Best match
Xbox Series X
$799vs $899Save $100 (11%)
Why it's a good swap 4K console with a disc drive and Game Pass.
You give up: Different game library with no PlayStation exclusives, and less graphics power than the Pro.
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You give up: Different game library with no PlayStation exclusives, and less graphics power than the Pro.
Short answer: The closest cheaper alternative to the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro is the Xbox Series X, about $799 instead of $899 (save 11%). What you give up: Different game library with no PlayStation exclusives, and less graphics power than the Pro. The cheapest is the Xbox Series S (512 GB) at about $499. Prices checked October 2026.
Why it's a good swap 4K console with a disc drive and Game Pass.
You give up: Different game library with no PlayStation exclusives, and less graphics power than the Pro.
Why it's a good swap Small digital console that plays current Xbox games and Game Pass.
You give up: Different library from PlayStation, and it targets 1440p rather than 4K.
Why it's a good swap Same PS5 games, online features and controller.
You give up: Weaker graphics and less storage than the Pro.
Why it's a good swap Plays the same PS5 games and includes a disc drive.
You give up: Lower resolution and frame rates, and no PSSR upscaling.
Typical US prices, checked October 2026. Not live prices; check the listing before you buy.
Looking for a cheaper alternative to the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro? It usually sells for about $899. Here are 4 cheaper swaps from $499: the Xbox Series X is the closest match from another brand, the Sony PlayStation 5 (Slim, disc) is a cheaper option from Sony and the Xbox Series S (512 GB) is the cheapest at about $499. Each one says what you give up for the lower price.
Worth it if you have a large 4K TV and want the best-looking PlayStation games: Sony lists a 2TB SSD, PSSR upscaling, advanced ray tracing and Wi-Fi 7, with over 100 games enhanced for the Pro. TechRadar (4/5) called it the best PS5 model, according to Push Square's roundup.
If standard PS5 graphics look fine to you, the Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) ($599) plays the same games with the same controller, and the Sony PlayStation 5 (Slim, disc) ($649) adds a disc drive. GamesRadar said the Pro's price only makes sense in niche setups like large screens.
Compared on their own pages: PS5 alternatives
| Option | Type | Typical price | You save | What you give up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony PlayStation 5 Pro | The original | $899 | – | – | View ↗ |
| Xbox Series S (512 GB) | Budget pick | $499 | $400 (44%) | Different library from PlayStation, and it targets 1440p rather than 4K. | View ↗ |
| Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) | Same brand, cheaper | $599 | $300 (33%) | Weaker graphics and less storage than the Pro. | View ↗ |
| Sony PlayStation 5 (Slim, disc) | Same brand, cheaper | $649 | $250 (28%) | Lower resolution and frame rates, and no PSSR upscaling. | View ↗ |
| Xbox Series X | Close match | $799 | $100 (11%) | Different game library with no PlayStation exclusives, and less graphics power than the Pro. | View ↗ |
Typical US prices from retailer listings and price trackers, checked October 2026. They are not live Amazon prices and may have changed, so check the listing before you buy.
The Xbox Series S (512 GB), at about $499 (44% less). Small digital console that plays current Xbox games and Game Pass. The catch: Different library from PlayStation, and it targets 1440p rather than 4K.
The Xbox Series X, at about $799 (11% less). 4K console with a disc drive and Game Pass. The catch: Different game library with no PlayStation exclusives, and less graphics power than the Pro.
Yes. The Sony PlayStation 5 (Slim, disc), at about $649 (28% less). Plays the same PS5 games and includes a disc drive. The catch: Lower resolution and frame rates, and no PSSR upscaling.
No. PlayStation Direct describes the PS5 Pro as all-digital, with the Disc Drive and Vertical Stand sold separately. The Sony PlayStation 5 (Slim, disc) ($649) has a disc drive built in.
PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, Sony's AI-enhanced upscaling for 4K TVs. Sony says over 100 PS5 games are enhanced for PS5 Pro, and the improvements vary by game.
Reviewers were split. In Push Square's review roundup, IGN (7/10) called it a hard sell for people happy with the base PS5, and The Verge recommended it mainly for people with a large OLED TV who sit close to it.
Each swap links to amazon.com. Prices are typical US prices checked October 2026 and change often, so check the listing before you buy.
Compared on their own pages: PS5 alternatives
Every swap is a product sold in the US that does the main job of the original. Close match is another brand with similar features, Same brand, cheaper is an older, smaller or renewed model from the same maker, and Budget pick is the cheapest thing that still does the job. On each page, Closest match is the close match nearest the original in price, and Lowest price is the cheapest swap. We compare published specs, retailer listings and reviews; we don't test products ourselves.
A cheaper product is cheaper for a reason. Each swap says what you give up, like weaker noise cancelling, a smaller screen or a shorter warranty, so you can decide if the savings are worth it.
Prices are typical US prices from retailer listings and price trackers, last checked October 2026. They are not live Amazon prices, which change often. When a price couldn't be confirmed, the page says “Check price on Amazon” instead of showing a number.
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