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Alex Lee

As a tech critic, I’ve handpicked the best PS5 deals in the January sales

I've got all the details on the best deals - (The Independent)

New year, new console? The January sales have arrived, and there are PS5 deals to be found on Sony’s console if you’re looking to upgrade from your dusty old PS4 without paying full price.

The PlayStation Store is also running a new year sale on major AAA titles as part of its January promotions, so you can get cheap games as well as discounted hardware. I’m rounding up the best PlayStation offers you can shop right now in the January sales.

Read more: The best deals in Currys January sale, according to a tech expert

Best PS5 deals in the January sales 2026

PS5 Digital edition 825GB with ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’ and disc drive: Was £549, now £394, Very.co.uk

(Very)

I spotted a discount on this bundle for Black Friday at Very, so I’m pleased to see it’s sticking around, with a huge £160 saving, compared with buying the PS5 disc edition, separate disc drive and Black Ops 7 game individually at full price. Even with the standalone PS5 currently discounted (was £429.99, now £289, Johnlewis.com), this bundle deal still saves you about £10, compared with buying the three items individually.

PS5 DualSense controller, white: Was £59.99, now £53.99, Very.co.uk

You can save £6 on this controller at Very. In her guide to the best PS5 accessories, tech writer Jennifer Allen said of the controller: “Besides looking and feeling good, it also has some useful features, such as haptic feedback, which is a form of far superior vibration, and a set of trigger buttons that are much more responsive and tactile than previous PlayStation controllers. It’s the natural next step for a PlayStation controller, and it’s arguably the best thing about the console.”

‘It Takes Two’: Was £34.99, now £6.99, Playstation.com

(EA)

The official PlayStation store is discounting a bunch of games in the January sales. Here’s a massive saving on the excellent It Takes Two, a chaotic and heartfelt two-player co-op adventure in which you and a partner solve puzzles and work together as a pair of shrunken dolls. At £6.99 you can’t go wrong.

‘Cyberpunk 2077’: Was £49.99, now £29.95, Amazon.co.uk

(CD Projekt Red)

Dubbed the best first-person PS5 game in gaming writer Jake Brigstock’s review of the best PS5 games, 'Cyberpunk 2077' is now reduced by 40 per cent at Amazon. “Set in the world of Night City, players take on the role of a cyberpunk mercenary caught up in a fight for survival. The game focuses on the reputation you want to build for yourself, and the choices you make shape the story and world around you”, Brigstock explained. “There’s so much to do that it never gets tiresome – you can easily sink hundreds of hours into it and still not see everything the game has to offer”, he added.

Why you can trust IndyBest’s coverage of PS5 deals in the January sales

Here at IndyBest, we’ve covered January sales discounts for years, so we know exactly how to spot the real bargains. We monitor prices closely year-round to make sure the offers we feature aren’t simply cheaper but are genuinely worth your money. It’s not just about knocking pounds off price tags – it’s about securing standout savings on high-performing, top-rated products from brands we trust to deliver quality.

Want more bargains? Check out IndyBest’s guide to the best deals in the January sales

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