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The Independent
3 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
I'm a tech writer and this is the best PS5 deal I've seen this year
If you've been holding off on upgrading to the PS5 Pro or you're just looking to bolster your games library with some bargains, you're in luck. PlayStation has just rolled out some tempting discounts in its annual Days of Play sale. The two-week event runs from 28 May until 11 June at PlayStation Direct, the official online storefront for everything from consoles and accessories to games and more. PlayStation Direct is also where you'll find Flex, a leasing option which gets you a console for as little as £10.99 per month. The headline act in this year's Days of Play sale is a hefty £90 saving on the PlayStation 5 console itself, but we're also seeing price drops of up to 60 per cent across some of the PS5's best games, including remastered classics like The Last of Us and the unmissable platformer Astro Bot. The PSVR2 gets some love in this year's sale too, with a surprise discount of £45 bringing the price of the virtual reality headset (plus the hardware's best game, Horizon: Call of the Mountain) down to £354.99. The new PS5 Pro doesn't miss out on the action either, getting a rare £45 discount for the duration of the two-week sale. You can check out all of the deals over at PlayStation Direct, but in the meantime I've rounded up some of the best offers below: In my PS5 review, I called the PlayStation 'this generation's must-have home console' thanks to its stellar library of exclusive games. If that didn't convince you, maybe this £90 saving will – the time-limited discount applies to both the digital and disc editions of the console. I've highlighted the disc edition here, which is essential if you've got a collection of physical PS4 and PS5 games (or Blu-ray movies) hanging around at home. You'll find the same £90 discount applied to the cheaper, all-digital version of the PlayStation 5. As the name suggests, this model doesn't come with a disc drive but plays games downloaded from PlayStation Direct. Perfect if you've done away with dusty old physical media. Not sure which edition to get? Handily the digital-edition PS5 can be upgraded with a disc drive later if you ever change your mind. That £90 discount on the PS5 also applies to the official DualSense console bundle, which packs an extra wireless controller in the box and is essential if you plan on multiplayer gaming at home. The DualSense controller is an impressive piece of technology in its own right, and uses dynamic vibrations and actuators in the shoulder buttons to simulate everything from weapon recoil to throttle response in racing games. The upgraded version of the original PS5 launched in 2024 and gave Sony's console a massive spec bump, including double the internal storage and more rendering power. 'Featuring 8K graphics, more internal memory, improved ray tracing and upscaling, the PS5 Pro is the best console out right now, blowing the Xbox Series X out of the water,' said tech writer, Alex, in their PS5 Pro review. The definitive edition of the PS5, the PlayStation 5 Pro gets a £45 discount at PlayStation Direct. That's the cheapest we've seen it. The PSVR2 has to be experienced to be believed, teleporting your easily duped brain into spookily convincing virtual reality worlds. My PSVR2 review called it 'one of the best and easiest-to-use VR headsets you can buy today', adding that 'if you own a PS5 and want to tap into the wide and growing library of fascinating VR experiences that already exist, there's no simpler way to do it.' The hardware's standout title is easily Horizon: Call of the Mountain, a stunningly immersive white-knuckle adventure that blends climbing and archery combat. Right now there's £55 off at PlayStation Direct. Still reeling from the second season of The Last of Us? There's no better time to jump back into the games that inspired the show. Both parts of Naughty Dog's celebrated third-person zombie shooter – including the remastered second game – are discounted in the Days of Play sale. Here's a small saving on one of the best games of this generation. Astro Bot is PlayStation at its most Nintendo, a colourful and bouncy 3D platformer that's endlessly delightful and makes clever use of the DualSense controller's new features. Right now there's £8 off at PlayStation Direct.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
Get £90 off the PS5 and more in the PlayStation Direct sale
If you've been holding off on upgrading to the PS5 Pro or you're just looking to bolster your games library with some bargains, you're in luck. PlayStation has just rolled out some tempting discounts in its annual Days of Play sale. The two-week event runs from 28 May until 11 June at PlayStation Direct, the official online storefront for everything from consoles and accessories to games and more. PlayStation Direct is also where you'll find Flex, a leasing option which gets you a console for as little as £10.99 per month. The headline act in this year's Days of Play sale is a hefty £90 saving on the PlayStation 5 console itself, but we're also seeing price drops of up to 60 per cent across some of the PS5's best games, including remastered classics like The Last of Us and the unmissable platformer Astro Bot. The PSVR2 gets some love in this year's sale too, with a surprise discount of £45 bringing the price of the virtual reality headset (plus the hardware's best game, Horizon: Call of the