PlayStation’s Days of Play event runs from May 28 through June 11, offering major discounts on consoles, accessories, and subscriptions. It aligns with key gaming events like Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Showcase. As in previous years, the PlayStation sale will include both hardware and digital PlayStation Store promotions.
Some sales are already live under the current “Multiverse of Games” event, but a second, broader sale is expected to launch during Days of Play. Most first-party titles are not part of the current sale. That likely means they’ve been saved for the official event window.
PS5 Pro, PS5 Slim, and Hardware Deals
The PS5 Pro will receive a price cut, bringing it to around $650. This timing makes sense with Death Stranding 2 launching in June and Ghost of Tsushima 2 (referred to internally as “Ghost of Yote”) arriving in October. Both games aim to showcase the Pro’s enhanced capabilities. For players eager to experience smoother performance and improved visuals, this deal may push them off the fence.
Meanwhile, the PS5 Slim digital edition could drop to $380, making it one of the lowest prices seen for a PlayStation 5 model. If the disc-enabled version drops to around $420–$430, it would still be notable. With console prices generally trending upward, this discount creates a solid entry point for players still on PlayStation 4.
PSVR2 headsets will also be discounted, though public interest has declined. DualSense controllers are expected to be priced around $60–$65, slightly below retail, offering a good chance to replace or upgrade.
PlayStation Plus: Only One Tier Holds Up (PlayStation Sale)
Expect subscription discounts during Days of Play, but approach with caution. PlayStation Plus Essential remains the most useful tier, providing access to online multiplayer and monthly games. Titles like RoboCop: Rogue City have recently joined the lineup, and users continue to find decent value at this level.
However, PS+ Extra and Premium offer far less appeal. The cost has increased while the quality of available games has declined. Sony continues to pull content from the catalog, and Premium’s added features—like time-limited trials and classic titles—have failed to justify its higher price. The removal of VR games from the Premium tier left many users frustrated. Unless Sony adjusts the offer for June, most players may want to avoid both tiers.
If PlayStation does discount Essential, expect many to extend their subscriptions for the long term. It remains a requirement for most multiplayer games and generally holds up well in terms of monthly value.
Why Now’s a Smart Time to Grab a PS5
Players still using a PlayStation 4 should take this sale seriously. The Slim or Pro models are now more accessible, and the third-party lineup this year is stacked. Titles like Expedition 33, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth show that even without first-party hits, there’s plenty worth playing.
In addition, Sony has Dutch Training Tale coming in June. With several major titles arriving in the next 12 months—including Wolverine and GTA 6—the PS5 Pro will continue to gain relevance. Many of these releases will likely include enhanced modes for the Pro hardware.
For those unsure about spending $650, it’s worth considering the remaining console generation window. If the PlayStation 6 arrives in late 2027 or early 2028, a Pro model now offers two to three years of high-end performance. Whether that’s worth the cost depends on how much value players place on visual fidelity and fast load times.
