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Written by Steven Cohen
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It's Black Friday, and that means it's time to save big on all kinds of products, including gaming gear. Our experts have rounded up the best Black Friday gaming deals on consoles, accessories, and more. From powerful PCs and Xbox systems to wireless controllers and headsets, these are the discounts that are actually worth your time. And for more savings, visit our complete roundup of all the best Black Friday deals across categories.
Some of the best Black Friday gaming deals we've found so far include a rare $125 discount on a PS5 Digital Edition console. We also recommended this $50 discount on the 1TB Xbox Series X Digital Edition, which is the lowest it's ever dropped to. Walmart is also selling a Switch Mario Kart 8 bundle for just $249. When you factor in the discount and freebies already included, this package offers a total savings of $130. Gaming PCs from brands like HP with RTX graphic cards are also down to new low prices.
These Black Friday gaming deals are expected to remain active through midnight PT. Some discounts could extend through the weekend and Cyber Monday, but there's no guarantee, so we recommend snagging these savings while they last.
The best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals
For Black Friday, Nintendo is offering a great bundle that includes a Switch console, a free copy of Mario Kart 8, and a one-year Nintendo Switch online membership. The bundle is available with the Switch or Switch OLED. Each bundle offers a savings of $80 to begin with and Walmart has them both on sale for $50 off, so you get a total savings of $130.
$59.00 $79.00 Save 25%
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con can be used wirelessly, or attached to the Grip, or attached to the Switch itself. They can even be turned sideways and used as separate, albeit limited, controllers.
$47.99 $69.99 Save 31%
The 8BitDo Ultimate is comfortable, highly customizable, and comes with a convenient charging dock.
$22.99 $34.99 Save 34%
The PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch is a full-sized gamepad that offers bigger buttons, better joysticks, and extra customizable buttons. The Spectra model also has color-changing LED lights.
$23.24 $30.99 Save 25%
The Tomtoc Carrying Case comes with an integrated stand that lets you play your Switch while charging it.
$24.99 $35.99 Save 31%
This Ivoler case can be carried with a handle or shoulder strap. It's big enough to fit a Switch, dock, controller, and 18 game cards.
The best Black Friday Xbox deals
Microsoft is offering an excellent selection of Black Friday gaming deals, including discounts on various Xbox consoles and accessories. The Xbox Series X Digital Edition is down to an all-time low of $398 while the 512GB Xbox Series S is $50 off at Best Buy.
$398.00 $449.99 Save 12%
This Series X model offers the same graphical performance as the standard edition but it does not include a disc drive. It typically costs $50 less than the disc-drive model.
What we like
- Same powerful gaming performance as pricier Xbox Series X with disc drive
- Less expensive than disc-drive model
What we don’t like
- Can't play game discs or Blu-ray movies
- Does not support adding a disc drive later on
$249.99 $299.99 Save 17%
The Xbox Series S isn't as powerful as the Series X, but it still benefits from Xbox Game Pass and Microsoft's robust online services, offering great value for less money.
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What we like
- Most affordable Xbox console
- Supports the same games as the pricier Xbox Series X
What we don’t like
- Not as powerful as the Series X
- Lacks a disc drive for physical games and Blu-rays
$39.99 $59.99 Save 33%
The iconic Xbox Core controller works with various Xbox systems, but it can also connect to your PC, iPhone, iPad, or Android.
$18.12 $24.99 Save 27%
Microsoft’s official battery pack for the Xbox wireless controller replaces the standard AA batteries and can be charged with the controller’s usual USB cable.
$134.99 $179.75 Save 25%
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X shares many features with the more expensive Nova Pro, like a noise-canceling microphone and wireless cross-platform support, while maintaining a midrange price.
$14.99 $20.00 Save 25%
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers a Netflix-style subscription with hundreds of games for Xbox and PC, along with online multiplayer support. Members can also stream games on mobile devices, Samsung TVs, and select Fire TV sticks. An Ultimate membership typically costs $20, but most retailers sell one month for $17.
The best Black Friday PS5 deals
PlayStation 5 systems and accessories are seeing great discounts for Black Friday. The Digital Edition console is down to a new low. Meanwhile, the PS5 with disc drive is available for $75 off, and this PS VR2 bundle is a whopping $250 off. And though not discounted, the brand-new PS5 Pro is in stock for its regular price of $699.
$424.00 $499.99 Save 15%
The PS5 is one of the best consoles thanks to its powerful hardware, exclusives, and 4K Blu-ray drive. Though it typically costs $50 more than the digital-edition PS5, this model lets you play game discs. This slim version of the console is also slightly smaller than the original and has 1TB of storage.
What we like
- Includes 4K Blu-ray disc drive to play physical games discs and movies
- Powerful graphics
- Lots of popular exclusive games
What we don’t like
- Pricier than digital-edition version of the console
$374.00 $449.00 Save 17%
The PS5 Slim Digital Edition is for downloadable games only and costs $50 less than the standard PS5 with a disc drive. A disc drive add-on can be bought separately should you wish to use physical discs at a later date for an extra $80.
