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Black Friday is typically a good time to restock on gaming gear at a discount, and that's the case again this year, whether you're partial to PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch or PC. If you're not sure what's worth grabbing, we've sorted through the many, many sales happening around the web and curated a roundup of the best Black Friday gaming deals below. The selection includes a few noteworthy bundles for the PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch; recommended storage upgrades and controllers; several top picks from our guides to the best , and and, of course, a whole bunch of actual games.
The is $50 off and down to $450 at Amazon and . This offer only applies to the older version of the PS5, not the smaller that was announced last month. But discounts of any kind for Sony's console have been extremely rare since the device arrived in 2020, and there's no performance difference between the two models, so this is a great opportunity to save.
If stock for that deal runs out, Sony is selling a couple of new bundles that do include the latest version of the console: one that , and one that . You should go with the former while both are in stock: We called Spider-Man 2 a “perfectly balanced game” in , while Modern Warfare 3 has been as one of the most undercooked CoD entries in recent memory. Both games cost $70 on their own, so that’s what you’re saving here. As of this writing, the Spider-Man bundle is further discounted by an , bringing it down to $480.
As a refresher, Sony says the slim PS5 takes up 30 percent less volume than the original models and weighs up to three pounds less. It also has two USB-C ports instead of one. If the slim Spider-Man 2 bundle runs out of stock, Sony is with the older “fat” PS5 as well. The bundles are available at several retailers, including Amazon, , , , and .
Nintendo’s main Switch deal for Black Friday is a bundle that with a digital copy of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and a three-month individual subscription to Nintendo Switch Online for no extra cost. Smash Bros. arrived back in 2018, but it still between $50 and $60 on its own, while the Switch Online sub normally goes for $8. This version of the console also comes with Smash Bros.-themed controllers.
We’ve Switch OLED go for less in the past, so we’d have liked a more substantial discount — especially with a follow-up console on the horizon. But if you’re jumping on the Switch bandwagon late, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate remains one of the , so there’s still value here. This bundle is available at , , , and .
Nintendo is selling a pair of holiday bundles for the and as well: The former is available with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and the same three-month Switch Online sub as above, while the latter now comes with Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It’s really worth stepping up to the Switch OLED’s larger and more vivid display if you can swing it, but both of those games usually cost between $40 and $50 individually. Both make our roundup of the as well.
Unlike the Nintendo Switch, both Xbox consoles are genuinely discounted for Black Friday. The , for one, is on sale for $440 at Walmart and as part of a bundle that also includes the () action-RPG Diablo IV. That’s a rare $60 drop for the console itself, while the game goes for $70 (though it’s currently ). Target may have a better deal, though: It’s selling the same but throwing in a $75 Target gift card on top. Other stores like , , and have had the bundle for $450 without any extra coupons or gift cards.
If stock of the bundle runs out, the is also available for that same $50 off. You can get that with a $75 gift card at or a $50 gift card at ; for the latter, you can take an extra $50 off and bring the machine down to an all-time low of $400 — but only if you’re My Best Buy Plus or Total member.
As for the Xbox Series S, a “” that packs the digital-only console with a three-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription is on sale for $240 at Microsoft, and . Other retailers like , and have it for $10 more. If stock for the bundle runs out, and have the console alone available for $60 off as well. Neither deal represents an all-time low, but this is still $50 or $60 off the console’s list price, while the subscription normally costs $51 on its own. In general, discounts on the console remain fairly uncommon. Note that these offers apply to the older Series S with 512GB of storage, not the updated 1TB model that earlier this year.
Several different gift cards for the three major console platforms are 10 percent off at , and . Increments ranging from $10 to $100 are on sale, so you could get a $50 gift card for , and respective online stores for $45 apiece. If you’re looking to pad your backlog or top up a subscription anyway, it’s hard to complain about a bit of (effectively) free money.
A metric ton of video games are discounted across various stores for Black Friday. There are frankly too many deals for us to recap them all here, but we’ll run through some of the highlights below.
Starting with PlayStation exclusives, the blockbuster action game is down to a new low of $35, while the PS4 version of the open-world game (which includes a free upgrade to the PS5 version) is on sale for a low of $20. The action-RPG is also down to $35, the PS5 remake of is down to $40 and is available for $20. (We aren’t seeing deals on Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, though.) Other recommended games like , , , and are each available for $30. Not all of these are all-time lows, but each is at least a little lower than usual. Many of the titles on sale make our list of the .
Among multiplatform games, notables include the turn-based RPG for $30, the recent remake for $35, the recent remake for $40 and for $40 as well. Sports games , , and are each $30 too. You can peruse through the PlayStation Store’s for more offers.
Over on the Switch, the 2D platformer is down to a new low of $30, and the cutesy adventure game is about $10 off at $40. and are each $30 at Walmart, while is available for a new low of $39. All of those are included in our lists of the or .
Elsewhere, the strategy game is on sale for $15 and the well-reviewed RPG is down to $40. The Nintendo eShop’s has several other discounts of note, including the for a new low of $6.79. However, because Nintendo is still Nintendo, we aren’t seeing significant deals on newer hits like and as of this writing.
