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Save hundreds with these PlayStation VR and PS4 console Black Friday deals

By Gabe Gurwin Published November 30, 2019

The PlayStation VR is one of the cheapest ways to get into virtual reality, and it has tons of exclusive games that you can’t play on other headsets. Of course, you’ll also need a PlayStation 4 to connect to the headset, and we found great Black Friday deals that will have you ready to play both in and out of virtual reality.

Target is currently selling a PlayStation VR Mega Pack for $200, which comes with a PlayStation VR headset, camera, demo disc, and vouchers for five games: Astro Bot Rescue Mission, Everybody’s Golf VR, PlayStation VR Worlds, Skyrim VR, and Resident Evil 7. That last title can also be played on a traditional display, with its VR mode giving you even more immersive horror gameplay.

PlayStation VR gives you a chance to truly explore your favorite game worlds, making you feel like you’re a part of them rather than an observer. Skyrim VR lets you experience the entirety of the role-playing game in VR, and PlayStation VR Worlds is a great introduction to what the technology can offer.

You’ll need a PlayStation 4 in order to use PlayStation VR, and you can still find the special “Only on PlayStation” bundle for $200. You can check your local retailers to see if it is available for local pickup, including from Best Buy. This console bundle includes the system itself and a controller, as well as the games God of War, Horizon: Zero Dawn, and The Last of Us: Remastered. These are three of the best games of the generation, PS4 or otherwise, and they’re all long enough to take up a huge amount of your time during the holiday season. Playing The Last of Us: Remastered will have you ready to experience The Last of Us: Part II in 2020, as well.

With the savings you’ll get through these deals, you might have extra cash left over that you can spend on even more PlayStation gear. There are a ton of great PlayStation Black Friday deals still going on right now, offering savings on everything from the biggest games to controllers and accessories. Be sure to check back on Cyber Monday to see what new deals are available, as well!

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