Sony Slashes PS5 Pro Price by $100 in Last-Minute Christmas Deal

Thinking about a last-minute holiday upgrade? Sony just knocked $100 off its most powerful console, the PlayStation 5 Pro. This price drop is especially notable given that prices for the console jumped in August following increased U.S. tariffs, making this the perfect time for hesitant buyers to finally pull the trigger.

The $100 Christmas Surprise

The discount brings the PS5 Pro down from its usual $749.99 price to around $649. You can find the deal at major retailers including Amazon, Walmart, and Target. But you'll need to act fast—Sony's official PlayStation Direct storefront indicates the sale on the Pro model ends at 3 AM ET on December 25th.

What Puts the 'Pro' in PS5 Pro?

The PS5 Pro offers a significant performance boost over the standard model. It packs a bigger GPU, making far fewer compromises on visual effects like ray tracing and shadow quality. It also comes with double the internal storage of the current slim models—2TB versus 1TB.

A key exclusive feature is PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution), which uses AI to upscale graphics for a sharper image in supported games. It's worth noting, however, that the console lacks a disc drive by default. You can add one later with an optional $80 purchase.

Is It Worth the Upgrade Now?

While the performance difference between the Pro and the base PS5 is easy to spot in several titles, there hasn't yet been a 'killer app' that makes upgrading an absolute no-brainer. That said, if a lower price was the only thing holding you back, this $100 discount might be all the encouragement you need to get the best console experience Sony has to offer.