Best PS5 deals May: nab the cheapest price we've seen on a PlayStation

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Whether you're after a new PS5 or game, we've scoured the current pickings to bring you the best discounts on the PlayStation 5 this May.

Right now, the best deal is £95 off a PS5 slim – the cheapest we've ever seen one go for. Additionally, you can score £50 off a console that also comes with Astro Bot – the 2024 Game of the Year.

Along with checking whether the deal is the cheapest it's been in the past six months, we're also keeping an eye on so called 'bundle deals', which may not be quite the saving they first appear, given that the games that are bundled into it are often discounted separately.

Also, be sure to check out our top five choices on game deals. We spotted great bargains on games like Marvel's Spider Man 2, Disco Elysium, and more.

Prefer playing your games on Xbox? Check out the best Xbox deals.

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 Best PlayStation 5 deals May 2025

* References to ‘Average price' and 'Cheapest price' are based on Which? market knowledge and information supplied by our partners. Average price is checked for the six calendar months prior to publication. Not all retailers are included in our checks.

Our pick: PlayStation 5 Slim

*Average price in the last six months: £474.16. Cheapest Price in the last six months: £384.95

We like: Detachable disc drive

Watch out for: Make sure you have a TV to play it on – why not check out one of our best TV deals?

While the Astro Bot bundle below is a good bargain, you can also currently save a pretty penny on a PS5 without any add-ons. 

This is the best bargain we've spotted on the console ever – beating even Black Friday prices.

You can compare prices from other retailers below:

Another bargain: PlayStation 5 Slim + Astro Bot bundle

*Average price in the last six months: £429. Cheapest price in past six months: £429

We like: Detachable disc drive

Watch out for: Make sure you have a TV to play it on – why not check out one of our best TV deals?

This bundle includes the winner of the 2024 Game of the Year award – Astro Bot – and is currently cheaper than buying a new console outright.

It's the best bargain on a PlayStation 5 we've seen in the past few months, and we love that it also includes a free game. 

Pick it up below:

If you prefer buying a digital PS5, you can also get it bundled with Astro Bot. Buy it from PlayStation (£339.99), or it's SQUIRREL_TEXT_50020278

Best PlayStation 5 Pro deals

*Average price in the last six months: £710.06. Cheapest price in past six months: £624.61

This upgraded PS5 has a larger GPU, 2TB storage, improved ray-tracing, and features 'AI-powered' upscaling.

RRP is £700 but it notably doesn't come with a disc drive – meaning you'll need to shell out another £100 (or nab one from an old PS5 Slim) if you want to play your physical games. 

Compare prices on a PS5 Pro from other retailers below: 

We've compared popular headsets in our guide on how to buy the best VR headset.

 Best May PlayStation 5 bundle deals

Our pick: PlayStation 5 Slim (disc) + 24 months of PS Plus Premium

*Average price in the last six months: £649. Cheapest price in past six months: £649

We like: One of the few bundles that saves you some money

Watch out for: Same price as a PS5 Pro

There are lots of bundle 'deals' out there, but many of the available bundles aren't worth the price unless you're after all of the included games. Even then, you're often only saving £10. You're usually better off buying the console, then trying to get games separately at a discount.

While the Astro Bot bundle highlighted above is a great deal, this bundle from EE is still worth considering. It gets you 24 months (two years) of PS Plus Premium, which gives you access to hundreds of games each month, allows you play online multiplayer, and gives you discounts on certain games from the PlayStation Store.

It's expensive, but it's one of the few bundles out there that currently saves you money. If you bought a discounted PS5 now and paid annually for PS Plus Premium, you'd be spending £20 more than this bundle – if you instead paid monthly, you'd be paying £104 more over the two years.

Pick up this deal below:

Best deals on PlayStation 5 Accessories

PS VR 2 Headset 

*Average price in the past six months: £412.22. Cheapest price in the past six months: £329

We like: Exclusive titles and experiences

Watch out for: Need a PS5 in order to use

If you already have a PlayStation 5 and want to get into the digital worlds of VR, now is a good opportunity to pick up Sony's PS5-specfic headset.

This deal doesn't come with any games, so you'll need to buy them separately.

You can compare prices below:

Not sure which one to choose? We've compared popular headsets in our guide on how to buy the best VR headset.

