console Discounts This Year
Sony’s Days of Play, a mid-year sales event for PlayStation, kicks off on May 27, 2026. While the promotional window has historically provided discounts on PS5 console hardware, this year’s event breaks that tradition with no console price reductions offered.
The sale will feature promotions on PS5 games and accessories, but the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition remains priced at $599.99—a significant jump from last year’s promotional price of $399.99. The standard PS5 with disc drive costs more, while the PS5 Pro is priced at $900. These prices represent the highest ever for PlayStation 5 hardware, despite the console entering its sixth year of availability.
Sony has attributed the pricing strategy to current market conditions. The company has implemented successive price increases for PS5 hardware in recent months, representing a departure from the industry norm where console hardware typically decreases in price as it ages. This shift reflects evolving market dynamics, though it may impact consumer enthusiasm as the mid-generation sales event approaches.