If you’re in the market for a new PlayStation or Xbox console and bottom-line pricing is your utmost priority, check these deals out. AliExpress is currently offering brand new imported Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 consoles for much lower than you can find a new model elsewhere. These are unopened, retail boxed, genuine gaming console that have been imported from another country (usually Japan, Hong Kong, Canada, or Mexico). Region locking is determined by your account, not by console, so all of these systems will play in the US without any problems. You’ll also be able to select English as your default language just like any console you buy here. AliExpress offers a return window but the length varies depending on the item. These consoles all ship locally from the United States and usually arrive within one week.
Imported PlayStation and Xbox Consoles Are on Sale
Is It Safe to Buy From AliExpress?
AliExpress as a whole is a legitimate website, but since it is a marketplace comprised of individual sellers, you have to make sure that the vendor you’re buying from is reputable. In many cases, the easiest way to do so is to look at the seller’s rating and history. In terms of the products we’ve listed in this article, while it’s true that some of the sellers may not have many reviews, AliExpress has reached out to us and personally vetted these vendors, which is why we feel comfortable promoting them. AliExpress also offers a 15 to 90 day free return policy depending on the product.
Other Related Deals
AliExpress has dropped the price of the professional-grade Xbox Series X Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller to only $74.42 shipped after you apply coupon code “IFP3TXY” in cart. That’s a huge price drop from its normal $140 list price and nearly the same cost as a standard Xbox controller. Note that this is a Hong Kong or Japanese import model in new retail packaging, but you won’t find it cheaper anywhere else. Aside from the different color scheme, the Core controller is identical to the Xbox Elite Series 2 non-Core controller. The Core controller, however, does not include the component pack. AliExpress offers a 90-day return policy.
AliExpress also just dropped the price on a new retail boxed (imported) Xbox Series X Elite Series 2 wireless gaming controller – component pack included – to $100 shipped. This controller retails for $180 and the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this controller stateside is about $130-$140.
Lenovo has dropped the price of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller to slightly lower than what we saw on Black Friday. Right now you can choose Sterling Silver, Volcanic Red, or Cobalt Blue for only $54 plus free shipping after you apply coupon code “PLAY5” in cart. Lenovo might not be the first site you’d think of for great deals on PlayStation controllers, but surprisingly, no one can match their pricing. This might be your last chance to get a DualSense controller at this price for quite a while, at least until Sony’s PlayStation Days of Play Sale that will probably happen sometime in late May.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gaming Headset Dragon Edition
SteelSeries is currently offering the Arctis Nova 7 Dragon Edition gaming headset for only $119.99 after an $80 off instant discount. The Dragon Edition is identical to the Nova Arctis 7 in build quality and performance, but with the addition of a deep red colorway with decorative gold dragon accents in celebration of 2024’s Year of the Dragon motif. Even though 2024 has passed, this is still one of SteelSeries’ classier designs that doesn’t feel outdated or out of place.
SteelSeries is also taking 35% off both PS5 and Xbox editions of its SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Destiny 2: The Final Shape Edition wireless gaming headsets. The Destiny Edition comes with a Booster Pack that includes Destiny themed speaker plates and headband, as well as exclusive Destiny 2 in-game items.
Why Should You Trust IGN’s Deals Team?
IGN’s deals team has a combined 30+ years of experience finding the best discounts in gaming, tech, and just about every other category. We don’t try to trick our readers into buying things they don’t need at prices that aren’t worth buying something at. Our ultimate goal is to surface the best possible deals from brands we trust and our editorial team has personal experience with. You can check out our deals standards here for more information on our process, or keep up with the latest deals we find on IGN’s Deals account on Twitter.
Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn’t hunting for deals for other people at work, he’s hunting for deals for himself during his free time.