For Xbox owners, has discounted a handful of titles from our guide to the . The rhythm-action game , for instance, is back at a low of $22.49, while the open-world racer is down to $29. The wonderfully written murder mystery is about $7 off at $13.39, the is back down to $10 and the third-person shooter is available for $12. Older gems like and are available for $3 each. And while wasn’t huge on , the Bethesda space RPG is now down to $55 (or ), a $15 discount for those who’ve been curious. Many of the multiplatform titles noted above are also on sale; just keep in mind that several of these games are also available with an Xbox Game Pass subscription.
PC gamers have plenty of deals to shop through as well. Steam is running its annual through November 28, while the Epic Games Store’s includes a that takes 33 percent off eligible games when your cart totals $15 or more. and have kicked off storewide promos as well.
These stores have literal decades of games on sale between them, so it’s worth browsing the sales for yourself. One highlight, though, brings the survival horror game down to a new low of $33.49 when you use the aforementioned coupon at Epic. Beyond that, the hybrid is back at a low of $16, while the platformer is at a low of $15.
Game of the Year Baldur’s Gate 3 isn’t discounted, sadly, but several picks from our list of the are at lower-than-usual prices. Those include the roguelike for $12.49, the VR-only for $20, the thoughtful RPG for $10, the driving sim for $5 and (aka the ) for $20. The 27-game is another standout at $9.
If you need a spare controller for your PlayStation 5, is down to $49 in various colors at Amazon, , , and others. While not an absolute all-time low, that’s a nice $20 or $25 off Sony’s list price depending on which finish you choose.
If you’re after a new Xbox gamepad, official are on sale for $40 at Microsoft, and . Other stores like , and have them for $5 more. Again, the discounts apply to several different finishes. We typically see the gamepad retail between $50 and $60 depending on the color. The big caveat with the Xbox controller is that it requires a pair of AA batteries for power; we recommend grabbing a rechargeable set like the to mitigate that annoyance. That said, if you want a new controller for gaming on the PC, the Xbox pad is generally easier to set up and use with most Windows clients than the DualSense.
Apart from the Switch console bundles, Nintendo is selling a bundle that pairs a red and blue set of with a digital copy of Super Mario Party for $100. A pair of Joy-Cons usually goes for $80, while the game alone typically retails in the $50 range these days, so you’re saving about $30 by getting the two together. Note that this isn’t the latest Mario Party game, though — that would be , which was released in 2021. Still, if you’re looking to play a few new Mario Party boards and need a new set of Joy-Cons anyway, it might be worth the extra cost.
The is on sale for $60 at Amazon and , a $10 discount that's only a few bucks higher than the lowest price we've seen. This is a comfortable and deeply customizable wireless gamepad for Switch and PC. We’ve in the past. The big advantage it has over most official controllers is its Hall effect joysticks, which use magnets to read inputs instead of contact-based potentiometers. This means it should be less susceptible to wear over time and avoid the dreaded “stick drift” we often see with more traditional gamepads. A pair of customizable back buttons, an accurate d-pad and an included charging dock are all nice to have as well.
The is down to $620 at Best Buy, which is $80 off the handheld gaming PC’s normal price and a rare discount. If you’re a My Best Buy Plus or Total subscriber, you can get it for $600. The ROG Ally is the “best Windows alternative” pick in our guide to the . As that title suggests, the ROG Ally runs Windows, which isn’t nearly as straightforward to use on a seven-inch display as the Steam Deck’s Steam OS but makes it easier to play games from other clients such as Epic, Xbox, GOG and Itch.io. The ROG Ally is physically smaller than Valve’s handheld, too, and the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip in this config gives it stronger overall performance. It also has a sharper 1080p display with a faster 120Hz refresh rate.
We’d still recommend the Steam Deck (which isn’t discounted) to most, especially after the launch of the new . Apart from being less prone to software quirks, that machine usually lasts longer on a charge, and the new model’s OLED panel is more vivid. The ROG Ally has also had issues with microSD card readers, so you’ll want to stick to its built-in SSD storage (which is thankfully ). But if you’re willing to brave Windows and want the wider game support, the ROG Ally does enough right to be a solid alternative to traditional gaming laptops.
It’s worth noting that the of the ROG Ally with a less powerful AMD Ryzen Z1 chip is also on sale for $450, which is a $150 discount. That’s a decent price if you’ll stick to less-demanding games, but the Z1 Extreme model is significantly faster, so it’s worth the extra cash if you can afford it.
VR headset is down to $249 and comes with a $50 store gift card or credit at Amazon, , and . (For Amazon, use the code META50 at checkout to see the complete offer.) Other retailers like , and have the same $50 discount without a gift card. It’s tougher to recommend the Quest 2 after the release of the comprehensively last month; that newer model isn’t on sale as of this writing, but it’s worth the extra cash if you can stretch your budget. If you can’t, though, the Quest 2 still offers a relatively polished VR experience. While it’s designed to be used cordless, it’s still perfectly usable when tethered to a gaming PC as well. We name the Quest 2 the top headset for those on a budget in our .
The mobile game controller is down to $70 at , , and other retailers. That's a $30 discount. Both the USB-C and are on sale; the latter is compatible with Apple's iPhone 15 series as well as . We gave the Backbone a last year, and we note it in our gaming handhelds guide: It's more cramped than a traditional gamepad, naturally, but it has all the requisite buttons to play modern games, it's extremely easy to set up and it works well for remote streaming from your console or PC. If nothing else, it's a much better value than the .
