Highlights
- PlayStation's Days of Play promotion is rumored to start next week, offering discounts on games and hardware.
- Price cuts are expected for PlayStation Plus memberships and accessories, and PS5 prices might see a $50 drop as well.
- The Days of Play event could coincide with the rumored May 2024 PlayStation Showcase, hinting at exciting game reveals for fans.
A credible leaker has claimed that PlayStation's annual Days of Play promotion will reportedly kick off next week. The event will allegedly offer a wide array of discounts and deals for PlayStation games and hardware, and may lend credence to the mounting rumors of an impending PlayStation Showcase in May.
Days of Play has become a highly anticipated event for PlayStation users in recent years. The annual promotion typically features a major PlayStation Store sale with discounts on a broad variety of games, making it a prime opportunity to snag popular titles at reduced prices. Price cuts for PlayStation Plus memberships, as well as select hardware accessories are also available during Days of Play event periods.
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According to a Dealabs report published by reliable insider billbil-kun, the 2024 Days of Play event is set to kick off next Wednesday, May 29, and run up until June 12. The report also lists some potential discounts for various PlayStation products, such as a flat 25% reduction for all PlayStation Plus tiers, a €100 price drop for the PlayStation VR2 headset, and DualSense controllers, excluding the premium DualSense Edge variant, receiving a price cut to €50. Sony has confirmed PC support for the PS VR2 later in the year, so the rumored price drop is quite tantalizing for the capable headset.
Those Waiting for a PS5 Price Drop May Be in Luck
Rather surprisingly, the PS5 console itself could finally see an enticing price cut as well, with both the disc and digital editions claimed to be receiving a €50 (possibly $50 USD) drop in price. Considering the recent report that revealed nearly half the PlayStation userbase hasn't upgraded to the PS5 yet, the 2024 Days of Play might be the perfect opportunity for those waiting to buy the current-gen console at a reduced price, as well as take advantage of the game discounts to bolster their purchase.
It's also worth pointing out that PlayStation's Showcase events have usually lined up with Days of Play promotions. Interestingly, the rumored start date for the 2024 Days of Play promotion period aligns with previous rumors hinting at a PlayStation Showcase happening around the same timeframe, speculated to be at the end of May. Industry insider Nick "Shpeshal Nick" Baker is the latest to add to the pile of rumors, suggesting a potential PlayStation event set to air on May 28. With the growing heap of reports and just over a week left before May ends, an official PlayStation Showcase announcement from Sony may very well be imminent.
