Black Friday Xbox deals aren't meant to start appearing until Thanksgiving week, but we've already noticed quite a few console bundles and accessories on offer. If you were planning on waiting until the big day to grab the game, console, or accessory you've been wanting this year, it could still be a good plan to hold off and see what discounts come closer to the time. Still, if you want to get ahead of the crowds, we've highlighted the best early offers already going.
We track Xbox deals throughout the year, whether it's accessories we review, newly released games, or bundle offers. Last year, we saw some really great value on bundles most of all - the sheer breadth of games, accessories, and subscriptions that were being passed out with the consoles were excellent incentives for hitting the "buy" button. The best Xbox Series X deals and the lowest Xbox Series S prices come around during Black Friday, so it's worth getting prepped for them.
Since we're still a little over a month away, we've tried to provide helpful information so you know what to expect. We've tried to answer frequently asked questions, and we've rounded up a list of last year's best offers. This way, you can have an idea of what budgets you might need to save throughout the year. If you need a deal before then, check out the ones we've found in the wake of Prime Day.
The best Xbox deals a head of Black Friday
- Consoles: Series X and S stock
- Headsets: Starting from $24
- Controllers: Scuf, PDP, Turtle Beach, and more
- Games: Physical media for Series X
- Amazon: Console bundles and accessories
- Best Buy: Series X and S stock and official accessories
- Walmart: Games, deals, consoles, and Game Pass
- Target: Solid selection of physical games
UK deals:
- Consoles: Series X and S available at Amazon
- Headsets: Deals from Turtle Beach and SteelSeries
- Controllers: Offers starting from £24 at Amazon
- Games: Get yourself the latest games
- Amazon: Console stock and loads of accessories
- Currys: Offers on TVs and other tech when buying a console
- GAME: Discounts for members
- Very: Console bundles and trade-in deals
Black Friday Xbox deals: what to expect
Black Friday Xbox deals in 2024 are going to be hard to predict. We've just had the announcement about the new Xbox Series X and S models, but new bundles, games, and accessories throughout the year have been a bit sparse. The good news about the Xbox consoles is that we now have a wide selection of three for the Series S and three for the Series X, so there's loads of choice to be had. Could the increased Xbox menu mean we get some of them discounted over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday period?
In terms of controllers, we're bound to get lucky, because not only have there been a fair few options hit the shelves this year, but there's a pantheon of options lingering out there, many of which are super affordable.
We haven't heard anything about the mid-generation refresh Microsoft seemed to be planning to take on the PS5 Pro. We know the Xbox Series X refresh details came from an FTC lawsuit leak, but the word has been quiet ever since.
Of course, boxed games will be available for a discount during Black Friday, as they always are, and it's easy to see some Xbox Series X hard drives getting price cuts too, especially the official expansion cards from Seagate and WD Black. Beyond that, we'll need to see what Xbox news comes down the pipeline in the next few months.
Black Friday Xbox deals FAQs
When will Black Friday Xbox deals start?
Black Friday Xbox deals will land on November 29 this year, but considering we saw sales properly kick off a few days earlier last year (and in plenty of other years before that) we'd recommend preparing your wallet from the beginning of Thanksgiving Week onwards. We generally see discounts tick up from October onwards, especially since Prime Day events are becoming more widespread at other retailers.
Where to find the best Black Friday Xbox deals
We'll be rounding up all the best Black Friday Xbox deals right here when they land. However, if you're hunting alone you'll want to check out some tried and tested retailers that we've found to offer the biggest discounts in years gone by.
US
Amazon: often price matches on controllers, headsets, and more
Best Buy: accessory bundle deals often include Game Pass
CDKeys: big discounts on a massive range of games
Microsoft: All Access purchase options and big accessory savings
Newegg: regular bundle deals with free games
Walmart: best for budget third party accessories and cheap games
UK
Amazon: regular discounts on games and accessories
Argos: best for budget controllers and accessory bundles
CDKeys: big savings on old and new games
Currys: stock drops regularly include Game Pass bundles
Microsoft: regular discounts on controllers and accessories
Very: console bundles often stay in stock longer
How to get the best Black Friday Xbox deals
Black Friday Xbox deals can move quickly, especially if they're on the latest games or high flying accessories. That's why it pays to have a game plan going into the event. We've been tracking Black Friday for years now, and while Xbox Series X is still fairly new to the event, we've got some tips and tricks that will see you safely to checkout.
Last year's best Black Friday Xbox deals
Last year's best Black Friday Xbox deals in the UK
If you're on the other side of the battlefield, we're also rounding up everything we expect to see from Black Friday PS5 deals. Or, if you're staying out of the argument all together, we're also predicting the biggest offers in 2023's Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals. It's also worth getting your eye in for Black Friday gaming headset deals to truly make the most of your new console. You'll also find plenty of Black Friday video game deals on the horizon as well.
