Highlights
- A leaked Sony promotional video hints at possible price cuts for the PS5.
- Discounts are expected to run until December 24.
- Similar discounts confirmed by Dealabs editor Bilbil-kun
- iFixit PS5 Pro Teardown video reveals easier access to CMOS battery.
Is Sony planning a holiday season price cit for PS5? Well, all the circumstantial evidence points in that direction and the gamer in us is absolutely thrilled.
Here’s a quick recap of why we think the PS5 price might just get slashed soon.
A recent Sony promotional video accidentally leaked gave us a hint on the possible price drop for the PlayStation 5. The slip happened in a promotional video showing discounted prices for the PS5 Slim Digital Edition.
The video titled ‘Play Has No Limits’ showcased the PS5 Slim Digital Edition at $379 with the promotion valid until December 24.
Although Sony quickly removed the video from YouTube, the pricing details had already been captured and shared online.
Meanwhile, Dealabs editor Bilbil-kun has confirmed similar discounts and suggested Sony is gearing up for Black Friday promotions, particularly for European markets.
The leaked details suggest for the upcoming discounts in Europe:
- PS5 Slim (Standard Edition): Was €550 (approx INR 48,924) → Now €475 (approx INR 42,252); Save €75 (approx INR 6,671)
- PS5 Slim (Digital Edition): Was €450 (approx INR 39,139) → Now €375 (approx INR 33,357); (Save €75) (approx INR 6,671)
- PlayStation VR2 Headset: Was €600 (approx INR 53,371) → Now €400 (approx INR 35,581); (Save €200) (approx INR 17,790)
Retailers might even offer additional discounts during the promotional period, which will make these the lowest prices for the PS5 ever.
The discounts are expected to kick off with Black Friday deals starting November 22 and will likely run through mid-December.
PS5 Pro iFixit Teardown Is Out Now
Meanwhile, the iFixit team recently released its PS5 Pro teardown video revealing some key insights about the console.
Check out the entire iFixit Video here –
On the surface, it doesn’t seem much has changed compared to the PS5 and PS5 Slim when it comes to repairability.
However, the one thing the teardown video highlights is how Sony has now made it easier to access the CMOS battery in PS5 Pro.
In the teardown video, it can be seen that iFixit discovers the CMOS battery right under the faceplates secured by a hatch with one screw.
This placement is quite different and simpler from what we have seen in two previous PS5 models.
iFixit also appreciated this position improvement and noted how it was complicated in previous models where “you’ve got to take apart almost the whole thing to change [the CMOS battery] out.”
If you are interested in exploring more about the PS5 Pro, you can check out the reviews that have already highlighted how solid this gaming console is.
However, the $700 (approx INR 59,090) price tag remains an issue.
FAQs
Q1. What recent leak hints at a possible PS5 price cut?
Answer. A recent Sony promotional video accidentally leaked, showing discounted prices for the PS5 Slim Digital Edition at $379, with the promotion valid until December 24.
Q2. What discounts are expected for PS5 models in Europe during Black Friday promotions?
Answer. The discounts in Europe are expected to be:
- PS5 Slim (Standard Edition): Was €550 → Now €475 (Save €75)
- PS5 Slim (Digital Edition): Was €450 → Now €375 (Save €75)
- PlayStation VR2 Headset: Was €600 → Now €400 (Save €200)**
Q3. What does the iFixit teardown reveal about the PS5 Pro?
Answer. The iFixit teardown reveals that Sony has made it easier to access the CMOS battery in the PS5 Pro secured by a hatch with one screw.
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