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Black Friday is a great time to shop for video games, whether as gifts, or for yourself (I won’t tell anyone). Right now, there are sales on all sorts of games, consoles, and gaming-related accessories, whether you prefer to play on Xbox, Switch, PlayStation, PC, or even a smartphone.
(If you’re interested in a new tablet or phone as well, head on over to our best Black Friday tech deals page for a broader view of all the best discounts you can get right now.)
Best Black Friday console deals
To play a video game, you must first have a system to play it on. Here are the best Black Friday deals on PS5, Switch, and Xbox consoles and bundles.
Best Black Friday game controller deals
Even if you’ve already got a console, you always need more controllers.
PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller: $54 at Amazon (was $75) . PS5 controllers can be a bit more finicky to connect to other devices than Xbox controllers, but have improved greatly in this regard over the years, and come with plenty of extra haptics that might justify their higher price tag to some gamers.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller: $50 at Best Buy (was $70) . Nintendo’s official Pro controller is rarely on sale, and offers an official way to get a more traditional gamepad layout on the Nintendo Switch, complete with motion controls.
Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons (Pair): $60 at Target (was $80) . Everyone always needs additional Joy-Cons. Your Switch comes with two by default, but having more makes it easier to swap in new Joy-Con so you can keep playing if the battery dies. Alternatively, you can offer your extras to buddies for multiplayer play.
Hori Split Pad Pro for Nintendo Switch: $42.49 at Best Buy (was $50) . The Hori Split Pad Pro sometimes feels like a downright necessary upgrade for playing the Switch in portable mode, making it far more comfortable to hold over extended periods.
CRKD Nitro Deck+ for Nintendo Switch: $50 at Amazon (was $70) . This alternate Joy-Con replacement acts as a full external shell for the Nintendo Switch, essentially giving it a much more Steam Deck style look and feel.
8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller: $48 at Amazon (was $70) . This is a reliable third-party alternative to the official Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, with both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity, plus motion controls, back paddles, macro compatibility, and durable Hall Effect sticks.
Xbox Core Wireless Gaming Controller: $45 at Amazon (was $65) . Almost no video game accessory is as versatile as the basic Xbox controller, which can work across a slew of devices and has a standard layout that most games recognize immediately.
Backbone One Mobile Gaming Controller: $70 at Amazon (was $100). These days, mobiles phones are practically gaming consoles in their own right, but controlling one with a touchscreen can be a pain. The Backbone One is a longstanding favorite phone controller among mobile gaming enthusiasts.
Best Black Friday gaming laptop deals
Consoles aren’t the only way to game, and this Black Friday has a lot of great deals on gaming laptops for those would would rather play on PC.
Dell Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 chip: $1,230 at Dell (was $1,700) . This 16-inch gaming laptop from Dell packs a lot for the price, with up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, up to 64GB of memory, up to 2TB of storage, and a 16-inch QHD+@240Hz display.
Gigabyte AORUS 17 Gaming Laptop with Intel Core i9 chip: $1,542.24 at Amazon (was $1,749) . This is a good, if a little old, premium gaming laptop option, with an Intel Core i9-13700H chip, 16GB of memory, 1TB of storage, and a 17-inch QHD@240Hz display.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gaming Laptop with Intel Core i9 chip: $1,999 at B&H (was $2,649) . One of the bigger splurges on this list, this deal will net you a 14th gen Intel Core i9 chip, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU, 32GB of memory, 1TB of storage, and a 16-inch QHD+@240Hz display.
Lenovo LOQ 15-inch Gaming Laptop with Ryzen 5 chip: $800 at Lenovo (was $909) . This is one for gamers on a budget. It packs a modest AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS chip, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, 16GB of memory, 512GB of storage, and a 15-inch FHD@144Hz display.
Dell G16 Gaming Laptop with Intel Core i9 chip: $1,000 at Dell (was $1,500). An entry level 16-inch Dell laptop, this machine packs an Intel Core i9-13900HX CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, 16GB of memory, a whopping 1TB of storage for the price point, and a 16-inch QHD+@240Hz display.
Best Black Friday handheld gaming PC deals
Since the release of the Steam Deck, handheld gaming PCs have gotten a lot more mainstream. While Valve’s handheld rarely goes on sale, alternatives from the likes of Asus, Lenovo, and MSI are getting hefty cuts this Black Friday.
Asus ROG Ally: $500 at Best Buy (was $650) . Asus’ original gaming handheld is arguably stronger than the Steam Deck, depending on whether you choose the Z1 chip or upgrade to the Z1 Extreme, but comes with a familiar layout. It boasts a 1080p @ 120Hz display and comes with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
Asus ROG Ally X: $700 at Best Buy (was $800) . This upgrade to the Asus ROG Ally ups the RAM to 24GB, improves the battery life and cooling, and increases storage to 1TB.
Lenovo Legion Go: $500 at Best Buy (was $700) . This handheld gaming PC is unique in that it comes with detachable, Switch-style controllers, which allow it to be used as a tablet. The controllers can also be configured to mimic a mouse-style setup using “FPS mode”. It features a resolution of 2560 x 1600, a 144Hz refresh rate, 16GB of RAM, and up to a 1TB SSD.
MSI Claw: $366.49 at Walmart (was $437.49) . This is an Intel-based version of a handheld gaming PC, with an Intel Core Ultra 5 CPU, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and 1080p @ 120Hz display.
MSI Claw with Intel Core Ultra 7: $441.15 at Amazon (was $749). This upgrade to the MSI Claw features the same 1080p @ 120Hz display, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage, but comes with a slightly more powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 chip.
Best Black Friday gaming accessory deals
Getting the right gaming accessory, whether it be 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 comes with a 6,400 DPI sensor, five programmable buttons, and mechanical switches.
Razer Basilisk V3 X Hyperspeed: $49 at Amazon (was $70) . This wireless gaming mouse from Razer has 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 takes Logitech’s beloved G502 mouse wireless, complete 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 storage space for dozens of games, making it perfect 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 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connectivity, promises a 60 hour battery life, comes with on-ear controls, and has versions for Xbox, PC, and PlayStation.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset: $280 at Amazon (was $350). This upgrade to the Arctis Nova headset adds active noise cancellation, swappable batteries, and an OLED base station.
Best Black Friday deals on video games
Finally, here are some sales on the best games of the season.
All the Best Best Black Friday Deals for Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and PC Gamers