Mountain) down to £354.99. The new PS5 Pro doesn't miss out on the action either, getting a rare £45 discount for the duration of the two-week sale. You can check out all of the deals over at PlayStation Direct, but in the meantime I've rounded up some of the best offers below: Here's a £90 saving on the disc edition PS5, which takes Sony's console down to just £389.99 at PlayStation Direct. This version of the console is essential if you've got an existing collection of physical PS4 and PS5 games hanging around at home. You'll find the same £90 saving on the all-digital version of the PlayStation 5, which is already £50 cheaper than the PS5 with a disc drive. Capable of playing games downloaded from PlayStation Direct, the digital-edition PS5 can be upgraded with a disc drive later if you ever change your mind. Bundle an extra DualSense wireless controller with your PS5 and you'll still save £90 at PlayStation Direct. The additional controller is essential if you plan on multiplayer gaming at home. The DualSense controller uses dynamic vibrations and actuators in the shoulder buttons to simulate everything from weapon recoil to throttle response in racing games. The upgraded version of the original PS5 launched in 2024 and gave Sony's console a massive spec bump, including double the internal storage, more rendering power, AI-driven upscaling, better backwards compatibility and improved ray-tracing performance. The definitive edition of the PS5, the PlayStation 5 Pro gets a £45 discount at PlayStation Direct. The PSVR2 has to be experienced to be believed, teleporting your easily duped brain into spookily convincing virtual reality worlds. The hardware's standout title is easily Horizon: Call of the Mountain, a stunningly immersive white-knuckle adventure that blends climbing and archery combat. Right now there's £55 off at PlayStation Direct. Still reeling from the second season of The Last of Us? There's no better time to jump back into the games that inspired the show. Both parts of Naughty Dog's celebrated third-person zombie shooter – including the remastered second game – are discounted in the Days of Play sale. Here's a small saving on one of the best games of this generation. Astro Bot is PlayStation at its most Nintendo, a colourful and bouncy 3D platformer that's endlessly delightful and makes clever use of the DualSense controller's new features. Right now there's £8 off at PlayStation Direct.
CNET
3 days ago
- Business
- CNET
PlayStation Days of Play Sale: Score Incredible Savings on the Console, Games and More
Sony's Days of Play sale kicks off today, and it brings with it an incredible number of deals on the PS5, PSVR 2, bundles, games and more. If you're trying to upgrade to a PlayStation 5 Pro or if you're just looking to get your hands on a gift for yourself or someone else, then this is a great chance to do so. While we're constantly searching for the best PlayStation deals the market has to offer, the Days of Play sale runs through June 11 with offers changing daily. PS Plus members will also gain further price cuts, so that provides a good reason to sign up if you haven't already. Whether looking to upgrade to a next-gen console, renew your PS Plus membership or just take away some cheap games, there's plenty to pick from. With that, we've rounded up the best PlayStation Days of Play deals below. PlayStation Days of Play 2025 PS5 deals PlayStation Days of Play 2025 PSVR deals PlayStation Days of Play 2025 game deals PlayStation Days of Play 2025 PlayStation Plus deals When is PlayStation's Days of Play sale? The PlayStation Days of Play sale is taking place from May 28 until June 11, 2025, with different deals having gone live throguhout the sale. What free games can be claimed during PlayStation Days of Play? Throughout the PlayStation Days of Play event, PS Plus subscribers will gain access to more games than usual. This includes the following titles: PS5 and PS4 games: Game Catalogue (PS Plus Extra or PS Plus Premium/Deluxe) Another Crab's Treasure | PS5 (available May 29) Skull and Bones | PS5 (available June 2) Destiny 2: Legacy Collection | PS5, PS4 (available June 4) Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition | PS4, PS5 (available June 10) PS2 games: Classics Catalog on June 5 (Premium//Deluxe members) Myst | PS5, PS4 Riven | PS5, PS4 In addition to all this, a game trial of WWE 2K24 for both PS5 and PS4 will be available from May 29 for PS Plus Premium members. How to get one year of Netflix from PlayStation's Days of Play event Any PS Plus members who purchase a PS5 console or PSVR 2 headset via PlayStation Store directly will be able to claim 12 months of Netflix premium at no extra cost. This promotion runs through June 12, with both new and existing Netflix subscribers able to claim the offer. What else does PlayStation Days of Play include? Several Days of Play community challenges will take place where PlayStation players work together to reach a certain goal, and in turn, earn unique rewards for participating. A PlayStation Stars Campaign will offer new digital collectibles, including a new digital display case. Exclusive campaigns focused on Dredge and EA Sports FC 24 are planned too, with the latter also receiving an esports tournament -- known as the Days of Play Cup -- which ran from June 1 to June 9. Finally, a free set of avatars featuring the likes of Lara Croft, Slimer from Ghostbusters, Sly Cooper and more are up for grabs, alongside an exclusive Roblox pack that includes an avatar for Felix Freezebard the Yeti.
