Best early Black Friday PlayStation deals 2025: 20 sales out now

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Black Friday is just one week away, making it the best time of the year to score massive discounts on tech and entertainment, including TVs, laptops, and video games. In the lead-up to Cyber Week, retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy have already begun rolling out early deals, with the PlayStation 5 and its extensive library of games at the forefront.

Also: Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals

Whether you've been waiting to grab Sony's flagship consoles or want to expand your setup with new accessories, now is a great time to start shopping. Expect to see steep markdowns on PS5 bundles as well. It took me a little while, but after digging through current promotions from Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart, and more, I've rounded up the best early Black Friday deals for the PlayStation 5. Take the opportunity now to get a head start on your holiday shopping before the craziness starts.

Best Black Friday PlayStation 5 deals

Current price: $1,397 (30% off)
Original price: $2,000

Why settle for just the console when you can get a TV too? This bundle comes with a 65-inch Sony Bravia 5 mini-LED 4K Smart TV and a digital PS5 Slim. There are other goodies, too. You'll also receive a DualSense controller, a 1TB SSD, and Astro's Playroom preinstalled on the console.

Current price: $899
Original price: $50

Thanks to its custom-made CPU, GPU, and high-speed SSD, the PlayStation 5 delivers a truly immersive gaming experience. Enjoy fast load times, stunning 4K graphics, and 3D audio tech that brings sound output to life. This particular bundle comes with a copy of Ghost of Yotei, console face plates adorned in gold brushstrokes, and a DualSense controller with a similar pattern.

Current price: $180 (10% off)
Original price: $200

The PlayStation Portal is a handheld device that lets players remotely stream PS4 and PS5 titles. Its vibrant 8-inch LCD screen can run games in 1080p at 60 frames per second (FPS). On either side of the display are the two halves of the DualSense controller, which provide all the same features, including adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. Best Buy has two color options available: White and Midnight Black.

Current price: $200 (40% off)
Original price: $330

Sony's InZone H9 headphones are one of the best accessories for gaming. They provide rich, multidimensional sound with a well-balanced sound profile. There isn't too much bass or treble, although you can tweak the output via the InZone Hub app. The headphones have robust digital noise canceling to block out the world around you. Also, when connected to a PS5, they unlock extra features like on-screen volume and battery indicators.

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Current price: $54 (28% off)
Original price: $75

I've loved the DualSense controller since the console launched in 2020. It's just the right size for my hands and performs flawlessly. Multiple color options are on sale at Walmart. The best deal belongs to the Starlight Blue controller, which is currently on sale for $65. Other notable color options include Cosmic Red, Cobalt Blue, and Galactic Purple.

Current price: $300 (25% off)
Original price: $400

If the gamer in your life already owns a PS5, a great alternative is this PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle. The VR2 is a premium VR headset featuring dual OLED displays, a 120Hz refresh rate, haptic feedback, and Tempest 3D AudioTech for deep immersion. Its Sense controllers deliver a high level of accuracy that critics have widely praised.

Current price: $20 (60% off)
Original price: $50

This collection combines the final game in the Uncharted series, A Thief's End, with its optional sidestory, The Lost Legacy. The former sees series hero, Nathan Drake, embark on one final globe-trotting quest with his brother, Sam, to find lost pirate treasure. Lost Legacy puts the player in the role of another treasure hunter, Chloe Frazer, looking to uncover an ancient relic, the Tusk of Ganesh.

Current price: $42 (40% off)
Original price: $70

Ghost of Tsushima is a unique game as it takes inspiration from Japanese history. You take the role of Jin Sakai, a samurai tasked with protecting Tsushima Island from invading Mongols in 1274. The Director's Cut adds the Iki Island Story Expansion and multiplayer mode.

Current price: $43 (39% off)
Original price: $70

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for the PlayStation 5 sees the player control both Peter Parker and Miles Morales as they swing, jump, and crawl across New York City, as the two must work together to defeat Venom. What makes matters worse is that Peter is being controlled by the black symbiote, an alien parasite that gives him tremendous strength, but at the risk of ruining his life.