 Best deals on PlayStation 5 games May 2025

There are hundreds of games that are on sale every week. We've broken down some of the best PlayStation game deals we've found this month. You can also take a look at the PlayStation Store's deals page if you'd rather pick up digital versions of games.

Best PlayStation 5 games deals

Below, we've picked our top five deals on popular games that are currently on sale.

• Elden Ring: SQUIRREL_TEXT_12924778
• HELLDIVERS 2: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50012635
• Resident Evil 4 (remake): SQUIRREL_TEXT_50009708 
• EA Sports FC 25: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50018635
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50020911

Nothing of interest? You can always take a peak at the PlayStation Store's deals page for digital games on sale.

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What do I need to know before buying a PlayStation 5?

The biggest question to ask when buying any games console is how you'll primarily be using it and what kinds of games you want to play.

PlayStation 5s are powerful consoles that get most new releases, and have plenty of exclusive launches. They require a TV or external screen to play on though, and are among the most expensive of current generation consoles.

You can read our advice on buying a PlayStation to find out everything you need to know before purchasing.

Is the PS5 Pro available in the UK?

Sony's newest souped-up PlayStation model hit shelves on 7 November 2024, and is now available from most major retailers.

Sony claims that the PS5 Pro has improved rendering abilities, more graphical prowess, faster Ram, better ray-tracing, and 'AI-powered' upscaling. This is all reflected in the eye-wateringly expensive price tag of £700. This is without a disc drive, too, meaning you'll need to dosh out an extra £100 if you want one.

There's also a 30th anniversary PS5 Pro bundle and accessories – these special edition consoles, controllers, and Portals are decorated in classic PS1 grey with coloured highlights of the iconic buttons. Even the charging cables for the Dualsense controllers are reminiscent of vintage PS1 cables. 

The dressed up consoles and controllers may look great, but we nearly started sobbing when we saw the price tag – £960. For that, you'll get the special edition console, Dualsense controller, a Dualsense Edge controller, plus a myriad of accessories – including a PlayStation paperclip. Again, no disc drive included. Bizarrely enough, you do get a matching cover for it though.

Sadly, there are only 12,300 of these consoles being sold worldwide, and they appear to currently be sold out.

Should you buy a Playstation 5 Pro?

Despite it's substantially higher price tag, the PS5 Pro doesn't come with a disc drive. You'll need to shell out an extra £100 for one, so if you want to play your physical PS5 and PS4 games you'd need to spend £800 total.

We'd typically recommend picking up secondhand physical versions of games, as that tends to save you more money than buying digital copies from the PlayStation store. Without a disc drive though, the savings aren't as immediate.

For now, we'd recommend holding off on buying a PS5 Pro – check out the Slim instead. It might not have all the fancy bells and whistles, but it's still a force to be reckoned with in terms of computing power. It also helps that it's over £200 cheaper, and comes with a disc drive.

How much is one year of PlayStation Plus

It depends on which subscription you get. There are three types of monthly subscription: Essential, Extra and Premium. Here's what the savings look like for each subscription if you pay every three months or annually:

You can view the full breakdown of what each plan has to offer on PlayStation's website.

Looking for more deals on consoles? We've found the best Nintendo Switch deals.

How to get the best PS5 deals

1. Know what a good deal looks like: while a PS5 and a game for £480 can seem underwhelming, it can still save you up to £60 on the cost of a new game. These are the most common kinds of deals and have a wide variety of games that they include. 
2. Keep an eye on bundles: they can be a great way to save some money on games and accessories you might get later down the line. Some retailers will bundle controllers and games with consoles, so we'd recommend keeping an eye out for console bundles with games you'll want to play. A good rule of thumb when shopping bundles is to subtract the price by £480, then compare prices on the games included vs. buying them separately. With the console getting a big discount, this can get a bit more fuzzy. We'd recommend taking the cheapest prices, adding them together, and seeing how much money you save – it might be worth picking things up separately.
3. Save this page: our experts will be scouring thousands of PS5 deals to help you save money. We'll also be looking at Nintendo Switch and Xbox deals, TV deals, and more.
4. Consider buying second hand: we've found that you can make hefty savings when buying a new console with a disc reader and games second-hand. You can check out online sellers like CeX, MusicMagpie, and Game, who all have good stocks of second hand PS5 games.