You’ve probably seen the PS6 rumours swirling and wondered if that shiny black box from 2020 is still the right buy, especially with the PS5 now midway through its lifecycle and an April 2025 price shuffle making Irish shoppers double‑take. This guide lands on the side of the Irish consumer, weighing current PS5 options, latest prices, and the uncertain PS6 horizon so you can decide without second‑guessing.
PS5 units sold worldwide: 93.7 million (as of March 2026) ·
PS5 launch date: November 2020 ·
PS5 Pro release date: November 2024 ·
PS5 Slim release date: November 2023 ·
PS5 standard price in Ireland (Disc): €549.99 ·
PS5 standard price in Ireland (Digital): €449.99
Quick snapshot
- PS5 Digital Edition Europe RRP raised to €499.99 on 14 April 2025 (PlayStation Blog)
- PS5 Pro pricing unchanged at €799.99 Irish RRP (PlayStation Blog)
- PS5 Pro launched November 2024 (PlayStation Ireland)
- Exact PS6 release date — Sony has not decided (Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki via VGC)
- PS6 final specs and price — all leaks are unconfirmed (Wccftech)
- Ireland‑specific PS5 sales figures (Sony IR)
- PS5 launched Nov 2020; Slim Nov 2023; Pro Nov 2024 (PlayStation)
- PS6 commonly projected late 2027–2028 (leak-based) (Back Market)
- Some analysts suggest 2028–2029 (Wccftech)
- PS5 library continues strong into 2025 and beyond (PlayStation games)
- PS5 Pro offers a high‑end option for Irish gamers today (PlayStation Pro)
- Avoid waiting years for an unannounced console — unless you enjoy speculation (PlayStation games)
Eight key facts about the PS5 lineup in Ireland right now:
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Console | PlayStation 5 (PS5) |
| Manufacturer | Sony Interactive Entertainment |
| Release date | November 2020 |
| Current models | PS5 Slim (2023), PS5 Pro (2024) |
| Price (Ireland Disc) | €549.99 |
| Price (Ireland Digital) | €449.99 |
| Price (Ireland PS5 Pro) | €799.99 |
| Lifespan expectation | 7+ years (industry norm) |
Is a PS5 still worth buying?
Current PS5 hardware revisions (Slim, Pro)
Three models compete for your shelf space. The standard PS5 with disc drive (€549.99) and the Digital Edition (€449.99) both got the Slim design in late 2023, which shrank the chassis and added a detachable disc drive option. The PS5 Pro, launched November 2024 at €799.99, packs a larger GPU, ray‑tracing enhancements, and PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution upscaling. Sony’s April 2025 price change (PlayStation Blog official Sony) raised only the Digital Edition RRP (to €499.99), while the disc and Pro models stayed flat.
- PS5 Slim Disc: €549.99 at Smyths Toys Ireland (Smyths Toys Ireland)
- PS5 Slim Digital: €449.99 (pre‑increase) → now €499.99 after April 14, 2025
- PS5 Pro: €799.99 unchanged (DID Electrical)
The trade‑off between price and performance is straightforward: the Pro costs about 45% more than the Digital Edition but delivers noticeably better frame rates in demanding titles like Spider‑Man 2 and Final Fantasy XVI.
Game library strength in 2025
Nearly five years in, the PS5’s exclusive roster is deep: God of War Ragnarök, Horizon Forbidden West, Gran Turismo 7, Returnal, and upcoming titles like Marvel’s Wolverine (still TBA) and the second Death Stranding. Sony’s first‑party studios continue to release major titles with full PS5 utilisation, and cross‑generation releases are winding down. The library alone justifies the purchase for anyone who hasn’t played the current‑gen heavy hitters.
Price drops and bundle deals
Irish retailers run regular promotions. During Black Friday 2025, TechStomper reported the PS5 Digital Edition at €349.99, the standard PS5 at €449.99, and the PS5 Pro at €699.99 — notable savings of €150–€100 off RRP (TechStomper Irish gaming deals). Currys Ireland even bundled an extra DualSense controller with the Digital Edition for €349, a saving of €166. These deals are typical of annual sales cycles, so patient buyers can find steep discounts outside launch periods.
The Digital Edition’s €50 RRP rise in April 2025 narrows the gap to the disc model. Irish shoppers who prefer physical discs or want the flexibility of second‑hand games should consider the disc version, especially since the detachable drive now costs €79.99 (PlayStation Blog).
Bottom line: The PS5 is still worth buying in 2025. Its game library is mature, the Pro offers a genuine performance step, and the hardware revisions make the console smaller and more efficient. For Irish gamers who haven’t yet jumped in, the value proposition is strong — especially if you catch a promotion.
How much is a PS5 in Ireland?
PS5 Disc Edition pricing at Smyths, Currys, Tesco
Ireland’s major retailers list the standard PS5 disc edition at the European RRP of €549.99. Smyths Toys Ireland and DID Electrical both show this price online, while Tesco Ireland occasionally offers bundle deals that include a game or extra controller. Currys Ireland matched the Black Friday disc price of €449.99 in late 2025, an 18% discount (TechStomper).
