Sony’s compensation for the recent PSN outage has the potential to disrupt some players’ plans for snagging a coveted PS Plus discount during Black Friday. These discounts are relatively rare, making the annual Black Friday sale a prime opportunity for renewals, provided your subscription expires within the sale window. The compensation, however, might extend subscriptions beyond this deadline, causing players to miss out.
How the PS Plus Extension Could Affect Black Friday Discounts
Black Friday deals present a limited-time opportunity to secure a PS Plus subscription at a reduced price. A subscription expiring even shortly after the sale’s conclusion renders one ineligible for the discount, even if canceled beforehand.
Many players have strategically timed their renewals to coincide with the Black Friday sale period. The five-day extension being offered as compensation for the PSN outage risks pushing these players past the Black Friday 2025 sale period, thus negating their chance to capitalize on the deal.
Gaming forums are now filled with concerned players hoping the compensation doesn’t interfere with their carefully planned Black Friday renewals.
Method 1: Contacting Support
The most direct approach is to contact PlayStation Support. Explain your situation – that the compensation is negatively impacting your ability to take advantage of the Black Friday deal – and request that they either forego applying the extension to your account or provide an alternative form of compensation that doesn’t alter your subscription end date. While success isn’t guaranteed, it’s worth attempting as it directly addresses the problem.
Method 2: Canceling and Re-subscribing (With Caution)
Step 1: Check your PS Plus expiration date.
Step 2: If your subscription expires after the Black Friday sale ends due to the extension, consider canceling your current subscription.
Step 3: Immediately resubscribe to PS Plus. Note that you may lose any remaining time on your original subscription, so weigh the potential savings of the Black Friday deal against the cost of any lost time.
Step 4: Monitor your account to ensure the new expiration date aligns with your Black Friday plans.
Method 3: Accepting the Extension and Planning Ahead
Step 1: Accept the PS Plus extension as is.
Step 2: Note your new expiration date.
Step 3: Adjust your Black Friday plans accordingly, or consider purchasing a PS Plus gift card during the sale to redeem later when your extended subscription finally expires. This allows you to take advantage of the discount without immediately altering your current subscription.
Are you anticipating facing this issue?
The free PS Plus extension, while generous, has created an unforeseen problem for players hoping to leverage Black Friday deals. The best course of action depends on individual circumstances and risk tolerance.