This year's Black Friday PS5 deals are in a bit of an awkward situation. Sony's announcement that it's ditching physical discs from January 2028 put a bit of a damper on this holiday's deals, as it doesn't feel quite the same picking up physical games when it's highly probable the PS6 is not going to come with a disc drive in tow and we're heading toward a digital-only future. Not to mention, anyone who has yet to grab a PS5 might feel reluctant to do so if they're a physical game fan, and that's before you account for the price hike, which has made the PS5 Pro a $900 console.
For me, that makes Black Friday and this year's savings more important than ever, as I fully plan to use it as an excuse to sweep up any physical games I've yet to play. That way, come 2028, my back catalog will be bursting at the seams, and I'll still have plenty of physical discs to get through. In my last few years covering Black Friday, PS5 game sales are typically where the best deals are found, and I suspect that will be the case this November. A lot of heavy hitters were released this year, from Resident Evil 9 Requiem to Pragmata, and it's those that all eyes should be on. There's every chance that even recent releases like Marvel's Wolverine or Silent Hill Townfall could receive their debut discounts ahead of this year's sales.
If you're not really fussed about physical games, accessories are always prevalent during Black Friday and beyond. Since last year, the best PS5 headsets have been shaken up with the launch of the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Omni, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that its AU$879 will be taken down a notch, especially as GTA 6 is incoming. Black Friday is kicking off the same month as GTA 6, and so having the best cans at your disposal will go a long way toward enjoying the game's new soundtrack. As will having some extra storage to tackle the game's estimated 130GB, or even a flashy new controller. Whatever you're looking for, our years of expertise finding the best deals will help you make the most of this year's PS5 Black Friday discounts.
Retailers to know
- Amazon: big variety of deals on consoles, games, toys and more
- eBay: Coupons for extra discounts on peripherals and games
- JB Hi-Fi: Nintendo, Xbox and PlayStation consoles, games and more
- Mighty Ape: Find collectables, games and more
- Mwave: Controllers, gaming laptops, monitors and more
Today's best Black Friday PS5 deals
When will Black Friday PS5 deals start?
Black Friday will take place on November 27 in 2026, however you can expect the best Black Friday PS5 deals to start popping up at the start of that week, and as early as October, which has officially arrived. We recommend keeping an eye on offers right now if you don't want to miss out on the biggest savings on PS5 console bundles, game, accessories, and more.
How much should you pay for a PS5 in 2026?
If you're new to the word of Sony's current-gen console and want to pick one up for GTA 6 this Black Friday, or for a wealth other reasons (I'm pretty privy to PlayStation Plus Premium myself) than you have to come to terms with the fact that you're going to pay far more than launch prices That's unfortunately just the reality of the current gaming climate, particularly as we're still dealing with the ramifications of the RAM Storage Crisis.
In Australia, you can expect to find a PS5 Slim Disc and Digital Edition for AU$999.95 / AU$919.95 respectively, while the PS5 Pro will have a full price of AU$1,399 These are the new prices that went into effect starting April 2, earlier this year. Anything below these prices this November (or on the lead up to) will technically be a deal, although they're unlikely to drop to prices that would have been considered big savings when you factor in the console's launch prices. That's just the reality of things.
