Hunting for the best deals and finding the best PS5 price remains a hot topic in South Africa. While retail prices have increased for new PS5 consoles, MobiTraderSA continues to make gaming affordable.
The introduction of the PS5 Slim was expected to decrease the price of the first-generation console, but PS5 prices in South Africa have gone up due to the economy and poor performance against the American Dollar exchange. Read more about the price increase on the PlayStation blog page.
While some retailers, such as Takealot, have run multiple specials on the older model, saving rarely makes the PS5 price affordable for South Africans.
In this Article:
PS5 Digital and Disc version retail prices
PS5 Pro and Limited Edition Prices
How MobiTraderSA pre-owned PS5 Prices Compare
At the time of launching in 2020, the price of the PS5 in South Africa was R9,999 for the PS5 Digital and R11,999 for the Disc Edition. In 2024, you can expect to pay around 10% more for the same console. The first generation PS5 Digital sells for R10,999 at popular retailers such as Game, while the PS5 Disc Version price comes in at R12,999.
The newer PS5 Slim prices start from R11,999 for the PS5 Digital and R13,999 for the PS5 Disc Version. Updating the PS5 Slim Digital to the Disc Version would set you back an additional R2,799 to R3,499, depending on specials in South Africa.
For those seeking a unique limited edition PS5 Digital and are willing to spend a bit more this holiday season, the 30th Anniversary Edition will cost R12,499. The package includes various collectible items, but the consoles are not limited to 12,300 items and also will not be numbered.
The PS5 Pro Price Sets New Record Highs
The latest PS5 Pro console will launch in South Africa in November 2024 and is officially the most expensive Sony console, retailing for $699 in America. Our comparison of the PS5 vs PS5 Pro shows the main differences, but few are convinced that the price tag of R19,499 is worth the upgrade.
Sony also revealed the limited PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition, which is a disc version themed around the original Sony PlayStation One. The console will launch alongside the PS5 Pro, and only 12,300 models will be available worldwide. The PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition package includes various limited items, and each console is numbered; it will retail for R19,499 as well.
Prices updated: 18 November 2024
MobiTraderSA Continues to Deliver the Best PS5 Price
MobiTraderSA specialises in second-hand PlayStation consoles. Our experts ensure the highest quality gaming consoles that are ready to provide like-new gaming experiences without the higher price tag.
All our PS5 consoles are fully serviced and reconditioned. Therefore, we ensure our customers get the highest quality, which is how we manage to keep our ratings at 5 stars.
Our high-quality PS5 consoles include a warranty and the same accessories as you'd expect from a brand-new console. The difference is our PS5 prices are around 20% to 30% less than the new price.
PS5 Retail Prices vs. MobiTraderSA in South Africa
In August 2024, Game is running a special on the PS5 Slim consoles, offering R1,000 off the normal price, making them cheaper than popular retailers such as Takealot. However, it still doesn't compete with the pre-owned PS5 consoles available at MobiTraderSA. The table below shows the current prices for PS5 consoles in South Africa.
PS5 Model | Price at Game | Takealot | MobiTraderSA |
PS5 Digital | R10,499 | R11,999 | R9,299 |
PS5 Slim Digital | R11,499 | R11,880 | R9,499 |
PS5 Disc | R11,999 | R14,299 | R9,799 |
PS5 Slim Disc | R12,999 | R13,080 | R10,499 |
PS5 S 30th Edition | R12,499 | R12,499 | R9,999 |
PS5 Pro | R19,499 | R19,499 | R16,999 |
Prices are updated monthly. Last update: 18 November 2024
Will the Value of PS5 and PS5 Slim Drop when the PS5 Pro Launches?
The PS5 Pro is currently available on pre-order for R19,499, which is much higher than the PS5 disc and digital versions. Therefore, we would expect the price to remain about the same, especially in the second hand market.
The launch of the PS5 Pro is bound to affect the selling prices of pre-owned PS5 consoles, but we don't see it changing by more than 5% in South Africa.
With that said, we do expect more people to sell PS5 consoles to upgrade to the PS5 Pro. This would mean there are a lot more PS5 consoles available in the pre-owned market, and that would force the price to decrease.
At MobiTraderSA, we will continue to offer the highest prices when selling your PS5, helping everyone get the best deals.
Save Big on Other Consoles at MobiTraderSA
MobiTraderSA provides the best deals on pre-owned gaming consoles in multiple categories, making it possible to save big on any console, accessories, and games. Visit our popular gaming pages to discover the best deals on all your favourite gaming accessories:
Choose Safe and Secure Payment Methods
MobiTraderSA provides the safest and most popular payment methods in South Africa, making it easy to score the best deals on PS5 consoles, accessories, and more.
Choose from credit cards, debit cards, Secure EFT, and many other secure payment methods in SA. We have also teamed up with PayFlex, which allows you to pay for your PS5 in easy installments, making our PS5 prices well within reach for all South Africans.
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