The best Black Friday gaming deals already live in 2024: top savings I'd buy this week
Early Back Friday gaming deals are going live across the web - these are the savings you should know about.
1. Quick links
2. PS5 deals
3. Switch deals
4. Xbox deals
5. PC deals
Black Friday gaming deals will officially land towards the end of November, but we're already seeing retailers pushing their discounts live. Brands like Best Buy, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Microsoft all have either Holiday Sales or Black Friday banners live on their sites right now, which means savings are coming in thick and fast.
With Walmart's latest sale dropping earlier this week, we're pretty much in full swing for this year's event. That doorbuster selection is looking pretty heavily geared towards PS5 players, with record-low prices on Sony's own accessories like the DualSense Edge and Pulse Elite headset. However, the last few days have also brought PC prices crashing down at Newegg and plenty more Nintendo Switch deals at Woot as well.
Whether you're upgrading your console setup or springing for a whole new PC rig, I'm expecting to see some of the year's biggest savings in this year's holiday period. That's because both the Nintendo Switch and PS5 Slim are feeling the pressure right now. The former has its second iteration waiting in the wings for release in 2025 and the latter has seen several discounts so far this year. Throw in a premium $699.99 / £699.99 mid-cycle refresh, and you've got a recipe for some particularly tasty savings.
I've been tracking Black Friday gaming deals for years now, and I watch for PS5 deals, Xbox Series X deals and Nintendo Switch deals all year round. That means I've picked up a thing or two about the year's biggest sale season, and I'm sharing all my top tips and tricks right here.
Quick links
- Amazon: record low headset prices
- Best Buy: accessories from $4.99
- Dell: up to $1,000 off Alienware
- Newegg: up to 54% off components
- Walmart: games from $8.95
UK
- Amazon: games from £13.96
- Argos: Switch bundles in stock
- Currys: £50 off PS5
- Very: up to 30% off tech and gaming
The best Black Friday PS5 deals
Skull and Bones (PS5) | $69.99 $12.99 at Woot
Save $57 - Ubisoft's pirate adventure is a massive $57 off at Woot right now, kicking all the way down to $12.99. That's a record-low price and a particularly impressive considering this has only ever been $29.99 in the past.
Buy it if:
✅ You liked Sea of Thieves
✅ You enjoy ship combat
✅ You have friends who play
Don't buy it if:
❌ You didn't like Assassin's Creed's ship gameplay
Price check: Amazon: $22.98 | Walmart: $28.49
Final Fantasy XVI | $69.99 $24.97 at Amazon
Save $19.62 -
FFXVI had its first major discount in July of last year and since then it's bounced between the $40 and $30 mark at Amazon. Now it's reached a new low, coming in at 50% of its MSRP of $69.99. This significant drop means it's $45 off its full price making this most recent entry in the mainline Final Fantasy its lowest-ever price yet, even before Black Friday is in full force.
Buy it if:
✅ You're a big Final Fantasy fan
✅ You love an emotional, gut-wrenching RPG plot
✅ Action RPG's are your thing
Don't buy it if:
❌ You prefer turn-based RPGs
❌ You don't have the hours to invest
Price check: Best Buy: $39.99
Backbone One PlayStation Edition (Lightning) controller | $99.99 $59.99 at Best Buy
Save $40 - The Backbone One has only ever dropped to $79.99 in previous sales, so Best Buy's $40 discount is looking particularly strong right now. This is only available on the older Lightning version for iPhone, though.
Buy it if:
✅ You want a cheaper Portal alternative
✅ You have a strong internet connection
✅ You also play other mobile games
Don't buy it if:
❌ You have a USB-C iPhone or an Android
Price check: Walmart: $59.99 | Amazon: OOS
UK: £69.99 at Argos
PlayStation Pulse Elite headset | $149.99 $129.99 at Walmart
Save $20 - This is the first time I've seen the newer Pulse Elite headset with a significant discount. Walmart has $20 off the $149.99 cups right now, dropping a brand new record-low price.
Buy it if:
✅ You need audio for your Portal
✅ You want PS5 dedicated controls
✅ You want to keep your console aesthetic
Don't buy it if:
❌ Build quality is a priority
Price check: Amazon: $149.99 | Best Buy: $149.99
Turtle Beach Atlas Air | $179.99 $159.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - If you're after a wider soundstage, you'll want to check out this record-low price on the incredibly comfortable Turtle Beach Atlas Air. This is a wireless open-back headset and one of the best in the business, though its fairly recent release date means we haven't seen too many savings so far.
