While PS5 console prices are rising on April 2, there’s a unique PS5 accessory that’s actually getting a price cut. Right now, you’ll find the popular dbrand Darkplates 2.0 with a 50% discount. That means you can customize your rig for as little as $40 (was $80), though add-on content like lightstrips and additional skins are also quite cheap. An end date for the sale isn’t being advertised by dbrand, so be sure to check out the savings while you can
Dbrand Darkplates 2.0
$40 (was $80)
The Darkplates 2.0 come in a variety of sizes, allowing them to fit the Slim or Original PS5 console (with or without disc drive). They boast rounded edges that give your console a more streamlined look, and there are even vents cut into the sides to give your hardware additional airflow.
You can tack on a stand for an extra $10, while various lightstrips and middle skins are also available during checkout. The lightstrips run down the middle of the console, offering a colorful glow with almost a dozen options up for grabs. Middle skins, meanwhile, give a pop of color to the center column of your PS5. These come in flashy flavors like Holo White and Glow Circuit, bringing some serious personality to an otherwise all-black design.
Keep in mind that, while the Darkplates themselves are seeing a 50% discount, these lightstrips and middle skins are only slightly discounted. For example, the Red Lightstrip is $10 (was $12) and the Joker Pack (which mixes green and purple) is $15 (was $18). Middle Skin price cuts are a bit more generous, with some discounted by more than $30.
It looks like the Original – Disc Edition model is sold out, and the Slim – Digital Edition only comes bundled with a stand (making it $50 instead of $40). As for the Original – Digital Edition, it offers White or Gray Darkplates instead of Black. Be sure to check out all the customization options for your specific console, as there are dozens of configurations to explore.
This current price makes the dbrand Darkplates 2.0 more affordable than the first-party PlayStation Console Covers. The Midnight Black option at Sony, for example, costs $54. However, Sony also offers much more variety in colors, so if you want something like Volcanic Red or Cobalt Blue, be sure to give its official store a look. These don’t have the same vents as dbrand’s offerings, and there’s a lack of secondary customization options (like middle skins and lightstrips), but they’re still pretty cool nonetheless.
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