Sony’s PlayStation India is bringing some cheer to Indian gamers this month with a festive offer: a Rs 5,000 discount on the PlayStation 5.
As a game reviewer, I’m excited. Many of you may already have the PS5 on your wish lists. Given that the PS6 is still a distant dream (reports now estimate a 2028 date), now is a good time as any to grab this beast of a console.
This special price cut will be available from September 22 to October 19, 2025, or until stock runs out—so it’s a race to grab the latest console before Diwali fireworks light up more than just the sky.
The offer covers two of Sony’s most popular models:
PS5 Slim Console: Disc Edition (CFI-2008A01X)
(CFI-2008B01X)
Both variants pack Sony’s celebrated hardware, offering 4K gaming, ray tracing, and the DualSense controller’s immersive haptic feedback.
Expect the discounted rates to draw in both first-time buyers and upgraders looking to splash out ahead of the holiday season.
The deal is available across a wide range of retailers, both online and offline, ensuring gamers don’t miss out, whether they prefer to click or walk into stores.
Online stores:
Physical stores:
Each of these outlets will feature the discount, with some offering additional payment options and cashback deals to sweeten the pot for savvy shoppers. Look out for bank and credit card offers too!
Sony India is not new to the festive sale game—in fact, price drops and special offers have become a regular part of PlayStation’s annual calendar, with events like “Days of Play” drawing huge crowds earlier this year.
The PS5 has seen significant demand ever since its Indian release, with reports suggesting over 1 million units sold in the country by 2021, and the market has only been heating up since then.
The current discount is in line with Sony’s efforts to make premium gaming accessible to India’s booming gamer population, which topped 400 million in 2023.
What’s more, global price hikes on PlayStation hardware haven’t touched Indian shores—at least for now—making this festive period an ideal opportunity to buy before any potential price rises
Both discounted models—the standard and the digital edition—feature:
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Sony’s latest launches have catered well to local demand for sleek, efficient devices, with the PS5 Slim offering the same powerhouse specs in a lighter, smaller package. The option to buy digital-only or disc-based consoles means every gamer can pick their perfect machine.
However, if you ask me, if you are in India, you can skip the much pricier PS5 Pro.
With Diwali shopping season already in full swing and Sony teasing new accessories and bundles for upcoming game releases, the PS5 price drop is unlikely to last. Stocks have previously sold out in days during similar events (trust me, I tried last time).
This offer isn’t just about affordability—it’s about inclusion in India’s gaming story. While it might be a welcome change for a millennial gamer like me who depended on overseas releases and import duties, these are moments that I am a bit jealous of the Gen Z and Gen Alpha gamer who is born into this ecosystem.
