Black Friday is only days away, and while it’s the official kick-off to holiday shopping season, if you’re like me and get a little overwhelmed by your gift list, buying early can be a lifesaver. This year, I’m shopping for several gamers in my life, which can become an expensive hobby if you’re not careful. That’s why I’ve been combing through major retailers like Best Buy, Amazon and Walmart to find you (and me) some of the best Black Friday deals on gaming consoles, accessories and games.
Since we’ve got a few days before Black Friday and Cyber Week to follow, keep your eye on this list because the dedicated deals team here at CNET is going to update it whenever we spot a quality deal worth adding.
Best Black Friday gaming console deals
Xbox Series S 1TB SSD console: $428
It’s not a huge discount, but considering that Xbox gaming consoles don’t tend to go on sale very often, any savings is a win if you’re in the market. This price point gets you the Series S console, a wireless controller and 1TB of storage.
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MetaQuest 3S 128 GB VR gaming headset with Batman: Arkham Shadow: $249
Our reviewer Scott Stein called this one of the best VR headsets around, especially as a budget option sitting around $300. Right now Walmart has knocked $50 off the price, which means it’s a good time to snap one up ahead of the holidays. This one comes with Batman: Arkham Shadow and a three month trial of Meta Horizon Plus.
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PlayStation 5 slim console (digital edition): $399
Right now Best Buy is offering $100 off the slim PS5 right now and Amazon has it $101 off. At this price you get the digital edition of the slim gaming console, a wireless controller and 1TB of storage. Plus, Best Buy has a trade-in program where you can potentially save hundreds off.
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PlayStation 5 slim console: $450 (save $100). If you’re looking for the PS5 that can also take physical games, it’s also on sale for $100 off at Best Buy. The trade-in program can save you up to $400, depending on what you’re swapping.
Playground interactive family game system: $200 (save $50). This little gaming console encourages physical games and active play during screen time. Comes with 5 free games.
Legion Go S 8-inch handheld gaming console: $450 (save $200). A vibrant 8-inch screen, ergonomic design and 120Hz refresh rate makes this handy little device a delight to play during your daily commute or long plane trips.
PlayStation 5 gold limited edition Ghost of Yōtei bundle: $500 (save $100). Not only do you get the latest PlayStation along with the game, you can take advantage of Best Buy’s trade-in program to save up to $400.
Best Black Friday gaming PC and laptop deals
HP Victus 15.6-inch gaming laptop: $599
Walmart slashed the price of this fast gaming laptop, bringing higher-end performance to a midrange price. You get an Intel Core i5-13420H processor and 16 GB of RAM along with 10 hours of battery life.
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Asus ROG Strix G16: $1,424
This 16-inch gaming laptop has 16GB of RAM and a GeForce RTX 5060 along with a 1TB SSD. It’s not top-end, but it’s a very solid choice for pretty much everyone who wants to game on the go and still enjoy solid specs.
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Alienware Aurora gaming PC $1350
Reviewer Lori Grunin called the Alienware Aurora
I Found Over 40 Early Black Friday Gaming Deals Including Alienware, Xbox, PlayStation and More
