PlayStation is gearing up for a major Black Friday push in Australia, with discounts across hardware, software, subscriptions and accessories running November 21 through December 4.
Retailers traditionally treat PlayStation as a headline draw during the sales window, which means local pricing often undercuts global offers. Here’s what Australian shoppers should expect as the promotional window opens.
When the Sale Begins
PlayStation’s Black Friday campaign officially runs Nov. 21–Dec. 4, with most Australian retailers activating deals within hours.
What to expect?
• Early sell-outs on consoles and high-demand accessories.
• Digital discounts going live immediately on the PlayStation Store.
• Staggered rollout at JB Hi-Fi, EB Games, Amazon AU and Big W.
PS5 Console Discounts
Australian retailers have historically delivered the most aggressive PlayStation console pricing worldwide. Recent years point to similar cuts in 2025.
Likely price ranges
• PS5 Slim (Disc): High $500s to mid-$600s.
• PS5 Slim (Digital): Low-to-mid $500s.
• PS5 Pro: Sub-$1,050 at key retailers.
What drives the pricing:
• EB Games membership tiers.
• JB Hi-Fi doorbuster-style hardware drops.
• Amazon AU automated price matching.
Accessory Deals
Sony has already confirmed global markdowns on its 2025 lineup, and Australian stores traditionally push them even further.
What reductions do we expect?
• DualSense Wireless Controller: Often under $80.
• DualSense Edge: Typically below $300 during Black Friday.
• PS VR2: Consistent triple-digit price cuts across major chains.
• Pulse Elite / Pulse Explore audio gear: $20–$100 off.
• PlayStation Portal / Access Controller: Mild–moderate discounts.
PlayStation Store Game Discounts
The digital storefront’s Black Friday sale tends to be the broadest of the year. PlayStation has already highlighted key titles expected in the lineup.
Headline titles likely discounted
• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
• Astro Bot
• God of War Ragnarök
• Lost Soul Aside
Typical reductions
• First-party titles: 25–50 percent off.
• Third-party and back-catalogue games: 50–75 percent off.
• Legacy titles: Deep cuts across PS5 and PS4 libraries.
PlayStation Plus Deals
Sony is repeating one of its most reliable Black Friday offers.
What’s confirmed?
• 33 percent off a 12-month membership for new, lapsed or upgrading subscribers.
• Upgrades from Essential or Extra to Deluxe receive the same 33 percent discount for the remainder of the subscription.
*Active users renewing their current tier won’t get any discount without upgrading (so plan ahead if you can!).
How Australian Retailers Typically Compete
The Australian market is one of the most competitive for PlayStation Black Friday pricing.
Patterns to expect?
• JB Hi-Fi often leads on headline console discounts.
• EB Games pushes aggressive member-only markdowns.
• Amazon AU price-matches the lowest national offer within minutes.
• Big W and Target contribute occasional outlier deals worth monitoring.
How To Prepare
A few early steps maximise savings, especially for high-demand items.
Recommended prep
• Build store wishlists for quick checkout.
• Disable auto-renew if planning to re-buy PlayStation Plus through the discount.
• Track early retailer leaks beginning a week out from the sale.
PlayStation’s Australian Black Friday slate regularly outperforms other regions, and with an expanded lineup of hardware and software this year, the 2025 sale is positioned to be one of the strongest yet.