I'm in the US and my Essentials subscription expired yesterday and the only deals I am being offered are upgrading to Extra or Premium. Even with those deals being pretty good, I don't want to spend that much because I only play a few online games. Way to be Sony Sony.
Update: I ended up paying for a one month Essentials subscription on Friday 11/28 and then checked the Black Friday deal again today 11/30 on the PS mobile app and, because Sony be Sony, the 20% discount was magically there! I was then able to buy it.
I do not know if I needed to be a current subscriber to get the 20% discount offer, but I suspect that is the case. I used the 1 month sub for about 2 days before I checked again and found the 20% offer on the PS mobile app, so if you’re not seeing it right away, check back on the mobile app or PlayStation website the next day.
Also, it looks like the 1 year sub automatically starts after my 1 month expires, so there shouldn’t be any issues with losing out on the 1 month sub.
One last thing. This was my experience. It may not work for you. Please do not blame me if it doesn’t lol.
My Essential subscription expires on December 4th, one day before the sale ends. As you can see, I can currently buy Essential again for 20% off. If I let it expire, will I be able to buy it at 33% off?
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November 21st - December 5th
Visit the official PlayStation Black Friday site starting on November 21 for updates on local offers, as promotions will vary by region and retailer.
Join or upgrade PlayStation Plus membership with these special offers
Players in participating countries who join PlayStation Plus during PlayStation’s Black Friday promotion can save up to 33% on a 12-month membership. Current PlayStation Plus members can save 33% on the remainder of their membership when upgrading from PlayStation Plus Essential/Extra to PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe.
FAQ
My subscription ends before December 5th - can I get the Black Friday discount?
Yes. Just make sure to turn off auto-renew so you aren’t charged the regular price.
My subscription ends after December 5th - can I get the Black Friday discount?
No, you won’t be able to take advantage of the discount if your current subscription extends beyond the sale period.
Can I end my subscription by clicking the “Cancel” button and then buy a new one with the discount?
No. The “Cancel” button does not end your current subscription - it only turns off auto-renew. You’ll remain subscribed until your current period expires.
When’s the next discount coming?
You can check the history of past PSN deals in this post to get an idea of when they usually begin.
Can I stack my subscription with the discount?
No. The discount only applies to upgrades or to users who don’t have an active subscription.
I cannot buy a subscription, it shows an error. What to do?
Check Console Store, PSN Web Store, Phone App. Sometimes it doesn't work on console, but works in the phone app / web store or vice versa.
Still doesn't work? Contact support.
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Hej there. Been unsubscribed since June, but really wanted to get into Helldivers 2 again and waited for Black Friday to come around.
Sadly though, at least in my account, I can only subscribe to Premium or Extra with a discount but not Essential (which is enough for me).
Has anyone spotted discounts for Essential yet? Or do you think Sony won't discount it this year?
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FYI my last sub was july 2024
Black Friday season is approaching, but details are not known yet! This thread is here to collect all questions, speculation, and discussion about upcoming PlayStation Black Friday deals, including PS+ discounts and game sales. Updates will be added to this post once official details are announced or leaked.
All Black Friday related posts made outside of this thread will be removed until the official sale begins.
This helps keep the subreddit organized and avoids multiple repetitive posts.
Once the sale officially starts, a Black Friday Deals Megathread will replace this one.
When do Black Friday deals start?
We don’t know yet, but you can check the history of past PSN Black Friday deals in this post to get an idea of when they usually begin.
If I’m a current subscriber, will I be eligible for the PS+ discount?
That’s not confirmed yet. However, in previous years, current subscribers were not eligible for the discounted PS+ offer, so it’s best to wait for official details before purchasing.
Will I be able to stack PS+ subscriptions during the sale?
See the previous answer.
Are the Black Friday deals the same in every region?
Not always. Start and end dates, as well as discounts, can vary by region or country, so keep an eye on your local PlayStation Store for the most accurate information.
I’m going to let my ps plus subscription lapse for the time being, as I clear my backlog. But are there usually black friday deals for returning members? I’ve never paid attention. I’m in the US. Thanks!
