All the Best Black Friday Deals for Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC Gamers

Black Friday is a great time to buy video games, whether as a gift or for yourself (I won’t tell anyone). There are all kinds of games, consoles, and gaming accessories on sale right now, whether you prefer to play on Xbox, Switch, PlayStation, PC, or even your smartphone.

(If you’re also interested in a new tablet or phone, head over to our best Black Friday tech deals page for a broader look at all the best discounts you can get right now.)

Best Black Friday Console Deals

To play a video game, you first need a system to play it on. Here are the best Black Friday deals on PS5, Switch, and Xbox consoles and bundles.

• PS5 Slim Digital Edition Fortnite Bundle: $375 at Amazon (was $450) . This digital version of Sony’s PlayStation 5 console has a slimmer design than the launch models and lacks a disc drive, but comes with a DualSense controller, 1,000 V-Bucks, and a few Fortnite cosmetics.

• PS5 Slim Disc Edition Fortnite Bundle: $425 at Amazon (was $500) . This slim version of Sony’s PlayStation 5 console features a physical game disc drive, a DualSense controller, 1,000 V-Bucks, and a Fortnite cosmetic pack.

• Nintendo Switch OLED with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: $275 at Target (was $350) . If you don’t already have a Nintendo Switch, you can get an upgraded version of the console, as well as some of the most popular games, for under $300.

• Nintendo Switch with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: $225 at Best Buy (was $300) . This Nintendo Switch is a little less beautiful to look at than the OLED model, but that doesn’t matter if you mostly game on your TV. It also runs games well and comes with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe .

• Microsoft Xbox Series S 512GB: Target $250 (was $300) . This entry-level Xbox gives players access to the Xbox library and ecosystem, albeit with some performance compromises. Includes Xbox Core Wireless Game Controller.

• Microsoft Xbox Series X 1TB: $400 best price (was $450) . Microsoft’s best Xbox, the Xbox Series X, can reproduce the console’s entire library with maximum fidelity. Includes Xbox Core Wireless Game Controller.

• Meta Quest 3S: $300 at Amazon with a free $75 gift card . While Meta’s recently released budget upgrade of Meta Quest 3 is not currently on sale, you can purchase it bundled with Batman: Arkham Shadow and a $75 Amazon gift card (with code QUEST75 at checkout) if you act quickly. .

• PlayStation VR2: $350 at Amazon (was $550) . This massive deal is so big that Amazon’s website can’t display it properly. Right now, you can purchase a second VR headset from Sony for $250 off its launch price, giving PS5 owners access to Sony’s PSVR 2 library (though, oddly enough, not PSVR 1 games) and PC owners a new way to play your SteamVR games . It’s not exactly a console in the traditional sense, as it’s not standalone – you’ll need a PS5 or PC to use it.

Best Black Friday Game Controller Deals

Even if you already have a console, you’ll always need more controllers.

• PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller: $54 at Amazon (was $75) . PS5 controllers may be a little finickier to connect to other devices than Xbox controllers, but they’ve improved significantly in this regard in recent years and come with a host of additional haptics that may justify their higher price tag for some gamers.

• Nintendo Switch Pro Controller: $50 at Best Buy (was $70) . The Official Nintendo Pro Controller is rarely sold and offers an official way to get a more traditional controller layout on the Nintendo Switch with motion controls.

• Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons (pair): $60 at Target (was $80) . Everyone always needs extra Joy-Cons. By default, your Switch comes with two, but if you have more, it’ll be easier to swap out a new Joy-Con so you can keep playing if the battery dies. Additionally, you can offer your friends additional multiplayer options.

• Hori Split Pad Pro for Nintendo Switch: $42.49 at Best Buy (was $50) . The Hori Split Pad Pro sometimes feels like an entirely necessary upgrade for Switch gaming in handheld mode, making it much more comfortable to use for long periods of time.

• CRKD Nitro Deck+ for Nintendo Switch: $50 at Amazon (was $70) . This alternate Joy-Con replacement acts as a full outer shell for the Nintendo Switch, essentially giving it a more Steam Deck-like appearance.

• 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller: $48 at Amazon (was $70) . It’s a robust third-party alternative to the official Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, featuring Bluetooth and 2.4GHz connectivity, plus motion controls, rear steering wheel-mounted switches, macro compatibility, and durable Hall-effect joysticks.

• Xbox Core Wireless Game Controller: $45 at Amazon (was $65) . Almost no video game accessory is as versatile as the basic Xbox controller, which can work on a variety of devices and has a standard layout that most games will immediately recognize.

• Backbone One Mobile Game Controller: $70 at Amazon (was $100) . These days, mobile phones are practically gaming consoles in themselves, but operating them using a touchscreen can be difficult. The Backbone One is a long-time favorite phone controller among mobile gamers.

Best Gaming Laptop Deals on Black Friday

Consoles aren’t the only way to game, and there are plenty of great deals on gaming laptops this Black Friday for those who prefer to play on PC.

• Dell Alienware m16 R2 gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 processor: $1,230 at Dell (was $1,700) . This 16-inch gaming laptop from Dell offers a lot for its price, with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, up to 64GB of RAM, up to 2TB of storage, and a 16-inch 240Hz QHD+ display.

• Gigabyte AORUS 17 gaming laptop with Intel Core i9 chip: $1,542.24 at Amazon (was $1,749) . It’s a good, if slightly older, premium gaming laptop with an Intel Core i9-13700H processor, 16GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and a 17-inch 240Hz QHD display.

