Black Friday PS5 deals 2023: what we can expect

Black Friday PS5 deals 2022
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The Black Friday PS5 deals are now a staple of each and every yearly retail cycle and offer the best chance you'll get to save big on everything PS5-shaped. 

Whether you're looking for new games to play, an SSD to boost your storage space, a headset to listen in greater clarity, or something else entirely, there's bound to be something included to catch your eye. And if you're looking for the console itself, then 2023 may be the most likely chance yet of seeing actual discounts (maybe) or some of the best bundles ever - let alone readily-available stock!

Just by default, the PS5 gear, games, and accessories markets are, with every day that passes, bigger than ever, and by the time the 2023 Black Friday PS5 deals, it'll be burgeoning and bursting at the seams. This means that while it might seem harder than ever to see the wood for the trees in this year's Black Friday PS5 deals, the choice will be greater than ever and we, the shoppers, are more likely than ever to win out and get great discounts. From snagging a cheap PS5 game bargain, to saving big on something more premium like a TV or monitor, the PS5 offerings among this year's Black Friday gaming deals are going to be the best place to be to save money on cool stuff.

To try and get ahead of all this madness, and to help you work out whether you should wait for anything in particular or not, we're putting together this page right here to give you some info and point you toward the best places to look yourself. 

When do the Black Friday PS5 deals begin?

Given the big day's habit of being a precise day - the Friday after Thanksgiving - we know that the Black Friday PS5 deals will properly kick off on Friday, November 24, 2023. 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 mid-October.

Where will the best 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. From our now-extensive experience, the below stores are the best places to look, camp on, and frequently visit to get the best Black Friday PS5 deals if you're looking to get way ahead or just start a bank of bookmarks.

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

Black Friday PS5 deals 2023 - what do we expect

I think the biggest question in 2023's Black Friday PS5 deals will be whether the Naturally, the main question everyone is asking this year is 'will the consoles get a price cut or get the deal treatment'. Folks asked this last year and while stock was more available and bundles offered good bang for buck, there was no real price cutting deals on offer. Could 2023 be different? Maybe. I'd expect there to be some genuine bundles that actually save folks money for sure; and now that the supply line has been 'fixed' and no one should have any trouble getting a console according to Jim Ryan, stock should be plentiful at all the retailers who will be trying to outdo one another. 

However, where we absolutely can expect deals is in first-party PS5 games. For example, Ratchet and Clank saw its first major price drop in the PS5 Black Friday deals dropping from $69.99 to $49.99 - a veritable bargain considering it's a first-party game. The same was true for Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut on PS5, and also Death Stranding Director's Cut which also dropped to brand-new lowest-ever prices in 2022's Black Friday PS5 deals. We're expecting those to be matched at but, given we're a whole year on from them, we're hoping for lower prices. 

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, and loads of third-party peripherals saw some massive cuts. And 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 new P40 SSD. This saw a chunky $75 off its MSRP last year, also nearly reaching that $100-mark.

And if you're after one of the latest perfect-for-PS5 TVs then keep an eye on 2021's Sony A95K which saw more than $1000 cut off its MSRP (for the 65-inch size).

Whatever you want for your PlayStation setup, the Black Friday PS5 deals are the best ways to get it for less.

Last year's deals

Seagate FireCuda 530 PS5 SSD | 4TB + Heatsink | $959.99 $559.99 at Best Buy
Save $400 - If you own a PS5 and wanted to make one big PS5-themed purchase on Black Friday then this was probably it - and for a record-low price. Yes, you too could have four whole terabytes of PS5 storage for the price of more than the console itself.

Seagate FireCuda 530 PS5 SSD | 4TB + Heatsink | $959.99 $559.99 at Best Buy
Save $400 - If you own a PS5 and wanted to make one big PS5-themed purchase on Black Friday then this was probably it - and for a record-low price. Yes, you too could have four whole terabytes of PS5 storage for the price of more than the console itself.

WD BLACK SN850 PS5 SSD | 1TB | $179.99 $109.99 at Amazon
Save $70 - The most popular PS5 SSD is a great hit at this price point. It's dropped below our best expectations with an extra $30 off where it was sitting earlier in the week, so it'll definitely pay to jump on this now as last year it was one of the most popular Black Friday PS5 deals by far.

WD BLACK SN850 PS5 SSD | 1TB | $179.99 $109.99 at Amazon
Save $70 - The most popular PS5 SSD is a great hit at this price point. It's dropped below our best expectations with an extra $30 off where it was sitting earlier in the week, so it'll definitely pay to jump on this now as last year it was one of the most popular Black Friday PS5 deals by far.