Buy it if:
✅ You have a dedicated gaming space
✅ You need long-lasting comfort
✅ You don't like wires
Don't buy it if:
❌ You play in a busy space
❌ You're on Xbox
Price check: Walmart: $159.99 | Best Buy: $159.99
Sony DualSense Edge controller | $199.99 $189.99 at Walmart
Save $10 - This is actually the first time I've ever seen the DualSense Edge take off more than a dollar on its final price. Walmart has taken the lead with this offer, dropping the premium pro gamepad down to a record-low.
Buy it if:
✅ You want more programmability
✅ Swappable thumbsticks are a must
✅ You'll use the extra customizations
Don't buy it if:
❌ You don't need direct PS5 support
Price check: Amazon: $199.99 | Best Buy: $199.99
The best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals
Nintendo Switch OLED | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | 12 months Nintendo Switch Online | $349 at Walmart
The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch OLED bundle is already on the shelves ahead of Black Friday. This is an offer we usually only see during the main event, but it's appeared months in advance this time, and with 12 months of Nintendo Switch Online for free.
Buy it if:
✅ You mostly play handheld
✅ You need multiplayer games
✅ You want to race online
Don't buy it if:
❌ You mostly play in docked mode
Price check: Best Buy: $349.99
Orzly Carry Case for Nintendo Switch / OLED | $28.99 $19.91 at Amazon
Save $9 - Orzly is well regarded as the best brand for Nintendo Switch cases, and its flagship clamshell is now down below $20 at Amazon. That's excellent news for anyone on the hunt for both security and storage.
Buy it if:
✅ You want a slimline form factor
✅ You still want cart space
✅ You want an extra accessory pocket
Don't buy it if:
❌ You need to store larger accessories
Super Mario RPG | $59.99 $39.75 at Walmart
Save $20 - Super Mario RPG has been on sale for a long while now, but discounts generally stick to around $42. Walmart has just dropped us back down below $40 this week, boding well for Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals on cheaper games.
Buy it if:
✅ You enjoyed the original game
✅ You prefer turn-based combat
✅ You like strategy Mario
Don't buy it if:
❌ You prefer more action
Price check: Amazon: $39.75 | Best Buy: $59.99
UK: £38.50 at Amazon
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door | $59.99 $44.99 at Woot
Save $15 - If you've been holding out for a discount on the latest Paper Mario entry, your patience has finally paid off. The Thousand Year Door is now available for a record-low price at Woot - which is a relief considering this has been a full MSRP since launch.
Buy it if:
✅ You like puzzle action
✅ You enjoyed The Origami King
✅ You liked the original games
Don't buy it if:
❌ You like more sidescrolling precision
Price check: Amazon: $48.99 | Best Buy: $59.99
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | $69.99 $44.99 at Woot
Save $25 - Tears of the Kingdom has crashed in price this week. Whereas I previously only ever see it at $50 (and that's including Black Friday gaming deals), the blockbuster open worlder has just kicked down to $44.99 at Woot. This sale will end on November 1, or if stock runs out before then.
Buy it if:
✅ You've played Breath of the Wild
✅ You want an open world
✅ You're a Zelda fan
Don't buy it if:
❌ You want more traditional Zelda
Price check: Walmart: $56.95 | Amazon: $61.80
The best Black Friday Xbox deals
Xbox Series X | $499 $448 at Walmart
Save $51 - The Xbox Series X has returned to its usual sales position at Walmart this week, though it took a little while to do so. Despite sitting on sale a good few times this year, it's been months since I've seen a saving on the console by itself.
Buy it if:
✅ You have discs to play
✅ You want to save by buying physical games
✅ You want a Game Pass machine
Don't buy it if:
❌ You have PC for Game Pass
Price check: Best Buy: $449.99 | Amazon: OOS
Game Pass Ultimate 3 Months | $42.89 $29.89 at CDKeys
Save $13 - CDKeys has one of the best Game Pass deals I've seen for a long time. The pricey service hasn't had discounts like this in years, but right now you can grab three months for just $28.59.
Buy it if:
✅ You want to stack codes
✅ You want to play Indiana Jones
✅ You play on console and PC
Don't buy it if:
❌ You prefer to own your games
Price check: $49 at Amazon
UK: £21.49 at CDKeys
Deep Pink Core Controller + Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K + 1 Month Game Pass Ultimate | $131.97 $74.99 at Amazon
Save $56.98 - This might be the cheapest Xbox ever. Now that you can run Game Pass on a Fire Stick, that digital library is within easier reach than ever. This bundle celebrates that, with a discount on an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, an Xbox controller, and a month of the service for just $74.99.
