Best Buy's winning Black Friday for gamers - these are the 33 best deals I'd buy this week

And we're off, Best Buy launched its full Black Friday sale this morning and I've already swung through these shelves a few times so far. I'll be keeping a close eye out for new deals, extra price cuts and any discounts I missed in my first few passes, so stay tuned for more over the next week!

Does Best Buy price match?

Best Buy doesn't price match with competitors during Black Friday - so there's no asking the site to offer you Amazon or Walmart's current sale prices. Yes, regular offers can be matched if they're from a qualified competitor, but the retailer's terms and conditions state that the Price Match Guarantee does not cover:

"Qualified Competitor offers including... items denoted as Black Friday pricing, special daily or hourly sales and items for sale the Thursday before Thanksgiving Day through the Monday after Thanksgiving." (See more at Best Buy)

However, the retailer is running a Holiday Price Match Guarantee this year. This states that "most" products that you buy between November 1 and December 31 can be price matched if the cost drops again before January 14. That means you're covered if Best Buy does offer further Black Friday deals on these gadgets.

When will Best Buy's Black Friday sale end?

Best Buy's official Black Friday deals will come at an end on Saturday November 30 at 11:59pm CT. That means we've got a whole week of savings to enjoy, with new discounts landing all the time. I wouldn't be surprised if many of these offers lasted beyond that November 30 threshold, though. I often see retailers simply carrying their discounts through the Cyber Monday sales, running the same deals over the course of the weekend and rebranding at the start of the next week. Still, I also regularly see some of the hottest offers run off the shelves before Thanksgiving even gets underway, so I wouldn't wait around too long.

Personal Pick: Razer Basilisk V3

The Razer Basilisk V3 isn't a new mouse by any means - in fact, it's been three years since I first reviewed it. That makes its standings among the best gaming mouse models on the market today all the more impressive. It's currently sitting at a record-low $39.99 at Best Buy, but even its $69.99 MSRP feels fair. Yes, it's wired and it's got a slightly older sensor but I still use this pointer in 2024 and it's packed with handy extra features that go the extra mile - especially for $40. A whole roster of extra programmable buttons, extra ergonomic comfort features, and a smart scroll wheel help this rodent stand out on the shelves.

PSA: My Best Buy Plus members get extra savings

Like many retailers with subscription plans, Best Buy has reserved some of its heavier savings for its My Best Buy Plus members. These range from additional discounts on already featured tech to deals on gadgets not otherwise featured in today's roster. Included gadgets span the full console spectrum as well, so if you're a card holder it's well worth checking out what's in store.

Asus ROG Ally Z1E | $649.99 $449.99 with Plus

Xbox Wireless Controller | $59.99 $44.99 with Plus

Infinity Game Board | $499.99 $449.99 with Plus

Personal Pick: Turtle Beach Atlas Air

The Turtle Beach Atlas Air is, without a doubt, the most comfortable gaming headset I've ever put my noggin in. The elasticated mesh headstrap alleviates all pressure from the band itself making for a weightless feel that even SteelSeries can't match. Meanwhile, the generously sized cups offer fantastic support without ever pinching the ear or the side of the head. Not only that, but it sounds great too. The open back drivers make for a particularly wide soundstage, giving games and music far more room to dive into the details and keeping directional audio particularly immersive.

There's just one drawback. That open back design lets sound bleed both in and out of the headset, which means this isn't one for those who play in busier environments.

Turtle Beach Atlas Air | $179.99 $149.99 at Best Buy

Nintendo Switch games aren't looking so hot

I've noticed something strange happening at various retailers this Black Friday. Nintendo Switch games are noticeably absent from most proceedings. I know we're still waiting for the brand's official sales to drop, but we would usually see some early discounts. Woot has been a standout winner so far, kicking even newer releases down to record-lows. However, Best Buy is among those retailer largely ignoring these little cartridges in early events.

There's more in store for us - Ninty itself announced $20 discounts on its titles earlier in the month, so we'll just have to wait and see. Right now, it's only third party developers seeing the real savings.

