Unlike Black Friday, which in recent years has stretched to absurd lengths that essentially encompass all of November, Cyber Monday is what it says. Well, mostly. A couple of Cyber Monday and Black Friday have stuck around (not many), even after the event has come to a close, but we’ll take the few that we have left.
The Spider-Man 2 PS5 slim bundles are by far the most popular Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals in gaming offer this shopping season, and both are thankfully still available and in stock for now. Check out everything left on sale just below or follow @IGNDeals for even more updates on the best deals this holiday season.
Cyber Monday PS5 Console Deals
PS5 (the slim variant) has been the hottest item of the 2023 Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales for gamers. The $499 bundle offer with Spider-Man or Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 has been the talk of the metaphorical town — and for good reason. It’s a great deal and still available post-Black Friday and Cyber Monday (for now at least). But we still hear one big question every time we talk about it: what about PS5 slim digital? Well, we can now answer that, as it’s now available to buy for $449.99.
There’s no preorder period or chasing down stock, it’s just available – huzzah! There aren’t any special digital PS5 bundles out at the time of writing, so there’s no free game, unlike the PS5 slim disc version. We’ll leave the relevant links for you on where to buy the PS5 slim digital edition as well just below.
PS5 Slim Digital Edition Is Now Available
PS5 Cyber Monday Game Deals
Final Fantasy 16 for $40 at Best Buy (Physical Copy)
While many of the PS5 Cyber Monday and Black Friday discounts have expired for video games, there’s still some discounts to consider going into the holiday season — especially for those who love a digital sale.
If you bought any of those discounted PlayStation Wallet Top Up cards during the recent sale as well, these deals will be even more relevant for you if you’ve still got spare credit to use. PlayStation currenlty has its new ‘End of Year’ sale on, with up to 75% off select games (and there’s also up to 80% off select indie titles as well). These new digital deals are available until December 21.
PS5 Digital Video Game Deals
Best PlayStation and PS5 Holiday Gift Ideas for 2023
As we near the end of the year — and more importantly, the holiday season — there’s no better time to start looking at gifts for the PlayStation fan in your life. Whether it’s brand-new games, apparel, or collectibles and toys, we’ve scoured the internet for what is sure to be the most popular gifts this season, so check out the many great PlayStation gift recommendations below to make your shopping this year a breeze.
PS5 Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping Tips
Many of these tips are applicable no matter what you’re shopping for on Black Friday.
- Plan Your Spending – It’s important to acknowledge that many of us have substantial video game backlogs. Just because you spot a game you desire on sale, doesn’t mean you should rush to buy it. Set a budget and stick to it. Only invest in games you genuinely intend to play in the near future.
- Create a Wishlist – A practical approach to keep your Black Friday spending in check is by crafting a wishlist of games or items you’re interested in purchasing, and then adhere to it. Resist the temptation of deals that don’t align with the items you would have bought otherwise.
- Compare Prices – It’s not uncommon to be enticed by what seems like an excellent Black Friday deal (for instance, The Last of Us Part 1 for $39.99). However, it’s wise to double-check by looking at other popular retailers to see if they offer a matching or even better sale price before hitting the buy button.
- Act Swiftly on Exceptional Deals – When you stumble upon a truly remarkable deal on a PlayStation game or accessory, don’t hesitate. Retailers have limited stock, and the best deals are likely to sell out before Black Friday concludes. Seize the fantastic deals promptly.
- But, Don’t Worry if You Miss Out – If you attempt to purchase an outstanding deal and discover that it’s sold out, don’t be disheartened. Often, the very same Black Friday deal may resurface on Cyber Monday. And even if it doesn’t, the next Prime Day will arrive sooner than you think.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