WD BLACK P40 external SSD | 1TB | $179.99 $104.99 at Amazon
Save $75 - This is a quality external hard drive and one that was incredibly tempting to go for at this price in last year's sales.

WD BLACK P40 external SSD | 1TB | $179.99 $104.99 at Amazon
Save $75 - This is a quality external hard drive and one that was incredibly tempting to go for at this price in last year's sales.

NBA 2K23| $69.99

NBA 2K23| $69.99 $29.99 at Amazon
Save $40 - This was a knock-down price on the latest entry from what is one of the biggest sports franchises out there. If you've yet to jump into the new season, this was your chance.

GTAV | $39.99 $10 at Walmart
Save $30 - If you'd never played the game before then this was a fine opportunity to grab an all-timer. At this price, it was a real impulse purchase option.

GTAV | $39.99 $10 at Walmart
Save $30 - If you'd never played the game before then this was a fine opportunity to grab an all-timer. At this price, it was a real impulse purchase option.

Sony INZONE H7 wireless headset | PS5, PC | $229.99 $148 at Amazon
Save $82 - This was an excellent saving on a brand-new, terrific wireless gaming headset for PS5 and PC. It took it down to a near lowest-ever price and represented great value.
 

Sony INZONE H7 wireless headset | PS5, PC | $229.99 $148 at Amazon
Save $82 - This was an excellent saving on a brand-new, terrific wireless gaming headset for PS5 and PC. It took it down to a near lowest-ever price and represented great value.
 

Sony A95K QD-OLED 4K TV | 65-inch | $3,999.99 $2,998 at Amazon
Save $1,002; lowest ever price - There were two absolute beasts in the TV world that came out in 2022 - the first was the Sony A95K. It's got that Sony pedigree and a groundbreaking QD-OLED screen, and at this price, it represented the cheapest way to get it that we'd 
ever seen.

Sony A95K QD-OLED 4K TV | 65-inch | $3,999.99 $2,998 at Amazon
Save $1,002; lowest ever price - There were two absolute beasts in the TV world that came out in 2022 - the first was the Sony A95K. It's got that Sony pedigree and a groundbreaking QD-OLED screen, and at this price, it represented the cheapest way to get it that we'd
ever seen.

Samsung QD-OLED S95B 4K TV | 55-inch | $2,099.99 $1,449.99 at Samsung
Save $650 - The S95B is the other perfect-for-PS5 premium TV that came out during 2022 and with a massive $650 off, it had never been cheaper or offered better value.

Samsung QD-OLED S95B 4K TV | 55-inch | $2,099.99 $1,449.99 at Samsung
Save $650 - The S95B is the other perfect-for-PS5 premium TV that came out during 2022 and with a massive $650 off, it had never been cheaper or offered better value.

LG 48GQ900 | $1,499.99 $999.99 at Best Buy
Save $500 - However, if you were after something that's definitely a gaming monitor, but is very much of a TV size, then this LG 4K beauty was for you. And with a whole third off its price, this record low meant the price of admission had never been lower.

LG 48GQ900 | $1,499.99 $999.99 at Best Buy
Save $500 - However, if you were after something that's definitely a gaming monitor, but is very much of a TV size, then this LG 4K beauty was for you. And with a whole third off its price, this record low meant the price of admission had never been lower.

PS5 Pulse 3D Wireless Headset | $99.99 $69 at Walmart
Save $31; lowest ever price - This was as near to the easiest PS5 headset recommendation as it got last year: the official PS5 Pulse 3D headset for a lowest ever price. A total bargain.

PS5 Pulse 3D Wireless Headset | $99.99 $69 at Walmart
Save $31; lowest ever price - This was as near to the easiest PS5 headset recommendation as it got last year: the official PS5 Pulse 3D headset for a lowest ever price. A total bargain.

PS5 DualSense Controller (White) | $69.99 $49 at Amazon
Save $21 - Picking up an extra controller in the standard white had never been cheaper in this deal from last year! There's pretty much always room for another pad so this was a great offering.

PS5 DualSense Controller (White) | $69.99 $49 at Amazon
Save $21 - Picking up an extra controller in the standard white had never been cheaper in this deal from last year! There's pretty much always room for another pad so this was a great offering.

PS5 DualSense Controller (Cosmic Red) | $74.99 $49 at Amazon
Save $26 - But if you wanted to inject some colour into your setup with your next pad then the Cosmic Red one was also at a lowest ever price - and also sported a bigger reduction given its higher starting point.