I've found a few more Nintendo Switch games

Best Buy's going a lot harder on digital titles in its early sale - making the most of these last few days before Nintendo's own offers land on the shelves. While still largely third-party, there are a number of titles included in this digital sale, reaching up to 75% off games like Sonic X Shadow Generations, Plants vs Zombies, Wolfenstein II, and It Takes Two.

View the full digital game sale at Best Buy

Personal Pick: Corsair K70 Pro Mini Wireless

Corsair stepped away from its established rulebook with the K70 Pro Mini Wireless. It's a smaller 60% deck, which does mean you'll need to lean on additional key functions (and there are no arrow buttons), but it's packed with additional features. 50 onboard preset slots, hot-swappable switches, and solid connection options, the K70 Pro Mini is a beast in a small form factor. I did find the out-of-box typing experience to be a little scratchy, but a quick swap of the switches will fix that if you find the same.

Corsair K70 Pro Mini Wireless | $179.99 $84.99 at Amazon

Should you buy before Black Friday?

Of course, we're still a whole week away from official Black Friday deals, so some trepidation around early offers is natural. I've seen the same trend pop up every year which could put your mind at ease, though. Retailers tend to run their discounts through Thanksgiving week and into Black Friday, with very minimal additional price drops (if any do occur) on the big day itself. If something is discounted now, it's likely it won't go any further this month. Plus, Best Buy is offering its Holiday Price Match Guarantee - so refunds are on the table if you do jump in early and find a lower price at the site later in the sale.

Personal Pick: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5x

It's no secret, I'm a big fan of SteelSeries headsets. The latest Arctis Nova 5, however, offers some of the best value for console players on the market right now. From a tech standpoint, it's running with the same drivers as the more expensive Nova 7 model for expansive, rich audio and plenty of clear bass. However, it's the accompanying app that really seals the deal. With well over 100 presets designed specifically for a massive roster of games, all hand-crafted by sound engineers and the devs themselves it's a fantastic way to get EQ settings into console players' hands.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5x | $129.99 $99.99 at Best Buy

Lego Super Mario sets are seeing some solid savings

Best Buy is going a little harder on Lego deals this year, and its Super Mario selection is showing up with some smaller but still solid discounts. Some savings are reserved for Plus members, but there's a good supply of price cuts available for the masses as well.

Super Mario Starter Course | $59.99 $44.99 at Best Buy

Super Mario Donkey Kong's Tree House | $59.99 $47.99 at Best Buy

Super Mario Bowser's Muscle Car | $29.99 $23.99 at Best Buy

Super Mario Piranha Plant | $59.99 $47.99 with Plus at Best Buy

Personal Pick: Asus ROG Ally Z1E

I've been rolling with the Asus ROG Ally since it launched, and while a hairy release window initially had me doubting the system things have been fully ironed out since then. It's a handheld PC that provides the full Windows experience at a lower price than its rivals and with plenty of speed. I've been using the Z1E version to run through indie games and Triple-As alike, and it's handled heavier titles like Assassin's Creed: Odyssey even on battery power particularly well.

Asus ROG Ally Z1E | $649.99 $499.99 at Best Buy

Welcome to day two! The good news is I'm still seeing all my top picks in stock and at sale prices right now - the bad news is competition is going to seriously start to heat up this weekend. Don't be fooled by the fact that Black Friday itself is still a week away - early shoppers have been taking advantage of pre-Holiday sales for years, so much so that some of the biggest offers sometimes don't even make it to the main event.

I'm off to hunt down any new PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC deals that may have hit the shelves overnight and will bring everything I find right here.

Best Buy vs Amazon

Amazon also launched its full Black Friday sale yesterday, so where should you head first? That can quickly be decided if you already have a subscription to one - if you're a Prime member it's worth checking out what Amazon has to offer, but My Best Buy Plus subscribers have a slightly healthier supply of exclusive discounts and similar shipping benefits.

