The Black Friday PS5 deals are well and truly underway, and they are even bringing with them bona fide PS5 Pro discounts, as well as a host of discounts on complementing games and accessories.
I've been tracking gaming hardware deals, writing about gaming tech for years, and covering sales periods for years now. That includes covering the PS5 stock shortage of a few years ago, as well as covering record-low prices on a host of the best and our favorite gaming tech across the years.
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The Black Friday PS5 deals are always a staple of the November sales period and often represent the best time to invest in hardware and accessory upgrades as well as pick up the latest and greatest games going too. This year, we've got the introduction of the PS5 Pro to contend with too, and I'm hoping for some value-busting bundles on that machine that will include the disc drive and vertical stand at a reduced retail price. This would increase the value proposition and help offer a way into the new console in a more fulsome way - and with it being so hard to buy a PS5 disc drive right now, this would be incredibly welcome.
Away from that new console, be it PS5 Slim bundles, or discounts on the best PS5 headsets, controllers, storage solutions, or PS5 and PS5 Pro-enhanced games, I'm here to guide you through the swathes of deals and discounts we'll across the whole Black Friday period. And we'll start with a few of my top picks.
US Black Friday PS5 deals - quick links
- PS5 Pro: Walmart's got the best Pro price
- PS5 Slim consoles: Save $75 on both Slim models
- PS5 Slim bundles: Get the Fortnite Cobalt bundle for $75 off
- Controllers: Save up to $31 on all DualSense pads
- Games: Save $20 on Silent Hill 2, Metaphor: Refantazio
- Headsets: Get $20 off the official Pulse Elite headset
- SSDs: Get our favorite SSD for $100 off
- TVs: Pick up our favorite OLED TV for PS5 for its lowest-ever price
- Monitors: Get the five-star Samsung OLED G8 for a record-low price
UK Black Friday PS5 deals - quick links
- PS5 Pro: Get the Pro for just £659 at EE
- PS5 Slim consoles: Pick up the disc Slim console for under £400
- PS5 Slim bundles: Save up to £90 on Slim bundles at Currys
- Controllers: Save over £20 on all DualSense pads
- Games: Save on Astro Bot, Stellar Blade, and more
- Headsets: Get my favorite PS5 headset for a record-low price
- SSDs: Get 2TB PS5 SSDs with heatsink from just £115
- TVs: Pick up our top-budget gaming TV for a lowest-ever
- Monitors: 4K PS5 monitors from £199
My top US Black Friday PS5 deals
My top UK Black Friday PS5 deals
I have been covering PlayStation hardware on the daily for about six years now, and have been at the forefront of stock debacles, and sales events since then too. Having years of experience with sales and deals, I know what it takes to tell a good deal from a great deal and the best ways for you to save money. I've also reviewed the PS5 Pro console recently, as well as other PS5 hardware previously, so know a thing or two about the ecosystem professionally but also personally - I'm a PlayStation fanatic so know what players on that platform are looking for when it comes to deals.
UK shoppers: If you've been hoping to see more 30th Anniversary DualSense stock then have we got the Black Friday miracle for you.
Although not selling the 30th Anniversary DualSense pad individually, EE is throwing it in with PS5 bundles - that include savings! There's a bunch of disc console bundles on offer that include the special DualSense, and you can also get it with the digital console.
You'll have to scroll down a little to find the bundles that include the 30th Anniversary DualSense but they are there and the extra clicks are worth it for the limited edition gear!
PS5 Fortnite bundles (disc edition): from £459 at EE
PS5 Fortnite bundles (digital edition): from £375 at EE
The big day is here! Black Friday has finally arrived and there's going to be so many deals and discounts to sift through and peruse!
It's the biggest shopping day of the year and there's so much PS5 hardware and games to save on and I'm back to help you find what you need.
Rob again, back to say that Star Wars Outlaws, Ubisoft's open-world action-adventure game, is now 43% off at Amazon thanks to this excellent Black Friday offer.
This deal will save you $30 and even better, is for Amazon's exclusive Limited Edition version, which includes additional in-game content to enjoy.
This a new lowest-ever price at the retailer too - so a proper bargain.
Star Wars Outlaws - PS5: was $69.99 now $39.99 at Amazon
Hardware Writer Dash jumping in here to quickly recommend a deal of my own!
If you're searching for an affordable pair of gaming earbuds this Black Friday sales season, then don't miss this stellar discount on the HyperX Cloud Earbuds II. They are currently 51% off at Amazon, taking them down to a new lowest-ever price and under 20 bucks.
