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GTA 6 is reportedly skipping a day-one physical edition, launching digitally first with a physical release potentially arriving 3–4 weeks after launch or possibly in 2027. The claims come from insiders and are unverified, with official details TBA and more information expected mid-February.
Sony is reportedly reducing the storage capacity of the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition in Europe from 1TB to 825GB without lowering the price, amidst rising costs and increased console prices, raising concerns about limited storage for gamers in 2025.
Sony is reportedly reducing the SSD storage of the PS5 Digital Edition in Europe to avoid further price hikes, with the new model expected to launch on September 13, 2025, amidst ongoing industry-wide price increases due to market conditions and tariffs.
Best Buy is offering the Xbox Series X All-Digital Edition for $374.99 during Cyber Monday, marking a $75 discount from its usual price of $449.99. This makes it the lowest price available compared to other retailers selling it for $399.99. The All-Digital Edition, released in October 2024, is as powerful as the original Series X but lacks a disc drive. Additionally, various Xbox controllers and the WD Black C50 1TB Expansion Card are also on sale, alongside several Xbox games.
Amazon is offering a significant Black Friday discount on the Xbox Series X Digital Edition, reducing its price to $398 from $449. This deal makes it the best-selling Xbox console this season, appealing to gamers who prefer digital downloads over physical discs. The console boasts powerful hardware, including an AMD Zen 2 processor and RDNA 2 GPU, supporting 4K gaming at up to 120 FPS. It also features a 1TB NVME SSD for fast loading times and supports HDR and Dolby Atmos for enhanced gaming experiences. The sale marks the first major discount on this model since its launch.
The first teardown videos of the new PS5 slim model have been posted online, revealing that the slim machine is "not that much smaller" than the original. The disc drive is surprisingly easy to remove without tools, while the SSD bay still requires a screwdriver. The new horizontal stand, consisting of two plastic clips, has received heavy criticism. The recommended retail prices for the new PS5 models have been announced, with a $50 increase for the Digital Edition in the US. The setup process of the new console confirms that a one-off internet connection is required to pair the detachable disk drive, likely as a security measure.
Sony has quietly increased the price of the PS5 Digital Edition in the United States by $50, bringing the cost of the disc-less device from $399.99 to $449.99. The price of the Blu-ray model remains unchanged at $499.99, and purchasing the bundle with the standalone disc drive actually saves $20 compared to buying the Digital Edition and Blu-ray add-on separately. The price increase will take effect in November.
Gamers can get a 5% discount on the digital edition of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which releases exclusively on Nintendo Switch on May 12th. The game costs $69.99 / £59.99 on the Nintendo eShop, but readers in Europe can use code ZELDA5 at checkout to knock 5% off the price. US readers can get 5% off a $70 eShop credit voucher by using the same code. The discount is only available for a limited time.