Sony Slashes $100 Off PS5 for Black Friday
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– Sony is cutting PS5 console prices by $100 for Black Friday, including Fortnite bundles and the PS5 Pro.
– PlayStation VR2 and accessories like headsets and controllers receive temporary discounts of $20-$100.
– PlayStation Plus subscribers get 33 percent off a 12-month subscription during the Black Friday promotions.
– Hundreds of PS4 and PS5 games will be discounted by up to 75 percent during the Black Friday period.
– These deals begin on November 21st, with console cuts for a limited time and accessory promotions ending December 18th.
Sony is making a major move for the holiday shopping season by slashing $100 off the price of its PS5 consoles for Black Friday. This significant discount arrives just months after the company increased prices in many regions, making it a welcome opportunity for gamers who have been waiting to purchase the latest PlayStation hardware. The promotion includes popular bundles that pair the console with one of the world’s most popular games.
Among the standout offers is the PS5 Digital Edition 825GB Fortnite bundle, now available for $399.99. For those who prefer the standard model with a disc drive, the 1TB PS5 Fortnite bundle is priced at $449.99. Both of these bundles ship with exclusive Fortnite in-game content and 1,000 V-Bucks, adding substantial value on top of the hardware discount. Beyond these specific bundles, Sony is applying the same $100 price reduction to other PS5 console options, which includes the recently released PS5 Pro. These deals will be accessible through Sony’s own PlayStation Direct store, though availability is noted for “select regions.”
The savings don’t stop with the consoles themselves. Sony has also rolled out substantial discounts on a wide range of PS5 accessories and peripherals. The PlayStation VR2 will receive a temporary price cut of $100, bringing the cost of entry into PlayStation’s virtual reality ecosystem down significantly. Additional discounts of $20 or $30 will be available on various headsets, earbuds, and the popular DualSense wireless controllers. For players looking to enhance their online experience, signing up for a PlayStation Plus subscription during the promotion period nets a 33 percent discount on a 12-month membership.
Gamers looking to build their library will find plenty to celebrate as well. Hundreds of PS4 and PS5 games will be part of the Black Friday sales event, with some titles seeing discounts of up to 75 percent off. This makes it an ideal time to pick up recent blockbusters or beloved classics at a fraction of their usual cost.
This wave of price cuts is particularly notable given the recent history of increases. Just a few months ago, in August, Sony raised the price of all PS5 models by $50. This followed similar price hikes earlier in the year that affected consoles in the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
Sony’s PlayStation Black Friday deals are scheduled to begin on November 21st. The $100 discount on consoles will be available for an unspecified “limited time,” so interested buyers are encouraged to act promptly. The promotions on PlayStation accessories also launch on November 21st and are confirmed to run through December 18th, providing a longer window to purchase peripherals.
(Source: The Verge)