And yes, they are fully compatible with the PS5, PS5 Pro, and even PS4. Just pop the 3.5mm connector into your controller's headphone jack and you're good to go.
They come with a nifty carrying case, which should make it a little harder to lose them, and a few alternate ear tips to help find the perfect fit.
HyperX Cloud Earbuds II: was $39.99 now $19.49 at Amazon
If you've got a PS5 Pro recently, or are just looking at investing in more storage for your launch or Slim PS5, then a PS5 SSD deal could be just the ticket for you - and we have exactly that for you right now.
Currently, the WD Black SN850X SSD is on offer at Amazon thanks to a 31% discount. High-end SSDs tend to be on the expensive side, but this offer will save you some cash while offering a solid and handy 1TB of storage - perfect for a PS4 game library on PS5 Pro, for example.
The 4TB model is also reduced and is now at its lowest price ever at Amazon. This deal will save you over $100, so if you don't mind splashing an extra bit of cash for more storage, I'd go for it; it'll be all the storage you'll ever need!
WD Black 1TB SN850X SSD: was $129.99 now $89.99 at Amazon
WD Black 4TB SN850X SSD: was $379.99 now $269.99 at Amazon
If you are yet to pick up the behemoth sports game of 2024 that is EA Sports College Football 25 then there's a deal that's perfect for you. And it'll make you feel vindicated for waiting to pick it up.
You can currently get the game for PS5 at Amazon for less than half price which is wild value for money.
EA Sports College Football 25 for PS5: was $69.99 now $29.99 at Amazon
If you're considering going big this year on the TV front then you can usually find smashing deals on the ever-so-slightly-older TVs that are still absolutely belting - and that's what I've got for you right now.
Sony's excellent A95L TV is brilliant and perfect for gaming and PS5, and has had its price slashed on both sides of the Atlantic for Black Friday in its 65-inch form and well worth a look if you want to upgrade your TV this month with PS5 gaming at the forefront of the choice.
US - Sony A95L 65-inch QD-OLED 4K TV: was $3,499.99 now $2,998 at Amazon
UK - Sony A95L 65-inch QD-OLED 4K TV: was £3,599.99 now £2,699 at Amazon (lowest ever price)
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, another recent release, has received a price cut in the UK (sorry, US readers) which is excellent news for such a big game so soon after its release.
It's a great time to jump into the latest installment as Season One has recently launched, offering free updates in the form of new maps, Operators, weapons, modes, and more. If you're looking for the lowest Black Ops 6 PS5 price then we've spotted this price at Argos (the Amazon listing ran out of stock) which saves you £16.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: was £69.99 now £53.99 at Argos
If you're looking for a cheap gaming headset to go with your PS5 or PS5 Pro and don't mind keeping things wired then we've got a solid deal for you right here.
With excellent audio quality and a crystal-clear microphone for online gaming, the Inzone H3 is a great mid-range piece of hardware - and now it's at a record-low price on both sides of the Atlantic!
US - Sony Inzone H3: was $99.99 now $58 at Amazon
UK - Sony Inzone H3: was £89 now £44.99 at Amazon
If you're looking for a deal on Dragon Age: The Veilguard on PS5 then we are seeing some price cuts on the game, despite only having launched earlier this month. It's also PS5 Pro-enhanced and looks fantastic on the new console too which is a bonus.
Considering the new-ness of the game, its size, and pedigree, I think both these options are relative steals if you're looking to sink some hours into one of the best RPGs of 2024.
US - Dragon Age: The Veilguard: was $69.99 now $61.43 at Amazon
UK - Dragon Age: The Veilguard: was £69.99 now £57.93 at Very
If you're looking for a premium controller this sales season then the official Sony DualSense Edge is potentially what you're after.
And if you're in the UK, then you'll have a bit more luck saving some money on it right now. At Amazon UK, the premium pad has dropped by a chunky 30 pounds or so which is a new lowest-ever price.
In the US, there's no real official or massive discount, but it can be acquired for $10 less than usual at the likes of Walmart, which we've linked below.
UK - PS5 DualSense Edge controller: was £209.99 now £179.97 at Amazon
US - PS5 DualSense Edge controller: was $199.99 now $189.99 at Walmart
If you're on the lookout for an affordable 4K gaming monitor for PS5 or PS5 Pro, then we've found an absolutely excellent deal.