• Lenovo Legion Pro 7i gaming laptop with Intel Core i9 chip: $1,999 at B&H (was $2,649) . One of the biggest deals on this list, this deal will get you a 14th-gen Intel Core i9 chip, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU, 32GB of memory, 1TB of storage, and a 16-inch 240Hz QHD+ display.

• Lenovo LOQ 15-inch gaming laptop with Ryzen 5 chip: $800 at Lenovo (was $909) . This is an option for gamers on a budget. It’s powered by a modest AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS chip, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and a 15-inch 144Hz FHD display.

• Dell G16 gaming laptop with Intel Core i9 chip: $1,000 at Dell (was $1,500) . Dell’s entry-level 16-inch laptop. This machine features an Intel Core i9-13900HX processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, 16GB of memory, a whopping 1TB of storage for its price point, and a 16-inch 240Hz QHD+ display. .

Best Portable Gaming PC Deals on Black Friday

Since the release of the Steam Deck, portable gaming PCs have become much more popular. While Valve’s handheld devices rarely go on sale, alternatives from manufacturers like Asus, Lenovo and MSI are getting significant discounts this Black Friday.

• Asus ROG Ally: $500 at Best Buy (was $650) . Asus’ original gaming laptop is arguably stronger than the Steam Deck, depending on whether you opt for the Z1 chip or upgrade to the Z1 Extreme, but it has a familiar layout. It features a 1080p 120Hz display, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.

• Asus ROG Ally X: $700 at Best Buy (was $800) . This Asus ROG Ally update increases the RAM to 24GB, improves battery life and cooling, and increases the storage capacity to 1TB.

• Lenovo Legion Go: $500 at Best Buy (was $700) . This portable gaming PC is unique in that it comes with detachable Switch-style controllers that allow you to use it as a tablet. Controllers can also be configured to mimic a mouse setup using “FPS mode”. It has a 2560 x 1600 resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, 16GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of SSD storage.

• MSI Claw: $366.49 at Walmart (was $437.49) . This is an Intel-powered version of the portable gaming PC with an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of internal storage, and a 1080p 120Hz display.

• MSI Claw with Intel Core Ultra 7: $441.15 at Amazon (was $749) . This upgrade to the MSI Claw has the same 1080p 120Hz display, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, but is powered by a slightly more powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 processor.

The Best Black Friday Gaming Accessories Deals

Getting the right gaming accessory, be it a mouse or an SD card, can make your life a lot easier.

• Razer DeathAdder Essential: $21 at Amazon (was $30) . This wired gaming mouse features a 6400 DPI sensor, five programmable buttons, and mechanical switches.

• Razer Basilisk V3 X Hyperspeed: $49 at Amazon (was $70) . This wireless gaming mouse from Razer features an 18,000 DPI sensor, 9 programmable controls, a Chroma RGB mouse wheel, and optical-mechanical switches.

• Logitech G502 X Lightspeed: $95 at Amazon (was $140) . This deal includes the beloved Logitech G502 wireless mouse with a 25,000 DPI sensor, 13 programmable controls, and optical-mechanical switches.

• Samsung EVO Select 512GB MicroSD Card: $33 at Amazon (was $39) . This fast MicroSD card from Samsung has more than enough space to store dozens of games, making it ideal for the Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck.

• SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X Wireless Gaming Headset: $100 at Amazon (was $130) . This gaming headset from Steelseries has a 2.4GHz frequency and Bluetooth connectivity, offers 60 hours of battery life, features over-ear controls, and comes in versions for Xbox, PC, and PlayStation.

• SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset: $280 at Amazon (was $350) . This update to the Arctis Nova headset adds active noise cancellation, replaceable batteries, and an OLED base station.

The Best Black Friday Deals on Video Games

Finally, here are some sales on the best games of the season.

• Sonic x Shadow Generations for Nintendo Switch: $37.49 at Best Buy (was $50) . Sonic’s latest release, this remaster of Sonic Generations, also includes a highly acclaimed all-new campaign featuring its wisecracking counterpart, Shadow the Hedgehog.

• Persona 5 Royal for Nintendo Switch: $15 at Best Buy (was $60) . The beloved Persona series puts the player at the helm as a “phantom thief” who literally steals hearts.

• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch: $50 at Best Buy (was $70) . The sequel to the modern classic The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild once again takes players on a more open-ended journey through Hyrule. , this time with a magical hand capable of creating all sorts of fancy gadgets.

• Dragon’s Dogma 2 for Xbox/PlayStation: $40 at Amazon (was $70) . One of my favorite games of the year, the sequel to the cult classic from the Xbox 360 era takes players through a gritty, no-challenge fantasy world.

• Elden Ring for Xbox/PlayStation: $19.75 at Amazon (was $60) . Another dark fantasy epic, the spiritual successor to the Dark Souls series, based on a narrative written by George R. R. Martin.

• Metaphor ReFantazio for Xbox/PlayStation: $50 at Amazon (was $70) . This brand new series from the Persona team retains many of the elements that fans of those games are accustomed to, while also introducing light real-time combat and a fantasy world centered around political unrest.

• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for PlayStation: $40 at Best Buy (was $70) . This sequel to the Final Fantasy VII remake sees Cloud and his friends venture beyond Midgard into the wider world, introducing new open world mechanics to complement their greatly expanded journey.

• Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition for Xbox/PlayStation: $50 at Amazon (was $80). This critically acclaimed sequel to the cult classic Alan Wake continues the beleaguered horror writer’s quirky adventure while also expanding on the elements introduced in 2019’s Control .

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