If you’re a gamer like me, you’ve probably noticed that console prices keep climbing. Between tariffs and inflation, even the Big 3 (Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft) have all raised prices, with Sony tacking on an extra $50 to its PlayStation 5 consoles in the U.S. That’s a tough pill to swallow, especially since slim models traditionally launched at lower prices in past generations.
But here’s a slick workaround: Go the refurbished route. Right now, Woot (an Amazon brand) has the refurbished PS5 Slim Disk Edition Console for just $340 (regularly $550). That’s a huge 38% discount and an easy $210 in savings. This deal ends Sept. 7, though, so you’ll need to act fast.
The PS5 Slim may be smaller, but it still packs all the bells and whistles of the launch version: ultra-fast SSD storage, haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, 3D audio and smooth 4K gaming. Woot says each unit has been professionally inspected, tested and cleaned by Amazon-qualified suppliers and will show no noticeable cosmetic flaws when viewed at arm’s length.
I picked up my PS5 back in 2021 when they were impossible to find, and mine’s still going strong. If you’re concerned about the quality of this refurbished device, many shoppers praised it in the reviews. One buyer wrote, “Works and functions perfectly, very happy with this purchase.” Another wrote, “We’re truly so thankful for this company standing by what they say they do and selling a basically brand new PlayStation. We believe it wasn’t ever even turned on. It was the perfect bday gift for my fiancé.”
With this console, you can now enjoy some PlayStation exclusives like Gran Turismo 7 (one of my favorites), the highly-rated Astro Bot and even the upcoming Ghost of Yōtei. Woot deals don’t usually last long, so if you want a PS5 Slim for less than launch-day prices, grab this refurbished model before it sells out.