Unlike the PS5 or Switch, the Xbox Series X/S requires you to use a proprietary expansion card if you want to add storage space for current-gen games. If your Xbox is running out of room, is one of those cards, and its 1TB model is now on sale for an all-time low of $125 at Amazon, , and . That’s much more expensive than a typical SSD with the same capacity, but it’s at least $25 off WD’s usual price. If you need more storage, the 2TB version of is $50 off at $230, which again matches the lowest price we’ve tracked. Both cards perform just about identically.
If you’re looking to upgrade a PlayStation 5’s storage, the is the top pick in our guide to the , and it’s now down to $110 at Amazon and for a 2TB model. That takes about $15 off the device’s average street price and ties its all-time low. The is also on sale for $260, which is another low and $20 less than the drive’s price over the last month. Either way, this PCIe 4.0 SSD checks all of the PS5’s requisite performance boxes and comes with a heatsink pre-installed to keep from overheating. It’s also backed by a five-year warranty.
The top pick in our , the , is also on sale for Black Friday. You can grab a 128GB unit for $11, a 256GB unit for $18 and a 512GB unit for $32; the first two of those represent the lowest prices we’ve seen, while the third is within $3 of its all-time low. Despite its relatively affordable price, the Pro Plus was among the fastest cards we tested in both sequential and random performance, so it’s a dependable option if you need to add space to a Switch or Steam Deck.
Elsewhere, card is down to $15 for a 256GB unit. That one was a fair bit slower in testing, but the differences aren’t hugely noticeable when it comes to load times on Nintendo’s and Valve’s handhelds, so it should do the job if you want to save a few bucks. Both cards come with 10-year warranties.
The is the top overall recommendation in our guide to the best gaming mice, and it’s dropped to $40 for Black Friday at Amazon, , and . That’s an all-time low and $10 off the device’s usual street price. The Basilisk V3 isn’t the lightest mouse around at 100 grams, but its sturdy shape should be comfortable for users of each and all but the smallest of hands. It has no major issues with latency or tracking accuracy, either, plus it comes with 11 customizable buttons, including a “sensitivity clutch” for moments where more precise aiming is required. Beyond that, its scroll wheel supports both left-right tilt and a faster free-spin mode — both helpful for navigating large documents — though it is on the noisy side.
The is the “best for MMOs” pick in our gaming mouse guide, and it’s now down to $50 at Amazon, , and . That’s $2 more than the lowest price we’ve tracked but still $10 below the mouse’s typical going rate. Like most MMO mice, the Scimitar RGB Elite is fairly bulky, but that’s because it has 12 easy-to-distinguish side buttons that you can use to access commands in games like Final Fantasy XIV or Baldur’s Gate 3. Its rounded, gently sloped shape should be comfortable to palm- and claw-grippers of most hand sizes. And while its sensor is fairly old, it’s accurate enough. Just note that its cable is somewhat stiff, and that you probably won’t want to spend much time Corsair’s messy companion software.
Sticking with gaming mice, the is on sale for $20 at Amazon, , and . That's about $8 off its usual going rate. The G203 is the budget pick in our gaming mouse buying guide: It’s small, its scroll wheel is a bit mushy and its rubber cable isn’t especially flexible, but it tracks accurately, it’s built well and its light (85g) shape should suit righties and lefties. For less than $20, it’s hard to do better. If you’d rather go wireless, the puts a newer sensor in more or less the same shape, and it’s currently discounted to $30.
headphones are down to $249 at Amazon and from a trusted third-party seller. That’s only $20 off their usual going rate, but we haven’t seen many larger discounts over the past few months. The DT 900 Pro X is a wired pair of open-back headphones designed for critical listening at home. It’s currently the top pick in our guide to the best headphones for gaming, as its wonderfully spacious sound does well to envelop you in the fine details of any given game. Like most open-back cans, it can’t produce truly deep sub-bass, but it delivers enough low-end to give in-game explosions a powerful sense of impact. A set of soft velour earpads keep the whole thing comfortable, though it can’t fold up, and the open design means it won’t block much external noise when you’re outside of the house.
Our favorite dedicated gaming headset for most people, the , is down to $100 at Amazon. That’s a $30 discount. This deal bundles the headset with Astro’s MixAmp M80, an optional amp that connects to Xbox controllers and provides various audio controls. Even without the accessory, we like the open-back A40 for providing a wider soundstage than most gaming headsets. It’s not as open or detailed as the Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X, and it misses more detail in the treble range, but it’s immersive, with a slight bass boost gives in-game effects a little extra boom. The headset as a whole looks “gamer-y,” but it’s comfortable. And while its built-in mic isn’t the clearest we’ve tested, it’s at least serviceable for basic chat.
