Xbox Series S Now Priced Higher Than PS5 Digital Edition

You know, it’s kinda weird for me to sit here writing about PlayStation deals because, well, I’m usually digging into the Xbox stuff. That’s my jam — Windows and Xbox land. But then bam! Microsoft dropped that bomb about hiking prices for consoles, accessories — basically, everything. I was like, “Whoa, hold on.” Suddenly, PlayStation starts looking like the better bargain, oddly enough.

So, here’s the scoop. Sony’s got these PS5 Slim Digital bundles with Astro Bot for $399.99. And yeah, that’s fifty bucks less than their regular PS5 Slim without the whole Game of the Year 2024 shebang. Crazy, right?

Now, the embarrassing part — a bit cringy honestly — is when you compare this to Xbox’s recent price jumps. The PS5 Slim Digital 1TB is sitting pretty at thirty bucks less than the Xbox Series S 1TB. Which, by the way, went from $349.99 to $429.99. Yikes. If you’re hunting for value, well, PlayStation is kinda screaming, “Look over here!”

Pause. Let’s chat about Xbox Series S vs. PS5 Digital, shall we?

I’ve been a cheerleader for the Xbox Series S. My little go-to, you know? It’s fab for on-the-go gaming. But after the price uptick, oof, recommending it is tricky business. Honestly, I stumbled onto this PlayStation deal while tweaking my Xbox Series S review. Talk about a twist of fate.

Oh, and Microsoft? They’ve bumped up the 512GB Xbox Series S from $299.99 to $379.99. The 1TB version jumped too, now at $429.99 from $349.99. Ouch. The PS5 Slim Digital is at $449.99 but with no compromises like the Series S. And then there are those sweet Astro Bot bundles cheaper than the standalone PS5 Slim Digital. Honestly, that’s a bit of a sting for Xbox.

What’s funny, I’m still an Xbox fan. Game Pass and all those games — they’ve got my heart. Cross-platform buying, Play Anywhere, cloud saves — love it! Keeps me loyal, you know?

But hey, if you’re not laser-focused on Game Pass and you’ve got your eyes on PlayStation exclusives — or titles like Forza and Sea of Thieves now crossing sides — the PS5 Slim Digital is looking mighty tasty.

Oh, almost forgot! The design philosophy. Xbox Series S is all about compromising a bit on power for portability. It’s like the little sibling to the Series X. Meanwhile, PS5 Slim Digital gives you the full power of the disc version, with an option to add a drive later. Handy, huh?

Right now, if you’re eyeing that price tag, PlayStation’s kinda saying, “Hey, I got more to offer.”