Buy it if:
✅ You want to test the service
✅ You don't have a console yet
✅ Your WiFi is strong enough to stream games
Don't buy it if:
❌ You already have a PC or Xbox
The best Black Friday PC deals
Powercolor Radeon RX 6750 XT | $349.99 $299.99 at Amazon
Save $50 - You're getting a previous generation RX 6750 XT GPU for just under $300 here - that's pretty impressive considering overall performance matches close to the newer RX 7600.
Buy it if:
✅ You play at 1080p
✅ You want solid value
✅ You're upgrading for the first time in a while
Don't buy it if:
❌ You prioritize upscaling
Price check: Newegg: OOS | Best Buy: OOS
BenQ Mobiuz EX2710U 27-inch | $649.99 $399.99 at Amazon
Save $250 - The BenQ Mobiuz EX2710U is sitting at a fantastic record-low price right now, with Amazon cutting $250 off that $649.99 MSRP and clearing us all the way down to $399.99. That's excellent for those after a 4K panel with the 144Hz refresh rate to keep up.
Buy it if:
✅ You're buying for a console
✅ You prefer flat panels
✅ You don't have a speaker yet
Don't buy it if:
❌ You'd prefer a bigger screen
Price check: Best Buy: $399.99 | Walmart: $399.99
Yeyian Yumi RTX 4060 gaming PC | $1,199.99 $699 at Newegg
Save $500 - This is a Black Friday staple. An RTX 4060 build of the budget friendly Yeyian Yumi sitting at a fantastic price. That's an extra $50 cheaper than we saw it over Amazon's October Prime Day event.
Specs: Intel Core i5-12400F, Nvidia RTX 4060, 1TB SSD, 16GB of DDR4, 650W PSU
Buy it if:
✅ You're upgrading for less
✅ You want space to move into DDR5 later
✅ You're economical with storage
Don't buy it if:
❌ You want DDR5 out of the box
Dell G15 15.6-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,099.99 $799.99 at Dell
Save $300 - The Dell G15 is a bargain-hunter's dream, with regular discounts on mid-range configurations during Black Friday gaming deals. We're already seeing a $300 discount on this RTX 4060 configuration ahead of the main event, which represents fantastic value already.
Specs: AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | 165Hz FHD display
Buy it if:
✅ You want a solid spec
✅ You're happy to delete a game when you're done
✅ You don't need to travel with your laptop
Don't buy it if:
❌ You want to play demanding games
What to expect from Black Friday gaming deals in 2024
While video game deals themselves get plenty of airtime, accessories receive the lion's share. Headsets, hard drives, and more are typically cut by huge amounts during the sale, and that makes it the best time to grab any peripherals you've had your eye on.
The best offers often feature subscription services like PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass, though. These always seem to get money off toward the end of November (as was the case again in 2023), and it's a great opportunity to renew your membership - or start a new one - ahead of the new year.
We've listed a few specifics based on platform below.
Nintendo
This could be a big one. While we've accepted now that we likely won't have a Nintendo Switch 2 until 2025, this could be the original model's final hurrah. That's not to say the standard, OLED, and Lite consoles won't stick around once the new release hits the shelves, but this is the last year they'll be top dogs. That means we could see a little extra wiggle room on the MSRP itself.
Traditionally, US Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals only tend to offer bundle savings, scoring you a free game or accessory with a full-priced console. Actual straight price cuts on the system itself are incredibly rare. With this being retailers' last chance to shift stock ahead of a new release, though, that could change in 2024.
PS5
2023 was an excellent year for PS5 deals in general. Not only is stock no longer an issue, but we saw the very first price cuts ever on the full console over the summer and two day-one bundles on the new PS5 Slim over Black Friday. Straight discounts didn't hit during the event itself, but that could change this year. After all, we've got the PS5 Pro to contend with on November 7 - a particularly impressive mid-cycle refresh. No, we're not expecting that $699.99 price tag to waver on Black Friday itself, but we could be in with a shot at some bundle deals. Instead, the PS5 Slim could well drop to its own record-lows again, having previously been spotted at $449 / £400 this year so far.
If you have any gaps in your game library from the past year or so, Black Friday PS5 deals offer you a chance to catch up. Everything from hot new releases to old favorites are discounted throughout the event, but it's well worth keeping a close eye on games released in the first half of the year for the biggest savings. Last year Hogwarts Legacy, Dead Island, Final Fantasy XVI, and Resident Evil 4 Remake all saw record low prices for the first time during Black Friday gaming deals. Of course, the usual classics are generally discounted during this time as well.