If all you want is a decent gaming headset for as little as possible, the is worth considering at $35. That’s only $5 below its usual going rate, but it matches the lowest price we’ve seen. The Cloud Stinger 2 is the budget pick in our gaming headset guide: It sounds narrower and less balanced than the Astro A40, but its built-in mic is great for the money and its bass-heavy profile at least makes action scenes feel a little more exciting. It’s all comfy, too, though it’s largely made of plastic.
headset is also on sale for $50. The wired Cloud Alpha has been around since 2018 but continues to offer great comfort and a solid detachable mic. It doesn’t sound bad either, though it can’t provide the same sense of width as the Astro A40 and its underemphasized treble keeps it from delivering pristine detail. Nevertheless, this is a nice step-up over the Cloud Stinger 2 if you’re willing to pay a little bit extra. We highlight the Cloud Alpha as an honorable mention in our gaming headsets guide.
The is another honorable mention in our gaming headsets guide, one that should specifically appeal to those who want a wireless option for less than $100. If that’s you, good news: It’s available for just under $80 at Amazon, and , which is about $25 off its usual street price. The G535’s noticeably light frame, relatively balanced sound and Bluetooth support all impress for the price; just note that it doesn’t work with Xbox, and that its mic sounds a bit thinner than the wired headsets highlighted above. Its battery life clocks in at 30 to 35 hours per charge, which is decent but not great.
If you’re after a new keyboard for gaming purposes, the is worth a look at its Black Friday price of $80, a record low. We recommend the Huntsman V2 TKL in our guide to the due to its sturdy tenkeyless frame, crisp PBT keycaps, clean RGB lighting and steady performance. Its keystrokes are quiet, plus it comes with a wrist rest, all for a relatively attainable price. We’re specifically talking about the model with Razer’s linear optical switches here; a variant with is on sale for $80 as well, but we found typing on that model to be distractingly noisy in testing.
The is back down to $175 for Black Friday, a $75 drop that comes within a dollar of the best price we’ve seen. This is the top wireless pick in our gaming keyboards guide. It uses SteelSeries’ magnetic OmniPoint switches, which enable a range of helpful gaming features: You can raise or lower the actuation point of individual keys — setting a high point to make typing more comfortable or a low point to make presses faster for games — or use a mode that lets you repeat critical inputs faster. The rest of the keyboard is solid too, though you’d buy it for that gaming flexibility more than its raw typing experience. The , our top overall pick, is a better value if you don’t mind going wired, but it’s not discounted as of this writing. If you really want to reduce clutter on your desk, this is a good alternative.
The is down to a new low of $145 at Amazon and , which is a $35 discount. This was a close second to the Apex Pro TKL in our testing when it came to wireless gaming keyboards. Its pre-lubed ROG NX switches, superb sound dampening and PBT-coated keycaps make it a pleasure to type on, it’s hot-swappable, plus it lasts longer than SteelSeries’ model on a charge. It just lacks the custom actuation tricks we found so useful on the Apex Pro. Still, if you care about a premium typing feel more than gaming-friendly features, this is a good buy.
The , meanwhile, is down to $200 at Amazon, and . That matches the lowest price we’ve seen and marks a roughly $25 drop from the wireless keyboard’s average street price. The Azoth is like a smaller version of the Strix Scope II 96 Wireless with a few more enthusiast touches, including a gasket-mounted design (which gives presses a softer feel), a programmable OLED display and a toolkit for lubing switches in the box. It’s exceptionally well-made, but it probably goes without saying that it’s meant for enthusiasts only, even with this discount.
The is down to $70 at Target for a model with linear optical switches. If stock there runs out, and have it for $10 more. Normally, we see this keyboard retail between $90 and $100. The Huntsman Mini is another honorable mention in our gaming keyboards guide. It’s a 60 percent keyboard, so it omits dedicated arrow and function keys but takes up very little space on a desk — providing more room to move a mouse around in turn. Its textured PBT keycaps and aluminum top plate keep it from feeling cheap, while its linear switches are quick, responsive and not terribly loud. Another version of the Huntsman Mini with analog switches is also on sale for $80: We haven’t tested that model, but it customize each key’s travel in a manner similar to the Apex Pro TKL Wireless above.
The is available for $1,200 at Best Buy for a configuration with a Ryzen 9 7940HS processor, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD and a GeForce RTX 4060 GPU. That matches the lowest price we’ve seen and takes $400 off ASUS’ list price. This model also has a 14-inch 1440p display with a 165Hz refresh rate. The ROG Zephyrus G14 is the top overall recommendation in our guide to the best gaming laptops. It’s a compact notebook that’s plenty capable for triple-A gaming but doesn’t totally sacrifice the “laptop” part of the phrase “gaming laptop.” It’s relatively light and portable at 3.6 pounds, and its keyboard and trackpad both work well. Its 720p webcam could stand to be sharper, though.
A version of with a Ryzen 7 7840HS processor, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, an RTX 4060 GPU and a 15.6-inch, 1080p, 165Hz display is down to $900 at Amazon. That’s a 22 percent discount and the lowest price we’ve tracked. Another with a more powerful Core i7-13650HX chip and 1TB of RAM is available for $1,160, which is about $190 below its average street price. This is the most recent version of the “best budget” pick in our gaming laptops buying guide. It’s big, heavy (6.2 pounds) and not especially premium feeling, but it’s strong enough to play many games at high-ish settings, and its memory and storage are user-upgradeable.
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PlayStation 5
The is $50 off and down to $450 at Amazon and . This offer only applies to the older version of the PS5, not the smaller that was announced last month. But discounts of any kind for Sony's console have been extremely rare since the device arrived in 2020, and there's no performance difference between the two models, so this is a great opportunity to save.
