Arguably the PS5 Pro‘s biggest obstacle was its large price tag. Selling for $699.99 here in the U.S., that is a big ask for a mid generation upgrade. However, if Japan sales are any indication, it seems gamers see the value of the new and improved console.

The PS5 Slim is currently available for £20 off at Amazon, both disc and Digital version. Most major tech retailers and department stores run deals across the PS5 family throughout Black Friday. PlayStation itself have yet to wade in with their own deals but there's still two weeks to go until Black Friday itself.

The first sales figures for PS5 Pro in Japan are in (thanks, Gematsu ), and it's a very healthy start for the beefed-up console. In its launch week, the machine has sold 78,086 units, which is far and away the best-selling hardware for that period.

Famitsu has revealed launch numbers for the PS5 Pro in Japan, and it's off to a solid start with over 78,000 units sold.

Right now, you can save on premium PS5 accessories, including the officially- licensed Nacon Revolution 5 Pro now $149 (was $199), or if you need to give your console a storage boost, the 2TB Samsung 980 Pro SSD is $139 (was $229).

The PS5 Pro has received its first major price cut since it was released just over a week ago - here's how to get your hands on one.

Takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device Unlike the PS5 Pro, getting your hands on an original PS5 was like a game in itself.