3. Game deals
This year's Black Friday PS5 deals are in a bit of an awkward situation.
In 2026, Sony has both pushed PS5 prices through the roof (the lineup now starts at $599 for a Digital Edition, moving all the way to $899 for a PS5 Pro) and announced that it will no longer be publishing physical games from 2028 onwards.
So the consoles are harder to buy, and the games may well be redundant in the next generation.
Still, if you're hunting down Black Friday PS5 deals that will get you prepped for GTA 6, or simply looking to freshen up your setup for the holidays there are still discounts to be found. From ways to save on those costly PS5 consoles to the latest and greatest game and accessory savings, we're rounding it all up right here.
Black Friday may officially start on November 27, but we typically see retailers use the full Fall season to introduce new offers, rotate through discounts, and trial savings that will appear later in the year as well. That's why it's well worth keeping an eye on the games and gadgets on the discount shelf week to week - prep for the future while snapping up any offers that already look good enough for your wallet.
Quick deals
- Games: from $7.99 at Amazon
- Consoles: $100 off refurbished at PS Direct
- Controllers: save up to $50 at Amazon
- Headsets: from $34 at Amazon
- TVs: from $139.99 at Best Buy
- Monitors: 4K from $329 at Amazon
UK:
- Games: from £9.99 at Amazon
- Consoles: from £429.99 refurbished at PlayStation
- Controllers: up to £15 off DualSense at Amazon
- Headsets: from £25 at Amazon
- TVs: from £329 at Currys
- Monitors: 4K from £220 at Amazon
Early Black Friday PS5 deals
Early Black Friday PS5 game deals
Early Black Friday PS5 accessory deals
When will Black Friday PS5 deals start?
Black Friday officially kicks off on November 28, 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. 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 the US, you can expect to find a PS5 Slim Disc and Digital Edition for $649.99 / $599.99 respectively, while the PS5 Pro will have a full price of $899.99. These are the new prices that went into effect starting April 2, earlier this year, which also saw the PS5 Slim reach as high as £569.99 and £519.99 in the UK, with a £789.99 new MSRP for the Pro model. 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.
In the end, it all depends on whether you're comfortable with that fact in 2026. Personally, I'd recommend sticking to console bundles, especially once the holiday sales officially kick off. That way, while you might not save on the console itself, you may be able to get some cash knocked off whatever game or accessory the bundle provides. For example, a brand new PS5 Slim and a copy of GTA 6, which retails for £69.99 in the UK, would cost you £639.98. However, this bundle, available for £623 at EE right now, saves around £16.98. It's not a lot, and you're still paying more for the PS5 than you would have years ago, but it's better than no deals at all. Alternatively, you can look out for open-box consoles, which will be cheaper at retailers like Best Buy and Walmart in the US, however you will have to be comfortable with receiving second-hand hardware, which can be the victim of cosmetic damage and general wear and tear.
We're also busy preparing for this year's best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals and the best Black Friday gaming laptop deals as well.