If you're both or neither, it depends on what you want to buy. Gaming laptops, PCs, and components are all stocked better at Best Buy. There's much more curation on these shelves so you won't run into unknown brands that reviewers haven't had their hands on yet or older configurations with price tags that are far out of the realm of value. Best Buy carries the latest models and a few older ones for their lower prices, but crucially - it doesn't operate with third party marketplace sellers. That means there's far less of a risk of scam merchants and a much easier shopping experience.

Amazon does, however, have a much wider range of items on sale. It's a larger retailer with more space for accessories and peripherals - if you're after charging docks, memory cards, cables, or extra desk accessories I'd head here instead.

Both retailers look like they're price matching each other with their discounts on well known headsets, mice, keyboards, and chairs. There are some outliers, but in general you'll find similar prices on both sites right now.

Best Buy just launched two new PS5 Slim bundles

The Fortnite Cobalt Star PS5 Slim bundles are now on sale at Best Buy, with some considerable savings on the package deal. You'll find both the Digital and full disc version of the console included, with those numbers ticking all the way down to just $374.99 on the former. I normally only ever see $50 off when bundles (or even consoles by themselves) are discounted, so this is a massive opportunity.

PS5 Slim | Fortnite Cobalt Star Bundle | $499.99 $424.99 at Best Buy

PS5 Slim Digital | Fortnite Cobalt Star Bundle | $449.99 $374.99 at Best Buy

Speaking of PS5...

Sony's full official Black Friday sale lands today, which means Best Buy has the year's best price on the PSVR 2 Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle. You're saving a massive $250 on this bumper pack - which is surprising, considering I'm seeing the exact same discount on the headset by itself. If you're keen to scale those frozen wilds until dawn zeroes in, this is the offer for you. (I couldn't fit a Forbidden West in there, I tried for so long)

PSVR 2 | Horizon Call of the Mountain | $599.99 $349.99 at Best Buy

This RTX 4070 Super gaming PC just dropped back to a record-low price

This Acer Predator Orion has only ever been $1,449.99 twice before today, which means Best Buy's current $300 discount is working particularly hard for you. The configuration packs a solid 97-14700F processor with 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD - all alongside that impressive RTX 4070 Super GPU. Savings are fairly hard to spot on this model - it's been at full price more than it's been at discounted in the last few months. However, previous offers only ever reached $1,549.99.

Acer Predator Orion (RTX 4070 Super) | $1,749.99 $1,449.99 at Best Buy

Personal Pick: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless has sat at the top of my list of the best gaming headsets since it launched. This is a super luxurious device, with an excellent build quality, handy hot-swappable batteries, and audio that gives every game just that extra punch. With a $349.99 MSRP under its belt, this is no cheap set of cups though. When SteelSeries launched its newer white model earlier this year, something strange happened. The new device started dropping its price tag far more frequently than the original black version. It's been hopping either side of that $300 line for a few months now, but we're now back down to the year's best $279.99 sales price.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless | $349.99 $279.99 at Best Buy

DualSense controllers are $20 off

Now that Sony's official sale is upon us, Best Buy also has some excellent discounts on DualSense pads. There's good news and bad news here, though. The good news is this is the lowest price I've seen since the MSRP rose earlier in the year... ah, I've spoiled the bad news. DualSense controllers are now more expensive, so while previous Black Friday deals have had them down to $50 in the past, today's $54.99 rate might be as good as it gets.

DualSense Controller | $74.99 $54.99 at Best Buy

PSA: Best Buy has some more Switch deals brewing

I've just spotted that Best Buy's selection of Switch bundles are going to look even better on Sunday. The retailer is advertising an additional $75 in savings on top of the $79.98 added value in these OLED and standard edition package deals. If that means what I think it means, the $349.99 price of the premium system might drop to $274.99. The standard edition could be as cheap as $224.99. That would be the best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deal I've ever seen.

Spider-Man 2 just superhero-landed on a record-low price

I've only seen Spider-Man 2 take price drops twice over the course of the year so far, but Best Buy has a new record-low that saves you an extra $10 compared to previous discounts. You'll find the duo available for just $39.99 right now - $30 off the $69.99 MSRP. That's a rare offer, especially considering previous sales only had it at $49.99. I've just finished my first run and thoroughly enjoyed every set piece, car chase, and web sling.

