Sony Reveals New PS5 Console Bundle
Key Takeaways
- Sony is releasing a PS5 holiday bundle on November 22.
- The bundle comes with a PS5 Slim console, controller, 1,000 V-Bucks, and eight in-game cosmetics for Fortnite.
- The bundle offers a great deal for Fortnite fans looking to upgrade, but some express disappointment over how the cosmetics are tied to a console purchase.
Sony has officially revealed a new PlayStation 5 holiday bundle that will be available beginning November 22. The PlayStation 5 has been a massive success for Sony, and all signs point to November being a huge month for the hardware.
The PS5 Pro is set to launch on November 7. While it has an eye-watering $699.99 price tag, the PS5 Pro offers significant enhancements for those willing to pay for it. Some may be tempted by the PS5 Pro’s ability to play games at high resolution while maintaining a high frame rate, but others will be satisfied with the performance of the base PS5 models. Luckily for those looking to buy a PS5 this holiday season, the cheaper variants will soon have a new bundle to pick up.
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Starting November 22, a new PlayStation 5 bundle will hit store shelves. The Fortnite Cobalt Star PS5 Console Bundle will come in Digital and Disc form and is expected to retail for $499.99 and $449.99, respectively. The bundle comes with a PS5 Slim console and controller, along with 1,000 V-Bucks and eight in-game cosmetics. While Fortnite is a free-to-play game, this bundle will make the perfect pick for someone looking to buy a gift for a Fortnite fan in their life that is still playing on PS4.
What Comes in the PS5 Fortnite Bundle?
- PS5 Slim Console ($499.99 Disc/$449.99 Digital)
- PS5 DualSense Controller
- Fortnite Items
- 1,000 V-Bucks
- Cobalt Snowfoot Outfit (Including LEGO variant)
- Cobalt Crash Drums
- Indigo Inverter Pickaxe
- Weathered Snow Stripes Wrap
- Sapphire Star Back Bling
- Discotheque Wheels (Gold Painted Style)
- Stella Trail (Gold Painted Style)
- Krackle Boost (Gold Painted Style)
The cosmetics included in the bundle are the Cobalt Snowfoot Outfit, the Cobalt Crash Drums, the Indigo Inverter Pickaxe, the Weathered Snow Stripes Wrap, and the Sapphire Star Back Bling for the traditional battle royale mode. A LEGO version of the Cobalt Snowfoot Outfit will also be available, while those that enjoy Rocket Racing get the Discotheque Wheels (Gold Painted Style), Stella Trail (Gold Painted Style), and Krackle Boost (Gold Painted Style) to customize their car with.
Unless the bundle costs more than expected, it really is a great deal for those that have yet to buy a PS5. 1,000 V-Bucks is $8.99, while the price of other Fortnite cosmetics ranges, so getting eight at no additional cost is a steal. But while the bundle will be appealing to Fortnite fans in the market for a PS5, some have expressed their disappointment. The comments on the new PS5 bundle’s announcement video are full of people who are disappointed that the cosmetics aren’t being given away as part of a PS Plus promotion and are instead tied to the purchase of a new console.
Regardless, the Fortnite PS5 bundle should be a big hit this holiday season and do a lot to boost the console’s sales numbers.
PlayStation 5
Sony’s PlayStation 5 is part of the ninth console generation and debuted with a launch lineup that included Demon’s Souls and Astro’s Playroom. The console comes with a Blu-ray disc, although a digital-only edition is also available for a cheaper price.