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You don’t need a PS5 Pro to get more storage with these SSD Black Friday deals
Look, I get it. The 2TB storage of the new PS5 Pro must look pretty appetizing, especially if like me you find yourself constantly deleting games to make room for others. But one of the best things about any model PS5 is that you can upgrade the storage yourself.
Whether you just want an extra 1TB or even 4TB, here are some PS5 SSD deals that will save you from the Pro’s big $700 price tag this Black Friday.
Samsung – 990 PRO 1TB Internal SSD | $174.99 $129.99 at Best Buy
WD – BLACK SN850P 2TB Internal SSD | $259.99 $159.99 at Best Buy
Samsung – 990 PRO 2TB Internal SSD | $264.99 $179.99 at Best Buy
XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 4TB Internal SSD | $449.99 $279.99 at Best Buy
Save $40 on one of the best PS5 games out there
While I like to think of myself as a trophy hunter, there aren’t actually too many PlayStation games I’ve platinumed. Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, however, is definitely one, and that’s not because it was especially easy to do, but because it’s been one of my absolute favorite experiences on the PS5 so far and I didn’t want to put it down.
My first PS2 game was the very first Ratchet and Clank, so I have a soft spot for the series. But if little me then could see how the series looks now, they’d be in awe. Not only is Rift Apart a stunning game to play through, but it’s incredibly well polished and actually takes advantage of the haptic tech of the DualSense controller too.
Even if you never grew up with the original games, if you want an experience that’ll make you truly appreciate what the PS5 can do, this is it – and it now has $40 knocked off thanks to Black Friday.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart | $69.99 $29.99 at Best Buy
Thankfully Dragon Ball Sparking Zero isn’t over 9,000 this Black Friday
It’s been a good while since we last got a Budokai Tenkaichi game, so the release of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero was more than warranted. This brand-new fighting game is a fan-service dream, full of What-if scenarios and 182 characters to play as from pretty much every arc the series has seen so far.
I fully appreciate fighting games aren’t for everyone, so this might not be on everyone’s (dragon) radar. But there’s been so much love put into Sparking Zero that the idea of any Dragon Ball fan missing out makes me feel like I have a Freiza-shaped Piccolo hole in my chest.
Dragon Ball Sparking Zero | $69.99 $49.94 on Amazon
Shopping tip: Add a PlayStation Store gift card code into a card for an extra surprise at the holidays
Now that it’s finally November 29, the holiday season is closer than ever. My favorite thing to do every holiday season is finding unique ways to surprise fellow gaming nerds in my life, and sneaking a PlayStation Store gift card into their card is one of my favorite ways to do this.
There aren’t any deals on actual gift cards today. The amount you want costs the exact same either way. However, nothing beats opening a card and finding a code to add some funds to your PS account that you weren’t expecting.
Sony – $10 PlayStation Store Gift Card | $10 at Best Buy
Sony – $25 PlayStation Store Gift Card | $25 at Best Buy
Sony – $50 PlayStation Store Gift Card | $50 at Best Buy
$60 off one of my favorite PS5 gaming headsets
If you’re gonna have a fancy piece of tech like a PS5, it makes sense to pair it with a high-end gaming headset. The only caveat with adding one of the best gaming headsets to your PS5 gaming sessions is that typically, they don’t come cheap. With that in mind, Black Friday is a great time to get some of the best bits of audio tech for less.
The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is one of the best gaming headsets I’ve had the pleasure of popping on my head. Not only is it incredibly comfortable to wear after hours on end, but it includes Razer’s HyperClear Super Wideband Mic, making you sound crystal clear to all your friends. In fact, whenever I use this headset to play Dead by Daylight with friends, I can always bet on getting compliments on how clear my voice sounds.
This PS5 headset normally sits around the $200 mark, which can be a lot to ask for a gaming headset, but this Black Friday deal knocks off $60, bringing down the price to just $139.99 at Best Buy, which is a great deal for one of the best pair of gaming cups going.