Of course, if you're library's all stocked up there are plenty of PS5 accessories to refresh your setup. The DualSense controller is likely to be a front runner this year, after enjoying record low prices of $49 / £39.99 in 2023. We're expecting costs to settle back to this position come November as well. However, if you're after something a little out of the box we'd also recommend keeping a close eye on the Victrix Pro BFG. Our favorite PS5 controller of the lot, it's already cheaper than the DualSense Edge and could be primed for its first major discounts this Black Friday. We haven't seen that $179.99 / £179.99 MSRP drop since this pro gamepad released in October 2022, but with a year on the shelves this could the time to score a saving.
Xbox
We also saw the Xbox Series X take its own price cuts over the course of 2023 with $50 / £50 off the console. That means we're expecting prices to hit $449 / £429 over the course of Black Friday 2024, but the Series S is poised to drop even more from that final price.
If you're already set for a console, though, Game Pass is going to be your next port of call. Years ago we celebrated far higher discounts on the $44.99 / £32.99 three month subscription but recent times (and a boost in popularity) has meant savings like these are harder to come by. Last year we tapped out at $39.99 in the US, with the UK seeing no change in that final price. In fact, these days the best way to save on an Xbox Game Pass deal over Black Friday is by checking out the best Xbox Series X accessories.
We often see some of the best Xbox controllers and the best Xbox Series X headsets discounted while also offering three months of Game Pass for free. We'd recommend keeping a close eye on both the Xbox Elite Series 2 (usually $179.99) and the newer Xbox Elite Series 2 Core (usually $129.99 / £114.99)
The former has dropped its price pretty much every year, but still doesn't stray too far from the $140 price point. With the Core coming close to that position at MSRP we wouldn't expect too much off in this year's Black Friday gaming deals, though should the Core controller drop to its previous record low $99.99 / £99.99 that story could be a little different.
PC
It's all about hardware for PC gamers. Keyboards, mice, headsets, and mics from across the spectrum get massive reductions of up to 60% or more, while prebuilt rigs also drop a few hundred dollars on the regular. In much the same way, laptops are worthy contenders for a saving. These machines receive some of the most noteworthy discounts of Black Friday, and those reductions are available everywhere from Amazon to Newegg. Considering the high price of the top gaming laptops to start with, Black Friday is the perfect opportunity to buy them as a result.
Black Friday gaming deals - FAQ
When will Black Friday gaming deals start?
The sales event of the year traditionally takes place toward the end of November - to be precise, the final Friday of the month. That means you can expect 2023's Black Friday gaming deals to occur on November 24.
However, they won't be limited to that one day. Black Friday kicks off much earlier than you might expect, and it continues into the following week as well (at which point the savings morph into Cyber Monday gaming deals). That means you should start keeping an eye out from mid-November - while the best discounts are reserved for Black Friday itself, lots of good ones will make an appearance before then.
Where will the best Black Friday gaming deals be?
Almost everyone tries to get in on Black Friday each year, so you can be sure that any retailer you visit will have price cuts of some description. Still, some are better than others. In our experience, these are the stores to prioritize:
USA
- Amazon: Usually the best for gaming discounts overall
- Dell: Offers a surprising variety of laptop discounts
- Best Buy: Offers surprisingly good PC peripheral deals
- Walmart: Good for general console game discounts
- Microsoft: Great for cheap Xbox games and accessories
- CDKeys: Heavy discounts on PC games
- Newegg: Excellent for PC components
- Gamestop: Regularly offers console bundles and merch discounts
UK
- Amazon: Traditionally the most reliable for variety and price-cuts
- Dell: Good for variety and powerful gaming laptop builds
- Currys: Great for Switch console bundles and general game deals
- Very: Regular discounts on games, consoles, and accessories
- Argos: Low prices often with same day delivery
- The Game Collection: Frequently has some of the best game prices
- CDKeys: Some of the best prices going on PC games
- Game: Big savings on merch and pre-owned games
Should you wait for Black Friday gaming deals?
Yes, you should definitely hold fire on any purchases until Black Friday gaming deals kick off at the end of November. Like all tech, games get significant price cuts throughout the event and many items hit all-time lows. That includes everything from the latest PS5 titles to Xbox consoles, so there's little benefit to jumping the gun here.
However, on the flip-side of that, you'll need to be quick when the sales roll around. They can sell out quickly, and many form blink-and-you'll-miss-it 'Lightning Deals' on Amazon. In other words, stay alert throughout the week of Black Friday - getting the best reductions will depend on it.
Gaming sales are some of the best on offer during Black Friday, and they aren't limited to one platform; we can look forward to Black Friday PS5 deals, Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals, and Black Friday Xbox Series X deals over the course of November. Unsurprisingly, this tech-heavy event will also be one to watch if you're hunting down Black Friday gaming PC deals or Black Friday gaming laptop deals. Those devices usually get the most scene-stealing discounts.
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