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PlayStation is kicking off a massive PS5 Black Friday sale right now, and there will be some of the biggest deals of the year on PS5 Slim, PSVR 2, DualSense controllers and of course loads of the best PS5 games.
While some retailers have already gone live with PS5 Black Friday deals (you'll find a selection of the best discounts available now below), the PlayStation Blog confirms that the very best deals have been reserved for today's seasonal sale event. These include a big saving on the PS5 Slim, up to 40% off the PSVR 2 and up to 25% off the DualSense controllers. These deals are available across retailers including PlayStation Direct, Best Buy and Amazon.
If massive savings on PS5 hardware and official essential accessories weren't enough there's also set to be a discount on PlayStation Plus membership, and one of the biggest sales of 2024 over on the PlayStation Store. Now is the time to kit out your PS5 for the winter months (or stock up on holiday gifts).
I’ve been tracking PS5 deals since the console first launched in November 2020, and I’m here to guide you through all the best PlayStation Black Friday deals. I’ll be focusing particularly on deals I’d buy with my own money and will be updating this live blog regularly, so be sure to bookmark and check back.
Where to get PS5 Slim disc edition Black Friday deals (15% OFF)
Where to get PS5 Slim digital edition Black Friday deals (17% OFF)
Where to get PSVR 2 Black Friday deals (36% OFF)
Where to get Dualsense Black Friday deals (27% OFF)
Where to get PlayStation Plus Black Friday deal (UP TO 30% OFF)
Additional PS5 Black Friday deals
There's no doubt that the flagship deal of PlayStation's Black Friday sale is the $75 discount on the PS5, and while this promotional price has only been live for a few hours, it's already proving popular. For a limited time, Amazon US has PS5 Slim Digital Edition for $374 and PS5 Slim for $424, the latter comes with a disc drive. We don't expect the PS5 Slim to be any cheaper next week so now's a good time to buy.
PS5 Slim: was $499 now $424 @ Amazon
PS5 Slim (Digital Edition): $449 now $374 @ Amazon
Want to give your PS5 a new look? PS5 console covers come in a wide variety of shades from Midnight Black to Galactic Purple, and right now, PS5 console covers are on sale for $44 at PlayStation Direct. That's a $10 discount, and you can pick the covers that suit your PS5, whether it's a standard launch unit, or a Digital Edition, or even a PS5 Slim (though Slim covers cost $5 more, so are $49 on sale right now).
PS5 console covers: was $54 now $44 @ PlayStation Direct
My favorite PS5 deal of the Black Friday shopping season (so far) is easily Elden Ring for $19 at Amazon. Picking up one of the best games ever made, and arguably the defining title of this current console generation, for less than $20 is an absolute steal.
However, if you want the full Elden Ring experience, you might want to consider the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Edition for $49 (down from $79). This includes the full Elden Ring game, alongside the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion which launched this summer, and adds a whole new area to explore, the Land of Shadow.
Elden Ring: was $59 now $19 @ Amazon
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Edition: was $79 now $49 @ Amazon
Sony's update of its Pulse 3D headset, the appropriately named, Pulse Elite is also on sale in PlayStation's Black Friday sale. Right now, the Pulse Elite Wireless Headset is on sale for $149 at Amazon, that's $20 off its full MSRP of $149 (and a lowest price).
In our Pulse Elite review, we said "The PlayStation Pulse Elite is a great headset that will easily fit into your PS ecosystem, thanks to the classic black and white colors. This headset is very comfortable and its long battery life means you won’t run out of juice mid-battle. It utilizes Tempest 3D Audio to create immersive soundscapes, and you can customize sound profiles too."
However, there were some drawbacks, including a substandard microphone, and questionable earcups quality (which was also a problem with the Pulse 3D headset).
Pulse Elite Wireless Headset: was $149 now $129 @ Amazon
PlayStation Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds are a great alternative pick for those who don't like wearing a big bulky headset, or find an oversized band uncomfortable. Right now the Pulse Explore earbuds on sale for $169 at Amazon, down from $199.