Marvel Spider-Man 2 | $69.99 $39.99 at Best Buy

PSA: If you want a Portal, I wouldn't wait

It's not discounted, but I've seen the PlayStation Portal running out of stock in the UK which means demand has increased significantly since the news broke that you no longer need a PS5 to stream via the system. That's a pretty considerable game changer for the handheld, and while stock is holding out right now at Best Buy I wouldn't be surprised if it started to falter over the weekend.

I'm not expecting any Black Friday deals on this device. Sony has already unveiled its official savings, and the new features mean it's not going to be a product retailers discount lightly. We're likely looking at another year at full $199.99.

PlayStation Portal | $199.99 at Best Buy

Brand spotlight: Razer

Razer has some of the best gaming gear on the market, and some of its cheaper gadgets are already taking part in Best Buy's Black Friday deals. While I'm still waiting on the Razer Viper V3 Pro, the brand's gaming mice are looking strongest in these early offers so far. Headsets are looking pretty good, with the BlackShark V2 Hyperspeed down to $99.99, but keyboards and controllers are only seeing around $20 off on average. Considering these are premium gadgets, those are prices worth waiting on.

Razer Basilisk V3 | $69.99 $39.99 at Best Buy

Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed | $69.99 $59.99 at Best Buy

Razer BlackShark V2 Hyperspeed | $129.99 $99.99 at Best Buy

Two of my favorite recent PS5 games are at record-low prices

I've just spotted Astro Bot and Spider-Man 2 taking record breaking discounts over at Best Buy, dropping down to their lowest prices ever for the very first time. Coming in first, we've got Astro Bot, a September release that hasn't shaved anything off its MSRP in its life so far. I was surprised when I saw this $49.99 sale price, then - especially considering it's, in my opinion, the best platformer on Sony's current gen console. If you prefer your action in the sky, though, Spider-Man 2 is your best bet. The 2023 release has dropped to $49.99 a couple of times this year, but those savings are incredibly rare. That's why today's $39.99 sale price is so impressive. That's a $30 discount on a blockbuster of a game, and a record-low price.

Astro Bot | $59.99 $49.99 at Best Buy

Spider-Man 2 | $69.99 $39.99 at Best Buy

Personal Pick: Razer BlackShark V2 Hyperspeed

The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro ruled the roost in the world of the best PC headsets for a while there, but then the brand released a cheaper version. The Razer BlackShark V2 Hyperspeed is my favorite of the two - you're spending significantly less but still picking up the same TriForce Titanium drivers and HyperClear Super Wideband microphone - and that classic pilot-style form factor makes a return as well. There are telltale signs of a lower price tag, the build quality isn't up to the Pro's standard (I found some significant cushion pinching around the left cup straight out of the box), and the microphone is non-detachable. However, if you're a PC player who spends most of their time on comms, this is a much better buy overall.

Razer BlackShark V2 Hyperspeed | $129.99 $99.99 at Best Buy

I recently reviewed the Razer Kraken V4 Pro, but I'd opt for the V3 Pro this Black Friday

The Razer Kraken V4 Pro is a solid piece of kit, but it's certainly held back by its incredibly high $399.99 MSRP. I'm not seeing any advances on that price across Black Friday sales so far - but the previous generation has dropped to a fantastic $99.99 record-low. Yes, you'll drop some of the more advanced haptic features, the chunkier design is a bit heavier, and your audio and mic will be of a lesser quality. But considering there's $300 difference between the two? The V3 Pro is looking like far better value for money right now.

Razer Kraken V3 Pro | $199.99 $99.99 at Best Buy

Is Best Buy open on Thanksgiving Day?

A number of retailers are opening on Thanksgiving Day, but Best Buy is not among them. While some stores are operating on earlier opening hours on Black Friday itself, you're free to enjoy your turkey without worrying about all the TVs being taken when November 29 does roll around.

