Tue Dec 03 06:03:24 UTC 2024: ## Blinkit’s Speedy PS5 Delivery Yields Unexpected “Free Gift”
**MUMBAI, INDIA** – A Reddit user’s recent purchase of a PlayStation 5 Slim from quick-commerce platform Blinkit has gone viral, not for the console itself, but for the unusual “free gift” included in the order: a packet of hing goli (asafoetida).
The user, who ordered the PS5 Digital Edition along with peanut butter, shared images of the console and the invoice clearly showing the unexpected spice alongside their purchase on the r/ps5India subreddit. The post quickly gained traction, with users amused by the bizarre addition to a gaming console order. Comments ranged from “Free hing goli is insane bro” to playful jabs about the unusual grocery list and how the purchase was explained to family.
This incident follows recent reports highlighting Blinkit’s incredibly fast delivery times for the PS5. Last month, a UAE resident showcased a 23-minute delivery, sparking a flurry of Indian users sharing screenshots of their own sub-10-minute deliveries, with one user even reporting an eight-minute delivery time.
The partnership between Sony and Blinkit, announced in April, allows customers in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru to receive PS5 Slim consoles and DualSense controllers within 10 minutes. The PS5 Slim is priced at ₹47,490, while the Digital Edition costs ₹37,490. However, Indian gamers will have to wait for the PS5 Pro due to the unavailability of the required 6Ghz spectrum band for its WiFi 7 capabilities.
The unexpected hing goli incident serves as a humorous anecdote highlighting both Blinkit’s rapid delivery service and the sometimes unpredictable nature of quick commerce.
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