If stock for that deal runs out, Sony is selling a couple of new bundles that do include the latest version of the console: one that , and one that . You should go with the former while both are in stock: We called Spider-Man 2 a “perfectly balanced game” in , while Modern Warfare 3 has been as one of the most undercooked CoD entries in recent memory. Both games cost $70 on their own, so that’s what you’re saving here. As of this writing, the Spider-Man bundle is further discounted by an , bringing it down to $480.
As a refresher, Sony says the slim PS5 takes up 30 percent less volume than the original models and weighs up to three pounds less. It also has two USB-C ports instead of one. If the slim Spider-Man 2 bundle runs out of stock, Sony is with the older “fat” PS5 as well. The bundles are available at several retailers, including Amazon, , , , and .
Nintendo Switch OLED
Nintendo’s main Switch deal for Black Friday is a bundle that with a digital copy of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and a three-month individual subscription to Nintendo Switch Online for no extra cost. Smash Bros. arrived back in 2018, but it still between $50 and $60 on its own, while the Switch Online sub normally goes for $8. This version of the console also comes with Smash Bros.-themed controllers.
We’ve Switch OLED go for less in the past, so we’d have liked a more substantial discount — especially with a follow-up console on the horizon. But if you’re jumping on the Switch bandwagon late, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate remains one of the , so there’s still value here. This bundle is available at , , , and .
Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite
Nintendo is selling a pair of holiday bundles for the and as well: The former is available with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and the same three-month Switch Online sub as above, while the latter now comes with Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It’s really worth stepping up to the Switch OLED’s larger and more vivid display if you can swing it, but both of those games usually cost between $40 and $50 individually. Both make our roundup of the as well.
Xbox Series X
Unlike the Nintendo Switch, both Xbox consoles are genuinely discounted for Black Friday. The , for one, is on sale for $440 at Walmart and as part of a bundle that also includes the () action-RPG Diablo IV. That’s a rare $60 drop for the console itself, while the game goes for $70 (though it’s currently ). Target may have a better deal, though: It’s selling the same but throwing in a $75 Target gift card on top. Other stores like , , and have had the bundle for $450 without any extra coupons or gift cards.
If stock of the bundle runs out, the is also available for that same $50 off. You can get that with a $75 gift card at or a $50 gift card at ; for the latter, you can take an extra $50 off and bring the machine down to an all-time low of $400 — but only if you’re My Best Buy Plus or Total member.
Xbox Series S
As for the Xbox Series S, a “” that packs the digital-only console with a three-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription is on sale for $240 at Microsoft, and . Other retailers like , and have it for $10 more. If stock for the bundle runs out, and have the console alone available for $60 off as well. Neither deal represents an all-time low, but this is still $50 or $60 off the console’s list price, while the subscription normally costs $51 on its own. In general, discounts on the console remain fairly uncommon. Note that these offers apply to the older Series S with 512GB of storage, not the updated 1TB model that earlier this year.
PlayStation, Nintendo and Xbox gift cards
Several different gift cards for the three major console platforms are 10 percent off at , and . Increments ranging from $10 to $100 are on sale, so you could get a $50 gift card for , and respective online stores for $45 apiece. If you’re looking to pad your backlog or top up a subscription anyway, it’s hard to complain about a bit of (effectively) free money.
Black Friday PlayStation 5 game deals
A metric ton of video games are discounted across various stores for Black Friday. There are frankly too many deals for us to recap them all here, but we’ll run through some of the highlights below.
Starting with PlayStation exclusives, the blockbuster action game is down to a new low of $35, while the PS4 version of the open-world game (which includes a free upgrade to the PS5 version) is on sale for a low of $20. The action-RPG is also down to $35, the PS5 remake of is down to $40 and is available for $20. (We aren’t seeing deals on Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, though.) Other recommended games like , , , and are each available for $30. Not all of these are all-time lows, but each is at least a little lower than usual. Many of the titles on sale make our list of the .
Among multiplatform games, notables include the turn-based RPG for $30, the recent remake for $35, the recent remake for $40 and for $40 as well. Sports games , , and are each $30 too. You can peruse through the PlayStation Store’s for more offers.
Black Friday Nintendo Switch game deals
Over on the Switch, the 2D platformer is down to a new low of $30, and the cutesy adventure game is about $10 off at $40. and are each $30 at Walmart, while is available for a new low of $39. All of those are included in our lists of the or .
Elsewhere, the strategy game is on sale for $15 and the well-reviewed RPG is down to $40. The Nintendo eShop’s has several other discounts of note, including the for a new low of $6.79. However, because Nintendo is still Nintendo, we aren’t seeing significant deals on newer hits like and as of this writing.
Black Friday Xbox game deals
For Xbox owners, has discounted a handful of titles from our guide to the . The rhythm-action game , for instance, is back at a low of $22.49, while the open-world racer is down to $29. The wonderfully written murder mystery is about $7 off at $13.39, the is back down to $10 and the third-person shooter is available for $12. Older gems like and are available for $3 each. And while wasn’t huge on , the Bethesda space RPG is now down to $55 (or ), a $15 discount for those who’ve been curious. Many of the multiplatform titles noted above are also on sale; just keep in mind that several of these games are also available with an Xbox Game Pass subscription.
