Black Friday has officially landed in Australia, and if you’ve been eyeing a PlayStation 5, or maybe that glossy, high-powered PS5 Pro, it’s time to pay attention. The local deals are already delivering the goods, and the competition between retailers is making this a true gamer’s gold rush.
This isn’t just a handful of token discounts. Sony’s official Black Friday promotion is in full swing, offering substantial savings across consoles, games, and must-have accessories. Australian retailers are going rogue though, some are slashing prices even further than the officially advertised offers, so it’s worth checking in on the best deal they will do.
PlayStaion Black Friday Deals
The sweet-spot price is around $679.95 for the Disc Console and $524.95 for the Digital Edition, alongside a healthy $150 off the powerful PS5 Pro, bringing it down to $1,049.95.
Digital Edition is at a low of AUD $479 at heavy hitters like JB Hi-Fi, Big W, and Target. That’s a massive saving of over AUD $270 from its original RRP.
| Console Model | PlayStation Advertised Sale Price (AUD) | Best Retailer Price Spotted (AUD) | The Winner |
| PS5 Disc Console | $679.95 (Save $150) | $628 (Target) | Target |
| PS5 Digital Console | $524.95 (Save $225) | $479 (JB Hi-Fi, Big W) | Multiple Retailers |
| PS5 Pro Console | $1,049.95 (Save $150) | $979 (JB Hi-Fi, Amazon) | JB Hi-Fi & Amazon |
While the official sale is a strong start, taking a minute to compare prices across different retailers including Amazon.
The Accessories
It’s not just the main boxes getting a deep discount. The beloved DualSense Wireless Controller is getting significant reductions, too. While the official price drops it to $99.95, major retailers are offering it for as low as AUD $84-$85.
PlayStation has opened the floodgates on all the fancy new toys, which, let’s be honest, were probably on your wishlist. The PlayStation VR2 headset is heavily discounted by up to $140, making the barrier to entry for virtual reality suddenly much lower. Even the highly sought-after PlayStation Portal remote player, which allows you to stream your PS5 games over a local network, is seeing a price drop of up to $30.
Games That Demand Your Attention
A console is just a box without a killer library, and this sale delivers on the software front as well. Forget waiting for the Game of the Year bundles next Christmas; some of the year’s best titles are already on sale.
Headlining the games list are two of 2024’s biggest titles: the whimsical platformer and Game of the Year winner ASTRO BOT (now $74.95, saving $35) and the cinematic Game of the Year Nominee Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (now $94.95, saving $30).
And if you somehow missed them the first time, generational hits like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Gran Turismo 7 are seeing massive savings of up to $60. Even the co-op phenomenon Helldivers 2 is on the list, meaning there’s a discounted title for every type of player.
The Smart Player’s Move: Subscription Savings
Finally, the savvy gamer knows that Black Friday is the perfect time to stack your subscription services. PlayStation is offering up to 33% off a 12-month PlayStation Plus membership for new joiners, or a discount on the remainder of an existing subscription when upgrading to the Extra or Deluxe tiers. This is a crucial detail, as these top tiers unlock hundreds of games, including classics like The Last of Us Part II and Hogwarts Legacy.
| Product | JB Hi-Fi | Big W | Target | Amazon | EB Games | Telstra (Outright/Monthly) |
| PS5 Digital Console | $479 | $479 | $479 | $488 | $524 | $524 / $21.82/mo |
| PS5 Console (Disc) | $629 | $629 | $628 | $629 | $643 | $679 / $28.29/mo |
| PS5 Console – EA FC 26 Bundle | $629 | $629 | N/A | $629 | $643 | N/A |
| PS5 Pro Console | $979 | $999 | $989 | $979 | $1,033 | $1,049 / $43.70/mo |
| DualSense Controller | $85 | $85 | $84 | $85 | $98 | $99 |
The Bottom Line
With the Black Friday sale running from November 21st to December 4th, the window for these hardware deals is limited and, more importantly, subject to stock. The Australian retail market is showing its teeth, with some of the cheapest prices we’ve seen all year.
