From November 22 to December 2, 2024, the PlayStation Black Friday sale provides great discounts on gaming hardware and accessories, plus subscriptions for PlayStation Plus Essential, PlayStation Plus Extra, and PlayStation Plus Premium. Although not including the PS5 Pro, all PS5 consoles—including the PS5 Digital—are available at a savings of $75. The PlayStation Store and the participating retailers are the outlets for these deals.
Why PlayStation’s Black Friday sale is the best deal for gamers this year
Direct purchases from PlayStation’s official site feature various PS5 bundles and accessories. Notable offerings include the PS5 console – Fortnite Cobalt Star Bundle, PlayStation VR2, and DualSense wireless controllers. Players can also find discounts on select PS4 and PC titles while supplies last. Retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target will participate in the promotions, highlighting a competitive gaming environment.
Buyers can take advantage of reductions on PlayStation Plus memberships during this promotional period. New members can save up to 30% on 12-month subscriptions, while existing members may upgrade their plans at a discounted rate. Specifically, current PlayStation Plus Essential members can save 25% by upgrading to PlayStation Plus Extra and 30% when advancing from Extra to Premium/Deluxe. The Premium/Deluxe tiers grant access to additional games and exclusive discounts.
PlayStation Plus also extends to the Sony Pictures Core app, where Premium members can stream a catalog of up to 100 movies and unlock special discounts on recent releases. During the sale, general PS5 and PS4 players will benefit from movie discounts, which include titles like “VENOM.”
Gamers can expect promotions on hundreds of digital titles during the Black Friday event, including prominent releases like EA Sports FC 25 and Hogwarts Legacy. The full range of digital games and their respective savings will be available on the PlayStation Store starting November 22.
Additionally, PlayStation Gear offers up to 40% discounts on merchandise, including apparel and collectibles from popular titles like The Last of Us Part II and God of War Ragnarök. Customers can browse these deals without needing a promo code.
They’re one of many signs of a robust Black Friday shopping environment that caters to gamers hunting for an affordable way to play their favorite gaming systems and content. More details on localized offers will come along the way in the promotions as they are announced on the PlayStation Black Friday site.
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