Black Friday PS5 deals are on the horizon, and I'm looking forward to some particularly interesting offers in 2024. Of course, we've got a hefty mid-life refresh to contend with, but it's the PS5 Slim that could be the star of the show here. The console has had its fair share of discounts over the course of the year so far, and in the UK both the disc and digital editions of the Slim model already received 11% and 13% off for a limited time at Amazon. With the Pro model coming in hot things could get even cheaper for the US too this Black Friday.
Of course, the PS5 Pro will have some bearing on this year's sale. The new device is closer than ever - but I'm not holding out for much. I've been covering Black Friday gaming deals for over five years now and 2024 feels like the year of the PlayStation - though maybe not in the way Sony wants it.
In the run-up to the big event, we've already begun to see limited-time deals on Amazon for some notable 2024 PS5 game releases. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Madden NFL 25, and Star Wars Outlaws have seen some price cuts but only for a short period of time. Come November, titles like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Tekken 8 will hopefully follow suit for those rocking a disc edition PS5.
Until those official discounts hit the shelves, I'm rounding up everything I expect to see from this year's Black Friday PS5 deals. Between the games that will likely see the biggest discounts and the accessories that look primed to drop their tags in the Fall, you'll find all my tips and tricks to making it through the sale.
Today's best PS5 deals ahead of Black Friday
- Amazon: accessories from $8.99
- Best Buy: up to $50 off Pro controllers
- GameStop: up to 30% off games
- Walmart: games from $14.99
UK
- Amazon: save £50 on consoles
- Argos: games from £9.99
- Currys: bundles from £459
- Very: up to £56 off SSDs
What to expect from Black Friday PS5 deals in 2024
We'll start with the big one. The new mid-cycle refresh will hit the shelves on November 7 (PS5 Pro pre-orders go live on September 26) just over three weeks before Black Friday PS5 deals officially kick off. I'll get this out the way now, I'm not expecting any discounts on that $699 launch price in this year's sale. That's not the end of the story, though. After all, $700 is an astonishingly high MSRP - Sony could well look to sweeten the deal over the holidays with free games and accessories for a limited time. If you're interested in picking up the PS5 Pro this year, I'd recommend getting in ahead of time. While the world's in a very different place to when the original console launched, we still don't know how available the refresh will be (if you're after a PlayStation 30th Anniversary pre-order you'll need to move fast this week). Plus, Sony may well soften its heavy MSRP at launch with its own release day bundles well before Black Friday.
The standard console should benefit from its own discounts, though. The PS5 enjoyed a fantastic sales season over the summer, dropping the $499 console down to $449 in the US (and at the start of the year that price would have got you a free copy of Spider-Man 2 as well) and from £479 to £399 in the UK over the course of a couple of weeks in June. The PS5 Slim has already proved itself friendlier in last year's Black Friday PS5 deals as well, packing a free game in with the $499 / £479 MSRP. I'd expect these kinds of savings to return to our shelves in November, if not briefly before as well.
One thing's for certain, PS5 games are going to see their own discounts. Dead Island 2, Street Fighter 6, Resident Evil 4, Dead Space Remake, Assassins' Creed: Mirage, and Hogwarts Legacy were all 2023 releases seeing record low prices over Black Friday last year so it's reasonable to assume this year's titles will get the same treatment. Astro Bot and Assassin's Creed Shadows might be a little tricky to find on sale, but Star Wars Outlaws is a recent release that's ideal for savings come November if current figures are to be believed. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth also saw some price reductions during Prime Day, so it's a primed to see more this coming Black Friday. However, I'm looking to The Last Of Us Part 2 Remastered, Skull and Bones, Street Fighter 6, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Alone in the Dark, RoboCop Rogue City, Tekken 8, Helldivers 2, and Rise of the Ronin to offer up the best value discounts overall.
