Game consoles

Game consoles: what they cost in South Africa

Updated 31 October 2026

A new game console in South Africa costs roughly R 4,200 to R 18,000, depending on the brand, the storage and whether it is a standard console or a handheld. For a current price on your exact model, send a request on BlaBlaPrice and sellers will answer with their own offer.

What to check before you buy

Name the exact model, because a 512GB Xbox Series S and a 1TB PlayStation 5 Slim are different machines at different prices. Say whether you want new or used, and how much storage you need. For a used console, ask what is included, such as controllers, cables and games, and whether the firmware is up to date. Check the plug and region too: some listings are the European PAL / EU plug 220V version, which may need an adaptor at a South African socket.

Warranty and insurance in South Africa

According to South African warranty guides, the PlayStation 5, Xbox and Switch 2 each come with a standard one-year manufacturer warranty. Claim processes and turnaround times differ by brand, so ask the seller who handles the claim and how long it takes. If you want insurance cover for a damaged console, the claim needs a certified damage assessment report, proof of ownership and your policy details.

When demand peaks

October is late spring in South Africa, and summer runs from December to February. Gift buying rises towards the December holidays, so popular models sell out faster in the weeks before. Buying in October or early November leaves time to compare new and used offers and to have a console delivered before the rush.

Delivery and how prices are quoted

Prices are quoted in rand, and handheld devices from online sellers can be far cheaper than mainstream consoles, so compare like with like. Ask for the total price including delivery to your city, whether that is Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha, because delivery cost and time can differ between sellers. Ask also for the returns terms before you pay.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the console in your own words in a chat, for example "PS5 Slim 1TB, new, two controllers, Cape Town". Buying through BlaBlaPrice is free. BlaBlaPrice reads the request, asks for missing details such as storage and warranty, then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in South Africa and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own price and delivery terms. Your contact details stay hidden, and you decide with whom to exchange them. You can also browse video games and consoles or read how BlaBlaPrice works.