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Like New PlayStation 5 Slim Disc Edition Consoles Are Going for $499 for Amazon Prime Day

Gaming consoles and accessories are seeing significant price fluctuations and bundle discounts during the Amazon Prime Day sales event.

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PULSE detected this story across 3 language editions of the world's news.

🇬🇧 English Jun 23, 18:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Jun 24, 10:29 UTC · Everyeye.it
🇩🇪 German Jun 24, 13:39 UTC · Spiegel

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The brief

Retailers and marketplaces are offering various promotions on gaming hardware, including the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 models. Coverage notes price points such as $399 for the Switch 2 at Woot, $499 for the PlayStation 5 Slim Disc Edition, and $700 for 'like new' PlayStation 5 Pro consoles. Additionally, discounts are being applied to individual game titles and peripheral accessories.

Outlets including IGN, Mashable, Tom's Hardware, and The Verge emphasize the breadth of these sales across both console ecosystems. Reports highlight specific bundle deals, such as the Mario Kart World Nintendo Switch 2 package, and noted price reductions of up to 70% on specific software titles like Starfox and Metroid Prime 4. Future developments will depend on the conclusion of the sales event.

Coverage does not yet specify if these promotional pricing structures will persist beyond the final day of Prime Day or how inventory levels will shift following the conclusion of these sales.

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Quick answers

What is the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 during this sale?

Coverage indicates the console is available for $399 for new customers at Woot, and $419 for returning customers using a code.

Are there discounts on video games?

Yes, reports mention discounts of up to 70% on games including Metroid Prime 4 and Starfox, as well as deals on NBA 2K26.

What is the status of the PlayStation 5 Pro pricing?

According to IGN, 'like new' PlayStation 5 Pro consoles are priced at $700 via Amazon Resale.

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Amazon Prime Day Nintendo Switch 2 PlayStation 5 Video Games Gaming Hardware

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