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I don't usually see gift card deals like this until the very end of Black Friday
Amazon offers 10% off PlayStation and Xbox gift cards weeks before Black Friday, providing savings on PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass subscriptions. This early discount is a significant change, offering more time to plan purchases and maximize savings on digital games and subscriptions.
Every year, right at the end of Black Friday, the same listings start popping up on my screen. Gift card deals are pretty popular once the main event has stalled to a close, as shoppers look to take advantage of additional digital sales from their console's storefront. I didn't expect to see the same kinds of offers landing on my desk half way through the month, though.
You can already save 10% on both PlayStation Store and Xbox gift cards at Amazon - weeks ahead of the traditional timeline for these deals. I know Black Friday is creeping forward every year, but this is a real marker of change. I've never seen these discounts live before the big day, but I'll certainly take advantage of them. After all, since Sony took all its PS Plus tiers onto its own network these kinds of gift card deals are pretty much the only way to save on the subscription these days.
After all, grabbing that free cash now means we've still got two weeks to leisurely browse Sony and Microsoft's own sales. Previous years saw me cashing in gift cards as quickly as possible at the end of Black Friday, hoping that digital discounts didn't disappear from the virtual aisles by the time the sun rose the next day. Any early Black Friday gaming deals that give me more time to relax are more than welcome in my books.
10% off PlayStation Store gift cards at Amazon*Save up to 10 to $250 codes.
Buy it if:
✅ You've already got digital purchases lined up✅ You want to save on PS Plus✅ You have a digital console
Don't buy it if:
❌ You buy all your games physically
10% off Xbox gift cards at Amazon*Save up to 10 - $100. That's good for anything from full games to DLC and Game Pass subscriptions.
Buy it if:
✅ You've got a Series S✅ You want to top up on Game Pass✅ You want to make the most of Xbox's digital sales
Don't buy it if:
❌ You only play physical games
Of course, these gift card deals only make real sense if you already have purchases in mind. You're still spending the majority of the card's worth, so those with games or subscriptions in mind are going to benefit the most from these offers. Thankfully, both of these cards can go towards upgrading or padding out their respective brand's subscription services. The PlayStation Store gift card can act as funds to spend on a PS Plus membership, and Xbox players can use their credit towards Game Pass as well.
Value is much higher for Sony players, though. Game Pass deals are already on the shelves, dropping the price of three months down from 29.89 at CDKeys](https://www.cdkeys.com/xbox-live/3-month-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-xbox-one-pc) this week. You'd need a 45 right now - $15 more than CDKeys' price.
On the flip side, Sony keeps all its PS Plus subscriptions in-house, which means you can't buy them from third parties. That's sneaky - these memberships are almost never discounted. In fact, gift card deals like this represent one of the few chances to save a year.
PlayStation and Xbox gift cards also make excellent gifting opportunities. Know a gamer but don't know what they want? This is about the best thing you could buy for them - just make sure you get their platform right (PS5 or Xbox). To cover the cost of a full game you'll need to grab the 70 Xbox code, but there are cheaper titles out there - so 30 vouchers are still worthwhile.
*We're also keeping you topped up with all the latest Black Friday PS5 deals and Black Friday Xbox deals, or take a look at the best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals for more portable savings. *