PS5 Black Friday deal: Shoppers say Sony's slim PlayStation 5 ...

If you've yet to hope on the latest video game bandwagon, now might be just the right time to snag one of this generation's top-rated consoles: the PS5. Whether you're thinking of expanding your gaming collection or simply want to upgrade your old system, you might be in luck.

As part of Amazon Canada's Black Friday sales, Sony's latest PlayStation 5 Slim Console is on sale for $550. That's 15 per cent off one of the best-selling gaming consoles this year, which more than 3,000 Amazon Canada shoppers have purchased in the last month.

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This new, slimmer edition of the current-generation Sony console is an update to the original version released at the end of 2020. It still offers the same punch, but now it's all packed in a thinner size. Scroll down to see why shoppers are calling it the PlayStation 5 Slim Console a "marvel of technology."

The details

One of the biggest draws of the updated PlayStation 5 Slim Console is that it offers all the same features — now in a slimmer system.

What was once an arguably-valid complaint of bulkiness has turned into a roughly 30 per cent cut in size for the disc version. For those who opt for the PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition Console, which lacks a disc drive and only lets users play digital games, that size difference is even larger.

Another nice revision on this console is a slight storage bump up. The original console only offered 825 GB of internal storage. This slim version now comes with 1 TB, letting gamers store even more of their favourite titles.

In terms of performance, the specifications are the same. The slim edition, like the original, offers 4K video resolution at up to 120 frames per second. Plus, you're able to play a backlog of any supported PlayStation 4 games.

What reviewers are saying

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Graphics are, of course, one of the top things you want to be high quality when it comes to gaming — and shoppers say the PlayStation 5 Slim Console offers "incredible" and "stunning" images. One person even called it the "best console there is."

Other buyers say this new system has "super fast load times" when it comes to starting up games, which is an important factor to think about when you're hoping to play the best, graphically-demanding titles.

A few gamers also mentioned how "quiet" the console is, and that it's hard to tell it's even powered on.

Still, one con people noted is that unlike the original version of the console, this slim edition doesn't come with a vertical stand. While shoppers who bought the first version a few years ago had the option to place their console either horizontally or vertically, the slim edition can only be set-up horizontally, somewhat defeating "the purpose of making it smaller in size."

The verdict

When it comes to gaming, it's hard to beat a system like the PlayStation 5 Slim Console at the moment. Coming with top-notch graphics and the ability to show off video in 4K at up to 120 frames per second, you're bound to be transported to new worlds when booting up this console.

Now is one of the best times of the year to scoop up this console, since it's currently part of Amazon Canada's early Black Friday deals. Shop the console for $100 off, for a total of $550.

When is Black Friday 2024?

This year, Black Friday lands on Friday, Nov 29. However, the sale extends far beyond 24 hours for many retailers. Canadians can already shop 100s of early deals — click here to check out the best ones. Cyber Monday is on Monday, Dec. 2.

Need accessories or games? More Black Friday deals on Amazon: PS5, Xbox and more

Buying a new console means creating a high-quality gaming set-up that'll let you escape into a new world for a few hours. So, what better way to do that than by snagging some must-need accessories and top-rated games? Below are more of Amazon Canada's early Black Friday deals that should pair perfectly with your brand-new console.

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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