Black Friday is over, but there’s still time to score massive discounts on tech and entertainment, including TVs, laptops, and video games, on Cyber Monday. During Cyber Week, retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy offer exciting deals, with the PlayStation 5 and its extensive library of games at the forefront.
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Whether you’ve been waiting to grab Sony’s flagship consoles or want to expand your setup with some new accessories, now is a great time to start shopping. Expect to see steep markdowns on PS5 bundles as well. After digging through Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart, and other retailers, I’ve rounded up the best Black Friday deals for the PlayStation 5.
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Best Cyber Monday PlayStation 5 deals
- Current price: $650 (13% off)
- Original price: $750
The PS5 Pro is a direct upgrade to the base model, boasting more powerful hardware and 2TB of storage. One of its more notable features is PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, or PSSR for short. It’s an upscaling technology that boosts performance and enhances a game’s graphical fidelity of PS5 games. Sony’s console also supports Wi-Fi 7 for even faster wireless connectivity.
Nothing says modern gaming like the PlayStation 5 Pro. Act fast because this deal won’t be around forever.
- 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: $40 (33% off)
- Original price: $60
Astro Bot won the coveted Game of the Award during The Game Awards 2024, and it’s a very interesting title. On one hand, it is a love letter to the entire PlayStation line with tons of cameos from beloved characters than the console famous worldwide. And on the other, it is one of the best of 3D platformers in the recent years, boating innovative level design, reactive controls, and clever usage of the DualSense controller. It’s a great game that’s fun for the whole gamily and it’s on sale.
- 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: $30 (58% 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: $18.49 (40% 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 Black Friday PlayStation deals
- 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 Ghost of Yotei Edition: $500 (save $100): This PS5 and DualSense controller bundle comes adorned with beautiful gold plating that is inspired by the game, Ghost of Yōtei.
- Pulse Elite Wireless Headset for PlayStation 5: $130 (save $20): The Pulse Elite is a solid alternative to the InZone H9, delivering lifelike audio and a comfortable design. Note that only the black version is on sale.
- PlayStation DualSense Edge Wireless Controller: $170 (save $30): 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): Set in a post-apocalyptic Earth, you play as the cybernetically enhanced Eve who embarks on a mission to reclaim the planet for humanity. Stellar Blade was a breakout hit in 2024, and this version comes with pre-order incentive items.
- 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.
- Silent Hill f: $50 (save $20): The horror game classic is back. Set in a rural Japanese town during the 1960s, you play as Shimizu Hinako, a high school student, who finds herself in a strange town overrun with monsters and spirits.
- Elden Ring: $20 (save $30): Elden Ring is a modern classic. Journey out to the Lands Between as the Tarnished who seeks to become the Elden Lord. Enjoy breathtaking visuals, either alone or with others via multiplayer.
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: $30 (save $20): The second part in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy sees Cloud and his team continue their quest to stop the evil Sephiroth from destroying the world. The Amazon Edition includes a free PS5 controller skin.
- Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales: $30 (save $40): Swing through the streets of New York as Spider-Man and protect the city from the Tinkerer. This edition also comes with a remastered version of Marvel’s Spider-Man.
- Monster Hunter Wilds: $30 (save $40): Journey out to the Forbidden Lands and hunt giant monsters, from the fire-breathing Rathalos to the ferocious Arkveld.
When is Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday starts on Dec. 1. 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.
Is the PlayStation 5 really cheaper during Cyber Monday?
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.
How did we choose these Cyber Monday 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.
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.
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