In our review, we said "The Sony PlayStation Pulse Explore boast immersive in-game audio thanks to the planar magnetic drivers, and the fully customizable 3D audio profiles and multipoint connectivity truly elevate your gaming experience. They’re also extremely comfortable to wear during long gaming sessions."
Pulse Explore: was $199 now $169 @ Amazon
Astrobot is on sale! I repeat, Astrobot is on sale! This ridiculously charming platformer is one of the year's must-play games (it was just nominated for GOTY at the Game Awards) and right now Astrobot is on sale for $49 at Amazon. That's its lowest price ever.
In my Astrobot review, I had no doubts over awarding it an Editor's Choice and said "Astro Bot is a joyful platforming experience that soars thanks to inventive level design and countless loving nods to PlayStation's rich history. It also takes full advantage of the PS5 and its use of the DualSense controller remains novel."
Astrobot: was $59 now $49 @ Amazon
Now is the perfect time to pick up a new DualSense controller thanks to PlayStation's Black Friday sale, but it's not just the standard White model on sale now. This 28% off discount has been applied across the entire range so you can get an extra PS5 pad in colors such as Midnight Black, Cobalt Blue and Gray Camouflage!
To make the most of your PS5, you'll need PS Plus! And right now, a year of this subscription service has dropped to its lowest ever price.
This gives you access to a huge library of games to download and play, along with a whole bunch of PS1, PS2 and PS3 classics to stream.
Where to get PlayStation Plus Black Friday deal (UP TO 30% OFF)
There are 3rd party controllers for PS5, but let's be honest, for the shockingly impressive haptic vibrations and ergonomic stylings, there isn't really anything quite like the DualSense.
It has a great feel in the hands, the buttons have a nice clickiness, and the rumble is unlike anything you've felt in a controller before. Sony hasn't forgotten about these in the PlayStation Black Friday sale. You can get $20 off right now!
Where to get Dualsense Black Friday deals (27% OFF)
Yes, the 30th anniversary PS5 looks sexy as hell, but the better bet is to save yourself some serious money with the first real PS5 Slim deal. And by "real," I mean an impressive $75 off — putting the disc drive edition down to $424 and the disc-free model at just $374.
Those who saw the leaks may see that's actually 5 bucks less than what was leaked on that advertising material! And you know there are a few big reasons to buy what I believe is the best console of this generation, but the biggest is the games.
From Spider-Man 2 and God of War Ragnarök to Gran Turismo 7 and Horizon Forbidden West, it's been banger after banger for Sony's box, and now's the chance to experience it all yourself on the cheap.
Where to get PS5 Slim disc edition Black Friday deals (15% OFF)
Where to get PS5 Slim digital edition Black Friday deals (17% OFF)
The PSVR 2 is easily one of the best VR headsets you can buy. The library of VR games on PS5 may be small, but the experiences are incredible.
I can't get enough of Gran Turismo 7 myself. Hopping into the Lamborghini Countach (the car I had a poster of on the wall of my childhood bedroom), seeing the super detailed interior and feeling the roaring engine around me is one-of-a-kind.
Oh, and with the PC VR adaptor (now $15 off), you can take advantage of the gorgeously colorful and high resolution display tech in here in all the best VR games on Steam.
And right now, the PSVR 2 is $200 off in the US, and £65 off in the UK! For $349, that is an insane level of tech capability — advanced VR controllers, a super high resolution 4K HDR picture quality, eye-tracking, and impressive passthrough — all for less than four hundred bucks!
Where to get PSVR 2 Black Friday deals (36% OFF)
It's going to be a BIG day of deals for PlayStation gamers as the gaming giant kicks-off it's official Black Friday sales event. That means we're going to see some of the best PS5 deals of the whole year with big savings confirmed on the PS5 Slim console, PSVR 2 headset, PlayStation Plus membership, DualSense controllers and PS5 games.