The Nintendo Switch just dropped to its lowest price yet at Best Buy

I've never seen Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals like this before. If you wanted any confirmation that this year's sale is a last hurrah for the system as we know it, this is it. You can now grab the Nintendo Switch and Switch OLED Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundles for $75 off at Best Buy. That means you're still getting the free game and 12 month subscription, but also grabbing each console for its lowest ever price. That's incredible value - easily the best offers I've ever seen.

Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle | $349.99 $279.99 at Best Buy

Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle | $299.99 $224.99 at Best Buy

PS5 games are looking particularly strong at Best Buy right now

Best Buy is offering some of the biggest PS5 game deals I've seen all year, with brand-new record-low prices on recent releases (hello Astro Bot), extra savings on classics from the last 12 months (Spider-Man 2 is looking particularly slick), and some particularly hefty discounts on the system's biggest titles (The Last of Us Part 1 is looking incredibly tempting). These are some of my favorite games for the system, so if you've held out for this long you're being rewarded well this Black Friday.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora | $49.99 $19.99 at Best Buy

The Last of Us Part 1 | $69.99 $29.99 at Best Buy

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart | $69.99 $29.99 at Best Buy

Marvel Spider-Man 2 | $69.99 $39.99 at Best Buy

Life Is Strange: Double Exposure | $49.99 $39.99 at Best Buy

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | $69.99 $39.99 at Best Buy

Horizon: Forbidden West Complete Edition | $59.99 $39.99 at Best Buy

Astro Bot | $59.99 $49.99 at Best Buy

PSA: Best Buy is offering app exclusive discounts

Labelled 'Drops', these are exclusive savings only available on the Best Buy app. They're time-limited and look to be starting in December, but well worth keeping an eye on over the next week. This is the first time I've seen Best Buy running these kinds of promotions, putting more Amazon-esque lightning deals into play during the holiday season. You'll need to be signed into the app to see, but you can also set notifications for the deals you're interested in as well.

Best Buy's Nintendo Switch bundles are now in-store only

I believe these were on the digital shelves yesterday, but they're now displaying as in-store only items. That means you'll need to head down to your local retailer to grab a discounted console (and all the Mario Kart 8 / NSO trimmings) but the trip will be well worth it. I've never seen Nintendo Switch offers as good as this.

Nintendo Switch controllers hit record-low prices

Both the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and Joy-Con set have dropped to record-low prices at Best Buy this week, with brand new discounts joining the shelves this morning. You'll now find $20 off both gamepads - impressive, considering these are very rarely discounted - even over Black Friday. It's the lowest price I've seen on both options, so you're covered whether you prefer docked or handheld play.

Pro Controller | $69.99 $49.99 at Best Buy

Joy-Con | $79.99 $59.99 at Best Buy

The Xbox Series X controller just dropped to a record-low price

It's not all about Nintendo this Black Friday - Best Buy has also dropped a record-low price on the Xbox Wireless Controller as well. This is a $39.99 rate I look forward to every year (yes, it generally only appears over Black Friday), shaving $20 off that $59.99 MSRP. This is your go-to Xbox gamepad, with an affordable price point, easy wireless connection, and all Microsoft's features baked right in. However, I mostly use mine on PC - it's super easy to connect and games are built around the ABXY layout.

Xbox Wireless Controller | $59.99 $39.99 at Best Buy

PSA: Best Buy has some rare Lego discounts on the shelves right now

Best Buy has a number of Black Friday Lego deals on its shelves right now, offering discounts of up to $45 on a range of different set themes. However, there are a few I've noticed that stand out above the rest. The retailer has a number of sets that are a little tougher to find this Black Friday, with the below Lego Star Wars builds both out of stock at Amazon and the Lego Icons Corvette proving tricky to find as well.

