Best PlayStation 5 Black Friday deals 2025: cheapest price on a PS5 Slim is live

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The deals are finally here: we've spotted great discounts on the digital-only PS5 slim – it's at its cheapest-ever.

We've been on the look-out for great deals on PlayStations this Black Friday – including tracking prices over the last six months so you can get the best bargain.

We're also keeping an eye on so called 'bundle deals', many of which aren't actually good bargains. Right now, it's often cheaper to buy each item separately.

Be sure to check out our top five choices on game deals. We spotted great bargains on games like Elden Ring, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and more.

Prefer playing your games on Xbox? Check out the best Xbox deals.

 Best PlayStation 5 Black Friday 2025 deals

* References to ‘Average price' and 'Cheapest price' are based on Which? market knowledge and information supplied by our partners. Average price is checked for the six calendar months prior to publication. Not all retailers are included in our checks.

Our pick: PlayStation 5 Slim (Digital)

*Average price in the last six months: £399.79. Cheapest Price in the last six months: £280

We like: Includes controller

Watch out for: Need to buy a separate disc drive if you want to play physical games

While it's cheaper than the regular PS5 Slim, this digital-only version of the console can't play physical games. Other than that, the hardware of this PS5 is the same as a standard model.

That said, if you want to add a disc drive at a later date you can buy one separately for an added cost. You can get one SQUIRREL_TEXT_50010999

This is the best deal on a PS5 currently, with price tags hitting new lows at £280 from EE.

Another option: PlayStation 5 Slim

*Average price in the last six months: £444.13. Cheapest price in past six months: £379

We like: Comes with disc drive and controller

Watch out for: £30 cheaper to buy the above deal and disc drive separately

It's not as good as the deal above, but if you'd prefer to not faff around with buying the disc drive separately, this deal still gets you money off of the console.

This one comes with the removable disc drive, meaning you can choose to either have it as a digital-only console or play physical versions of games.

The console itself can play games at 4K with ray-tracing, and there's a wide range of games you can play, including console exclusive releases.

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Best Black Friday PlayStation 5 Pro deals

Our pick: PlayStation 5 Pro + EA Sports FC 26

*Average price in the last six months: £727.98. Cheapest price in past six months: £565

We saw this deal cheapest at EE (£565), or at Smyths Toys (£569.99 – stock limited to in-store only). Otherwise, you can compare prices below:

We like: Larger GPU, 2TB storage, improved ray-tracing, and features 'AI-powered' upscaling.

Watch out for: No disc drive included

This is the best PS5 Pro deal we've come across. Plus, it comes with a free game. Stock is a bit limited, but if you're looking to nab this souped-up console it's a great bargain.

Just know that it doesn't come with a disc drive – meaning you'll need to shell out some extra cash (or nab one from an old PS5 Slim) if you want to play physical games. 

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 Best PlayStation 5 bundle Black Friday deals

PlayStation 5 Slim (disc) + NBA 2K26

*Average price in the last six months: £479. Cheapest price in past six months: £379

We like: One of the few bundles that saves you some money

Watch out for: Largely out of stock

It's the best bundle deal available on a PS5 right now, but stock isn't easy to find. It's also only worth it if you want the game it comes with.

There are lots of bundle 'deals' out there, but many of the available bundles simply aren't worth the price. Right now, you're often better off buying everything separately.

For example, you could opt for this PS5 + GTA V bundle SQUIRREL_TEXT_50023596, but it's actually almost £25 cheaper to buy the PS5 digital edition from EE (£280), the disc drive separately for £69.99, and then a digital copy of GTA V from the PlayStation Store (£14.69).

Unless you can score this bundle or the PS5 Pro bundle above, most others aren't worth it.

Best Black Friday deals on PlayStation 5 Accessories

PS VR 2 Headset 

*Average price in the past six months: £426.98. Cheapest price in the past six months: £299

We like: Exclusive titles and experiences

Watch out for: Need a PS5 in order to use

If you already have a PlayStation 5 and want to get into the digital worlds of VR, you can often find discounts on Sony's PS5-specfic headset. 

This deal doesn't come with any games, so you'll need to buy them separately.

Not sure which one to choose? We've compared popular headsets in our guide on how to buy the best VR headset.