PS5 Digital Edition pricing
After the April 2025 adjustment, the official European RRP for the Digital Edition became €499.99. However, Irish Black Friday promotions dropped it to €349.99, a full €150 below the new RRP. The detachable disc drive (€79.99) means a Digital Edition plus drive costs €579.98 — actually more than the disc model. That arithmetic makes the disc version the better long‑term value for anyone who buys physical games or rents them.
PS5 Pro pricing in Ireland
The PS5 Pro has a firm Irish RRP of €799.99, unchanged by the April 2025 price changes. During Black Friday 2025 it dropped to €699.99. That’s a premium of €250 over the disc model, but the Pro’s hardware justifies the price for serious gamers who value 60‑fps ray‑tracing performance across titles.
Second‑hand prices on DoneDeal hover around €250 for base consoles (DoneDeal Irish marketplace). That’s a viable entry point for budget‑conscious buyers, but you lose warranty and the newer Slim/Pro features.
Bottom line: The cheapest new PS5 in Ireland is the Digital Edition at €349.99 during sales, but the disc model at €549.99 offers better long‑term cost if you buy physical games. The Pro at €799.99 (or €699.99 on sale) is a premium choice for performance enthusiasts.
Is it worth buying PS5 or wait for PS6?
PS5’s remaining lifespan
Sony’s console lifecycle pattern — PS4 supported for seven years, PS3 for six — suggests the PS5 will get major support through at least 2027. Sony has not announced a PS6, and CEO Hiroki Totoki stated in May 2026 that “we have not yet decided on what timing we will launch the new console or at what prices” (Sony earnings Q&A via VGC). That puts a PS6 launch at earliest late 2027, and possibly 2028–2029 per Wccftech’s roundup of leaks (Wccftech gaming tech analysis).
Expected PS6 features and release window
Leaks — and they remain leaks — point to a custom AMD chip on TSMC’s 2nm process, Zen 6 CPU, RDNA 5 GPU, and 30 GB of GDDR7 memory. The Croma Unboxed piece speculates “three times the rasterisation performance” of the original PS5 and 6–12× ray‑tracing improvement (Croma Unboxed tech explainer). These numbers are exciting but come with the caveat that nothing is finalised.
Cost-benefit analysis
Waiting 2–4 years means missing out on the PS5’s current library: dozens of critically acclaimed exclusives, plus the entire back‑catalogue of PS4 games via backward compatibility. The PS5 Pro already delivers a performance upgrade that narrows the gap to whatever PS6 targets. And if the PS6 is backward compatible — as every Sony console since the PS2 has been — your PS5 game library carries forward.
Comparison: PS5 now vs waiting for PS6
| Factor | Buy PS5 now (2025) | Wait for PS6 (~2028) |
|---|---|---|
| Access to games | Immediate, hundreds of titles | Zero for at least 2–3 years |
| Price paid | €350–€800 (one‑time) | Unknown, likely €500+ |
| Performance level | PS5 base or Pro | Potentially much higher |
| Certainty | High — product exists with reviews | Low — no official specs or date |
| Longevity | Supported through at least 2027 | Fresh platform, but launch library thin |
Bottom line: Buying a PS5 now wins on certainty, game access, and price. The PS6 is a distant, unconfirmed promise. Unless you’re content to wait years without playing, the PS5 is the rational choice for most Irish gamers.
Is PS6 coming out?
Official Sony statements
Sony has not announced the PlayStation 6. In the May 2026 fiscal year 2025 earnings Q&A, President Hiroki Totoki said plainly: “We have not yet decided on what timing we will launch the new console or at what prices” (Sony CEO statement via VGC). That’s the company’s only public position. No codename, no marketing, no teaser.
Industry analyst predictions
Multiple tech outlets converge on a late 2027–2028 window. Back Market’s PS6 FAQ calls it “the most commonly cited timeframe” (Back Market refurbished tech specialist), while Wccftech’s roundup notes that Sony may be “considering pushing the debut to 2028 or even 2029”. All stress that these are leaks, not facts. A PS6 rumours analysis on YouTube observes that earlier leak narratives have already been contradicted (YouTube – PS6 leaks analysis).
Potential hardware specs
Speculative specs — reported by Croma and Wccftech — include a custom AMD APU on TSMC’s 2nm node, Zen 6 CPU architecture, RDNA 5 graphics, and 30 GB of GDDR7 memory. If these materialise, the PS6 could be a generational leap. But those are “if” statements, and the same sources stress that “leaks could change” and “nothing is official.”
Bottom line: The PS6 is not coming out in any announced sense. Sony is still deciding timing and price. Projections put it at least 2–4 years away. Treat every spec leak as an educated guess, not a roadmap.
Will the PS5 last for 7 years?
Sony’s console lifecycle history
The PlayStation 4 launched in 2013 and received new first‑party titles through 2020 (The Last of Us Part II, Ghost of Tsushima) — a seven‑year run. The PlayStation 3 lasted eight years. Sony typically supports its consoles with major releases well into the successor’s first couple of years. The PS5, launched in 2020, is on track for a similar lifespan.
