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Playstation’s 2024 Black Friday PS5 deals go on sale today! Walmart, Amazon ads live soon
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Attention 2024 Black Friday shoppers!
This is not a drill. PlayStation has officially gone live today with Black Friday deals that run through Cyber Monday, according to the PlayStation Blog.
Early Christmas shoppers can dive into direct deals and sales online at direct.playstation.com. Customers can also visit the official Playstation Black Friday site for updates on local offers at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart and more. Please note offers will vary by region and retailer.
Here’s what we know:
When is Black Friday 2024? What is the date this year?
Each year, Black Friday takes place the day after Thanksgiving, which means some of the best deals and sales ahead of the holidays will be on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
When is Cyber Monday 2024 this year?
Each year, Cyber Monday takes place the Monday after Thanksgiving, which means some of the best deals and sales ahead of the holidays will be on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024.
What date do 2024 PS5 Black Friday deals start? Does Playstation do a Black Friday sale?
Yes. Playstation will offer PS5 deals for Black Friday starting today, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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What date do 2024 PS5 Black Friday deals end?
Playstation’s PS5 Black Friday sale ends on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024.
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Playstation sale offers direct 2024 Black Friday deals on PS5 console Fortnite Cobalt Star Bundle, PlayStation VR2, more
The PlayStation Blog said promotions at direct.playstation.com include options such as the PlayStation 5 console – Fortnite Cobalt Star Bundle; PlayStation VR2; DualSense wireless controllers; Pulse Elite wireless headsets; Pulse Explore wireless earbuds; PS5 console covers; and select PS5, PS4 and PC titles while supplies last.
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- Deals will be available on games through the PlayStation Store.
- PlayStation Plus members can unlock special discounts on recent movie releases. All PS5 and PS4 players can also enjoy movie discounts made for gamers.
- Save up to 25% off select Playstation controllers
- Save up to 30% on a 12-month PlayStation Plus membership and other discounts
- Save up to 40% on select PlayStation console bundles while supplies last
- Visit PlayStation Gear and save up to 40% off on select merchandise including apparel, drinkware and more
What is the PlayStation 2024 Black Friday sale on PlayStation Plus membership deals?
There are three ways to save on a PlayStation Plus membership during the 2024 Black Friday sale:
- Save up to 30% off a 12-month PlayStation Plus membership
- Current PlayStation Plus Essential members can receive 25% off the remainder of their membership when upgrading a current plan to PlayStation Plus Extra
- Save 30% when upgrading from PlayStation Plus Extra to PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe
Will Playstation’s 2024 PS5 Black Friday deals be on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target and more?
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The PlayStation Blog said participating global retailers will offer deals on PS5 consoles, PlayStation VR2, games and PS5 accessories while supplies last. Such items may include DualSense wireless controllers, Pulse Elite wireless headset, Pulse Explore wireless earbuds, the new PS5 console – Fortnite Cobalt Star Bundle and more all start this week. Check with your local retailer for participating Black Friday deals.
Walmart+ Membership and Black Friday 2024
Walmart shoppers can score the Walmart+ annual membership at a 50% discount ahead of Black Friday this year. Patrons get early Black Friday deal access, free delivery, free shipping, fuel discounts and more. Early Black Friday savings began Nov. 11.
What are early Walmart Black Friday 2024 deals, sales right now?
Walmart’s early 2024 Black Friday deals began online Nov. 11 including beauty products, clothing, cookware, toys and more. Sales will be available in stores Friday, Nov. 15 through Sunday, Nov. 17, followed more Black Friday deals beginning online Monday, Nov. 25 when you shop Walmart’s early Black Friday sale.
What Black Friday Deals do Walmart+ shoppers get?
Starting online at noon EST, Monday, Nov. 25, Walmart+ members can save on several items, including:
- Blackstone Original 2-Burner 28-inch Propane Griddle – $147 (Save $50).
