PlayStation's Holiday Sale: What's the Real Deal?

The holiday shopping season is here, and Sony has shared its Black Friday 2025 plans. The sale kicks off on November 21st, with discounts on PlayStation 5 consoles, games, and accessories. But before you rush to buy, let's break down what these deals really mean. First, the PS5 lineup will see a $100 price cut. The Digital Edition will drop to $399, the standard PS5 to $449, and the PS5 Pro to $659. Sounds good, right? Well, not so fast. These prices are actually bringing the consoles back to their original 2020 launch levels. Earlier this year, Sony raised the prices due to tariffs and economic factors. So, this "discount" is just undoing that price hike. Sony is also releasing special bundles. The PS5 Digital Edition 825GB – Fortnite Flowering Chaos Bundle will be $399. 99, and the PS5 Console 1TB - Fortnite Flowering Chaos Bundle will be $449. 99. These bundles include exclusive in-game content and 1, 000 V-Bucks. But are these bundles really a steal? It depends on how much you value the extra content. If you already own a PS5, there are discounts on games. Hundreds of PS4 and PS5 games will be on sale through the PlayStation Store. Expect to see discounts on popular titles like Marvel's Spider-Man, God of War Ragnarok, and The Last of Us series. GameStop has confirmed that physical versions of these games will be priced at $30. But will these discounts be enough to make you pull the trigger on a purchase? Before you make a decision, consider this: the PS5 is about five years old. Is it worth buying now, or should you wait for newer technology? Also, think about what you really need. Do you need a new console, or would you be happier with a few new games?