Gaming consoles traditionally hold their value for years after launch with manufacturers protecting pricing to maintain premium positioning and avoid devaluing their hardware in consumers' minds. The PS5 finally breaks that pattern in 2025 with genuine Black Friday discounts appearing exclusively on Amazon and marks the first time Sony's flagship console sees meaningful price cuts since its 2020 release.
The PS5 launched in 2022 and maintained strict pricing for years, with Sony rarely offering any meaningful discounts even during major shopping events. This marks the first year the console sees genuine Black Friday price cuts, and these deals appear exclusively on Amazon. The PS5 Slim with disc drive drops to $449 from $549, while the Digital Edition hits $399 instead of $499.