Black Friday PC game deals
PC gamers have plenty of deals to shop through as well. Steam is running its annual through November 28, while the Epic Games Store’s includes a that takes 33 percent off eligible games when your cart totals $15 or more. and have kicked off storewide promos as well.
These stores have literal decades of games on sale between them, so it’s worth browsing the sales for yourself. One highlight, though, brings the survival horror game down to a new low of $33.49 when you use the aforementioned coupon at Epic. Beyond that, the hybrid is back at a low of $16, while the platformer is at a low of $15.
Game of the Year Baldur’s Gate 3 isn’t discounted, sadly, but several picks from our list of the are at lower-than-usual prices. Those include the roguelike for $12.49, the VR-only for $20, the thoughtful RPG for $10, the driving sim for $5 and (aka the ) for $20. The 27-game is another standout at $9.
PS5 DualSense Wireless Controller
If you need a spare controller for your PlayStation 5, is down to $49 in various colors at Amazon, , , and others. While not an absolute all-time low, that’s a nice $20 or $25 off Sony’s list price depending on which finish you choose.
Xbox Wireless Controller
If you’re after a new Xbox gamepad, official are on sale for $40 at Microsoft, and . Other stores like , and have them for $5 more. Again, the discounts apply to several different finishes. We typically see the gamepad retail between $50 and $60 depending on the color. The big caveat with the Xbox controller is that it requires a pair of AA batteries for power; we recommend grabbing a rechargeable set like the to mitigate that annoyance. That said, if you want a new controller for gaming on the PC, the Xbox pad is generally easier to set up and use with most Windows clients than the DualSense.
Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons bundle
Apart from the Switch console bundles, Nintendo is selling a bundle that pairs a red and blue set of with a digital copy of Super Mario Party for $100. A pair of Joy-Cons usually goes for $80, while the game alone typically retails in the $50 range these days, so you’re saving about $30 by getting the two together. Note that this isn’t the latest Mario Party game, though — that would be , which was released in 2021. Still, if you’re looking to play a few new Mario Party boards and need a new set of Joy-Cons anyway, it might be worth the extra cost.
8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller
The is on sale for $60 at Amazon and , a $10 discount that's only a few bucks higher than the lowest price we've seen. This is a comfortable and deeply customizable wireless gamepad for Switch and PC. We’ve in the past. The big advantage it has over most official controllers is its Hall effect joysticks, which use magnets to read inputs instead of contact-based potentiometers. This means it should be less susceptible to wear over time and avoid the dreaded “stick drift” we often see with more traditional gamepads. A pair of customizable back buttons, an accurate d-pad and an included charging dock are all nice to have as well.
ASUS ROG Ally
The is down to $620 at Best Buy, which is $80 off the handheld gaming PC’s normal price and a rare discount. If you’re a My Best Buy Plus or Total subscriber, you can get it for $600. The ROG Ally is the “best Windows alternative” pick in our guide to the . As that title suggests, the ROG Ally runs Windows, which isn’t nearly as straightforward to use on a seven-inch display as the Steam Deck’s Steam OS but makes it easier to play games from other clients such as Epic, Xbox, GOG and Itch.io. The ROG Ally is physically smaller than Valve’s handheld, too, and the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip in this config gives it stronger overall performance. It also has a sharper 1080p display with a faster 120Hz refresh rate.
We’d still recommend the Steam Deck (which isn’t discounted) to most, especially after the launch of the new . Apart from being less prone to software quirks, that machine usually lasts longer on a charge, and the new model’s OLED panel is more vivid. The ROG Ally has also had issues with microSD card readers, so you’ll want to stick to its built-in SSD storage (which is thankfully ). But if you’re willing to brave Windows and want the wider game support, the ROG Ally does enough right to be a solid alternative to traditional gaming laptops.
It’s worth noting that the of the ROG Ally with a less powerful AMD Ryzen Z1 chip is also on sale for $450, which is a $150 discount. That’s a decent price if you’ll stick to less-demanding games, but the Z1 Extreme model is significantly faster, so it’s worth the extra cash if you can afford it.
Meta Quest 2
VR headset is down to $249 and comes with a $50 store gift card or credit at Amazon, , and . (For Amazon, use the code META50 at checkout to see the complete offer.) Other retailers like , and have the same $50 discount without a gift card. It’s tougher to recommend the Quest 2 after the release of the comprehensively last month; that newer model isn’t on sale as of this writing, but it’s worth the extra cash if you can stretch your budget. If you can’t, though, the Quest 2 still offers a relatively polished VR experience. While it’s designed to be used cordless, it’s still perfectly usable when tethered to a gaming PC as well. We name the Quest 2 the top headset for those on a budget in our .
Backbone One
The mobile game controller is down to $70 at , , and other retailers. That's a $30 discount. Both the USB-C and are on sale; the latter is compatible with Apple's iPhone 15 series as well as . We gave the Backbone a last year, and we note it in our gaming handhelds guide: It's more cramped than a traditional gamepad, naturally, but it has all the requisite buttons to play modern games, it's extremely easy to set up and it works well for remote streaming from your console or PC. If nothing else, it's a much better value than the .
