Stellar Blade for PlayStation 5 Is Now Down to Just $39.99 at Best Buy

PS5 gamers, get ready to celebrate because a top-rated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade, is on sale today at Best Buy for just $39.99, marking a massive 43% discount from its original $69.99 price tag. This deal beats the best prices seen during Black Friday and Cyber Monday by $10 and is exclusive to Best Buy, though other retailers like Amazon might follow suit with price matching later.

43% Off Stellar Blade (Save $30)

PlayStation 5 Exclusive: Stellar Blade

• $69.99 save 43% - $39.99 at Best Buy
• $69.99 save 29% - $49.99 at Amazon

Stellar Blade, the first non-gacha game from Shift Up to hit the US market, has garnered acclaim for its challenging soulslike gameplay, stunning visuals, an electrifying soundtrack, and its provocative character design.

In our review, Mitchell Saltzman noted that "Stellar Blade shines as a visually stunning and meticulously crafted action game, with significant strengths balanced by some clear weaknesses. While the narrative and character development could use more depth, and some RPG features like repetitive sidequests feel underwhelming, the game's action compensates brilliantly. The combat system, inspired by Sekiro, is rock solid, offering a plethora of monstrous foes to battle and hidden treasures that encourage thorough exploration." IGN gave Stellar Blade a 7/10, though I personally found it more enjoyable and would rate it higher. It didn't make our list of the best PS5 games of 2024 due to its recent release (games must be out for at least 6 months to qualify).

For optimal performance, I recommend running Stellar Blade in "Performance" mode to achieve a smooth 60fps. However, if you're a PlayStation 5 Pro owner, you can enjoy the game in "Enhanced" 4K mode, which delivers exceptional frame rates. According to the official PlayStation blog, "With PS5 Pro, players can experience Stellar Blade in 4K resolution at 50fps or higher, with smoother gameplay. You'll notice enhanced detail and less grain in PSSR upscale mode. The HFR (high framerate) option also supports a fluid gaming experience at 80fps, requiring a 120hz display."

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