Looking for a PS4? While the PS5 release is imminent, vastly surpassing the older console when it comes to technical capabilities and compatibility with future games, you might still be on the hunt for Sony's cheaper last-gen console.
After a torrid year for PS4 stock, driven by the increased demand of the pandemic, Amazon has the PS4 slim available (opens in new tab) to order now, with an in-stock date of October 28. Meanwhile, Walmart has the more powerful PS4 Pro (opens in new tab) unit back in stock, too.
The PS4 is essentially available at full price – there's no saving to be had on the console. We might see a few PS4 bundle deals around Black Friday 2020 – but this isn't a guarantee given the level of demand we've seen this year. Plus, this year's Black Friday PS4 deals are looking a little shaky with stock flashing in and out over the last few months.
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Today's best PS4 deals
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(opens in new tab)Should you buy a PS4?
In our opinion, the PS5 is the console to buy if you're on the lookout for new hardware – we'd recommend saving your money and waiting until the next-gen console is back in stock. That will, however, probably take until 2021, barring another round of consoles arriving when the console launches on November 12 and November 19 (depending on where you live). Demand for the new machine is fierce.
A PS4 is by no means a useless purchase – it's been selling out all year for a reason. It's the best-selling console of its generation, and features seven years' worth of great games to play. If you want suggestions on what you can play on the console, check out our list of the best PS4 games.
The PS5, however, will be compatible with the vast majority of PS4 games. Plus, Sony is likely to drop support for the PS4 in the next year or so – whereas the PS5 will likely receive new games for the next seven years.
The other big difference is cost. The cheapest you can get a PS5 is $399.99/£349.99 – that's for the digital-only edition. Considering the PS4 costs $100 less, that might be another factor in deciding to pick one up.
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Need more gear for your new PS4? Check out the latest cheap PS4 controller deals, or grab a PS Plus membership deal to save on your online multiplayer subscription. You'll also find plenty of PlayStation VR deals about as well, if you're looking to take your play to the next level.
