How Much is PS5 in South Africa - New and Pre-owned
- Raymond van Wyk
- Jun 11
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 12
Want to know how much a PS5 costs in South Africa? The best way to find great deals is to compare online stores.
Let's look at the latest PS5 prices from top gaming stores in South Africa and also see if pre-owned options are better suited for you.
Compare PS5 Prices - New and Pre-owned
The cheapest PS5 console prices will always be 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 the pre-owned prices from MobiTraderSA:
PS5 Model | Price at Game | Takealot | MobiTraderSA |
PS5 Digital | R9,999 | R10,499 | R8,799 |
PS5 Slim Digital | R10,999 | R10,899 | R9,299 |
PS5 Disc | R11,999 | R12,499 | R9,399 |
PS5 Slim Disc | R12,999 | R13,199 | R9,999 |
PS5 S 30th Edition | NA | NA | R13,999 |
PS5 Pro | R19,499 | R19,499 | R16,999 |
Prices are updated monthly. Last update: 11 June 2025
Original PlayStation 5 Prices
The original PlayStation 5 was released in November 2020 and included two models: the PS5 digital and PS5 disc edition.
At the time of release, the original PlayStation 5 price in South Africa was R9,999 for the digital version and R11,999 for the disc version.
PlayStation 5 Price Pre-owned
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 R8,799 for the PS5 digital and from R9,399 for the disc version.
PS5 Slim Prices in South Africa
The PS5 Slim was released in November 2023. It is a smaller console than the original PS5, and the new console allows users to add and remove the disc drive.
This means you can buy a PS5 Slim Digital and add a disc drive later, which costs 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 price of the PS5 Slim Digital is R10,899 when 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 R9,299 for the digital version and R9,999 for the PS5 Slim Disc version.
Buyer's Tip: The PS5 Slim doesn't provide any performance enhancements compared to 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.
The PS5 Pro price in South Africa starts from R19,499 for the digital version and R22,999 for the disc version.
While these consoles are rare in the pre-owned market, you can expect to pay R17,999 for the PS5 Pro pre-owned.
PS5 Prices in South Africa - Our Conclusion
There's no question about it, the PS5 price in South Africa is really expensive and not affordable for most gamers. Luckily, there are safe and reliable pre-owned sellers that make it possible to get the latest in gaming for a lot 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, which allows you to pay with easy installments.
Visit the PS5 consoles for sale page to see the latest pre-owned deals.
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