PlayStation Portal

*Average price in the past six months: £198.03. Cheapest price in the past six months: £175.99

We like: Significantly cheaper than a TV and other gaming handhelds

Watch out for: Has to connect to a PS5; wi-fi required

When it comes to handhelds, this one's a bit of a black sheep – it's not a dedicated gaming handheld like a Steam Deck, ROG Ally or Nintendo Switch. Instead, think of this like a souped-up controller with a screen built-in that streams your PS5 games over your home wi-fi network.

Just note that it outputs at 1080p, so it may not look as 'good' compared to gaming on a big 4K TV. That said, if you're sharing a TV with flatmates or family, this can be a great way to play PS5 without having to wrestle control over any remotes.

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PlayStation DualSense Edge Controller (black)

*Average price in the past six months: £195.13. Cheapest price in the past six months: £149.99

We like: Mappable buttons

Watch out for: One of the most expensive controllers on the market

It isn't cheap, but this is a great option if you're wanting to customise your controller to just the way you like it.

You can change out the joystick caps, fine-tune the sensitivity, remap inputs and quickly swap between controller profiles for different games.

 Best Black Friday deals on PlayStation 5 games

There are hundreds of games that are on sale every week. We've broken down some of the best PlayStation game deals we've found this month. You can also take a look at the PlayStation Store's deals page if you'd rather pick up digital versions of games.

Best PlayStation 5 games deals

Below, we've picked our top five deals on popular games that are currently on sale.

• EA Sports FC 25: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50018635
  
• Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50019036
  
• Elden Ring: SQUIRREL_TEXT_12924778
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50020911
• Battlefield 6 (Standard Edition): SQUIRREL_TEXT_50023155

Nothing of interest? You can always take a peek at the PlayStation Store's deals page for digital games on sale.

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What do I need to know before buying a PlayStation 5?

The biggest question to ask when buying any games console is how you'll primarily be using it and what kinds of games you want to play.

PlayStation 5s are powerful consoles that get most new releases, and have plenty of exclusive launches. They require a TV or external screen to play on though, and are among the most expensive of current generation consoles.

You can read our advice on buying a PlayStation to find out everything you need to know before purchasing.

Should you buy a PlayStation 5 Pro?

Despite it's substantially higher price tag, the PS5 Pro doesn't come with a disc drive. You'll need to shell out an extra £100 for one, so if you want to play your physical PS5 and PS4 games you'd need to spend £800 total.

We'd typically recommend picking up secondhand physical versions of games, as that tends to save you more money than buying digital copies from the PlayStation store. Without a disc drive though, the savings aren't as immediate.

For now, we'd recommend holding off on buying a PS5 Pro – check out the Slim instead. It might not have all the fancy bells and whistles, but it's still a force to be reckoned with in terms of computing power. It also helps that it's over £200 cheaper, and comes with a disc drive.

How much is one year of PlayStation Plus

It depends on which subscription you get. There are three types of monthly subscription: Essential, Extra and Premium. Here's what the savings look like for each subscription if you pay every three months or annually:

You can view the full breakdown of what each plan has to offer on PlayStation's website.

Looking for more deals on consoles? We've found the best Nintendo Switch deals.

How to get the best PS5 deals

1. Know what a good deal looks like: while a PS5 and a game for £480 can seem underwhelming, it can still save you up to £60 on the cost of a new game. These are the most common kinds of deals and have a wide variety of games that they include. 
2. Keep an eye on bundles: they can be a great way to save some money on games and accessories you might get later down the line. Some retailers will bundle controllers and games with consoles, so we'd recommend keeping an eye out for console bundles with games you'll want to play. A good rule of thumb when shopping bundles is to subtract the price by £480, then compare prices on the games included vs. buying them separately. With the console getting a big discount, this can get a bit more fuzzy. We'd recommend taking the cheapest prices, adding them together, and seeing how much money you save – it might be worth picking things up separately.
3. Save this page: our experts will be scouring thousands of PS5 deals to help you save money. We'll also be looking at Nintendo Switch and Xbox deals, TV deals, and more.
4. Consider buying second hand: we've found that you can make hefty savings when buying a new console with a disc reader and games second-hand. You can check out online sellers like CeX, MusicMagpie, and Game, who all have good stocks of second hand PS5 games.

When is Black Friday?

While you can score some deals right now, some retailers limit their sales to Black Friday weekend only.

This year, Black Friday weekend takes place from 28 November until it ends with Cyber Monday on 1 December.

Prepare for the sales event and find out what to expect with our Black Friday 2025 expert advice.