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You know, it’s kinda funny. Normally, we’re all about Windows and Xbox on this site. But then Microsoft throws a curveball by jacking up prices on consoles, accessories, and games. Yeah, you read that right. So, here we are, reluctantly tipping our hats to PlayStation, which suddenly seems like the smarter pick—who would’ve thought?
Sony’s got this Astro Bot bundle thing going on. The PS5 Slim Digital for $399.99—fifty bucks less than the regular PS5 Slim. And it includes the Game of the Year 2024, Astro Bot. What a deal, right? But the real shocker, maybe even a facepalm moment for Xbox, is how their recent price hikes have made PlayStation’s offerings look downright tempting.
Here’s the kicker: the PS5 Slim Digital 1TB is now $30 cheaper than Xbox’s 1TB Series S. I’m talking about the Series S that suddenly jumped from $349.99 to $429.99. Seriously, how did this happen? If you’re hunting for value, PlayStation’s got the upper hand, no doubt.
I used to be all in for Xbox Series S. Perfect for a quick gaming fix, you know? But with these new prices, recommending it just ain’t easy. Imagine my surprise when I stumbled on the PlayStation deal while updating my Xbox Series S review—had to double-check those price tags!
Microsoft cranked up the cost of the 512GB Series S from $299.99 to $379.99, and the 1TB is now $429.99! Meanwhile, the PS5 Slim Digital, no shortcuts here like the Series S, sits at $449.99. Oh, but then you get the Astro Bot bundle for even less! How could you not notice?
Let’s be real, though. Xbox is still where my heart’s at. Game Pass, endless options, cross-platform magic—all that jazz makes it hard to switch teams. But, if Game Pass isn’t your jam and PlayStation exclusives are calling your name—or, wild thought, the ex-Xbox exclusives now on PlayStation—well, the PS5 Slim Digital seems pretty darn inviting.
Design-wise, there’s some quirky charm in both. The Series S is like the cool, portable cousin of the Series X. Whereas, the PS5 Slim Digital? A flawless twin of its disc-drive sibling, and hey, you can toss in a drive later if you feel like it.
Right now? PlayStation’s the sweet deal on the block. Can’t ignore it, even if you tried.
