Last updated: August 2026
Game is a mass-market retailer, which shapes what a PS5 deal there looks like: promotional bundles and accessible credit terms rather than specialist gaming advice.
Read the bundle carefully
Retailer console bundles vary more than they appear to. Establish exactly what is included:
- Which PS5 model — disc drive or digital-only
- How many controllers
- Which games, and whether they are physical or download codes
- Any subscription period, and what it costs afterwards
The disc-versus-digital choice is the one people regret. A digital-only console cannot play second-hand discs — and in South Africa, pre-owned games are a meaningful saving.
Compare the total, not the bundle
A bundle including games you would not have bought is not a discount. Price the console alone across retailers, then decide whether the extras are worth the difference.
See Makro PS5 deals and PS5 contract deals.
The credit side
Retail console credit falls under the National Credit Act, so an affordability assessment applies. Compare on monthly × term, plus deposit and fees, and ask for the interest rate in writing.
Lay-by, where offered, avoids credit entirely — you pay before collecting, so nothing is financed and nothing can be defaulted on.
See console contract deals, gaming console deals, Game 2 phones deals and Game laptop deals.
Frequently asked questions
Disc or digital PS5?
Disc, if you want access to pre-owned games.
Are bundles better value?
Only if you wanted the included games anyway.
Is lay-by available?
Where offered it avoids a credit agreement entirely. Confirm in store.
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Retailer terms, pricing and availability change regularly. This is general information, not financial advice.