Razer – BlackShark V2 Pro | $199.99 $139.99 at Best Buy
Need time to kill before the Cobra Kai finale next year? This Best Buy PS5 game deal is for you
Waiting for the official ending of a six-season show can be excruciating. Especially if you’ve been a fan of the entire Karate Kid franchise since it began in the 80s. The ending to the Netflix TV show, Cobra Kai, now isn’t expected until next year and that’s a lot of time to kill – so why not spend it playing a game based on the franchise?
The Karate Kid Street Rumble is based on the first three movies and lets you fight your way through an onslaught of enemies with a cute retro-inspired pixel art style. You can also even play as Daniel LaRusso, Mr. Miyagi, Ali Mills, and Kumiko too!
The Karate Kid Street Rumble | $39.99 $19.99 at Best Buy
20% off PS5 thumbsticks exclusively for Amazon Prime members
You know Black Friday is well and truly happening when, well, it’s Friday and Amazon has rolled out some Prime-exclusive deals.
You will need to be a Prime member to see any savings on these KontrolFreek thumbsticks, but as a recent thumbstick convert, I highly recommend you pick them up. Adding an extra layer to your sticks, especially one with an improved rubber grip is not only more comfortable but adds a splash of color if you’re just rocking out the plan ol’ white DualSense.
What’s better is that if you still happen to be playing the PS4, there’s are compatible with the sticks of the DualShock 4 too!
KontrolFreek FPS Freek Galaxy (Purple) | $16.99 $13.59 at Amazon
KontrolFreek FPS Freek Galaxy White | $16.99 $13.59 at Amazon
I should have waited for this Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Black Friday deal
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is my least favorite game of the year. I won’t get into the exact details, as today isn’t about me, it’s about saving you some hard-earned cash during Black Friday. But I will say that if there was a 43% discount when I originally bought this reimagined sequel, that definitely would have cushioned the deal.
Saving $30 on this RPG is definitely worth a fanfare or two, as its MSRP of $69.99 is a lot to ask, especially for any PS5 fans with a budget to keep to. If you’ve been putting off continuing your FFVII journey after Remake, then I’d highly recommend grabbing this before the price returns to normal after this big sales event.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | $69.99 $39.99 at Amazon
7 games for the price of one – and one tasty discount
Snake! Snaaaaaaaake! This collection of some of the most iconic games the PlayStation has ever seen features not just the original Metal Gear Solid on PS1, but Metal Gear, Metal Gear 2, Metal Gear Solid 2, Metal Gear Solid 3, Metal Gear (NES/FC version), and Snake’s Revenge for good measure.
If you grew up with the Metal Gear series and are after some nostalgia, or maybe just want to replay Metal Gear Solid 3 just in time for the remake, this collection is now only $18.99 at Amazon, which is a bargain worth calling Snake up on the codec for.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 | $39.99 $18.99 at Amazon
The PS5 Slim just got a further discount on Amazon
We’re starting off the day with a nice juicy discount on the digital edition of the PS5 Slim. The PS5 Slim has already been the main focus of this month’s sales, but until now it just had 15% off. With Black Friday officially here there’s a nice tiny bit of extra savings to be had here – which is always warranted with such a pricey bit of tech!
PS5 Slim Digital | $449.99 $374 at Amazon
And we’re off! It’s officially Black Friday, so after months (yes months) of tracking this year’s biggest PS5 deals I’m ready for the sale to fully begin. I’m seeing a lot of the same discounts on the shelves this morning, with record-low prices on consoles, games, and accessories. However, Best Buy and Amazon have dropped new savings on us in the early hours so I’ll be hunting through those latest offers to see if there’s any treasure in these newcomers.
So far, things look more geared towards Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and Meta Quest in this morning’s roster of new discounts – but we’re holding out hope. Not that we need it, this year’s Black Friday PS5 deals are already looking absolutely stacked – and I’ll see you through the entire sale right here.