Black Friday deals hit gaming hard, PS5 Pro drops to historic low of $649 and gamers are losing their minds over the Nintendo Switch 2 discounts

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Black Friday deals hit gaming hard with major discounts across all platforms this week. The PS5 Pro is seeing its largest price cut ever with $100 savings, the recently launched Nintendo Switch 2 is getting its first discounts, and AAA games are dropping to historic lows with many titles hitting just $19.99.

🔥 Quick Facts

  • PS5 Pro down to $649 — marked down from $749 (first official $100 discount)
  • Nintendo Switch 2 console seeing first-ever Black Friday bundles starting at $499
  • Major games like God of War and Hogwarts Legacy reduced to $19.99 (71% and 50% off respectively)
  • PlayStation Digital Edition $399 — lowest price ever for entry-level PS5 gaming

PS5 Pro Reaches Historic Black Friday Low of $649

Sony is slashing $100 off all PlayStation 5 models during Black Friday 2025, marking the first time the company has discounted the premium PS5 Pro console. The flagship 2TB PS5 Pro now costs $649 down from its regular $749 price tag.

This is significant because the PS5 Pro launched back in November 2024 at a premium $799 price point originally (later adjusted to $749). According to IGN, multiple retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are all participating in the discount, ensuring widespread availability.

Beyond the console itself, Sony is offering deals on accessories with the DualSense controller dropping to $59 and the PS Portal handheld device receiving $20+ off. The PSVR 2 Horizon Bundle also hitting $299 for those interested in PlayStation’s VR ecosystem.

Nintendo Switch 2 Gets First Black Friday Deals After Midyear Launch

The Nintendo Switch 2 launched just months ago at $449.99, but retailers are now bundling it with games for Black Friday promotions. While the console price itself remains unchanged, the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle is available for $499 — effectively $30 off the combined retail price.

Creative Bloq reports that these bundles represent the first genuine savings opportunities on Nintendo’s new hybrid console. Retailers like Amazon and Best Buy have extended promotional windows through the end of November 2025.

Product Price Retail Savings
PS5 Pro 2TB $649 $749 $100 off
PS5 Digital Edition $399 $499 $100 off
Nintendo Switch 2 Bundle $499 $529.98 $30 off

Video Game Prices Collapse with $19.99 Blockbusters Now in Reach

AAA and popular titles are seeing unprecedented discounts this Black Friday. IGN confirmed that major releases are dropping to impulse-buy pricing points of $19.99 or less.

Standout deals include God of War at $19.99 (71% off from $70), Hogwarts Legacy at $15 (50% off), and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater at $30 (57% off from $70). Sports titles like Madden 26 and NBA 2K26 both hitting $30 across all platforms represents solid savings for sports gaming fans.

According to Engadget and CNET tracking, Nintendo Switch also has games discounted down to $9.99 on select titles, while PC Steam games are seeing up to 85% off on certain releases including Hogwarts Legacy.

Retail Giants Participate Across All Gaming Divisions

Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and GameStop are all running Black Friday gaming events through November 30, 2025. Best Buy is offering up to 60% off select PlayStation titles, while Walmart is bundling consoles with games.

Target is emphasizing Nintendo Switch deals specifically, with gaming accessories like controllers dropping to $50 or less. According to GameStop’s Black Friday ad running November 16-30, the retailer is offering physical and digital game deals across all major platforms.

Online retailers like Amazon and the official PlayStation Store are matching many competitor prices to ensure customers get the best possible deals regardless of where they shop.

Should You Buy Gaming Consoles or Games This Black Friday?

This year’s Black Friday represents a rare convergence of console hardware discounts and software sales happening simultaneously. The $100 PS5 Pro discount is the first of its kind, making it the best entry point ever for players wanting the premium PlayStation experience.

The Nintendo Switch 2 bundle deals offer early adopters genuine value just six months into the console’s lifecycle. For budget-conscious gamers, the PS5 Digital Edition at $399 provides an incredible value proposition — essentially a $100 price cut on Sony’s digital-focused console.

Game prices hitting $19.99 to $30 mean this Black Friday is ideal for building up your backlog with critically acclaimed titles that typically maintain higher prices year-round.

Sources

  • IGN – The Best PS5 Pro Console Deal for Black Friday 2025
  • Engadget – Black Friday PS5 deals: Sony takes $100 off consoles
  • CNET – Best Black Friday Gaming Deals 2025

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