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Days of Play has returned for another year. At PS Direct from May 27 until June 10, there are savings on everything from $100 off PlayStation VR2 and $20 off Sony's limited edition DualSense controllers, but it's the Collector's editions that have caught my video-game-merch-loving attention.
I normally advise against picking these up, as they can be expensive and the quality can be pretty shocking. Let's not forget that the Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater statue exists. Yet when they're down to a more reasonable $129.99 like the Death Stranding 2 on the Beach Collector's Edition, or $149.99 like the Ghost of Yotei set, they're harder to ignore. If you missed out on pre-orders, this is your chance to get some nice merch without the "how much did I spend on that" remorse that I know all too well.
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If I were to pick up any Collector's Edition in recent years, you can bet it'd be the Death Stranding 2 On the Beach version. Why? That 15-inch Magellan Man statue was CG modeled, 3D printed, and produced under the watchful eyes of Yoji Shinkawa.
Shinkawa is the legendary illustrator and designer known for his work on the Metal Gear Solid series, and if he can vouch for the quality, I'd entirely trust investing $129.99 for it and the rest of the edition's collectibles. On the lead up to the game's release, Hideo Kojima shared on X (Twitter) that the statue was also a "product of KJP’s spirit and soul" and provided close-ups that reassure me that it won't have the same janky-face issues as the Snake statue Konami plopped out last year.
While that's convinced me, whether either of these deals hold value for you will depend entirely on whether you're a fan of either game. At $129.99 and $149.99 each, that's still a lot to pay for a bundle of merch in this climate. Especially when you may already own copies of the game they come with if you're an existing fan. If you're mulling over picking either up, just beware that once Collector's Editions sell out, they often don't get restocked. With that in mind, this may be one of your last chances to get either without having to fork out cash to resellers who commonly have their eye on these video-game tat abundant editions.
What else is included in the Days of Play 2026 sale?
- PS VR 2 now $299 at PS Direct ($100 off)
- Pulse Explore wireless earbuds $149 at PS Direct ($50 off)
- Pulse Elite wireless headset $109 at PS Direct ($40 off)
- Death Stranding 2 DualSense controller $64 at PS Direct ($20 off)
- DualSense Edge controller $169 at PS Direct ($30 off)
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