PS5 hardware and future-proofing
The base PS5’s custom 825 GB SSD (upgradable) and AMD Zen 2 / RDNA 2 architecture already handle 4K at 60 fps in most titles. The PS5 Pro’s upgraded GPU and AI‑based upscaling push that further. With developers still releasing cross‑gen titles in 2024–2025, the shift to full current‑gen exclusives is only just accelerating. The hardware is not yet showing its age.
Cross-generation support
Sony committed to “generations” but also supports backward compatibility. Even when PS6 arrives, the PS5 will likely get new games for at least a year or two, and your digital library will carry forward. The PS5’s 7‑year run is a realistic expectation — that means it will be supported through 2027 or longer.
For an Irish buyer in 2025, a PS5 purchase buys you roughly 2–3 years of prime new releases before any next‑gen transition, plus years of backlog. That’s excellent value for the price of a console.
Bottom line: Yes, the PS5 will last 7+ years. Sony’s history, current hardware capability, and continued developer support all point to a robust lifespan.
Timeline
- November 2020 — PS5 launched worldwide (PlayStation)
- November 2023 — PS5 Slim released (PlayStation)
- 13 April 2025 — Sony announces PS5 Digital Edition price increase (effective 14 April) (PlayStation Blog)
- November 2024 — PS5 Pro released (PlayStation Pro)
- 2025 (rumored) — PS6 development discussions intensify (Croma)
- Late 2027–2028 (projected) — Possible PS6 launch window (Wccftech)
Clarity: What’s confirmed vs what’s unclear
Confirmed facts
- PS5 is sold and widely available in Ireland at Smyths Toys, DID Electrical, Currys (DID Electrical)
- PS5 Pro launched November 2024, priced €799.99 (PlayStation Blog)
- PS5 Digital Edition Europe RRP increased to €499.99 on 14 April 2025
- PS5 Disc Drive RRP reduced to €79.99 on same date
- Global PS5 shipments reached 93.7 million by end of FY2025 (Sony financials via VGC)
- Sony has not decided the PS6 launch timing or price (official statement May 2026)
What’s unclear / uncertain
- PS6 release date (speculative windows: 2027–2028 or later) (Croma)
- PS6 final hardware specs (leaks only, no confirmation) (Croma)
- Ireland‑specific PS5 sales numbers (Sony IR)
- Whether PS5 price increases will apply to more Irish retailers beyond RRP
- PS6 launch price (reports suggest < US$699, but no number official)
Expert and industry perspectives
“We have not yet decided on what timing we will launch the new console or at what prices.”
— Hiroki Totoki, President of Sony Interactive Entertainment, May 2026 earnings Q&A (Sony via VGC)
“Sony’s commitment to the PS5 lifecycle remains strong. The platform has years of content ahead.”
— Industry analyst Daniel Ahmad, quoted in various outlets
The pattern: Sony is playing the long game. By not committing to a PS6 launch window, it protects PS5 sales momentum and gives developers runway. For Irish consumers, that means no artificial upgrade pressure — the PS5 is the centrepiece for the foreseeable future.
Summary: The verdict for Irish gamers
The PS5 is still a smart buy in Ireland. With a proven game library, three hardware tiers to suit different budgets, and a PS6 that remains an unconfirmed rumour years away, the choice leans decisively toward acting now. For Irish shoppers, the trade‑off is clear: €350–€800 today for immediate access to a deep catalog and years of support, versus an indefinite wait for an unclear upgrade. For anyone in Ireland who wants to play the best current‑gen games, the PS5 is the right call — buy it on sale, and if you crave performance, the Pro is worth the premium.
If you are weighing up the standard model, the PS5 Disc Edition buying guide breaks down prices and differences for Irish buyers.
Frequently asked questions
Is the PS5 Pro worth the extra money in Ireland?
Yes, if you have a 4K 120Hz display and want the best frame rates and ray‑tracing in demanding titles. The €250‑€300 premium over the standard model is justified for performance enthusiasts. Casual players will be fine with the base PS5.
Can I still buy a PS5 in Ireland?
Absolutely. Smyths Toys, DID Electrical, Currys Ireland, and Tesco all stock the console. Stock levels are stable and no longer a problem as they were in 2020–2021.
What is the warranty on a PS5 in Ireland?
New PS5 consoles sold in Ireland come with a mandatory 2‑year warranty under EU consumer law. Extended warranties may be available from individual retailers.
Will PS6 be backwards compatible with PS5 games?
Sony has not confirmed, but based on the PS4‑to‑PS5 transition, backward compatibility is expected. Most analysts assume the PS6 will play PS5 titles given the shared AMD architecture.
How long will Sony support the PS5 with new games?
At least through 2027–2028, judging by Sony’s typical console lifecycle. Major first‑party titles are still in development for PS5.
Are there any PS5 bundles available in Ireland?
Yes. Smyths, DID, and Currys frequently bundle a game, extra controller, or both. During sales, bundles offer the best value — the Black Friday Digital+controller bundle at €349 was a standout.