WD Black C50 Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X/S
Unlike the PS5 or Switch, the Xbox Series X/S requires you to use a proprietary expansion card if you want to add storage space for current-gen games. If your Xbox is running out of room, is one of those cards, and its 1TB model is now on sale for an all-time low of $125 at Amazon, , and . That’s much more expensive than a typical SSD with the same capacity, but it’s at least $25 off WD’s usual price. If you need more storage, the 2TB version of is $50 off at $230, which again matches the lowest price we’ve tracked. Both cards perform just about identically.
Corsair MP600 Pro LPX SSD
If you’re looking to upgrade a PlayStation 5’s storage, the is the top pick in our guide to the , and it’s now down to $110 at Amazon and for a 2TB model. That takes about $15 off the device’s average street price and ties its all-time low. The is also on sale for $260, which is another low and $20 less than the drive’s price over the last month. Either way, this PCIe 4.0 SSD checks all of the PS5’s requisite performance boxes and comes with a heatsink pre-installed to keep from overheating. It’s also backed by a five-year warranty.
Samsung Pro Plus
The top pick in our , the , is also on sale for Black Friday. You can grab a 128GB unit for $11, a 256GB unit for $18 and a 512GB unit for $32; the first two of those represent the lowest prices we’ve seen, while the third is within $3 of its all-time low. Despite its relatively affordable price, the Pro Plus was among the fastest cards we tested in both sequential and random performance, so it’s a dependable option if you need to add space to a Switch or Steam Deck.
Elsewhere, card is down to $15 for a 256GB unit. That one was a fair bit slower in testing, but the differences aren’t hugely noticeable when it comes to load times on Nintendo’s and Valve’s handhelds, so it should do the job if you want to save a few bucks. Both cards come with 10-year warranties.
Razer Basilisk V3
The is the top overall recommendation in our guide to the best gaming mice, and it’s dropped to $40 for Black Friday at Amazon, , and . That’s an all-time low and $10 off the device’s usual street price. The Basilisk V3 isn’t the lightest mouse around at 100 grams, but its sturdy shape should be comfortable for users of each and all but the smallest of hands. It has no major issues with latency or tracking accuracy, either, plus it comes with 11 customizable buttons, including a “sensitivity clutch” for moments where more precise aiming is required. Beyond that, its scroll wheel supports both left-right tilt and a faster free-spin mode — both helpful for navigating large documents — though it is on the noisy side.
Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite
The is the “best for MMOs” pick in our gaming mouse guide, and it’s now down to $50 at Amazon, , and . That’s $2 more than the lowest price we’ve tracked but still $10 below the mouse’s typical going rate. Like most MMO mice, the Scimitar RGB Elite is fairly bulky, but that’s because it has 12 easy-to-distinguish side buttons that you can use to access commands in games like Final Fantasy XIV or Baldur’s Gate 3. Its rounded, gently sloped shape should be comfortable to palm- and claw-grippers of most hand sizes. And while its sensor is fairly old, it’s accurate enough. Just note that its cable is somewhat stiff, and that you probably won’t want to spend much time Corsair’s messy companion software.
Logitech G203 Lightsync
Sticking with gaming mice, the is on sale for $20 at Amazon, , and . That's about $8 off its usual going rate. The G203 is the budget pick in our gaming mouse buying guide: It’s small, its scroll wheel is a bit mushy and its rubber cable isn’t especially flexible, but it tracks accurately, it’s built well and its light (85g) shape should suit righties and lefties. For less than $20, it’s hard to do better. If you’d rather go wireless, the puts a newer sensor in more or less the same shape, and it’s currently discounted to $30.
Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X
headphones are down to $249 at Amazon and from a trusted third-party seller. That’s only $20 off their usual going rate, but we haven’t seen many larger discounts over the past few months. The DT 900 Pro X is a wired pair of open-back headphones designed for critical listening at home. It’s currently the top pick in our guide to the best headphones for gaming, as its wonderfully spacious sound does well to envelop you in the fine details of any given game. Like most open-back cans, it can’t produce truly deep sub-bass, but it delivers enough low-end to give in-game explosions a powerful sense of impact. A set of soft velour earpads keep the whole thing comfortable, though it can’t fold up, and the open design means it won’t block much external noise when you’re outside of the house.
Astro A40 TR
Our favorite dedicated gaming headset for most people, the , is down to $100 at Amazon. That’s a $30 discount. This deal bundles the headset with Astro’s MixAmp M80, an optional amp that connects to Xbox controllers and provides various audio controls. Even without the accessory, we like the open-back A40 for providing a wider soundstage than most gaming headsets. It’s not as open or detailed as the Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X, and it misses more detail in the treble range, but it’s immersive, with a slight bass boost gives in-game effects a little extra boom. The headset as a whole looks “gamer-y,” but it’s comfortable. And while its built-in mic isn’t the clearest we’ve tested, it’s at least serviceable for basic chat.
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2
If all you want is a decent gaming headset for as little as possible, the is worth considering at $35. That’s only $5 below its usual going rate, but it matches the lowest price we’ve seen. The Cloud Stinger 2 is the budget pick in our gaming headset guide: It sounds narrower and less balanced than the Astro A40, but its built-in mic is great for the money and its bass-heavy profile at least makes action scenes feel a little more exciting. It’s all comfy, too, though it’s largely made of plastic.
