Sony reportedly drops PS5's price to a staggering low for Black Friday sale

Sony dropped a new TV ad (now removed) for the PS5 that mentioned a whopping $70 reduction in pricing compared to what it is currently sold at. We are just weeks away from the upcoming Black Friday sale, so it is understandable for companies to start releasing discount ads for their products. However, this PlayStation 5 deal is too appealing, and enthusiasts are more than eager to grab the deal.

This article will detail everything you need to know about the upcoming PS5 price drop.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and rely on the writer's opinion.

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PS5 Slim will see a huge price drop at the upcoming Black Friday sale

On November 12, 2024, Sony revealed the price drop to $379.99 for the PS5 via a TV ad for the upcoming Black Friday sale. The ad (now removed) also went live on YouTube. However, the one shown was of the PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition and not the disk version.

Nonetheless, the PS5 is still the favorite console for many gamers, so it will likely see a huge boost in sales. The PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition was originally launched at $400, but the price has since risen and is currently selling at $450. Therefore, the $70 drop is a huge one, and gamers are quite elated.

Unfortunately, just hours after the PS5 ad aired, it was taken down from both TV channels and YouTube and replaced with a different ad, removing the $379.99 price tag. It is possible that the price drop was a mistake, or it could just be a marketing stunt to get people excited about the PlayStation 5 for the upcoming sale.

Whatever the case may be, we are still weeks away from Black Friday, and more information will be revealed as we get closer to the sale date.

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Will there be a price drop on the PS5 Pro for the Black Friday sale?

The new PS5 Pro console (Image via Sony)

The PS5 Pro just went on sale for the first time on November 7, 2024. Since it's a brand-new variant of the PlayStation 5 console and comes with significantly more graphical and ray-tracing power, it is unlikely that we will see a drop anytime soon. However, there could be some discounts on the controllers and other accessories.