Should I buy a PS4 on Cyber Monday?
The deals you can see above are the best that Cyber Monday has to offer on the PS4. The PS4 Slim 500GB bundle, with an RRP of £249.99, has been reduced by around £50, while the same is true of the Pro, which is down to £299 from £349.
So should you buy your PS4 on Cyber Monday? To be completely honest, it’s hard to say. While the prices above are good, they aren’t exactly earth-shattering; we’ve seen these prices at several points during the last two years, and compared to the big price cuts on the Xbox One, they’re a little underwhelming, particularly as the PS5 is only a year away.
We expect Ebay to run a sale later this week that will involve the likes of Currys, Argos and ShopTo. However, the price on the PS4 may well have reverted back to RRP by then, meaning even a 10 or 15% discount is unlikely to match the prices live right now. If you’re not desperate to shop online, then check out the latest event that Tesco are running in-store, where the PS4 can be had for even less.
The one caveat we would add is that the likes of Currys and Argos have Ebay stores, which typically match the price of their main websites. If Ebay run a discount code, which they do often in the week after Black Friday, then there are some potentially even bigger savings to be had, if you’re willing to hold out.
How much was the PS4 last year on Black Friday?
Last year, the Pro hit a low of around £299 (with a game included), while the Slim was discounted to, in most cases, £219 with two games (one of which was a relatively new major release, FIFA 19 or Red Dead Redemption 2), though an Ebay voucher code sale dropped the price further to £195 around a week after Black Friday. This year, we’ve seen the price of the Slim with a game drop to £209 during promo periods, while the Pro with a game has been £299. This suggests that we should see bigger deals on the PS4 than last year, particularly with the PS5 confirmed as on the way. As for Ebay sales, they don’t tend to typically run between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but can crop up in the week after, and can offer even further savings on prices from the likes of Currys and Argos.
Learn more about the PS4
With more than 100 million units now sold, the PS4 is one of the most successful games platforms of all time – and with good reason. Huge exclusive titles, world-class third parties and an enormous player base mean it’s hard to go wrong when it comes to buying a PS4. Don’t be put off by the PS5 being just 12 months away – the PS4 has enough to keep you busy for years to come!
The added benefits of buying a PS4 Pro
It’s becoming more and more common for manufacturers to launch alternate versions of each of their consoles in order to maximise their potential and help it appeal to casual and hardcore gamers alike. The PlayStation 4 is no exception. The Slim edition in an update on the original console, and is now the most commonly available version, coming in the majority of our bundles above.
However, if you’re someone who wants the most comprehensive PS4 experience possible, there is an alternative. 2016 saw the launch of the PS4 Pro, a significant upgrade on the original and Slim consoles.
We’ve included a full breakdown of the technical specifications that differ between the Pro and base models below, but the key differences are:
Choosing your PS4 bundle
At Console Deals, we compare hundreds of deals every single day, constantly finding new offers so that you always know you’re getting to see a huge selection of the best offers available. Using the above filters, which enable you to select bundles by included games, accessories, console model and more, you can quickly find the best price for what you’re looking for. However, if you need a hand picking the best bundle for you, we’re here to help.
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