Gamers across the UK have reason to celebrate as Sony unleashes unprecedented PlayStation discounts ahead of Black Friday 2025. While the official sale event begins on Friday 28 November, the gaming giant has jumped the gun with massive price cuts on its entire PS5 range, including consoles hitting their lowest prices ever.
Record-Breaking Console Discounts
The standout offer sees the PS5 Slim digital edition console plummeting to just £280 for the very first time. This represents a historic low for Sony's popular disc-free console. Meanwhile, the premium PS5 Pro receives a substantial £90 reduction, bringing it down to £590, while the PS5 Slim disc edition gets similar treatment.
Alex Lee, The Independent's senior tech critic, confirms these are the most significant discounts since the consoles launched. "I've been covering PS5 since its 2020 launch," Lee notes, "and these are genuinely the best prices we've seen."
Accessories and Bundles Galore
Sony's Black Friday bonanza extends beyond consoles. The PlayStation Portal receives its first-ever price cut, dropping by £20 to £180. This comes after Sony recently added cloud streaming support, significantly expanding the handheld's functionality.
Other notable discounts include the PS VR2 headset reduced to £300 (was £400) and DualSense controllers down to £45 (was £65). Several attractive bundles are also available, including:
- PS5 Slim digital edition with EA Sports FC 26 for £290 at Argos
- PS5 Slim disc edition with NBA 2K26 for £389 at Currys
- New Fortnite bundle for £294.99
Where and When to Shop
These exceptional deals are available at major retailers including PlayStation Direct, Amazon, Very, Currys, and Argos. While Black Friday officially runs from 28 November to Cyber Monday on 1 December, these early offers mean shoppers don't need to wait to secure savings.
The Independent's IndyBest team will continue updating their live blog with the latest PS5 deals as they emerge throughout the sales period. As Lee emphasises, "I'll be removing old deals and updating prices, so readers only see the freshest, most competitive offers."