Lego Star Wars Mos Espa Podrace | $79.99 $55.99 at Best Buy

Lego Star Wars Tantive IV | $79.99 $55.99 at Best Buy

Lego Icons Corvette | $149.99 $104.99 at Best Buy

Here's why I'm keeping an eye on the Asus ROG Azoth this Black Friday

The Asus ROG Azoth is the best gaming keyboard I've tested yet, but Black Friday hasn't been so kind to it so far. The hot-swappable 75% deck has only dropped to $199.99 at Best Buy, with another $10 off available at Amazon, but it's been down as far as $179.99 in the past. With the newer model hitting the shelves this year, and some way to go before we hit a record-low price I'm going to be keeping a close watch over these numbers this week.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has never been cheaper

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom just sailed down to a brand new record-low price at Best Buy, kicking its $69.99 MSRP all the way down to $39.99. I only ever see this game at $50 even when on sale, so this is a particularly surprising offer. This is one to jump on quick - I don't know how long that $30 saving will hold out for this week.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | $69.99 $39.99 at Best Buy

Sony's new DualSense colorways are getting involved

We've all seen the standard DualSense Black Friday discounts, but if you've already got a sea of the standard colors it's worth noting that alternate editions are also on sale right now. That $20 discount is also available on the Volcanic Red and Cobalt Blue models, but my personal choice would be the newer Chroma range. All colorways are now down to $59.99 (was $79.99), making your next controller glow up just that little bit more affordable.

DualSense (Chroma) | $79.99 $59.99 at Best Buy

Best Buy's actually dropped a load of Nintendo Switch game deals this morning

It's not just Tears of the Kingdom seeing some particularly strong savings at Best Buy, titles like Super Mario Odyssey, Animal Crossing, Switch Sports, and Super Mario 3D World are also getting in on the action. Today marks the first day of Ninty's official sale, so there's plenty to choose from right now.

Super Mario Odyssey: $59.99 $29.99 at Best Buy

Animal Crossing: New Horizons: $59.99 $39.99 at Best Buy

Nintendo Switch Sports: $49.99 $39.99 at Best Buy

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury: $59.99 $39.99 at Best Buy

What is Best Buy Outlet?

Best Buy Outlet can save you a good chunk more on Black Friday deals if you're happy to pick up an open-box or renewed device. This is where you'll find all the GeekBench recertified kit on the site, and because Best Buy doesn't use a third party marketplace system it's all pretty reliable. There are always going to be the odd outlier stores, so if you know your local place has let you down in the past it's worth looking at alternatives. On the whole, though, reviews of this service are positive.

The Last of Us Part 1 is down to a record-low price

I've bought pretty much every copy of The Last of Us released. I first picked it up on PS3, then never got round to it. Then I finally got it on PS4, and never got round to it. When the PS5 remaster dropped I said enough is enough. I completed my set and discovered what I'd been missing out on all these years. The Last of Us Part 1 is up there with the best PS5 games ever released in my opinion - and it can be yours for a record-low price at Best Buy. So, whether you've been sleeping on Naughty Dog's action adventure or you're returning with fresh eyes, this is an offer I wouldn't miss.

The Last of Us Part 1 | $69.99 $29.99 at Best Buy

WD Black's Xbox storage card is much better value than Seagate's

The world of Xbox storage was ruled by Seagate for years, and then a new challenger approached. In the summer of 2023, WD Black stepped up to the plate. Its C50 expansion card matched Seagate's speeds and quick resume features, but undercut the boss's MSRP by $10. Since then it's been pretty much over for the Seagate Storage Expansion Card, at least in this 1TB form factor. The WD Black model has been consistently cheaper over major holiday sale events over the last year, offering far better value for Game Pass afficionados and digital downloaders.

The story's the same today. Best Buy has the 1TB WD Black C50 available for a record-low $99.99 (was $149.99), whereas Seagate's version is still stuck at the same $129.99 sales price at Amazon we see every year.