Current price: $18.50 (38% off)
Original price: $30

Relive the horror. This is a remake of the classic Resident Evil 4 from 2005. Set six years after the events of Resident Evil 2, the game sees federal agent Leon Kennedy embark on a secret mission to rescue the daughter of the President of the United States from a dangerous cult. The remake offers superior graphics, new puzzles, and more challenging enemies.

More early Black Friday PlayStation deals

PlayStation 5 Pro: $650 (save $50): The PS5 Pro is an all-around upgrade to the PS5. One of its more notable features is PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, which boosts performance and enhances a game's graphical fidelity.
PlayStation 5 Trade-in: Save up to $150. Thanks to a partnership with Sony, Back Market offers a trade-in program where shoppers can save up to $150 off their PS5 by exchanging a good-condition PlayStation 4.
PlayStation 5 with Spider-Man 2: $630 (save $50): This is another great Best Buy bundle. It combines the console with a copy of Spider-Man 2 with a charging standard and face cover for the DualSense controller.
PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition: $399 (save $100): True to its name, the PS5 Slim is a sleek version of the original console and with 1TB of storage. This particular model lacks a disc reader, although you can purchase a disc reader add-on.
PlayStation DualSense Edge Wireless Controller: $169 (save $31): What's unique about the DualSense Edge controller is the fact that it is customizable. You can remap buttons, adjust trigger lengths, and quick-swap controller profiles.
Stellar Blade: $40 (save $30): Stellar Blade was a breakout hit in 2024. Set in a post-apocalyptic Earth, you play as the cybernetically enhanced Eve who embarks on a mission to reclaim the planet for humanity.
Gran Turismo 7: $43 (save $27): Gran Turismo 7 offers an immersive racing experience, combining photorealistic graphics and physics with a wide range of gameplay modes for hours of fun.
Personal 5 Royal: $30 (save $30): This bombastic RPG from Atlus blends stylish visuals, tactical role-playing, and an in-depth story.
Cyberpunk 2077: $22.50 (save $27.50): Cyberpunk 2077 is an ambitious open-world game, set in Night City, where people are obsessed with power and intense power modification. You play as V, a mercenary who may have found the secret to eternal life..
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate: $6 (save $54): Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate delivers a ton of value for just $6. It includes the main game, the Aftermath expansion, and every extra character that wasn't a part of the base game at launch.

When is Black Friday?

In 2025, Black Friday is set for Friday, November 28. It's one of the best times of the year to score deep discounts on Nintendo Switch consoles, games, and accessories from major retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon. We expect many of these sales to carry over until Cyber Monday, December 1.

Is the PlayStation 5 really cheaper during Black Friday?

Absolutely! Sony's PlayStation 5 always sees significant discounts during Cyber Week. Retailers often cut prices on console bundles, controllers, and popular games, with price drops usually exceeding $100. This shopping event is one of the best times to pick up a PS5 or expand your game library. At the time of this writing, the price drops are rather humble. We are still in the lead-up to Black Friday, so expect things to improve later.

How did we choose these early Black Friday deals?

At ZDNET, we only highlight PlayStation deals worth your consideration; the same kind we'd consider ourselves. For this roundup, I specifically sought out PS5 consoles, bundles, accessories, and games about 15% off or more. Black Friday is still several weeks away, so significant discounts are not yet available. Knowing this, I expanded my search to include lesser discounts to fill out the list. Although some price drops aren't as deep as others, they're still worth consideration because they offer unique value in other areas.

I considered hands-on experience, real-world performance, and customer feedback. Every recommendation on this list is backed by careful research and expert insight so that you can confidently shop these early Black Friday sales.

What are the best Black Friday deals?

ZDNET's experts have been searching through early Black Friday sales to find the best discounts. These are the best Black Friday deals so far, by retailer:

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