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PS5 Discs Drastically Cheaper Than Digital
13 Jul
Summary
- Physical PS5 games can be up to $57 cheaper than digital versions.
- Digital PS5 games can be 49% more expensive than physical copies.
- Retailers offer deeper discounts on older physical game titles.
A recent study indicates that purchasing physical PlayStation 5 games can lead to significant savings, with discs being up to $57 cheaper than their digital counterparts. This price difference is most pronounced when comparing the retail cost of physical copies against the official PlayStation Store prices.
Retailers frequently offer discounts on physical game titles, especially those that have been on the market for a while. This practice makes older games more accessible to budget-conscious gamers. In contrast, the PlayStation Store rarely lowers the full price of games, even years after their initial release.
While the PlayStation Store does feature occasional limited-time sales, these discounts are typically short-lived and may not always surpass the savings found on physical copies. Furthermore, the price reductions on first-party PlayStation games during these sales are infrequent and generally less than 50%.
