The Black Friday countdown is on, but some retailers are already unleashing their digital cash grabs — and your PS5 is about to feast. Amazon and Best Buy have jumped the gun in a major way, slashing prices on a truckload of PlayStation 5 titles. We’re not talking dinky 10% discounts, either. Several heavy hitters are seeing prices hacked by more than half. Whether you’ve just unboxed a sleek new PS5, or you’re still trying to clear that ever-growing backlog of must-play stories, the savings right now are absolutely bonkers. The game aisles have turned into a battlefield of deals, and the only loser might be your self-control.

Let’s cut straight to the crown jewel. If there’s one disc demanding a permanent spot on your shelf, it’s Final Fantasy 16. This epic usually commands a princely $69.99, but right now Amazon and Best Buy have knocked it down to just $39.99. Yes, you read that right — a full-blown, summon-smashing, eikon-battling masterpiece for less than the price of a large pizza and a couple of movie tickets. The game’s exclusion from certain Game of the Year conversations still stings, particularly when you remember Ben Starr’s jaw-dropping turn as Clive Rosfield. Seriously, that performance alone should have smuggled it into the top tier. It’s an emotional rollercoaster that rarely lets go, and at this price, it’s practically screaming at you to be bought.

Not to be outshined, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is dangling at an even leaner $34.99 — marked down from $69.99. Cal Kestis’s latest chapter lands like a lightsaber to the gut, blending heart, loss, and some of the snappiest lightsaber combat this galaxy has ever seen. If you skipped it before, consider this the Force giving you a second, far cheaper chance. The game doesn’t just tinker at the edges; it expands into a semi-open world that begs to be explored. And at this price, you’re getting a premium intergalactic adventure for the cost of a used droid.

But wait — the discount parade doesn’t stop with 2023’s darlings. PlayStation’s first-party titans are also getting the bargain treatment. God of War Ragnarök now sits at a cool 43% off, reigniting Kratos and Atreus’s breathtaking journey through the Nine Realms. Meanwhile, the wind-swept fields of Ghost of Tsushima are waiting for just $30, and The Last of Us Part I — that heart-wrenching, gorgeously rebuilt odyssey — is a flat $40. These are the games that define the console, and they’re suddenly within arm’s reach without the usual premium hang-ups.

Now, for the sports fans. The digital pitch and gridiron are also lighting up with deals that feel almost mischievous. The fresh-out-of-the-box EA Sports FC — the spiritual successor to the FIFA dynasty — is less than two months old, yet you can already snag it for better than half-price at Amazon. It’s a bold move from retailers, as if they’re daring you not to grab the most current rosters, kits, and hyper-realistic ball physics for pocket change. And then there’s Madden NFL 24, still the latest installment to tear up the turf, now down to a mere $30. Whether you’re a die-hard career mode grinder or just want to host chaotic couch matches during the holidays, these prices make it embarrassingly easy to say yes.

Still not finding something that tickles your fancy? Peek over at Assassin’s Creed Mirage, which hit shelves only a few months ago and is still clinging to its own generous discount. It’s a tighter, stealthier love letter to the series’ roots, trading sprawling maps for dense, atmospheric alleys in ninth-century Baghdad. The fact that such a recent release is already flirting with your wallet is borderline unfair — in the best possible way.

Honestly, the spread here is absurd. From sci-fi epics and mythological smackdowns to stadium anthems and hidden-blade hijinks, there’s practically a game for every mood and every gamer you might still need to shop for. The holidays are creeping closer, and feeding someone’s PS5 library is about to cost you far less than you budgeted. So go ahead, pad that backlog. Your wallet might not thank you, but that quiet Sunday afternoon when you’re deep in a world-saving quest certainly will. And with Baldur’s Gate 3 now strutting out its own physical deluxe edition for pre-order, the early-sale fever shows no signs of cooling off anytime soon.