Why are there no Prime Day PS5 deals?

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Why are there no Prime Day PS5 deals? It's simple: Sony's next-gen console isn't out until November 12 in the US (or November 19 in the UK), and it's already sold out at the pre-order stage. Any time you've been able to buy PS5 in the past month or so, it's sold out within minutes. 

Demand for Sony's new console has been extraordinarily high – and it's not just the PS5 that's experienced this buying frenzy. The Xbox Series X sold out just as quickly. 

These consoles would've been popular in a normal year. But in a pandemic-ridden year rife with lockdowns, demand for gaming hardware has exploded across the world. Future Prime Days deals events are likely to be a different story for the PS5, and there might be some Black Friday deals on accessories but for now you're out of luck. 

Below, we'll explain why this is the case in more detail – and let you know which PS5-related items you can still get on Amazon.

Why the PS5 isn't discounted for Prime Day

The PS5 is a brand-new console, and players have been waiting for it for a long time. Its predecessor, the PS4, was released all the way back in 2013. While newer slim and Pro units were released in the interim, this is the first meaningful upgrade since then. The PS4 was also the best-selling console of the generation, shifting more than 100 million units – this meant demand for this new one was always going to be high. 

People are invested in owning PlayStation consoles, and since the PS5 is backwards compatible, it means people can carry their libraries over to the new machine. In short, there's no reason for retailers to discount it just yet. 

The PS5 won't be out until November 12 in the US, and November 19 in the UK – besides the massive demand for pre-orders, that's why you're not seeing it on-sale for Amazon Prime Day. Upcoming products tend not to get discounted, barring a few exceptions like Amazon's own devices.  

Future Prime Days deals are likely to be a different story. Post-release, and with stock at reasonable levels, we are almost certainly going to see both the PS5 and Xbox Series X included in bundles just as we've seen with the Nintendo Switch Prime Day deals this year. Even popular consoles get discounted on Prime Day. 

Which PS5 items can you still buy?

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If you've already pre-ordered a PS5, most accessories and games are widely available, including the DualSense controller. Amazon has sold out of the Pulse 3D headset, though.  

US:

UK: 

It's surprisingly hard to find the DualSense in stock in the UK for pre-order. Here's a quick price comparison chart: 

In terms of games, you can actually pre-order a few PS5 titles in the UK for less than RRP if you're happy to shop around. Here's a couple of deals on the major PS5 launch games:

Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition | PS5 | £69.99£63.85 on Base.com

Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition | PS5 | <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=92X363&xcust=hawk-custom-tracking&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.base.com%2Fbuy%2Fproduct%2Fmarvels-spider-man-miles-morales-ultimate-edition-ps5%2Fdgc-spidy2ps5.htm&sref" data-link-merchant="SkimLinks - base.com"" target="_blank">£69.99 £63.85 on Base.com
This package bundles together the new Spider-Man game, Miles Morales – which will be a shorter entry than the 2018 Spidey game – and a PS5 remaster of the PS4 original. <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=92X363&xcust=hawk-custom-tracking&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.base.com%2Fbuy%2Fproduct%2Fmarvel-s-spider-man-miles-morales-ps5%2Fdgc-spiderstandardps5.htm&sref" data-link-merchant="SkimLinks - base.com"" data-link-merchant="SkimLinks - base.com"" target="_blank">Spider-Man: Miles Morales is also available individually for £48.85.

Demon's Souls PS5: £69.99 £63.85 on Base.com

Demon's Souls PS5: <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=92X363&xcust=hawk-custom-tracking&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.base.com%2Fbuy%2Fproduct%2Fdemons-souls-ps5%2Fdgc-demonsoulsps5.htm&sref" data-link-merchant="SkimLinks - base.com"" target="_blank">£69.99 £63.85 on Base.com
Bluepoint's remake of the From Software classic looks beautiful, with completely redone environments and character models. Don't miss it if you're a Dark Souls fan – this is bound to be one of the better launch titles on PS5 on November 19. 

With no PS5s available, what's worth buying on Prime Day?

Our suggestion is to wait for the PS5 launch and see if more stock emerges then. If not, it might take until next year to get your hands on the console. But we think you're better off waiting than buying something that won't scratch the same itch.

If you're happy to settle for something with less power and a very different library of games, a Nintendo Switch or a gaming laptop might be worth considering. Here are a few select deals from Prime Day:

US: 

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Animal Crossing Nintendo Switch: <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=kXQk6%2AivFEQ&mid=24348&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamestop.com%2Fvideo-games%2Fswitch%2Fconsoles%2Fproducts%2Fnintendo-switch-animal-crossing-new-horizons-edition%2F11100143.html%3Fcondition%3DNew" data-link-merchant="gamestop.com"">$299 at GameStop
Act quickly
if you want to grab yourself a rare in-stock Switch deal on this Animal Crossing edition. Amazon has already sold out of this particular unit on Prime Day, but GameStop still has this limited edition model in stock. The game is sold separately, however.

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Razer Blade Stealth 13.3-inch gaming laptop: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FRazer-Stealth-Ultrabook-Gaming-Laptop%2Fdp%2FB086M8PQYN%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">$1,799.99 $1,499.99 at Amazon
It may be small, but this super portable Razer Blade Stealth packs a serious punch. You're picking up a 10th generation i7 processor inside, with 16GB RAM, a 512GB SSD and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650Ti Max-Q graphics. All of that sits in an aluminium chassis with full Chroma RGB and a 120Hz display.

UK:

Nintendo Switch + Animal Crossing: New Horizons: £299 at Currys

Nintendo Switch + Animal Crossing: New Horizons: <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=22479&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.currys.co.uk%2Fgbuk%2Fgaming%2Fconsole-gaming%2Fconsoles%2Fnintendo-switch-neon-animal-crossing-new-horizons-bundle-10205600-pdt.html" data-link-merchant="currys.co.uk"" target="_blank">£299 at Currys
Amazon had this bundle for £10 cheaper on Prime Day itself, but this is the best Switch deal you can get right now, and still a great price. Essentially, you're just paying £20 for a copy of Animal Crossing. 

Razer Blade Stealth 13 2020, Intel Core i7, GTX 1650 Ti: £1,900 £1,398 at Amazon

Razer Blade Stealth 13 2020, Intel Core i7, GTX 1650 Ti: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB087CLD16D%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£1,900 £1,398 at Amazon
Razer makes some of the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/laptops/best-gaming-laptops-top-5-gaming-notebooks-reviewed-1258471" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon UK"">best gaming laptops in the business, and the Blade Stealth 13 is a great example of this. Combining a gorgeous and lightweight design with some great specs and an affordable price, this is a great buy on Amazon Prime Day.

TechRadar is rounding up all the top deals over the Prime Day sales period, and we’ve put all the best Prime Day deals in an easy-to-navigate article to help you find the bargains you’re looking for.

Samuel Roberts

Samuel is a PR Manager at game developer Frontier. Formerly TechRadar's Senior Entertainment Editor, he's an expert in Marvel, Star Wars, Netflix shows and general streaming stuff. Before his stint at TechRadar, he spent six years at PC Gamer. Samuel is also the co-host of the popular Back Page podcast, in which he details the trials and tribulations of being a games magazine editor – and attempts to justify his impulsive eBay games buying binges.