- Dyson V11 Extra Cordless Vacuum Cleaner – $349.99 (Save $250).
- Flybar Disney Bluey 6V Bumper Car Ride On Toy – $69 (Save $50).
- Cate & Chloe 18k White Gold Hoop Earrings with Swarovski Crystals – $15.99 (Save $99.01).
- Restored – 11.6-inch Apple Macbook Air Bundle – $194 (Save $81).
- TCL 65-inch 4K UHD Smart TV with Roku – $228 (Save $301).
- My Arcade GameStation Pro Atari Retro Video Game System – $69 (Save $30).
- Best Choice Products Pre-Lit Holiday Inflatables – $74.99 (Save $125).
When does Walmart Black Friday 2024 start? What are store opening hours?
Walmart will be open at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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What are early Amazon Black Friday 2024 deals, sales right now?
Amazon’s early Black Friday deals are already active with sales running until the big show starts Nov. 21 with Amazon Black Friday Week’s deals including:
- Select Amazon devices at 55% off (Amazon Fire Smart TVs, Kindles, Ring doorbells, Beats headphones)
- Levi’s offering denim at 50% off
- OROLAY offering 50% off apparel
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Amazon Prime Membership and Black Friday 2024
Amazon shoppers have three pricing models for Amazon Prime memberships that include:
- Amazon Prime membership
- $14.99 per month.
- $139 per year.
- Prime Video membership is $8.99 per month.
- Prime Student membership
- $7.49 per month.
- $69 per year.
- Prime Shipping Only Plan (invitation only)
Sometimes a free trial up to 30 days may be available. Free trials require a current, valid credit card. Some payment options are unavailable including:
- Amazon.com Corporate Line of Credit.
- Checking accounts.
- Pre-paid credit cards.
When does Amazon Black Friday Week 2024 start?
Amazon Black Friday Week starts at 12:01 a.m. PST, Thursday, Nov. 21, through 11:59 p.m. PST, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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What are early Best Buy Black Friday 2024 deals, sales right now?
Best Buy’s early 2024 Black Friday deals currently sit at 407 items with new in-store and digital doorbusters every Friday through Dec. 20. Official Black Friday deals will start Nov. 21 with doorbusters on Nov. 22 and Nov. 29. Sales from the website include:
- Save $200 on select KitchenAid stand mixers.
- Save up to $130 on select Sony headphones.
- $579.99 for Samsung 75-inch Crystal UHD 4K Smart Tizen TV.
- Save $550 on Samsung Galaxy Book3 (sale price: $999.99).
- Save $320 on HP 2-in-1 Chromebook Plus Laptop (sale price: $379).
- Save $750 on LG 48-inch Class A2 Series OLED 4K TV (sale price: $549.99).
- Save $90 on Toshiba 43-inch C350 4K Smart TV (sale price: $189.99).
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Best Buy higher-tier members of the My Best Buy Memberships loyalty program have early access to doorbuster deals every Thursday. Options include:
- My Best Buy Free.
- My Best Buy Plus: $49.99 per year.
- My Best Buy Total: $179.99 per year.
When does Best Buy Black Friday 2024 start? What are store opening hours?
Best Buy hours will vary by location on Black Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Check with your local store for details.
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What are early Target Black Friday 2024 deals, sales right now?
Target’s early 2024 Black Friday deals started dropping every Sunday on a weekly basis Nov. 3 and will run throughout the 2024 holiday season. This week’s deals include Apple products discounts on favorites such as Airpods, Apple Watches and iPods; Disney clothes, toys, bedding and decor at 25% off; and Lego building sets at a 20% discount.
Target Membership and Black Friday 2024
Target shoppers can sign-up for a free Target Circle membership and learn about the program’s daily Target Circle deals dropping every day from Nov. 1 through Dec. 24. Plus, Target is offering a Holiday Price Match Guarantee.
When does Target Black Friday 2024 start? What are store opening hours?
Target will be open at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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