The majority of these titles hit the shelves in the first half of the year, so it's well worth keeping an eye on the release slate for 2024 to see where your savings might go this Fall. However, we can also expect the usual suspects to turn up; God of War: Ragnarok, Horizon Forbidden West, Spider-Man Miles Morales, and Sackboy: A Big Adventure are all mainstays of Black Friday PS5 deals these days.
In addition to the games, there are usually some discounts on peripherals. The official Pulse 3D headset had a brand-new lowest-ever price of just under $70 last year, and loads of third-party peripherals saw some massive cuts. One we heartily recommend considering this year, as we do ever year, is a PS5 SSD. The Samsung 980 PRO for example with heatsink was brand-new in 2021 and has seen its price steadily drop to just over $100, along with the WD BLACK SN850, which represents a ratio of nearly 1TB of storage for $100 which is excellent. In the external hard drive market, we'd be looking at WD's P40 SSD. This saw a chunky $75 off its MSRP last year, also nearly reaching that $100-mark.
FAQ
When will Black Friday PS5 deals begin?
We know that Black Friday PS5 deals will properly kick off on Friday, November 29, 2024. This is the day many retailers still go biggest on so expect many of the best offers to sell out quickly.
However, we've all seen this movie before: every year Black Friday deals drop earlier and earlier and it'll be wise to pay close attention to those things you have your eye on from now until the big day.
Where will the best Black Friday PS5 deals be?
All the major retailers on both sides of the Atlantic will be going large as they do every year. In our experience, the below stores are the best places to look, camp on, and frequently visit to get the best Black Friday PS5 deals.
USA:
Amazon: Save on everything from games to monitors to TVs
Best Buy: Huge range of PS5 deals often with coupons or vouchers
Dell: Save big on monitors and some accessories
Walmart: Snatch up the latest games and PS5 essentials
Target: Big savings on PS5 games and accessories right now
B&H Photo: Save on PS5 accessories like SSDs and TVs and more
Samsung: Get a brand new TV for your PS5 at massively discounted rates
UK:
Amazon: The go-to e-tailer will have discounts on all PS5 games and gear
Very: Regularly gets good stock and will price match
John Lewis: Sweetens the PS5 deals on tech with extended guarantees
Currys: Often bundles up PS5 accessories and games for discounts
eBuyer: A great stockist of PS5 SSDs and external drives
Argos: Is often a great shout for quick pick-ups, and local delivery
Should you buy a PS5 Pro on Black Friday?
That $699.99 / £699.99 launch price is certainly intimidating, and I'm not expecting to see any discounts on that full cost in November. However, if you are in the market for an upgrade, Black Friday might be the time to take the leap. While we might not see straight discounts, I'm expecting a couple of bundles to pop up during the holiday sales. As we saw with last year's Spider-Man 2 package these offers don't last.
Once Sony's official bundles have run their course they're unlikely to be seen again until the next major sale (likely Black Friday 2025), so if you want the best value this year I'd recommend keeping an eye out this month.
If it's the PS5 Pro's upgraded 2TB SSD that has your attention, you can alternatively pick up a new SSD for your launch model PS5. This means you can still get a dramatic increase from the 825GB SSD without having to put down the cash for a whole new unit. SSDs will hopefully be a big part of this year's discounts, so keeping an eye on our Black Friday PS5 SSD deals is your best bet at giving your existing Sony console a major boost.
Last year's best Black Friday PS5 deals
Last year's best Black Friday PS5 deals in the UK
Of course, we're also keeping you stocked with info on all of this year's offers, so whether you're after Black Friday gaming headset deals or Black Friday gaming monitor deals, we've got you covered.
"It needed to be the most fascinating conversation in Life is Strange history": Deck Nine reflects on Double Exposure, the most divisive game in the series so far
Konami finally confirms that Metal Gear Solid 3's Eva is the same actor as The Little Mermaid, who kept this "deep, dark secret" for 20 years to protect her family-friendly image
