Important takeaways
- Sony is releasing a PS5 holiday bundle on November 22nd.
- The bundle comes with a PS5 Slim console, controllers, 1,000 V-Bucks and eight Fortnite in-game cosmetics.
- The pack offers a great deal for Fortnite fans looking to upgrade, but some are expressing disappointment at how the cosmetics are tied to a console purchase.
Sony has officially revealed a new PlayStation 5 holiday package which will be available from November 22. The PlayStation 5 has been a huge success for Sony, and all signs point to November being a huge month for the hardware.
The PS5 Pro will launch on November 7. Although it has an eye-watering price tag of $699.99, the PS5 Pro offers significant improvements for those willing to pay for it. Some may be tempted by the PS5 Pro's ability to play high-resolution games while maintaining a high frame rate, but others will be satisfied with the performance of the base PS5 models. Fortunately 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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The PS5 Pro has an important new feature that Sony hasn't mentioned yet
The upcoming PS5 Pro apparently includes a secret upgrade that was not mentioned anywhere in Sony's marketing of the console.
Starting November 22, a new PlayStation 5 bundle will hit store shelves. The Fortnite The Cobalt Star PS5 Console Bundle comes 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 controllers, along with 1,000 V-Bucks and eight in-game cosmetics. While Fortnite is a free-to-play game, this pack will be the perfect choice for someone who wants to buy a gift for one Fortnite hell in their lives still playing on PS4.
What's 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 Lace Stripes Wrap
- Sapphire Star Back Bling
- Disco Wheel (Gold Painted Style)
- Stella Trail (Gold Painted Style)
- Krackle Boost (Gold Painted Style)
Cosmetics included in the pack are Cobalt Snowfoot Outfit, Cobalt Crash Drums, Indigo Inverter Pickaxe, Weathered Snow Stripes Wrap and Sapphire Star Back Bling for the traditional Battle Royale mode. A LEGO version of the Cobalt Snowfoot Outfit will also be available, while those who like Rocket Racing will get 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's certainly a great deal for those who have yet to buy a PS5. 1,000 V-Bucks is $8.99, while the price for others Fortnite cosmetic ranges, so getting eight at no extra cost is a steal. But while the bundle will appeal Fortnite fans in the market for a PS5, some have expressed their disappointment. The comments on the new PS5 bundle announcement video are full of people disappointed that 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, it Fortnite The 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 available for a cheaper price.