Metro
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Massive PS5 discount and Call Of Duty bundle coming this week claims leak
Sony is set to announce various price cuts for the PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro as part of a new sale, according to a reliable insider. Shortly after raising the price of the PlayStation 5 digital edition in the UK, it seems Sony is preparing to announce some temporary discounts. Every year around May, Sony usually holds a Days Of Play event with special offers across PlayStation games and consoles. Last year's event saw the company make massive £90 reductions on the PSVR2, while the PlayStation 5 received a £40 discount. It seems Sony is preparing to announce a similar set of discounts for this year, along with a reduction to the recently launched PS5 Pro. According to reliable leaker Billbil-kun, this year's Days Of Play event will start from Wednesday, May 28 and run for two weeks until June 11, 2025. As part of this sale, it's claimed the standard and digital versions of the PlayStation 5 console will receive a discount of €100 in Europe. While no UK price specifics are given, if it directly lines up, this will equate to around £80 off the £479.99 and £429.99 price for each respective console in the UK. The PS5 Pro will also apparently see a discount, albeit only €50 off the €799.99 price in Europe. In the UK, the PS5 Pro costs £699.99. It's claimed the PSVR2 headset will similarly receive a €50 discount, while a selection of DualSense controllers will be available for €54.99. More Trending According to the leak, these won't be the only discounts revealed during the event. A series of Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 bundles are also expected to launch on the same day, which will include a digital copy of the game alongside the PlayStation 5 console. The bundle with the standard version of the PlayStation 5, with a disc drive, will apparently cost €50 more than the standard price in the sale, at 'around 499 euros'. Meanwhile, the digital edition bundle will see the same increase to €449.99. There's a chance not all of these promotions will apply to the UK, and it's unclear if the US tariffs will impact its potential rollout in other territories, but we won't have long to wait, as the official announcement is expected sometime on Tuesday, May 27. Beyond this event, Sony is rumoured to be planning a State Of Play presentation for next month, although some believe it may have been delayed to the autumn. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Mortal Kombat 1 DLC is officially over as developer teases next project MORE: Nintendo Direct set for around Switch 2 launch claims insider MORE: The Last Of Us season 2 was a mixed bag and I'm worried about season 3
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
PlayStation Plus removes 22 games from the next month: Check full list
Image Source: Push Square Sony is reportedly removing 22 games from the PlayStation Plus and PS Plus Premium game catalog next month. To recall, PlayStation Plus has become a must for PS4 and PS5 users. As per the Push Square report, games like Grand Theft Auto 5, MotoGP 24, The Sims 4 and others will be removed 'from the PS Plus service on 20th May, at which point a new selection of games will be cycled in.' Impacted users will not be able to play these games from the said date, unless they buy a copy. This means that users have only a limited time to play these games. Here is the complete list of games that will be removed from PlayStation Plus in May - 22 games that will be removed from PlayStation Plus The list includes: Grand Theft Auto V – PS4 and PS5 Game Bundle MotoGP 24 – PS5 and PS4 The Sims 4: Island Living – PS4 Walkabout Mini Golf – PS5 Synth Riders – PSVR2 Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord – PSVR2 Before Your Eyes – PSVR 2 The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – PSVR2 The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution – PSVR2 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 – PS4 Stranded: Alien Dawn – PS4 and PS4 The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame – PS5 Ghostrunner – PS5 and PS4 Payday 2: Crimewave Edition – PS4 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night – PS4 Journey to the Savage Planet – PS5 and PS4 Portal Knights – PS4 Enter the Dungeon – PS4 Batman: Arkham Knight – PS4 inFAMOUS Second Son – PS4 Resistance: Fall of Man – PS3 Resistance 2 – PS3 Notably, this is not the first time that Sony has removed games from the PlayStation Plus. The company removed a similar size of games in May last year. 'This is the second-biggest PS Plus clearout Sony has ever had, as 25 games were removed last year,' the Push Square report says.
