How Much Will The Ps4 Cost On Black Friday 2020

The Curious Case of the 2020 Black Friday PS4: How Low Can You Go?

Alright, let's talk 2020. Specifically, Black Friday 2020 and the PlayStation 4. Remember that old friend? You know, the one you swore you’d upgrade from eventually?

By then, the PS5 was already out making headlines. So, everyone was probably wondering: what would happen to the prices of the PS4? It was quite the waiting game.

The Great Price Prediction Game

Predicting Black Friday prices is like trying to guess what my cat is thinking. Mostly sleeping, I assume? But you never really know.

Everyone wanted a bargain. "Sub-$200," they whispered. "Maybe even lower!" The hype was real. My unpopular opinion? I thought that was wishful thinking.

Retailers are sneaky, you know. They dangle the carrot of a ridiculously low price...and then you find out it’s only for the console bundled with five games you don’t want. Or a subscription to a streaming service you'll forget to cancel.

Bundles, Bundles Everywhere!

This is where the "deals" got tricky. Sure, you could find a PS4 "on sale." But it was usually part of some Frankenstein-esque bundle.

Think a console, two controllers (one suspiciously off-brand), a year of PlayStation Plus (fine, that one's actually useful), and "Game X: The Super Generic Edition". No thanks, I already have a backlog that rivals the Library of Congress!

"Black Friday isn't about getting what you NEED. It's about getting what's on sale. Even if it’s a singing fish." - A very wise (and slightly cynical) person.

The Digital Download Dilemma

And let's not forget digital games. Oh, the temptation! A flash sale on a title I've been eyeing for months? My wallet trembles.

But then I remember my overflowing digital library. How many games have I actually FINISHED? The answer is… embarrassing.

The real steal was probably digital only deals. But that required a pre-existing PS4. So, kind of a moot point if you were after the console itself.

My Hot Take: It Was Never That Cheap

Here’s the truth, and prepare yourself: The PS4 didn’t magically transform into a paperweight price-wise on Black Friday 2020. It wasn't terrible. But it wasn't "OMG I’m buying five!" levels of cheap.

I bet some folks scored amazing deals. Maybe they braved the crowds at 4 AM. Or maybe they know some secret handshake with the online shopping gods.

But for the average person? The savings were probably...okay. Definitely a discount. Just not the earth-shattering, "I’m quitting my job to play video games" level of discount that some people hoped for.

So, How Much Did it Cost? (Approximately)

Realistically, a decent PS4 Slim bundle probably hovered somewhere in the $200-$250 range. Maybe slightly less if you were extremely lucky.

And if you were after a PS4 Pro? Well, let’s just say you were probably better off hunting for a used one. Or, you know, saving up for that PS5.

So, there you have it. My (probably unpopular) take on the great Black Friday 2020 PS4 price hunt. Did you snag a deal? Or were you too busy sleeping off Thanksgiving dinner? Let me know!