The Xbox Series S Now Priced Higher Than the PS5 Digital Edition

Man, I never thought I’d be singing the praises of PlayStation, but here we are. Usually, it’s all about Xbox and Windows for me, but something shook things up this week. Microsoft decided to hike up prices on consoles, games, and who-knows-what-else, so now, PlayStation’s looking like the shiny penny you find on a rainy day.

Picture this: Sony throws out these Astro Bot PS5 Slim Digital bundles for $399.99. That’s fifty bucks cheaper than just the standard PS5 Slim. And it’s bundled with Astro Bot, which is basically the “Game of the Year 2024.” Pretty wild, right?

Here’s the kicker, though. Xbox went on this mad mission to crank up prices, making the PS5 Slim Digital 1TB $30 cheaper than the Xbox Series S with the same storage. It used to be $349.99, but now it’s gotten heavy at $429.99. If you want the most bang for your buck, it’s like the universe is telling you to lean PlayStation. Crazy.

So, Xbox Series S vs. PS5 Digital. I used to be all about recommending the Series S. Portable and nifty, price made it a no-brainer, till they decided to yank that price tag sky-high. Now I’m re-evaluating, thanks to tripping over this PlayStation deal while trying to update my Xbox review. Yeah, irony does its thing.

Microsoft hiked the price of the standard 512GB Series S up from $299.99 to $379.99. The 1TB version went from $349.99 up to $429.99. Ouch. And between us, it just feels weirdly close in price to PlayStation now. PS5 Slim Digital? $449.99. And the Astro Bot bundle? Less than that. Seriously, Sony, stop showing off.

So, peep this table — if you dare. The specs might drown you. But here’s the thing (rolling my eyes right now): Xbox has that precious Game Pass. That’s where it’s gold for me, like, all the games? Yes, please. Cross-platform saves, Play Anywhere, my happy corner.

But say you’re not tied to that Xbox life. Maybe you’re eyeing PlayStation exclusives or even… really? Former Xbox stuff like Forza or Sea of Thieves? PS5 Slim Digital’s calling to you like a siren.

Also, design philosophies — yeah, let’s get nerdy for a sec. Xbox Series S is all compact and portable, trims down performance like it’s on a diet. PS5 Slim Digital tho? Plays with the big boys, same power-packed punch as the disc model, and you can slap on a drive if you feel like it.

So, right now, if you’re not loyal to Xbox? You might just find a love story with PlayStation. 🌟