What we like
- Delivers same gaming performance as standard PS5
- Costs $50 less than the standard PS5 with disc drive
What we don’t like
- Can't play games on disc unless you buy a separate add-on for $80
$449.00 $568.00 Save 21%
This bundle includes a slim disc-drive edition PlayStation 5 console with a copy of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the latest entry in the popular action RPG franchise.
$449.00 $568.00 Save 21%
With this bundle, buyers get a slim PlayStation 5 console with disc drive and a copy of Madden NFL 25, the latest game in the long-running football series.
$349.00 $599.99 Save 42%
The PS VR2 is a virtual reality headset built for the PS5. It also supports a PC adapter (sold separately for $60) that can pair with computers to play SteamVR games. This bundle includes a copy of Horizon Call of the Mountain.
$54.00 $74.99 Save 28%
Sony's DualSense controller improves on the classic PlayStation design with haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, USB-C, charging, a built-in mic, and a longer battery life.
$168.00 $199.99 Save 16%
These wireless earbuds are designed for gaming with a PS5 or PC. They support active noise cancellation and a 2.4GHz wireless connection for lag-free playback.
$48.00 $99.99 Save 52%
This wired gaming headset has a white color scheme that's designed to match the PS5 console. It has a boom microphone for voice chat that can be flipped up to mute.
For Black Friday, you can now snag a Quest 3S bundle that includes the 128GB headset, the new Batman: Arkham Shadow game, a three-month Meta Quest+ subscription, and a $75 Amazon credit for a total of $299. To get the deal, just use the coupon code QUEST75 at checkout. You can learn more about the 3S VR headset in our Meta Quest 3S review. The 256GB Quest 3S and the step-up Quest 3 model aren't available with the Amazon credit but they both still include the free game and subscription.
$299.00 $473.00 Save 37%
The Quest 3S is Meta's most affordable VR headset. It has the same chipset and gaming performance as the pricier Quest 3, but its display isn't as sharp. This is an excellent fit for casual users who want a more budget-friendly entry into the world of VR. This is a great time to buy, as you'll get a free download of the Batman: Arkham Shadow game (worth $50) and three months of Meta Quest+ (worth $24). As an added bonus when buying from Amazon, enter code: QUEST100 at checkout to get a free $100 credit.
What we like
- Same chipset and graphical power as the pricier Quest 3
- Lots of apps and games available to download
- Full-color passthrough for mixed reality
What we don’t like
- Display isn't as sharp as the Quest 3's
- Headset has a narrower field of view than the Quest 3
- Strap might not fit well on some users
$399.00 $473.00 Save 16%
The larger 256GB model of the new Quest 3S is for the more dedicated VR fan keen on downloading and storing a larger number of games and apps at once. VR newcomers would be better off saving some cash with the 128GB model in our book, though. Otherwise, you're getting the same excellent value headset, and all purchases currently include a code for the super-fun Batman: Arkham Shadow game (a $50 value). You're also getting three months of Meta Quest+ (worth $24).
$499.99 $573.99 Save 13%
The slightly older Meta Quest 3 VR headset builds on its predecessor with mixed reality capabilities, 4K resolution, an upgraded processor that offers double the speed, and new ergonomics for the head unit and controllers. Like the newer 3S model it also comes with a free download code for the new Batman: Arkham Shadow VR game (worth $50). The larger 512GB version is the only one remaining, as the smaller ones have now been discontinued.
The best Black Friday computer gaming deals
PC and laptop gamers can save tons on new systems during Black Friday. Right now, the Asus TUG A15 gaming laptop is down to $999 which is just $20 more than the lowest price it's ever dipped to. We're also seeing great deals on monitors, like this 50% discount on Samsung's 43-inch Odyssey Neo G7.
$998.44 $1,199.99 Save 17%
The Asus TUF is built with military-grade shock resistance, and its incredibly powerful battery can last for around nine hours on a single charge.
What we like
- Superior battery life
- Durable build
- Great performance on a budget
What we don’t like
- Dim display
- AMD CPU sometimes struggles
$999.99 $1,499.99 Save 33%
HP's Omen PCs are built for gamers, and this configuration features a great lower-midrange setup with an AMD Ryzen 7 8700G CPU, 6GB DDR5 Mmmory, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU.
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$247.99 $379.99 Save 35%
This 27-inch 1440p monitor from LG has a well-rounded set of features and a great price, which help make it an ideal choice for most gamers, whether you need a single monitor or want to build a side-by-side setup.
$899.99 $1,199.99 Save 25%
Alienware's AW3225QF is the first 4K QD-OLED monitor and one of the few 4K displays you can get with a 240Hz refresh rate. It's expensive but delivers stunning performance while setting a new benchmark for gaming displays.
