Black Friday and PlayStation usually mean long wish lists and short tempers in the checkout queue, but this year, there is a clean headline number to grab your attention. Sony is knocking a full $100 off PS5 consoles for Black Friday 2025, starting Friday, November 21. If you have been waiting since launch sticker shock to jump in, this is the moment to pay attention and plan a smart upgrade rather than a rushed impulse buy.
Big Picture On The PS5 Price Drop
Sony is taking $100 off multiple PS5 models, including the Fortnite-themed 825GB Digital Edition bundle for $399.99 and the 1TB standard PS5 Fortnite bundle for $449.99. Both include extra in-game content and 1,000 V Bucks, with deals running through PlayStation Direct and participating retailers from November 21.
Beyond the headline price, that reduction lands after recent PS5 price hikes in several markets, which makes the cut feel less like a casual promo and more like a pressure valve for tight budgets. You get current hardware plus a popular game ecosystem instead of chasing clearance bins for an aging console generation.
More Than Just The Console
The discount wave does not stop at the box under your TV. PlayStation VR2 and the PlayStation Portal remote player are in the mix too, with up to $100 off VR2 and about $20 off Portal. Pulse Elite headsets, Pulse Explore earbuds, DualSense pads, DualSense Edge, and the Access controller drop by roughly $20 to $30.
Because accessories usually feel like slow leaks on a credit card bill, lining them up during a coordinated sale can reset an aging setup in one sweep. A cheaper VR2 headset or fresh controller can change how often you actually use the console you already own, not just how good the box looks on paper.
Subscriptions, Games, And Gear On The Side
Sony is also pairing hardware cuts with serious software and membership savings. New PlayStation Plus members can also save up to 33% on a 12-month plan, and there are upgrade discounts for existing subscribers, too. Hundreds of PS4 and PS5 games drop by as much as 75% on the PlayStation Store.
Alongside that digital pile, the PlayStation Gear store is offering up to 60% off merch while the wider promotion window runs from November 21 into mid-December in many regions. That creates a long runway to pick up shirts, collectibles, and accessories after the first wave of console buyers clears out launch day stock.
Quick Deal Highlights To Scan
- PS5 consoles $100 off select models and bundles
- PS VR2 up to $100 off, and PlayStation Portal about $20 off
- Controllers, headsets, and earbuds are reduced by $20 to $30
- PlayStation Plus annual plans up to 33% off
- Digital games up to 75 percent off, and Gear up to 60% off
So the smartest play is simple. Decide whether the real upgrade for you is the cheaper console, the comfort of better audio and controllers, or a year of online access and discounted games. Then circle November 21, watch your favorite retailer, and treat Black Friday like a strategy game instead of a mad dash.
