Massive PS5 Sale Offers Last Chance to Stock Up on Physical Discs
While Sony might currently be dodging the backlash surrounding the gradual phase-out of physical media, their software catalog is taking center stage. Major retailers are rolling out substantial discounts on some of the finest PlayStation 5 titles available today. Better yet, these are tangible games you can physically own, display on a shelf, or trade in later—privileges that will largely vanish for PS5 software arriving after 2028.
<p>This promotional event mirrors the ongoing Summer Sale on the digital PlayStation Store, but major storefronts like <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/preview?isSlp=1&isPreview=1&asins=B0G5RRPGFF,B0D5SM3K4Q,B0F19GPDW3,B08FC5TTBF,B0B61YDF5V,B098G34GBT,B0CK4VWNYL,B0CPYSPHR1,B09RDRYF8L,B0DX42RXMS,B0CJGPSXG4,B0CTVK7GBM,B0C7WQRCPB,B08QFPS48J,B0B3QWRQL8,B09SW6GCGL,B08QFWWJ8K,B0CP4DCK45,B0DD8TMP2Y,B0DJDLS8Q1,B00OASV2S2,B01CYFC3HG,B0925F8YLD&pf_rd_t=Events&pf_rd_i=deals&pf_rd_p=b1ab93f1-0f27-4035-81c4-56aebad2af1c&pf_rd_s=slot-14&linkCode=sl2&tag=sec2002-20&linkId=9844bc38381783acb72ddc8392468c63&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://buff.ly/ayqFizV" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Best Buy</a>, <a href="https://buff.ly/N6ON2Rk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Walmart</a>, <a href="http://buff.ly/NPDuiuv" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">GameStop</a>, and Target are bringing the savings to disc-based buyers. Almost every title featured in the promotion is a certified hit, with these standout markdowns leading the way:</p>
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<li><em><strong>God of War Ragnarök</strong></em> — 57% off, $29.99</li>
<li><em><strong>Saros</strong></em> — 29% off, $49.99</li>
<li><strong><em>Death Stranding 2</em></strong> — 43% off, $39.98</li>
<li><strong><em>Ghost of Tsushima</em></strong> — 32% off, $29.99</li>
<li><strong><em>Horizon Forbidden West</em></strong> — 34% off, $39.99</li>
<li><strong><em>Horizon Forbidden Dawn</em></strong> — 21% off, $29.99 <a href="http://buff.ly/Q5pCelt" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Target</a></li>
<li><strong><em>Helldivers 2</em></strong> — 25% off, $29.93</li>
<li><strong><em>Stellar Blade</em></strong> — 43% off, $39.99</li>
<li><strong><em>Spider-Man 2</em></strong> — 32% off, $29.93</li>
<li><strong><em>Spider-Man Miles Morales</em></strong> — 32% off, $29.83</li>
<li><strong><em>Returnal</em></strong> — 57% off, $29.83</li>
<li><strong><em>The Last of Us Part 1</em></strong> — 13% off, $29.83</li>
<li><strong><em>The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered</em></strong> — 42% off, $29.00</li>
<li><strong><em>Gran Turismo 7</em></strong> — 23% off, $29.83</li>
<li><strong><em>Astro Bot</em></strong> — 34% off, $39.88</li>
<li><strong><em>Demon's Souls</em></strong> — 57% off, $29.83</li>
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<p>Nintendo Switch owners can also find a modest markdown on <em>Lego Horizon Adventures</em>. While the physical sale lineup is considerably smaller than its digital counterpart, the overall quality remains exceptional. With <em>God of War Laufey</em> scheduled to launch on February 16, 2027, now is the ideal moment to experience its acclaimed predecessor. Alternatively, ahead of <em>Spider-Man: Brand New Day</em> arriving on July 31, fans can dive into <em>Marvel's Spider-Man 2</em>. The open-world superhero epic recently rolled out an update featuring Peter Parker's cinematic suit straight from the upcoming film.</p>
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<p>Retailers have not explicitly confirmed end dates for these physical markdowns, though the digital Summer Sale runs through August 12. Considering Sony's recent consumer relations hurdles, the timing is certainly ironic—but a great bargain is hard to turn down.</p>
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