If you haven't pulled the trigger on upgrading to PlayStation 5 yet, Sony is offering free games if you activate your new console by October 20. These aren't even shovelware titles, but 12 of Sony's best-selling exclusives, including "God of War Ragnarok," "Horizon Forbidden West," and "Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales. [As part of Sony's new PS5 Upgrade Program, PSN account holders who are 18 or older and have activated their new PS5 console by October 20 can get one free digital copy when they visit the console's PlayStation Store.

The full list of games to choose from is as follows:

A PlayStation Plus subscription is not required, but current subscribers will need to be strategic about which free games they choose. Some of these titles are available for free with a PS Plus Extra or Premium subscription.

According to the terms and conditions of the program, there is no substitution or replacement, and this offer is non-transferable and cannot be combined with other select offers. Therefore, existing subscribers should choose carefully to avoid accidentally double investing and missing out on another game they might have wanted to check out.

To get the most out of this campaign, they should also consider the length of the game, its price, and whether it is a standalone game or bundled with DLC. For example, Uncharted: The Legacy of Thieves Collection, one of the best titles available on PS5, includes both Uncharted - Atlantis in the Desert 4 and the acclaimed expansion " It includes both "Lost Legacy. In our review of the Legacy of Shifu's Collection, we described it as "the definitive way to experience these great titles."

And while I preferred Miles Morales to the original Marvel Spider-Man (his misadventures in "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" firmly established him as my favorite Spidey), this title is a It is a relatively short game compared to its predecessor, only about 8 hours in this game compared to 17 hours in the main campaign. Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart" doesn't take much longer either. On the other hand, "God of War Ragnarok," "Horizon Forbidden West" and "Ghost of Tsushima" are much bigger games: the Director's Cut is much longer.