Treat Yourself to a PS5 Slim Now With $75 Off and It Will Arrive Before Christmas

The PlayStation 5 is still going strong even four years after it was released. In fact, we'd argue it's better than ever right now because not only are there more games, but it's also had an excellent price cut. This means that you can get the digital-only version for $375 or the full-size console with a disk drive for $425. They're both great prices, but be sure to make sure it will make it to your specific address by Christmas if you're giving it as a gift.

The PlayStation 5 Slim has all the features of the original PlayStation 5. However, this model has a slimmer design and bumps the storage up from 825GB to a full 1TB.

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The disc-free console is the cheapest, but it means all your games will need to be downloaded right. Go for the disc drive version and you'll spend a little more, but it does mean you can play any old PS4 discs in your collection, and take advantage of discounts on physical games at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop and more.

Is it worth getting the PS5 Pro instead?

The PlayStation 5 Pro is impressive, but it's also nearly double the cost of the PS5 Slim at $700. While the visual fidelity it offers is nice, there's really no reason to go for it unless you're all about that power. The PS5 Slim is an amazing console that'll get you through the rest of this console generation comfortably with fantastic titles like God of War Ragnarok, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Returnal, Demon's Souls and 2024's Astro Bot, to name a few.

And if you're looking to complete your Sony gaming setup, you can check out our full roundup of all the best PlayStation deals for even more savings on games, headsets, controllers and more. You should also take a look at the best giftable tech if you're prepping for the holiday season but don't know where to start.

Will this item arrive in time for Christmas?

If you’re ordering this as a holiday gift, you probably want to know if it’s going to arrive on time. With Christmas and Hanukkah both taking place on Dec. 25 this year, and Kwanzaa kicking off the day after, it’s important to note shipping deadlines for USPS, FedEx, UPS, Amazon and others.

Guaranteed shipping deadlines at some of these delivery companies passed on Dec. 16, with others offering expedited services that may allow you to order as late as Dec. 23 or even Dec. 24. Where delivery is no longer possible, be sure to assess your in-store pickup options or check out these great digital deals for the holidays. 

According to Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy, both the discless PS5 Slim and the disc version of the console are set to arrive before Christmas. However, Amazon's declared shipping timeframe appears to be volatile, so check carefully when ordering.