€100 minimum discount on all PS5 consoles, including the Pro
It seems Sony will be repeating the same promotion offered in Europe during Days of Play 2025 on PS5 Slim consoles . This discount amounted to €100 and was valid on both the Standard and Digital Editions of the PS5. But a surprise might be in store, as the PS5 Pro is now also slated to benefit from an unprecedented discount .
Indeed, Sony's premium console, the PS5 Pro , is expected to be offered in Europe at a price of €699 . While we have seen more attractive offers from some retailers, this would be the first time such a discount has come directly from Sony. The previous promotion, valid during Days of Play 2025, offered only a €50 immediate discount.
Furthermore, the PS5 Fortnite Flowering Chaos bundle is also expected to arrive in Europe in both Standard and Digital versions at the recommended retail price of the standalone PS5 and will benefit from the €100 discount. Below, we summarize all the expected offers on PS5 consoles, which should begin on November 21, 2025 :
PS5 console – Standard edition (with disc drive): €449 instead of €549
PS5 console – digital edition (without disc drive): €349 instead of €499
PS5 Fortnite Flowering Chaos Bundle – Standard Edition : €449 instead of €549
PS5 Fortnite Flowering Chaos bundle – digital edition : €349 instead of €499
PS5 Pro console : €699 instead of €799
Will it start on 17 november like last year or later? My ps+ extra just expired so i want to know if the offer of 30% off on black friday still applies to expired subcription or its only available to new users who never had ps+? Thanks.
So my PS Plus Extra expired today and auto-renewed. It seems I was charged in full instead of automatically getting the Black Friday discount upon renewal.
As a regular PS Plus member this feels very disappointing and more like a scam as opposed to a gratifying purchase.
I contacted Playstation support "Expert" but immediately got a message saying:
"We're sorry but we did not find a PlayStation Expert able to answer your question, please visit PlayStation Support: PlayStation Support to access our Online Assistant."
My question is, if I cancel my PS Plus Extra can I get a refund and then re-make the purchase so I get the discount (that I believe should've been applied in the first place)?
UPDATE:
I just got the a Refund Request confirmation from support - it is a one-time exception though, so I'll be careful about the auto-renewal settings next year. ^^
Welcome to PS+ Black Friday Info and FAQ Megathread. Please read the post before asking question.
Blogpost: PlayStation’s Black Friday Deals 2024
"Players who join PlayStation Plus during PlayStation’s Black Friday promotion can save up to 30% on a 12-month membership. Current PlayStation Plus Essential members can save 25% on the remainder of their membership when upgrading a current plan to PlayStation Plus Extra, or save 30% when upgrading from PlayStation Plus Extra to PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe."
FAQ
Q: I'm currently subscribed. Can I get a discount?
A: No. You may be eligible for a discount when upgrading your subscription. However, discounts cannot be combined or stacked with existing offers.
Q: When do Black Friday deals end?
A: Black Friday deals are available from November 22 through December 2.
Q: Can I stack my subscription with current discounts?
A: No, discounts cannot be stacked with active subscriptions or other promotions.
Q: Can I cancel my subscription now to get a discount?
A: No, canceling your subscription only stops automatic renewal. Your subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing period.
Q: Will there be more discounts in the future, such as end-of-year deals or similar promotions?
A: We can't guarantee future discounts, but you can explore past promotions and trends in this post by u/Unusual_Trade5917
Q: I was offered a discount to purchase another year even though I'm currently subscribed. Why is that?
A: This is a personalized offer, exclusive to your account. These offers are not available to other users and are subject to specific terms and conditions.
Q: I'm a new subscriber. Where can I find more information about PS+?
A: You can find detailed information in our Quick Help and FAQ posts.
There is no deal on PS Essential!
HI mods. I realize there is a BF stickied post. This is Essentially (pun intended) a video version of the instructions and FAQs. With the addition of how to do it exactly using the Playstation 5 menu and what you have to do in order to qualify.
Also includes the new news that we didn't know about today. No deal on Essential!
if it's redundant or doesn't contribute anything new, feel free to remove.