WD Black C50 1TB | $149.99 $99.99 at Best Buy

Personal Pick: Razer Viper V2 Pro

While it's now been knocked off the top spot by the newer Razer Viper V3 Pro, the previous generation still remains one of my personal favorite gaming mice on the market. The Razer Viper V2 Pro was my go-to for a long time, offering a slimline design, crisp clicks, a tactile surface, and super speedy sensor. It's not quite got the fancier features that will draw more competitive players to the 2024 model, but if you're after a fantastic all-rounder that feels great in a fingertip or claw grip there's nothing quite like it on the market right now. Not only that, but age is on our side here. The Viper V2 Pro has been sitting at $99.99 for a long time now - $50 off the $149.99 MSRP. Best Buy has it $20 cheaper than that for the first time this Black Friday.

Razer Viper V2 Pro | $149.99 $79.99 at Best Buy

While we wait for the Asus ROG Azoth, this budget alternative hits its lowest price yet

The Corsair K65 Plus Wireless is definitely following in the Asus ROG Azoth's footsteps. A 75% hot-swappable gaming keyboard with a very similar aesthetic, this deck looks and feels like a slightly cheaper version of Asus's top dog. Its build quality doesn't quite match up but I was still impressed with Corsair's play here. It offers fantastic value for money even at full MSRP, with its range of wireless connections, wealth of extra controls, and impressively smooth switch feel makes for an excellent package. Now, Best Buy has it cheaper than ever before with a $40 discount on that $159.99 launch rate.

Corsair K65 Plus Wireless | $159.99 $119.99 at Best Buy

PSA: The Turtle Beach Atlas Air is now cheaper at Amazon

Amazon has just cut under Best Buy's $149.99 sale price on the Turtle Beach Atlas Air, dropping its own stock to a brand new record-low $135.95. That's a full $14 cheaper than the same headset at Best Buy, proving just how important it is to price check throughout Black Friday. This is the most comfortable headset I've ever tested, and its open back design provides fantastic audio as well. It's well worth a look if you play in a quieter space.

Turtle Beach Atlas Air | $179.99 $135.85 at Amazon

What are Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

Best Buy has a larger 20% off promotion running on Meta Smart Glasses right now, dropping the Wayfarers down to as little as $239. But what are they?

These lenses essentially act as an extension of your phone, in the same way your smartwatch or earbuds would. You can take calls, send texts, take photos (and record video), and now use a dedicated Meta AI system for queries as well. I've tried them a couple of times and they're neat, but there's a way to go before they have gaming uses.

If you're looking for AR glasses to use with a handheld like the Asus ROG Ally, check out XReal's alternative. The Air 2 Pros are down to $349 (was $399) at Amazon.

View Meta Smart Glasses sale at Best Buy

Save up to 50% on trading cards

Pokemon fans unite! Best Buy has up to 50% off trading card bundles right now, with price cuts hitting everything from our favorite pocket monsters to Disney Lorcana and Magic: The Gathering. That's a lot of cardboard crack for your money, with a range of sets, collections, and accessories up for grabs. You'll find all my favorites down below.

Pokemon Paradox Wisdom Premium Collection | $49.99 $39.99 at Best Buy

Disney Lorcana Shimmering Skies Starter Decks | $16.99 $8.99 at Best Buy

MTG Modern Horizons 3 Commander Decks | $69.99 $35.99 at Best Buy

Hey ho, let's Lenovo Legion Go!

Cheesy Ramones gags aside, Best Buy currently has Lenovo Legion Go stock for under $500, matching the price of the Asus ROG Ally. That's not too shabby considering you're getting an 8.8 QHD 144Hz screen and detachable TrueStrike controllers, and you certainly won't find another portable PC with this level of ambition for the same money. It's not our favorite Windows 11 machine out there, but it's certainly worth checking out if you want punchy on the go performance.

Lenovo Legion Go | $699.99 $499.99 at Best Buy

Save nearly $200 on the 4TB Samsung 990 Pro

This mega 4TB SSD is down to just $269.99 at Best Buy right now - a full $195 off its original $464.99 MSRP. That's some incredible value for anyone looking to top up a gaming PC or PS5 (though there's no heatsink attached straight out the box). This is the best price I've seen on the Samsung 990 Pro all year - and that's saying a lot. SSDs have been incredibly stubborn over the last 12 months, rarely dropping their prices at all. That means a record-low is still a way off - and I don't know if we'll ever get there again, but if you're on the hunt for big storage in 2024, this is the way to go.

