Ah, Black Friday—the magical day when consumers throw caution, and possibly their bank accounts, to the wind in pursuit of discounts and wild shopping adventures. This year’s most juicy tidbit (besides that leftover turkey sandwich) concerns the PlayStation 5, which reportedly may experience a delightful price drop of at least €100 throughout Europe. Cue the virtual confetti!
The Price Tag Shuffle
Word on the digital street, courtesy of the astute Dealabs writer known as billbil-kun—who has an uncanny knack for leaking PlayStation secrets like an overzealous gossip in a high school corridor—is that these snazzy discounts are set to kick off on November 21. If this news were a dessert, it would be chocolate cake with a cherry on top!
Discounts on Every Flavor
Now, if this is indeed true, European fans can look forward to the following redesigned price tags:
- PS5 Standard Edition – €449 (previously €549, so it’s basically like finding a €100 note in your laundry)
- PS5 Digital Edition – €349 (was €499, for those who prefer joy without the risk of scratching a disc)
- PS5 Pro – €699 (down from €799, a glorious incentive for hardcore gamers to dust off that credit card)
But wait, there’s more! The recently revealed Fortnite Flowering Chaos PS5 console bundle—the name alone sounds like a festival!—will also be part of the Black Friday lineup. And of course, the cost will mirror the standard models, just with a sprinkle of 100 magical discount euros. Who doesn’t want a piece of that action?
The Bundle of Joy
This iconic bundle is not just about a console; it throws in codes for an array of Fortnite goodies, including 1,000 V-Bucks. That’s right; enough digital currency to make one’s character look sharper than the average gamer at a tournament. Also included are:
- A Florin outfit (complete with a Lego edition, because why not?)
- Backpack bling that sparkles more than grandma’s jewelry collection
- A pickaxe, wrap, guitar, mic, and fashionable kicks—because gaming in style is a requirement!
Geographical Price Crossfire
As for whether this discount parade will extend across the pond to the UK or North America, the suspense builds like a bubble about to burst. It’s still a mystery if all PS5 hardware will benefit from this kindness, or if it’s just a select few lucky models. But one can always dream, right?
A Brief History of Upward Pricing
Just to add a sprinkle of drama to the console saga, let’s recall that Sony had previously pulled a little pricing magic earlier this year, raising the cost of the PS5 Digital Edition in markets like the UK, Europe, and Australia—twice! Starting at €399, it had a series of unfortunate increases, climbing to €449 last year and reaching €499 this year. Almost like watching a rollercoaster ride—when does it stop?
Pinky Promise or Wishful Thinking?
If these Black Friday price drops are true, it will mark a rare moment where the console is cheaper than its original launch price, albeit temporarily—enough to make a gamer’s heart flutter. Meanwhile, across the United States, it seemed like everyone was sipping coffee in their peaceful bubble, avoiding price hikes—until August, when even they caved for a $50 increase on all PS5 models. A plot twist worthy of a Netflix series!
So, as the countdown to Black Friday begins, the anticipation builds. Will the PS5 price drop be the sweet reward for those brave enough to battle the retail chaos? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: when discounts this juicy are in play, it’s definitely game on!
