The best PS4 console deals in May 2023

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PS4 console deals have massively improved in the last couple of months and despite Sony's stock issues with their family of consoles, things have largely been resolved now. Although there aren't many immediate discounts on Sony's last-generation console, there is still the occasional bundle worth keeping an eye on.

As well as a brand-new PS4, there are also second-hand or refurbished consoles available at specialist stores. With these, you can pick up a PS4 for even less. So, if you're happy to do that, it's a good way to play some of the best PS4 games and most recent PlayStation exclusives on a budget console.

Either way, you can check out all of today's best PS4 deals right here. That includes the consoles and bundles, as well as top games and accessories. For the more recent Sony console, be sure to keep an eye on our PS5 restock hub for all the latest news on availability.

Best PS4 console deals

PS4 console deals in the US

New PS4s are now available to buy from the official PlayStation Direct store. You have the option of buying the console by itself or getting it in a bundle with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. These are full price, but still considerably cheaper than a PS5.

Last time, these sold out relatively quickly, though the stock issues affecting Sony consoles now appear to be past us. Because of that, availability should remain strong for a while.

Look out for any second-hand or refurbished consoles if you want to get a bigger saving at the likes of GameStop and Amazon.

PS4: from $299.99 at PlayStation Direct

PS4: from $299.99 at PlayStation Direct
Newly manufactured PS4s are now in stores. You can get the console by itself or as part of a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 bundle at the official PlayStation Direct store. The console here is just the standard PS4 - not the Pro version - so it's a budget option for those not worried about 4K gaming. Still, it's good to play some classics and cross-generation PlayStation games such as Horizon Forbidden West and Gran Turismo 7. Also available at Best Buy.

PS4 console deals in the UK

There are PS4 consoles and bundles in stock at Sony's official PlayStation Direct store in the UK, too. It's the same selection as the US, so you can get the console by itself or pick up a bundle that includes a copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

There are lots of second-hand consoles, too, so we've included some of the cheapest prices we've spotted right now for those if you want to save a little extra.

PS4: from £259.99 at PlayStation Direct

PS4: from £259.99 at PlayStation Direct
Some brand-new PS4 consoles are also available right now in the UK at the official PlayStation Direct store. You can get the console by itself for £259.99 or pick it up as part of a bundle with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for £294.99. As the standard PS4 it doesn't support 4K gaming but is good for the classics and some more modern games that have also been released for the last generation console such as Horizon Forbidden West and Gran Turismo 7.

PS4 Slim/Pro (Pre-owned): from £159.99 at Game

PS4 Slim/Pro (Pre-owned): from £159.99 at Game
Game has a few second-hand PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro consoles in stock right now. The condition is labelled as 'fair' which describes a fully functional console but one that has a few cosmetic imperfections such as scuffs and marks. You can even add extra accessories such as the DualShock 4 back button attachment.

PS4 game deals

Looking for a cheap game or two for your PS4 console? We've collected all the best prices on the latest and greatest PS4 releases right here. 

PlayStation Plus deals

If you're buying a PS4, you want to pick up a PlayStation Plus membership, too. PlayStation Plus (aka PS Plus or PS+) allows you to play PS4 games online, get access to the Instant Game Collection on PS5 and download a bunch of free games for PS4 each month.

It's recently been overhauled with a bunch of new tiers but you can pick up the Essential membership for around $60/£50. There are regular discounts available, though, so check below for all the latest PlayStation Plus deals.

After anything else? How about a cheap PS4 controller? Don't forget to check our best DualShock 4 deals guide for all the latest prices. Or maybe you want to keep an eye out for PlayStation VR deals once the PSVR 2 arrives? We've got you covered there, too.

James Pickard
Deals Editor

James Pickard is a Deals Editor at TechRadar. After many years of scouring the net for the cheapest games and tech for his own personal use, he decided to make it his job to share those bargains with you. James also has over five years of experience covering some of the biggest sales events of the year at Eurogamer and VG247, including Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Amazon Prime Day. When not deals hunting, James can be found on the PS5, watching a classic film noir or cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.