Black Friday 2021 is upon us—and has been for several weeks—so, you might be thinking now is a good time to buy a PS5. Surely there'll be some bundles available, right?

Perhaps. But if there is, is it worth buying a PS5 on Black Friday? Let's see.

But First...

... let's address the enormous elephant in the room. Is there even going to be any PS5 consoles for sale during Black Friday? Obviously, the consoles are scarce enough as it is. With the ongoing component crisis, supply certainly isn't meeting demand.

Not only that, but even if there is a PlayStation 5 drop on Black Friday, you've got scalpers to contend with as well, who use bots to buy up stock at inhumane speeds. The average person has no chance against these tactics.

So, don't go into Black Friday expecting to definitely get a PS5. If you're going to enter the melee when a wild PS5 stock appears, prepare to wait, and prepare for disappointment, too.

Should You Buy PS5 for Black Friday 2021?

White PS5 Console with one controller and charging cable

Assuming you can get hold of one, and you've been waiting a year (or less) to get your hands on Sony's flagship console, then yes, you should get one on Black Friday!

Why? In general, Black Friday brings discounts and other money-saving deals your way. While you're unlikely to see the price of a PS5 slashed by 40 percent, you might find some sweet bundles if you look hard enough.

So, what can you expect from these bundles? Well, you'll probably see deals featuring a PS5 console and a physical game or two. Or you might get digital download codes for a game if you buy the PS5 digital edition. You may also see bundles with peripherals (look out for deals with an extra controller; you'll double the fun of your console instantly).

Aside from the money saving aspect, the PS5 is a groundbreaking games console, so it is certainly worth investing in, especially if you can get some new games or extra peripherals in on the deal as well.

With 4K gameplay at 120 Hz, you've got a fantastic gaming experience awaiting you, and the console is even capable of 8K output at 60 Hz. Plus, with one of the most intuitive controllers on the market, you'll experience even more immersion in your favorite titles. Enjoy said titles almost instantly, with incredibly fast load times.

Related: Looking to Sell Your PS4? Where, Why You Should, and What You'll Get for It

Where Will Stock the PS5 on Black Friday?

This is a tough question to answer, considering the stock shortage. However, we imagine that the following stores will have stock, should there actually be any.

So, if you're in the market for a PS5, these outlets are probably going to be your best bet.

Good Luck Getting a PS5 on Black Friday!

We say that in all seriousness. There's nothing we'd love to imagine more than our readers' smiling faces while they successfully bag a PS5 of their own. Fingers crossed. However, if you don't get one, it isn't the end of the world; there's plenty of alternatives out there that you could enjoy in the meantime.