One year after the launch of a new console and you’d hope there might be some decent deals by the time Black Friday rolls around, but ongoing stock issues mean you’ll be lucky to grab a PS5 at full price.
That said, if Black Friday is anything like this year’s Prime Day sale (and it usually is) we’re expecting retailers to release new stock on the big day, but you might have to pay a little extra for larger bundles as the consoles on their own usually sell out within minutes. Whether you’re based in the US or Europe, remember to keep an eye on our PS5 stock updates and the Jelly Deals Twitter page to increase your chances of bagging a PS5 console.
If you haven’t already, we’d also recommend signing up for stock updates from retailers such as Amazon, Argus and Look and.
Now let’s jump into what we can expect from this year’s Black Friday PS5 deals.
Will there be PS5 Black Friday console deals?
Even though it’s many months away, we’d expect PS5 stock to be very scarce over Black Friday. Demand for the new console is still very high while Sony is struggling to keep up with demand due to various production challenges and excessive scalping. Right now, your best bet is to check here to see where to buy a PS5.
With that in mind, your chances of finding a PS5 Black Friday deal are relatively low. With so much demand for the console, there’s no real reason for the PS5 to be discounted.
We have already seen a few PS5 bundles out in the wild, but these mostly include an extra controller or PS5 games such as Spider-Man: Miles Morales or Demon’s Souls at full price.
If you are lucky enough to secure a PS5, you’ll absolutely want to pair it with one of the many Black Friday 4K TV deals we’re keeping an eye on this year to ensure you’re getting the most out of your new console .
PS5 Black Friday game deals
Thankfully, PS5 exclusives such as Demon’s Souls and Returnal have been gradually getting cheaper since their release (and pricey RRP of £ 69.99!). They were discounted to $ 49.99 in the US for this year’s Amazon Prime Day sale and we’re hoping to see similar prices over in the UK this year, especially as the prices are currently hovering around £ 55.
In the months since the launch of the PS5, we’ve already seen some decent discounts on PS5 copies of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs Legion and more. Ubisoft titles tend to pop up the most in-game sales so you can expect to see similar titles again this year.
Other highlights from the 2021 Prime Day sale included FFVII Remake Intergrade (£ 53.39), Marvel’s Avengers (£ 35) and Judgment (£ 30) along with an impressive selection of PS4 titles such as Cyberpunk 2077 (£ 23), Far Cry 5 ( £ 14) and Doom Eternal (£ 12!).
There are also many publishers that are offering free PS5 upgrades to existing PS4 games. For many, all you need to do is put your PS4 game disc into the PS5 and an upgraded digital version will be granted to your account for no cost. You can use that to make a saving on some older PS4 games. Check carefully before shelling out extra for a PS5 version of a game because some retailers are selling PS4 and PS5 versions of the same game at different prices despite the free upgrades.
Until Black Friday rolls around again, here are some of the best PS5 game deals available now:
PS5 Black Friday accessory deals
Much like PS5 consoles, some accessories are also in hot demand. The DualSense Charging Station and Pulse 3D Headset were falling in and out of stock at launch but are now more widely available. Our bargain-hunting pals at Jelly Deals have some PS5 controller charger alternatives should you need one right now.
Other most-wanted PS5 accessories include external hard drives to store PS4 games. With the limited capacity of the console’s internal storage, that’s best saved for PS5 games. That said, the PS5’s September update means you can now upgrade your storage with an SSD, and the experts at Digital Foundry have gathered a list of all compatible PS5 SSDsto choose from.
We’ll be looking out for any new stock and potential offers on all these as we enter the busy sales period. For now, you can grab a decent deal on new PS5 controllers and Pulse 3D headsets from the links below.
PlayStation Plus deals
If you haven’t already, one of the first things you’ll want to do after picking up a PS5 is to grab yourself a PlayStation Plus membership. Subscribers get a selection of PS Plus games for free as part of their membership every month. If you don’t want to download them straight away, we’d always recommend adding new arrivals to your library so you don’t forget.
PS5 owners also have access to the PlayStation Plus Collection on PS5, offering a selection of 20 PS4 games. Some of these are undoubtedly the last generation’s best releases, such as Bloodborne, God of War and Persona 5.
Sony’s gaming subscription service PS Now has also been discounted in previous Black Friday sales. This grants access to older titles via streaming or as local downloads (essentially PlayStation’s equivalent to Game Pass).
Expect discounts during Black Friday, but here are the best offers currently going for both services.
After a different console in the sales this November? You can also find our pages dedicated to all the best Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals, PS4 Black Friday offers and Xbox Black Friday bargains across the site!