HyperX Cloud Alpha
headset is also on sale for $50. The wired Cloud Alpha has been around since 2018 but continues to offer great comfort and a solid detachable mic. It doesn’t sound bad either, though it can’t provide the same sense of width as the Astro A40 and its underemphasized treble keeps it from delivering pristine detail. Nevertheless, this is a nice step-up over the Cloud Stinger 2 if you’re willing to pay a little bit extra. We highlight the Cloud Alpha as an honorable mention in our gaming headsets guide.
Logitech G535
The is another honorable mention in our gaming headsets guide, one that should specifically appeal to those who want a wireless option for less than $100. If that’s you, good news: It’s available for just under $80 at Amazon, and , which is about $25 off its usual street price. The G535’s noticeably light frame, relatively balanced sound and Bluetooth support all impress for the price; just note that it doesn’t work with Xbox, and that its mic sounds a bit thinner than the wired headsets highlighted above. Its battery life clocks in at 30 to 35 hours per charge, which is decent but not great.
Razer Huntsman V2 TKL
If you’re after a new keyboard for gaming purposes, the is worth a look at its Black Friday price of $80, a record low. We recommend the Huntsman V2 TKL in our guide to the due to its sturdy tenkeyless frame, crisp PBT keycaps, clean RGB lighting and steady performance. Its keystrokes are quiet, plus it comes with a wrist rest, all for a relatively attainable price. We’re specifically talking about the model with Razer’s linear optical switches here; a variant with is on sale for $80 as well, but we found typing on that model to be distractingly noisy in testing.
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless
The is back down to $175 for Black Friday, a $75 drop that comes within a dollar of the best price we’ve seen. This is the top wireless pick in our gaming keyboards guide. It uses SteelSeries’ magnetic OmniPoint switches, which enable a range of helpful gaming features: You can raise or lower the actuation point of individual keys — setting a high point to make typing more comfortable or a low point to make presses faster for games — or use a mode that lets you repeat critical inputs faster. The rest of the keyboard is solid too, though you’d buy it for that gaming flexibility more than its raw typing experience. The , our top overall pick, is a better value if you don’t mind going wired, but it’s not discounted as of this writing. If you really want to reduce clutter on your desk, this is a good alternative.
ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless
The is down to a new low of $145 at Amazon and , which is a $35 discount. This was a close second to the Apex Pro TKL in our testing when it came to wireless gaming keyboards. Its pre-lubed ROG NX switches, superb sound dampening and PBT-coated keycaps make it a pleasure to type on, it’s hot-swappable, plus it lasts longer than SteelSeries’ model on a charge. It just lacks the custom actuation tricks we found so useful on the Apex Pro. Still, if you care about a premium typing feel more than gaming-friendly features, this is a good buy.
ASUS ROG Azoth
The , meanwhile, is down to $200 at Amazon, and . That matches the lowest price we’ve seen and marks a roughly $25 drop from the wireless keyboard’s average street price. The Azoth is like a smaller version of the Strix Scope II 96 Wireless with a few more enthusiast touches, including a gasket-mounted design (which gives presses a softer feel), a programmable OLED display and a toolkit for lubing switches in the box. It’s exceptionally well-made, but it probably goes without saying that it’s meant for enthusiasts only, even with this discount.
Razer Huntsman Mini
The is down to $70 at Target for a model with linear optical switches. If stock there runs out, and have it for $10 more. Normally, we see this keyboard retail between $90 and $100. The Huntsman Mini is another honorable mention in our gaming keyboards guide. It’s a 60 percent keyboard, so it omits dedicated arrow and function keys but takes up very little space on a desk — providing more room to move a mouse around in turn. Its textured PBT keycaps and aluminum top plate keep it from feeling cheap, while its linear switches are quick, responsive and not terribly loud. Another version of the Huntsman Mini with analog switches is also on sale for $80: We haven’t tested that model, but it customize each key’s travel in a manner similar to the Apex Pro TKL Wireless above.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14
The is available for $1,200 at Best Buy for a configuration with a Ryzen 9 7940HS processor, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD and a GeForce RTX 4060 GPU. That matches the lowest price we’ve seen and takes $400 off ASUS’ list price. This model also has a 14-inch 1440p display with a 165Hz refresh rate. The ROG Zephyrus G14 is the top overall recommendation in our guide to the best gaming laptops. It’s a compact notebook that’s plenty capable for triple-A gaming but doesn’t totally sacrifice the “laptop” part of the phrase “gaming laptop.” It’s relatively light and portable at 3.6 pounds, and its keyboard and trackpad both work well. Its 720p webcam could stand to be sharper, though.
Dell G15 5530 Gaming Laptop
A version of with a Ryzen 7 7840HS processor, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, an RTX 4060 GPU and a 15.6-inch, 1080p, 165Hz display is down to $900 at Amazon. That’s a 22 percent discount and the lowest price we’ve tracked. Another with a more powerful Core i7-13650HX chip and 1TB of RAM is available for $1,160, which is about $190 below its average street price. This is the most recent version of the “best budget” pick in our gaming laptops buying guide. It’s big, heavy (6.2 pounds) and not especially premium feeling, but it’s strong enough to play many games at high-ish settings, and its memory and storage are user-upgradeable.
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