PS5 DualSense Controller (Cosmic Red) | $74.99 $49 at Amazon
Save $26 - But if you wanted to inject some colour into your setup with your next pad then the Cosmic Red one was also at a lowest ever price - and also sported a bigger reduction given its higher starting point.

PS5 DualSense Controller (Galactic Purple) | $74.99 $49 at Walmart
Save $26 - Mirroring the saving of the Cosmic Red above, this was a great deal on one of the coolest of the extra colorways (I think). This represented a whole third of the price and was a historic low.

PS5 DualSense Controller (Galactic Purple) | $74.99 $49 at Walmart
Save $26 - Mirroring the saving of the Cosmic Red above, this was a great deal on one of the coolest of the extra colorways (I think). This represented a whole third of the price and was a historic low.

PS5 DualSense Controller (Nova Pink) | $74.99 $49 at Walmart
Save $26 - If you're a fan of bright, bright colors, then the Nova Pink was also at a record low price. A seriously terrific price.

PS5 DualSense Controller (Nova Pink) | $74.99 $49 at Walmart
Save $26 - If you're a fan of bright, bright colors, then the Nova Pink was also at a record low price. A seriously terrific price.

PlayStation DualSense Charging Station | $29.99 $22.00 at Amazon
Save $8 - An oft-underrated and forgotten-about accessory, the official charger is a great way to bypass the PS5's own USB ports and make sure you're never left without a juiced pad - and at this price was a fine deal in last year's sales.

PlayStation DualSense Charging Station | $29.99 $22.00 at Amazon
Save $8 - An oft-underrated and forgotten-about accessory, the official charger is a great way to bypass the PS5's own USB ports and make sure you're never left without a juiced pad - and at this price was a fine deal in last year's sales.

PlayStation Media Remote | $29.99 $22.99 at Amazon
Save $7 - This was a neat offer for anyone who uses the PS5 for media as well as gaming, with the official remote going very close to its lowest ever price.

PlayStation Media Remote | $29.99 $22.99 at Amazon
Save $7 - This was a neat offer for anyone who uses the PS5 for media as well as gaming, with the official remote going very close to its lowest ever price.

The Last of Us Part I | $69.99 $49.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - This was kind of a big deal for anyone who wanted to embrace the PS5 remaster of this classic but was put off a bit by the high price it released at - this first-ever price reduction took the brilliant game to a record-low price.

The Last of Us Part I | $69.99 $49.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - This was kind of a big deal for anyone who wanted to embrace the PS5 remaster of this classic but was put off a bit by the high price it released at - this first-ever price reduction took the brilliant game to a record-low price.

Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut | $69.99 $29.99 Best Buy
Save $40 - Another PS5 edition of a great PS4 game that has consistently held its value is the Director's Cut of Ghost of Tsushima. This excellent price took it well into impulse purchase territory.

Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut | $69.99 $29.99 Best Buy
Save $40 - Another PS5 edition of a great PS4 game that has consistently held its value is the Director's Cut of Ghost of Tsushima. This excellent price took it well into impulse purchase territory.

Death Stranding Director's Cut | $49.99 $19.99 at Best Buy
Save $30 - This first-party PS5 release had a bit of a fluctuating price tag last year - but it never dropped this low! This was a superb price for a quality PS5 game just in time for the holidays.

Death Stranding Director's Cut | $49.99 $19.99 at Best Buy
Save $30 - This first-party PS5 release had a bit of a fluctuating price tag last year - but it never dropped this low! This was a superb price for a quality PS5 game just in time for the holidays.

Horizon Forbidden West | $69.99 $35 at Walmart
Save $35 - Another perfect price to jump on for a headline PS5 game last year. A lowest ever price and one that offered exceptional value.

Horizon Forbidden West | $69.99 $35 at Walmart
Save $35 - Another perfect price to jump on for a headline PS5 game last year. A lowest ever price and one that offered exceptional value.

Last year's deals in the UK

A  Plague Tale: Requiem | £49.99 £32.99 at Amazon
Save £17 - Getting the latest in the Plague Tale series for under 33 quid was great value with this deal. It only came out a few weeks before the sales so was a cracking offer on a new game.

A  Plague Tale: Requiem | £49.99 £32.99 at Amazon
Save £17 - Getting the latest in the Plague Tale series for under 33 quid was great value with this deal. It only came out a few weeks before the sales so was a cracking offer on a new game.

Assassins' Creed Valhalla Dawn of Ragnarok | £34.99 £17.98 at Amazon
Save £17 - If you fancied completing all that Valhalla has to offer before Mirage lands in 2023, then this lowest-ever price on the meaty Ragnarok expansion was the best value way to do it that we've seen.