Right now, Amazon is offering a massive 33% discount on the 27-inch Acer Predator XB273K, saving you a whopping $150 and a new lowest-ever price! It also features a refresh rate of 165Hz, which is perfect for playing the latest PS5 Pro-enhanced games or, well, anything on PS5, frankly.
Acer Predator XB273K: was $449.99 now $299.99 at Amazon
If you're after a top game of this year for less - and that's enhanced for PS5 Pro, no less - then Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, is one of the best to consider right now.
The price cut it has received for Black Friday means doing so is now as cheap as ever, too, on both sides of the Atlantic. If you're a long-time fan or new to the series this is a banger of a game and this lowest-ever price makes it very, very attractive.
US - Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: was $49.99 now $39.99 at Amazon
UK - Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: was £58.99 now £34.99 at Argos
At Amazon, you can now grab the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P wireless gaming headset for under $135 dollars from its original $180 price tag. This headset features a lengthy battery life and excellent microphone quality, which is ideal for all your online gaming needs on the PS5. The UK price is a belter too.
US - SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P: was $179.34 now $134.99 at Amazon
UK - SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P: was £169.99 now £109.99 at Amazon
A PS5 controller very dear to me has been discounted for Black Friday and I love that it has - it could help loads more gamers get into and enjoy PS5 gaming as a result.
The PlayStation Acces Controller has received a chunky discount for Black Friday which means that Sony's hardware aimed at increasing inclusivity and removing barriers to play is more accessible than ever. As somewhat the target audience for this controller - I have different hands and digits to normal folk - this is a personal, but I think very important little deal among the many this Black Friday.
The discount is only in the UK by the looks of it - I think the US one has either passed or stopped (for now) - but this is still absolutely worth highlighting for folks like me.
PlayStation Access controller: was £75.09 now £64.99 at Amazon
Back to the deals!
If you've been waiting for the excellent Pulse Explore earbuds to go on sale to team with your PS5 or PlayStation Portal then now is the best time to commit as we're seeing record-low prices on both sides of the Atlantic for the planar-magnetic driver-driven buds.
US - PlayStation Pulse Explore earbuds: was $199.99 now $169.99 at Amazon US
UK - PlayStation Pulse Explore earbuds: was £182.87 now £149 at Amazon UK
A tip for today
One thing I often get asked in the week of Black Friday, particular on the couple of days before the big day itself it 'should I wait for Friday or buy [This Thing] now?'
While we might see a flurry of new deals appear on Black Friday itself, nowadays - with retailers trying to get you to spend with them earlier and earlier - the deals we see right now are going to be Black Friday prices.
As a result, if you see something today that we highlight or through one of the links above then I say absolutely go for it right now. The current price being the sales price works in your favor, but so do retailer price guarantees - promises from retailers that,. should the price drop further after you've bought a product, they'll refund the difference.
All in, now is a great time to strike on a Black Friday PS5 deal!
However, another bundle might be attractive at Very...
But if you're looking to ensure you can get the Pro and a disc drive right now in the UK, then Very is the best place to head to with the retailer offering a bundle that bags you the two together.
It was once a pre-order but now the retailer says this package is in stock and ready to go right now which is excellent news - and does hint at a restock of the disc drive too. It only saves you a couple of quid compared to the combined price of both things, but if getting a Pro and the disc drive together is the most important thing then this is the way to go.
PS5 Pro + disc drive: £798 at Very
There's no better place to start our roundup - especially in the UK morning hours - with the excellent PS5 Pro discount that appeared and has remained so soon after the new console came out.
The discount over at EE is great for two reasons. First, it's a solid discount of 41 quid off the retail price of the console, but the shop is also offering an attractive trade-in offer that could see you bag up to £260 for your old console (a trade-in value that's then boosted by a code emailed to you).
This would take your cash outlay on a new PS5 Pro down to £399 which is pretty attractive if you were thinking of upgrading and definitely cements this as the best route to maximizing the value on a PS5 Pro in the UK.
PS5 Pro: was £699.99 now £659.99 at EE
Welcome to my live coverage of the Black Friday PS5 deals!
The big day itself arrives tomorrow but we're already swimming in a veritable sea of PS5 deals and discounts from everything from the latest console - the PS5 Pro - to this year's biggest games, and from the best headsets and controllers, to the very best TVs for PS5.
Join me as I sort all the great deals from the good ones, and highlight a bunch of the best discounts going - along with some bits of advice I've picked up and discovered over the years.
