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PlayStation’s Days of Play 2025 Reveals Discounts in Era of High-Cost Video Games

ByDavid Gilbert

PlayStation has officially launched its annual Days of Play summer sale today, offering significant discounts across PS5 games, accessories, and consoles. Notably, highlights of the event include the first-ever price cut for the PS5 Pro and new Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 bundles for both PS5 Slim models. Taking this new approach to market their games and consoles, will Sony find success with these low-cost discounts?

Awesome Deals at Days of Play

The Days of Play event, running from May 28 through June 11, offers fans a limited window for deals. Meanwhile, the Black Ops 6 bundle has the latest franchise entry paired with hardware. Ultimately, PlayStation’s promotional push delivers timely savings, particularly for players eyeing upgrades or new titles, However, players should act quickly as stocks will surely dwindle. While confirming significant discounts across PS5 hardware, Sony revealed the first-ever $50 price cut for the PS5 Pro console.

Additionally, players could get the PS5 Slim Disc or Digital Edition, starting at $399.99 USD/$509.99 CAD, with the new Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 bundles. For early adopters, time will tell whether PS5 Pro’s debut discount works in today’s gaming climate of increasing game prices. Not only is Sony slashing prices on its consoles, but also on accessories. These price drops include $50 off PlayStation VR2 and its Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle, $30 reductions for Pulse Explore earbuds and the DualSense Edge controller, and $20 discounts for the Access controller and standard DualSense.

PlayStation’s DualSense Edge

The DualSense Edge has maintained its position as PlayStation’s premium controller since its 2023 debut. Notably, its $200 price point remained despite industry-wide accessory fluctuations impacting it. Additionally, this professional-grade controller resisted discounts since its launch, even during major sales events. As a result of its success among dedicated players. This controller’s reputation as a luxury investment was warranted.

During Sony’s Days of Play 2025 promotions, the DualSense Edge was unexpectedly included. Specifically, the gaming company lowered its cost to $169 at Amazon and participating retailers, marking its first significant price reduction. Given the controller’s popularity, does this discount truly warrant immediate attention during PlayStation’s summer sale? PlayStation’s Days of Play event running through June 11 aligns with this $30 discount. Due to this, the Edge is positioned alongside other discounted accessories like the standard DualSense controller ($54, down from $74) and Pulse Explore wireless earbuds ($169, down from $199). 

If it’s not the Holiday season, Sony rarely discounts its elite peripherals, which is why this mid-year price drop is particularly noteworthy. Specifically, enthusiasts seeking enhanced features like customizable back buttons, trigger sensitivity adjustments, and swappable stick modules may get the most out of the event. The DualSense Edge’s two-year price consistency and the limited timeframe of Days of Play 2025 is likely the reason why this deal is perceived as a short-term concession rather than a permanent repricing. For players considering an upgrade, act before June 11 to secure your chance to get the lowest verified price for PlayStation’s flagship controller.

Sony Seeks Summer Upgrades

Game discounts on titles like Astro Bot, MLB The Show 25, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and LEGO Horizon Adventures were also featured in the sale. While PlayStation Plus members save up to 33% on 12-month Essential or Extra plans, existing subscribers upgrading to Premium/Deluxe get 33% off their remaining term. Given the variations in Europe and Asia (PS5 consoles from €399.99/¥65,980), PlayStation is on track to drive summer upgrades across its ecosystem.

Arriving amidst a shifting console pricing landscape, PlayStation’s Days of Play 2025 sale offers temporary discounts while its competitors move in the opposite direction. Specifically, Sony slashes PS5 Pro prices by $50 and releases Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 bundles with PS5 Slim models starting at $399.99. So while rivals hike prices, the company offers discounts on its hardware. For instance, Microsoft raised prices across consoles and games, increasing Xbox Series X costs by $100, making it $599.99 on May 1. Similarly, Nintendo would set its June 5 Switch 2 launch at $449.99, which is $150 above the original Switch, while raising the prices of its first-party games to $79.99.

Counter-Trend in Price Gouging Era

With this divergence from selling high-priced games, PlayStation’s promotional efforts provide a sharp relief to gamers, serving as a counter-trend move during an era of industry-wide inflation. Interestingly, these strategic differences are highlighted by the timing, with Sony leveraging summer sales to stimulate demand while competitors prioritize margin expansion. Currently, it’s anyone’s guess whether this approach will win consumer goodwill or merely delay inevitable price adjustments. Nevertheless, PlayStation aims to buck the trend, offering relief where others tighten players’ wallets.

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