Assassins' Creed Valhalla Dawn of Ragnarok | £34.99 £17.98 at Amazon
Save £17 - If you fancied completing all that Valhalla has to offer before Mirage lands in 2023, then this lowest-ever price on the meaty Ragnarok expansion was the best value way to do it that we've seen.

addlink A95 PS5 SSD | 1TB | £199.99 £127.99 at Amazon
Save £72 - A great value PS5 SSD at a great value price; what's not to like? It even comes with its own heatsink so that's taken care of for you as well. What's more, this was the lowest ever price too, so you could have confidence in going for it.

addlink A95 PS5 SSD | 1TB | £199.99 £127.99 at Amazon
Save £72 - A great value PS5 SSD at a great value price; what's not to like? It even comes with its own heatsink so that's taken care of for you as well. What's more, this was the lowest ever price too, so you could have confidence in going for it.

SanDisk Extreme external SSD | 1TB | £221.99 £104.99 at Amazon
Save £117 - For those looking for some extra protection and ruggedness from their PS5 external hard drives, the SanDisk Extreme series is the perfect solution. This was also a significant drop compared to what we'd already seen earlier on in the sales, just £5 above its lowest-ever price.

SanDisk Extreme external SSD | 1TB | £221.99 £104.99 at Amazon
Save £117 - For those looking for some extra protection and ruggedness from their PS5 external hard drives, the SanDisk Extreme series is the perfect solution. This was also a significant drop compared to what we'd already seen earlier on in the sales, just £5 above its lowest-ever price.

Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 | PS5, PS4, PC | £124.38 £74.99 at Amazon
Save £50 - A record lowest-ever price for a brilliant wireless PS5 headset. The value and quality on offer here were exceptional and made for one of the best Black Friday PS5 deals we've seen.

Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 | PS5, PS4, PC | £124.38 £74.99 at Amazon
Save £50 - A record lowest-ever price for a brilliant wireless PS5 headset. The value and quality on offer here were exceptional and made for one of the best Black Friday PS5 deals we've seen.

Samsung S95B QD-OLED 4K TV | 65-inch | £2,399 £1,799 at Samsung
Save £600 - If you were after one of the best TVs for PS5 this winter, then this - and the Sony deal below - were the two to consider. Samsung's first-ever OLED TV is almost peerless in its quality and had also seen its price steadily drop since its release. This was its lowest ever and was a steal.

Samsung S95B QD-OLED 4K TV | 65-inch | £2,399 £1,799 at Samsung
Save £600 - If you were after one of the best TVs for PS5 this winter, then this - and the Sony deal below - were the two to consider. Samsung's first-ever OLED TV is almost peerless in its quality and had also seen its price steadily drop since its release. This was its lowest ever and was a steal.

Sony A95K QD-OLED 4K TV | 55-inch | £2,699 £2,095 at Box + up to 10 free movies
Save £604; lowest ever price - Probably, as objective as one can be, the best TV of them all from 2022, the Sony A95K is also the best PS5 TV from last year too. It did, and does, have a higher price tag than the Samsung, but this great price cut still saw it drop to a record low price.

Sony A95K QD-OLED 4K TV | 55-inch | £2,699 £2,095 at Box + up to 10 free movies
Save £604; lowest ever price - Probably, as objective as one can be, the best TV of them all from 2022, the Sony A95K is also the best PS5 TV from last year too. It did, and does, have a higher price tag than the Samsung, but this great price cut still saw it drop to a record low price.

BenQ EL2870U | £222.99

BenQ EL2870U | £222.99 £199.98 at ebuyer
Save £23 - However, if you were after a cheap and cheerful 4K screen fit for your PS5, then the BenQ EL2870U is one of our favourite budget UHD picks and a great option at less than £200 in last year's sales.

PS5 Pulse 3D Wireless Headset | £89.99 £69.99 at Currys
Save £20; lowest ever price - This was absolutely worth jumping on while stock lasted as it got you the brilliant official PS5 headset for a record low.

PS5 Pulse 3D Wireless Headset | £89.99 £69.99 at Currys
Save £20; lowest ever price - This was absolutely worth jumping on while stock lasted as it got you the brilliant official PS5 headset for a record low.

PS5 DualSense Controller (Midnight Black) | £59.99 £39.99 at Amazon
Save £20 - This gorgeous Midnight Black DualSednse could have been yours for a record low right thanks to this chunky £20 discount.

PS5 DualSense Controller (Midnight Black) | £59.99 £39.99 at Amazon
Save £20 - This gorgeous Midnight Black DualSednse could have been yours for a record low right thanks to this chunky £20 discount.

