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Plenty of PS5 games are still available for the PlayStation 4, too, and if you’re looking for a good price on a console, your best bet is to shop refurbished. GameStop currently has a selection of used 1TB slim models available for less than $300. That’s around $100 less than the limited quantity of new consoles that are still floating around out there. This refurb model also includes a DualShock Wireless controller.

Turtle Beach

Turtle Beach is one of the top brands out there when it comes to gaming headsets, and the second-gen Stealth 700 is one of our favorite PlayStation headsets on the market. These headphones are compatible with both the PS4 and PS5, and are equipped with 50mm speakers for clear, immersive sound so you can hear every step and shot. They’re totally wireless thanks to the use of a Mini-USB transmitter, and the mic arm folds up into the headset so it’s out of your way when you’re not using it for voice chats.

HyperX

If you don’t want to spend over $100 on a headset, there are plenty of more affordable options out there. The HyperX Cloud is a slight step down from the Cloud Alpha that made our list of the best PS5 headsets for 2023, and has plenty to offer for around $60. It’s Hi-Fi capable with 53mm drivers, is equipped with in-line audio controls for easy adjustments on the fly and has memory foam ear pads so it’s comfortable to wear during long gaming sessions. 

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When it comes to game consoles, 500GB or even a full 1TB of storage can fill up pretty quickly. While you can certainly delete games and download them again later, an external storage drive is a much more efficient solution. This 1TB WD drive is compatible with the PS4 and PS5, but it can only store PS4 games. And with optimized speeds of up to 900Mbps, you can skip those loading screens and get right to the action.

Samsung

If you have managed to score yourself a PlayStation 5, you may be looking to beef up the storage a bit to get the most out of your next-gen console. Fortunately, the PS5 has an extra internal storage drive slot, so you can easily expand it with an M.2 SSD. The Samsung 980 Pro is our overall favorite model on the market, and right now you can even pick it up on sale — impressive, considering that it is sometimes difficult to even find in stock. This model also features a built-in heatsink, which was missing on previous generations.

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