October's Amazon Prime Day - or Big Deal Days event - has kicked off properly now, but this PS5 Prime Day deal we saw earlier this week is still the pick of the bunch for us.
Right now, you can pick up the PS5 Slim Digital Edition for $399.99 at Amazon (was $449.99). That's a tempting $50 saving and just a buck shy of the console's lowest-ever rate at the retailer. UK shoppers aren't missing out, either; here, you're able to pick up the PS5 Slim Digital Edition at PlayStation Direct for £339.99 (was £389.99).
PlayStation console savings are pretty rare, even when compared to the discount-shy Nintendo Switch (which, incidentally, you can also save on right now thanks to this Woot price drop). As a result, we recommend jumping on this deal while it lasts if you want to secure the latest PS5 version for less.
Today's best PS5 Prime Day deal
PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition: was $449.99 now $399.99 at Amazon
With a slimmer, more space-friendly build and a true 1TB of storage space, the Slim is the option to go for if you're a fully digital gamer. Right now, this is a fantastic option if you're not committed to dropping $700 on the upcoming PS5 Pro model.
The PS5 Slim Digital Edition has some key differences from the original launch model from 2020. For one (and the clue's in the name here, we suppose), it's a slimmer and sleeker build - maintaining that stark white-on-black aesthetic while cutting down on overall size. As this is the Slim model, you also have the option of purchasing a PS5 disc drive separately should you wish to upgrade to a physical machine. This isn't possible with the 2020 model.
You're also getting a full 1TB of storage space here. Unlike the original digital model, the Slim has already accounted for the space taken up by the console's operating system. That's overall more space for more games - perfect if you're planning on picking up a PS Plus subscription.
Furthermore, our guides to the best PS5 controllers and best PS5 games will help you prepare even more for your new console, whether that's with a bespoke gamepad option or a look at essential titles to play when you pick up your console for the first time.
Not in the US or the UK? Check the list below to find all the best rates on the PlayStation 5 Slim in your region.
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More Amazon Prime Day deals in the US
- Amazon Devices: up to 50% off Echo
- Appliances: deals on coffee makers and blenders
- Health: 45% off Oral-B and Philips
- Laptops: best-ever MacBook Pro deals
- Phones: power banks from $17.99
- Smart home: Ring and Blink from $17.99
- Tablets: Fire tablets from $49.99
- Toys: up to 20% off Lego and Hasbro
- TVs: cheap TVs from $73.99
- Vacuums: up to $450 off Dyson and Roborock
More Amazon Prime Day deals in the UK
- Amazon Devices: up to 60% off Echo & Fire TV
- Appliances: 50% off air fryers and coffee makers
- Gaming: save £20 on Xbox controllers
- Headphones: Anker and Samsung from £16.99
- Health: up to 63% off Philips and Oral-B
- Laptops: devices from £169
- Music: Music Unlimited - 4 months free
- Phones: Motorola and Samsung from £84.99
- Smart home: Ring & Blink cameras from £15.99
- Tablets: Fire tablets from £29.99
- TVs: cheap TVs from £139.99
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Rhys is TRG's Hardware Editor, and has been part of the TechRadar team for more than two years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, as well as the latest and greatest in fight sticks and VR, Rhys strives to provide easy-to-read, informative coverage on gaming hardware of all kinds. As for the games themselves, Rhys is especially keen on fighting and racing games, as well as soulslikes and RPGs.