PS5 DualSense Controller (Nova Pink) | £64.99 £39.99 at Argos
Save £25 - This super bright Nova Pink DualSense is not something you're going to lose in a hurry, and we'd never seen it below £45 before so this was the cheapest price to date.

PS5 DualSense Controller (Nova Pink) | £64.99 £39.99 at Argos
Save £25 - This super bright Nova Pink DualSense is not something you're going to lose in a hurry, and we'd never seen it below £45 before so this was the cheapest price to date.

Death Stranding Director's Cut | £42.99 £17.99 at Game
Save £25 - This first-party PS5 release had never been cheaper! It's not a brand new game by any means, but if you'd been holding for a great price to dive in on PS5, then this was it.

Death Stranding Director's Cut | £42.99 £17.99 at Game
Save £25 - This first-party PS5 release had never been cheaper! It's not a brand new game by any means, but if you'd been holding for a great price to dive in on PS5, then this was it.

Sackboy: A Big Adventure | £59.99 £24.99 at Game
Save £35 - The perfect PS5 game to play with smaller people and with families at Christmas time! It had never been cheaper and this Black Friday price cut made it a great value offering.

Sackboy: A Big Adventure | £59.99 £24.99 at Game
Save £35 - The perfect PS5 game to play with smaller people and with families at Christmas time! It had never been cheaper and this Black Friday price cut made it a great value offering.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart | £69.99 £29.99 at Amazon
Save £40 - One of PS5's finest could have been yours for a rock-bottom, record-low price thanks to last year's Black Friday prices.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart | £69.99 £29.99 at Amazon
Save £40 - One of PS5's finest could have been yours for a rock-bottom, record-low price thanks to last year's Black Friday prices.

PlayStation Media Remote | £24.99 £17.99 at Currys
Save £7 - A small discount but one that took this remote to a record-low price made this an easy recommendation for anyone who uses the PS5 to watch TV and movies.

PlayStation Media Remote | £24.99 £17.99 at Currys
Save £7 - A small discount but one that took this remote to a record-low price made this an easy recommendation for anyone who uses the PS5 to watch TV and movies.

Should you wait to buy PS5 gear in the Black Friday PS5 deals?

The answer to this question is a resounding 'yes'. Tempting as it may be if you see a reduction on something you've been tracking, the reality is that the Black Friday PS5 deals will probably see that price cut further. And now we're basically there, so be ready to take advantage of that.

As we've highlighted on this page, the Black Friday PS5 deals will be far-reaching so be it a game, headset, or SSD that you've been wanting, the big sales period is the best time to wait for and strike in. And with retailers actually starting their 'official' Black Friday sales earlier than the big day itself, you might not have to wait as long as you think. But definitely wait - that has to be the play now.

What price will the PS5 be on Black Friday?

We really don't think the PS5 itself will get any kind of price cut this winter. The demand is still way too high and the supply is only just beginning to become consistent and keep up - it still isn't in some parts of the world still, as I'm sure many folks are aware. 

That means we'll see it stay at $499.99 for the disc console, and $399.99 for the digital edition in the USA, while it'll stay at the current £479.99 for the disc drive machine, and £399.99 for the digital console in the UK.

Do not expect this to change or there to be 'deals' on the console's price. However, turn your attention to bundles, accessories and peripherals, and games. This is where you can make some great savings and reduce your overall PS5 cost this winter.

For quick checks on stock and prices you can use the links below.

Check PS5 stock right now

If you're still without the console, then there's never a bad time to check stock at the big players.

US PS5 stock check links

UK PS5 stock check links

Remember, there's going to be loads of sales around Sony's console this year - even if the console doesn't get a price cut itself. It's definitely worth looking at the Black Friday PS5 headset deals, the Black Friday PS5 TV deals, and the Black Friday PS5 SSD deals are going to be the hottest and spiciest meatballs in town. We're also keeping you topped up with all the latest Black Friday video game deals as soon as they land. 

Rob Dwiar

I'm the Commissioning Editor for Hardware at GamesRadar+ and have been here since the hardware team's inception in late 2018. I'm also a writer on games and have had work published over the last six years or so at the likes of Eurogamer, RPS, PCGN, and more. Day to day, I take care of a whole host of gaming tech reviews, buying guides, and news and deals content that pops up across GamesRadar+. I'm also a qualified landscape and garden designer, so I do that in my spare time. I'm also an expert on the virtual landscapes and environments of games and love to write about them too, including in an upcoming book on the topic!