Despite being released just under two years ago, the PlayStation 5 is still in very high demand, with stock shortages continuing to be a big issue in many countries around the world. There has been a slight improvement over the past few months, with stock appearing more frequently, but it still remains a challenge to get your hands on the console.

With that said, if there is a retailer with enough sway to get stock ahead of a big shopping event, it’s Amazon.

If you’re on the hunt for a PS5 bargain during the Prime Early Access Sale, look no further.

When is the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale?

Amazon’s two-day Prime Early Access Sale extravaganza takes place on 11 and 12 October 2022.

The 48-hour sales event is packed with deals and discounts on everything from phones to toothbrushes, with the bargains first appearing at 12am local time in most territories.

The catch? You have to be a Prime member to take advantage of the Prime Early Access sale, but the good news is that you can get a free 30-day trial if you haven’t subscribed before.

See the best Prime Early Access Sale deals and check out our main deals hub where we’re covering all of the biggest deals across all tech.

What should I expect from PS5 deals during the Prime Early Access Sale?

Before we go any further, it’s worth managing your expectations about deals on the PS5 ahead of this week’s big Amazon sale.

As you’re probably already aware, the PS5 is in high demand (despite its release back in November 2020), with stock shortages worldwide still causing issues for prospective buyers in the US, UK and most countries around the world.

With that in mind, we doubt there will be any discounts on the PS5 itself during the Prime Early Access Sale – there certainly aren’t in the run-up, anyway.

However, there are deals to be had on PS5 accessories like headsets, controllers and third-party faceplates to customise the look of the console. It might not be much help if you’re yet to get your hands on the console, but it’s a great time to upgrade your setup if you do own one.

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Best Amazon Prime Early Access Sale PS5 Deals

These are the best PS5 deals we can see at the moment in the run-up to the Prime Early Access Sale in the US and UK.

US

Logitech G Dual-Motor Force G28 Racing Wheel – $126 off (was $399, now $273)NFL 23 (PS5) – $20 off (was $69.99, now $49.99)WD_Black SN850 2TB Gaming SSD with Heatsink – $256 off (was $549.99, now $292.99)SteelSeries Arctis 3 – $16 off (was $69.99, now $53.98)

UK

Pulse 3D Midnight Black Wireless Headset – £19.34 off (was £92.29, now £72.95)PlayStation 5 HD Camera – £13.07 off (was £52.62, now £39.55)Pulse 3D Midnight Black Wireless Headset + PSN Card £20 Top up – £19.34 off (was £112.39, now £92.95)WD_Black SN850 1TB Gaming SSD with Heatsink – £138 off (was £257.99, now £119.99) – 2TB also available for £319.49 (£181.50 off)

We’re tracking the price of the PS5 console in real-time, not only from Amazon but other online retailers, to make sure you get the best deal possible.

As PS5 listings – discounted or not – appear online, they’ll be listed right here:

We’re also looking at the best Nintendo Switch deals separately.

When will PS5 stock improve?

If you’re hoping for plentiful stock of the PS5, we’ve got some bad news; the shortage isn’t due to end anytime soon.

In fact, the troubles plaguing the PS5 production are commonplace across much of the tech industry, with an ongoing global semiconductor shortage reducing the output of key components used in everything from consoles to graphics cards and even mobile chipsets.

There are some hopes that 2023 could signal the end of such shortages, with stock slowly beginning to appear at retailers, but it’s tough to speculate right now.

If you’re unsuccessful this time, don’t fret; we keep tabs on where to buy the PS5 year-round separately if you can’t get your hands on the console during Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale.

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