PS5 Prices in South Africa (October 2026) - New and Pre-owned
Updated: 1 day ago
Throughout 2026, PS5 prices in South Africa have increased by more than 10%, despite the Rand strengthening against the US dollar. The main driver is the international RAM shortage caused by AI development.
MobiTraderSA constantly tracks PlayStation 5 prices in SA and the reasons behind price increases. Here are the latest prices for all models from leading retailers and our pre-owned prices:
Compare PS5 Prices - New and Pre-owned
The cheapest PS5 consoles are always pre-owned, saving you around 20% to 30% compared to retail.
In the table below, we've compared the latest prices for PS5 from two top-rated retailers and pre-owned PS5 from MobiTraderSA:
PS5 Model | Price at Koodoo | Takealot | MobiTraderSA |
PS5 Digital | NA | NA | R9,499 |
PS5 Slim Digital | R14,499 | R14,354 | R9,999 |
PS5 Disc | NA | NA | R9,999 |
PS5 Slim Disc | R15,499 | R16,499 | R10,999 |
PS5 Pro | R21,999 | R23,999 | R18,999 |
PS5 Pro + Disc | R23,499 | NA | R20,499 |
Prices are updated monthly. Last update: 29 September 2026
How Much Price Changed Since March 2026
Across the board, PS5 prices have increased drastically compared to earlier this year. Here's how much more you'll pay today:
PS5 Slim Digital: March 2026 - R12,899 / September 2026 - R14,499
PS5 Slim Digital: March 2026 - R13,999 / September 2026 - R15,499
PS5 Pro Digital: March 2026 - 19,499 / September 2026 - R21,999
Original PlayStation 5 Prices
The original PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020 and came in two models: the PS5 digital and PS5 disc edition.
At launch, the original PlayStation 5 cost R9,999 in South Africa for the digital version and R11,999 for the disc version.
PlayStation 5 Price Pre-owned (Refurbished)
Buying from a trusted pre-owned console dealer such as MobiTraderSA can save you thousands while still delivering like-new condition.
MobiTraderSA offers the best pre-owned PS5 prices, starting from just R,499 for the PS5 Digital and from R9,999 for the disc version.
PS5 Slim Prices in South Africa
The PS5 Slim was released in November 2023. It is smaller than the original PS5, and it lets users add or remove the disc drive.
This means you can buy a PS5 Slim Digital and add a disc drive later for around R3,599, or you can buy the disc version.
The PS5 Slim prices in South Africa are very similar to the first-generation consoles. The PS5 Slim Digital is around R11,000 on special and around R11,999 for the disc version.
PS5 Slim Price Pre-owned
Once again, pre-owned PS5 Slim prices will save you quite a bit. At MobiTraderSA, you can expect to pay R9,999 for the digital version and R10,999 for the PS5 Slim Disc version.
Buyer's Tip: The PS5 Slim doesn't offer any performance improvements over the original PS5. So, if you want to save, buy the first-gen PS5.
PS5 Pro Price in SA
The PS5 Pro is the most expensive, but it offers unbeatable graphics and speed, as stated in our PS5 vs PS5 Pro blog. The Pro is also available in digital and disc, with the option to buy the digital and add a disc drive later for R3,599.
In South Africa, the PS5 Pro price starts at R21,999 for the digital version and R23,499 for the disc version.
While these consoles are rare on the pre-owned market, you can expect to pay R18,999 for a pre-owned PS5 Pro at MobiTraderSA.
PS5 Prices in South Africa - Our Conclusion
There's no question: the PS5 price in South Africa is high and not affordable for most gamers. Luckily, safe, reliable pre-owned sellers make it possible to get the latest in gaming for much less.
MobiTraderSA is a trusted seller of used gaming consoles with some of the best prices for PS5 consoles. Every console comes with a warranty, and you can use secure payment methods, including PayFlex and MobiCred, which allows you to pay in easy installments.
Visit the PlayStation consoles for sale page to see the latest pre-owned deals.
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