Sony’s PlayStation 5 is $200 off for the first time since December

When the price increases for PlayStation 5 consoles went into effect on April 2nd, we weren’t sure when the next time a good discount would happen. Surely, not for at least a couple months, right? Well, now just a few weeks later, Sony’s direct-to-consumer site is offering the slim PS5 console with no disc drive for $399. That’s a whopping $200 less than it costs at other retailers. It wasn’t uncommon to see this price in late 2025, but it’s rare these days.

The particular bundle that’s discounted is just like other slim digital PlayStation 5 consoles. You’ll get a PS5, a DualSense controller, a power cord, and an HDMI cord (the vertical stand is sold separately). However, it also includes some Fortnite cosmetics that you can redeem in the free-to-play third-person shooter. As mentioned earlier, the digital-only console doesn’t include a disc drive, but an add-on can be purchased for $79.99 and attached to it for playing discs, be it a game or a 4K Blu-ray.

Some other great Verge-approved deals

• The Fitbit Charge 6 is a well-rounded fitness tracker that we continue to recommend despite it launching in late 2023. It’s full of features, including robust health tracking and gym equipment integration (a first for a Fitbit), along with a slick design that has a colorful screen and a haptic-based side button that’s satisfying to click. If you’re considering a new wearable, it won’t cost you a ton now at Wellbots. The retailer is offering Verge readers a discount that drops the Charge 6 to $109.95 (usually $159.95) with the code VERGECHARGE50. Read our full review of the Fitbit Charge 6.
• In the mix with Sony’s other InZone announcements last week, which included an open-back gaming headset and a 540Hz OLED monitor, it debuted a new transparent purple variant of its excellent InZone Buds wireless gaming earbuds. Those launched for $239.99, but you can already find them discounted to $178 at Amazon (or $179.99 at Best Buy), the lowest price so far this year. They’re currently a better value than the closest competitor, the SteelSeries Arctis Buds, which are $199.99. Both offer active noise cancellation, as well as compatibility with PC, mobile, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch (among other platforms). However, the Arctis Buds’ case supports wireless charging while Sony’s doesn’t.
• Last for today, there’s an interesting deal happening on the LTE version of Google’s Pixel Watch 4, which offers more features and apps than the aforementioned Fitbit Charge 6. The 41mm and 45mm sizes are the same price — $389.99 at Amazon — and include two years of data at no extra charge for texting and other use cases via Google Fi (but not voice calls over LTE). These watches originally sold for $449.99 and $499.99, respectively, so this is a good value if you want to take the smartwatch on-the-go and leave your phone at home.