My PS5 Black Friday Deal Hunt

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My PS5 Black Friday Deal Hunt: A Tale of Triumph (and Near-Disaster!)

So, Black Friday. The day of deals, the day of dreams…and the day of utter chaos. This year, my mission? Snag a PS5. Yeah, I know, easier said than done. It felt like trying to catch a greased piglet wearing roller skates.

The Pre-Game Strategy: More Than Just a Wish List

Let's be honest, hoping to stumble upon a PS5 deal on Black Friday is like winning the lottery. You need a plan. My strategy involved several key steps: Setting alerts (multiple!), scouting potential retailers beforehand, and knowing exactly which PS5 version I wanted (Disc Edition – gotta have those games!). I also knew that getting a console and a game was basically a pipe dream this year. So, console only was the goal.

Retailer Reconnaissance: The Digital Battlefield

I spent weeks before Black Friday checking sites like Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and Amazon like a hawk. I even checked smaller electronics retailers, just in case! I mapped out my attack – which sites to check first, how to handle the inevitable website crashes, and where I'd be if the sites went completely down (my comfy couch, obviously). My browser history looked like a digital warzone.

The Hunt Begins: Black Friday Frenzy

Black Friday morning arrived like a hurricane. The websites crashed faster than I could type my shipping address. I felt a surge of pure frustration! Error messages became my new best friends. One minute, I was optimistic, the next, utterly defeated. It was a rollercoaster, let me tell you. My fingers were flying across the keyboard; my heart was pounding like a drum solo.

The Near Miss: Almost There!

Several times I almost got one! I'd be halfway through checkout, filled with hope, only to be met with that dreaded "Sold Out" message. Grrr. It felt like I was playing a brutal, laggy game of digital capture the flag. I was exhausted, ready to give up, cursing the scalpers and their bots!

Victory! (Sort Of…)

Then, after hours of fighting the digital horde, a tiny window of opportunity popped up on Walmart's site. A single PS5 Disc Edition. I slammed my order through so fast, I think I broke the refresh button. I managed to actually grab it! Relief washed over me – a tsunami of pure joy!

The Aftermath: A Happy (and Slightly Exhausted) Gamer

I successfully snagged my PS5! It wasn't easy, and it wasn't cheap. But the victory was sweet. It was a testament to perseverance, planning, and a healthy dose of caffeine. So, if you're planning your own PS5 Black Friday hunt next year, remember my story. Preparation is key, my friends. And don't forget the caffeine. You'll need it.

Pro-Tip: Set up MULTIPLE alerts, don't get discouraged easily, and good luck! You got this!