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$499.99 $999.99 Save 50%
The Samsung Odyssey Neo series offers 4K image quality in a sleek and stylish package. They’re among the best gaming monitors on the market.
$499.99 $649.99 Save 23%
The Asus ROG Ally is a handheld gaming PC with Windows 11. Its hardware is powerful enough to run nearly any game, but its control issues make it awkward to use.
$99.99 $159.99 Save 38%
The Razer Basilisk V3 Pro delivers smooth movement, cool RGB lighting, plenty of buttons, and a high-quality design that feels great in-hand. It’s our pick for the best wireless gaming mouse you can buy.
$29.99 $49.99 Save 40%
The Logitech G305 Lightspeed is an excellent choice for entry-level users, casual gamers, and those shopping on a budget. Despite being one of the most affordable wireless gaming mice on the market, it doesn't compromise quality or performance, and it's almost always on sale.
Black Friday gaming FAQs
Should you buy a PS5 or Xbox Series X?
The PS5 and Xbox Series X are both powerful gaming consoles with similar graphical capabilities. However, they each have pros and cons.
Our gaming experts think the PS5 has an edge in exclusive games, with franchises like Marvel's Spider-Man, The Last of Us, God of War, Ratchet & Clank, Astro Bot, and Ghosts of Tsushima that you can't play on Xbox systems. We also prefer the PS5's DualSense controller since it has extra perks like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.
Xbox consoles have their own exclusive titles as well, including Halo and Starfield, but the selection isn't as large and Microsoft is starting to experiment with releasing some of its first-party games on the PS5. However, the Xbox Series X has an edge in multimedia capabilities and its Game Pass subscription service, which offers tons of titles, including brand-new releases the day they launch in stores.
Ultimately, you can't go wrong with either system, but the PS5's exclusive titles and unique controller make it a slightly better option for gamers who don't want to miss out on big releases. Check out our PS5 vs. Xbox Series X comparison for more details.
What should you look for in a gaming computer?
Top gaming PCs and laptops feature components built to handle modern games at stable frame rates, along with support for features like ray tracing and AI upscaling. This makes them notably more expensive than typical computers designed for everyday use. High-end gaming desktops and laptops can cost more than $3,000 but entry-level options with solid specifications can be found for around $800 to $1,000.
When shopping for a gaming computer the most important spec to look at is the graphics card. Nvidia and AMD are the top brands in graphics cards, and they both sell excellent options. However, Nvidia's top GPUs are typically more powerful and the company's RTX 40-series cards have a feature called "Deep Learning Super Sampling" (DLSS), which can improve frame rates with AI. Meanwhile, AMD's graphics cards tend to be a little less powerful by are also often less expensive.
For the best gaming performance, we recommend focusing on PCs and laptops that have an Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card or higher.
Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Black Friday deals.
Senior Tech Editor
Steven is a home entertainment product expert with over a decade worth of service journalism experience. He oversees coverage around home entertainment products, including TVs, streaming devices, headphones, and soundbars.ExperienceSteven is a Senior Tech Editor for Business Insider’s Reviews team. He is responsible for developing buying guides, reviews, and deals coverage for all of the latest TV, video, and audio products. Steven works with a team of experienced freelancers to establish testing methodologies, test products, and select the best of the best for our buying guides.He also has a background in film criticism, having reviewed over 400 movies and TV shows. Steven studied filmmaking and uses his knowledge of video and audio production workflows to help inform his testing parameters when reviewing home entertainment devices.Before joining Business Insider in 2019, he was High-Def Digest's Gear Editor. His work has appeared on Ben's Bargains, Steve's Digicams, Big Picture Big Sound, and Consequence.Why you can trust StevenSteven is not only passionate about TVs, he is also one of the industry’s foremost experts in display quality. In 2019, he was one of a select number of journalists invited to get a hands-on first look at LG's debut 8K OLED TV. He was also among the earliest journalists to demo Dolby Atmos and DTS:X technologies for home theaters in 2014 and 2015, respectively.In 2018, Steven served as a judge for TV Shootout, the premier annual display competition that crowns the best TVs of the year. He also attends yearly industry launches and reviewer workshops for new TVs and audio products from top brands, like LG, Samsung, Sony, and Sonos.Steven knows that it’s easy to get overwhelmed by tech jargon and premium prices on high-end gear, which is why he is passionate about recommending quality options for all price ranges and explaining which features are really worth the money.ExpertiseHis expertise includes:
- Televisions
- Soundbars
- Speakers
- Streaming devices
- Headphones
- HDR video formats
- Spatial audio technologies
EducationSteven holds a bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Central Florida.Outside of workSteven lives in Orlando, Florida, with his girlfriend, their dog, and cats. When he’s not covering tech products, Steven loves to explore the theme parks of Orlando and watch movies on his dream home theater setup, complete with the biggest Dolby Atmos speaker system he could fit in an apartment.Learn more about how our team of experts tests and reviews products at Insider here.Learn more about how we test tech and electronics.
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