Samsung 990 Pro 4TB | $464.99 $269.99 at Best Buy

Save $60 on the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro

The standard Basilisk V3 may be my favorite gaming mouse for sheer value, but the wireless (and wireless charging) Razer Basilisk V3 Pro is looking pretty strong this Black Friday as well. Best Buy has $60 off this multi-buttoned pointer, dropping that $159.99 MSRP down to just $99.99. This is one for those who fell in love with the Logitech G502, but want a little more pzazz out of their mice. I've had both in-hand recently, and Razer's option feels a lot more svelt while keeping that thumb rest, wider base, and grippy sides. It's slightly more nimble on the battlefield as a result and feels better in the hand overall.

Razer Basilisk V3 Pro | $159.99 $99.99 at Best Buy

For under $500, the Hisense U7N is one of the best value TVs this Black Friday

The Hisense U7N makes for a pretty great value gaming TV even without a discount, but now that it's sitting a chunk under $500, it's a natural pick for anyone with a PS5 or Xbox Series X. We're talking about a screen that spent most of 2024 sitting above $650, so it's safe to say Black Friday has worked its magic.

Its 4K 144Hz capabilities mean it could serve as a giant living room monitor for your PC too, and its mini LED panel is respectably vibrant and bright compared to traditional LED screens. If you're not quite up to forking out for an OLED this year but still want great specs, the Hisense U7N should be your first port of call.

Hisense U7N 55-inch | $799.99 $479.99 at Best Buy

The latest Final Fantasy has dropped under $25, and it's a must play for fans

If you love Square Enix's long running RPG romp but for some reason haven't got round to Final Fantasy 16 yet, I'd urge you to pick it up while it's under $25. I've got a few friends who haven't tried the latest entry yet, and it embodies everything that's great about the series with a sprinkling of Kaiju battles in there. What's not to love?

Black Friday has both knocked 50% off the PS5 version of the game and established a new record low in November, and now that it's substantially cheaper, perhaps there's room to move it up your backlog pile this Thanksgiving.

Final Fantasy 16 PS5 | $49.99 $24.99 at Best Buy

My top gaming monitor of the year has $300 off right now

The LG UltraGear 32GS95UE-B is one of the best gaming monitors money can buy right now thanks to its incredible dual resolution abilities and punchy OLED visuals, and Best Buy has knocked $300 off for Black Friday. It's expensive, yes, but if you've toyed with the idea of buying a separate 4K 240Hz display for detailed adventures and a faster 480Hz screen for competitive shooters, this panel is effectively both in one.

It's a 32-inch screen, meaning it's also large enough to serve PS5 players will, and its built in speakers make it extra console friendly. This specific model is also armed with LG's Pixel Sound tech, which will also potentially save you picking up an extra soundbar or system to round off your setup.

LG UltraGear 32GS95UE-B 32-inch | $1,399.99 $1,099.99 at Best Buy

Grab $30 off a Backbone One mobile controller and make your own PlayStation Portal

I'm not saying you shouldn't pick up a PlayStation Portal for $199.99, especially since it now comes with cloud streaming abilities. But, you could grab a Backbone One controller for your smartphone or even something like the Razer Edge instead and make your own remote play device. Yes, you'll be missing all that wonderful Dualsense functionality, but this USB-C gamepad is pretty great if you want to create a makeshift gaming handheld.

Backbone One PlayStation Edition (USB-C) | $99.99 $69.99 at Best Buy

Do you hate the big light? Use some pretty RGB lines instead!

I'm not the biggest fan of cladding everything in RGB, but I do have a set of Nanoleaf Lines above my desk to provide some elegant illumination. In fact, they're bright enough for me to use instead of the dreaded big light and serve as a contemporary decorative wall piece. If that sounds like something you need in your game room, you'll want to grab $50 off a set using a Black Friday discount.

Nanoleaf Lines Starter Kit (9 Lights) | $199.99 $149.99 at Best Buy