Celebrating 30 Years of Sonic: Unmissable PS5 Deals for Fans

This Christmas is certainly a memorable one for Sonic enthusiasts – and I’m enjoying every moment of it. Not only are retail aisles filled with Sonic and Shadow the Hedgehog merchandise (of which I now possess several), but we also recently witnessed the launch of the remastered Sonic Generations, while Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is poised to hit theaters globally.

With my favorite brooding character, Shadow, about to take the spotlight, I’m getting in the mood for his film debut by playing Sonic games such as Sonic X Shadow Generations on my PS5. If you wish to follow my example, Sonic X Shadow Generations and a wide array of Sonic titles are available starting from as low as $17.97 at Amazon right now due to the site’s PS5 game promotions just in time for the holiday rush.

Games like Sonic Frontiers and Sonic Superstars have been available for some time, which is why their significant discount price of $19.99 isn’t particularly shocking. PS5 games often see considerable markdowns, especially older physical releases. However, Sonic X Shadow Generations just debuted in October 2024, making its $20 savings a pleasant surprise. This is especially notable since the game includes a standalone Shadow the Hedgehog movie tie-in marketing campaign – perfect for getting you in the mood for everything Sonic 3 has to offer during the holiday break.

There’s still ample time to order gaming gifts for the holidays, and we have made it easier to locate what you might be searching for with our PS5 offers and Xbox gift page – compiling controllers, accessories, and merchandise discounts all in one place. If your loved ones enjoy a bit of everything, our Amazon last-minute Christmas sales article is also loaded with our top recommendations for the best gifts to snag in time for the big day.

Ever since I first grasped a NES controller, I have been captivated by gaming and the devices it runs on. I could connect a NES and SNES to a TV, without instructions, before I could even walk. Even today, nothing excites me more than unboxing a console or handheld for the first time and setting it up. This passion evolved into an appreciation for games and game music, leading to my music career and aspiration of becoming the Scottish Nobuo Uematsu. After expressing my love for gaming through music, I transitioned to sharing my passion through writing on sites like TechRadar and iMore. This led to becoming a Hardware staff writer for PCGamesN, and later the Senior Tech Writer for Dexerto, focusing on all things related to Steam Deck, PlayStation, and Nintendo. With that experience, I was able to level up as Hardware Editor for GamesRadar+, where I remain just as obsessed with Nintendo, PlayStation, and gaming technology as ever.