PlayStation just beat Prime Day with the best PS5 games from $2 — here’s 17 deals I’d buy (2024)

Borderlands 3 (Ultimate Edition): was $19 now $14 @ Amazon
Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition packs the entire Borderlands 3 experience alongside every single piece of DLC released since its initial launch in 2019. You play a legendary Vault Hunter traveling across the galaxy for loot. With a near endless supply of guns to find, and a deep skill tree to explore, you can make your character your own. Borderlands 3 is also ideal for online co-op play (or even couch co-op) so pick up an extra copy for your buddy.

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vo.1: was $59 now $18 @ Amazon
Enjoy the acclaimed Metal Gear Solid franchise from the very start in this first-installment in the Master Collection series. This package offers strong value containing Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater alongside the original two Metal Gear games and a host of supplemental content including digital art collections and novels.This is the perfect package for veteran MGS fans or newcomers to the storied franchise.

Marvel's Midnight Suns: was $59 now $19 @ Amazon
Marvel's Midnight Sunsis one of the most overlooked games on PS5. It brings together a roster of iconic Marvel superheroes to battle the demonic Lilith via strategic turn-based battle. But when you're not engaged in combat you can build your relationships back at home base which in turn makes your heroes stronger.This is one of the PS5's most overlooked gems and is a must-play for comic book fans.

Assassin's Creed Mirage: was $49 now $22 @ Amazon
Pitched as a return to the franchise's roots, Assassin's Creed Mirage ditches the RPG bloat of the most recent AC games in the form of a smaller, more focused experience. You play Basim, a petty thief turned master assassin in 9th-century Baghdad. With a vibrant city to explore and a list of targets to eliminate, Assassin's Creed Mirage is exactly what the series needed after the overwhelming bloat of Assassin's Creed Valhalla.

Sonic Superstars: was $59 now $23 @ Amazon
Ready for some fast-paced platforming fun? Sonic Superstars puts a fresh spin (dash) on the classic side-scrolling Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy (either solo or in local co-op with up to 3 friends) and race through levels, picking up power-ups and deploying powers as you set out to defeat Doctor Eggman.

No Man's Sky: was $59 now $23 @ Amazon
Once considered among the biggest disappointments in gaming history after a very rocky launch, No Man's Sky is now the ultimate redemption story. Packing more than eight years' worth of free content updates, this sci-fi adventure has become an instant recommendation for wannabe sci-fi explorers. Travel to distant galaxies, discover new lifeforms and trade, fight and survive in an infinite universe.

Star Wars Jedi Survivor: was $69 now $29 @ Amazon
Star Wars Jedi: Survivoris arguably the best Star Wars media in years. Playing once again as Jedi in hiding Cal Kestis on the run from Sith inquisitors, this galaxy-spanning third-person action-adventure game combines satisfying lightsaber combat with rewarding exploration and also packs a highly cinematic story that will thrill Star Wars fans both new and old.Plus, the launch window bugs have now been squashed.

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered: was $49 now $29 @ Amazon
Expect the gripping and harrowing story of The Last of Us Part 2 like never before in this Remastered edition. The original PS4 game has been polished for a native PS5 release. You get the full original game looking better than ever and a smattering of extras including the new No Return survival mode. The Last of Us Part 2 is one of the best PlayStation games ever and this is the best way to play.

Rise of the Ronin: was $69 now $39 @ Amazon
Set in 19th-century Japan during the Boshin War, Rise of the Rōnin comes from developer Team Ninja and blends a sizeable open world, a choice-driven narrative and engaging combat. Designed to take full advantage of the PS5, it also offers impressive visuals, speedy loading times and full support for the console's DualSense. To see the discount, you first need to add to the game to your shopping cart.

EA Sports College Football 25: was $69 now $42 @ Amazon
After more than a decade of waiting, EA returned to the world of NCAA football in the appropriately titled College Football 25. And this simulation of college football was worth the weight. Offering a slightly more arcade-style pace than its Madden sibling, and letting you play as the biggest schools in the country, it lived up to all those years of anticipated. However, if you're more of a pro ball fan, Madden NFL 25 is also on sale for $42 as part of Amazon's Prime Day sale.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: was $69 now $44 @ Amazon
is the game the PS5 was born to play. In this stylish intergalactic adventure, you’ll take control of seasoned heroes Ratchet and Clank — as well as their distaff counterparts, Rivet and Kit. With 10 huge planets to explore, tons of weapons to customize and upgrade, a variety of enemies to fight and plenty of puzzles to solve, Rift Apart is an absolute joy from start to finish.

Spider-Man 2: was $69 now $49 @ Best Buy
Sequels always fall short of the original, huh? Not in this case, as Spider-Man 2 adds engaging side missions to go with a cinematic main story. It's the best Spider-Man game ever in our estimation, and you save $20 on it at Best Buy, which is also getting into the PS5 game discount action this week.

Elden Ring: was $59 now $49 @ Amazon
A collaboration between developer FromSoftware, the creators of Dark Souls, and acclaimed fantasy author George R. R. Martin,Elden Ringis a stunning open-world action RPG where every victory is hard-fought. You'll die frequently, but the sense of satisfaction that comes after downing a hulking boss after dozens of defeats is practically unmatched in all of gaming. Now is the ideal time to jump into Elden Ring as it's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC just launched over the summer.

Rory Mellon