Last updated: August 2026
Makro is a price-led warehouse retailer, which makes it a sensible place to buy a PS5 — provided you have already decided which model and what you need with it.
Disc or digital — decide before you go
This is the choice buyers most often regret. A digital-only console cannot play discs, which means:
- No second-hand games, a meaningful saving in South Africa
- No borrowing or lending physical titles
- No selling on games you have finished
The digital console costs less upfront. Over a couple of years of buying games, the disc version is often cheaper overall.
What else you will need
| Item | Why |
|---|---|
| Second controller | Required for local multiplayer |
| Online subscription | Needed for most online play |
| Storage expansion | Modern titles are very large |
| A good connection | Updates run to tens of gigabytes |
Budget these before deciding what monthly you can carry. See gaming contract deals.
Lay-by instead of credit
Where offered, lay-by means you pay before collecting — no credit agreement, no affordability assessment, nothing to default on. On a discretionary purchase like a console, that is worth considering seriously.
If you do take credit
It is a credit agreement under the National Credit Act. Compare on monthly × term, plus deposit and fees, and ask for the interest rate in writing.
See PS5 contract deals, Game PS5 deals, console contract deals, PS5 Black Friday deals and Makro laptop deals.
Frequently asked questions
Disc or digital?
Disc, if you want second-hand games. It is usually cheaper over time.
Is lay-by available?
Where offered it avoids a credit agreement. Confirm in store.
What do people forget to budget?
A second controller, the subscription and the games.
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Retailer terms, pricing and availability change regularly. This is general information, not financial advice.