The best Black Friday gaming deals you can shop right now

By The Verge | Created at 2024-11-25 20:37:56 | Updated at 2024-11-25 22:53:04 2 hours ago

Black Friday is brimming with great deals on new games, including older titles you can purchase for pennies on the dollar and recent hits that might be hard to justify at full price. You can usually find great deals on gaming accessories, too, from controllers and headsets to expanded storage for consoles like the Xbox Series X / S.

We’ve combed through all of the early Black Friday gaming deals to bring together the best of the bunch in one convenient spot. Tons of games are discounted right now, as we’re seeing the lowest prices to date on recent hits like Astro Bot and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. You can also find discounts on lesser-known gems like Metaphor: ReFantazio, which is on sale for $40 in one of its first major sales.

Hardware discounts can be rare, but there are sizable savings to be had across the board, whether you’re after a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, a Nintendo Switch, or even a Steam Deck alternative like the Asus ROG Ally X. You can also save a good chunk on accessories like the excellent SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headset, get a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller for $50, and score some of the best prices yet on 2TB SSDs for Xbox consoles and the PS5.

The best video game deals

Metaphor: ReFantazio is the latest from the creators of the Persona series, which is easy to tell based on its cell-shaded art style. The heavy-hitting story is less noticeable, though, and there’s a lot to unpack as you play through the medieval-era, turn-based RPG.

Alan Wake 2 is the culmination of everything Remedy Entertainment has been building toward. The inventive third-person survival game is both horrifying and strange, with dual campaigns that are more than a little meta.

Tears of the Kingdom is the latest installment in the Zelda franchise. The storyline and gameplay are similar to Breath of the Wild’s, but enough has changed to make Link’s return to Hyrule plenty special. Read our review.

NBA 2K25 is down to an all-time low of $29.99 ($40 off) at Amazon for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X / S. That deal is timely for those currently enjoying the first quarter of the pro basketball season. Overall, the simulation dribbler will feel familiar to longtime series vets, but among other key tweaks, MyPlayer’s improved Neighborhood experience cuts back on required travel, and you’ll no longer lose badge levels while taking extended breaks from the game.
You can get a PS5 copy of Madden NFL 25 for $25 ($45 off) at Best Buy, which is the lowest price we’ve seen so far. The Series X / S version is also on sale for $29.99 ($40 off). The latest in the beloved football series features multiple commentary teams for the first time, a new presentation with an improved lighting engine, and physics-based tackling and movement.
Bluey: The Videogame is on sale at Amazon for a record low of around $19.99 (50 percent off) at Amazon for the PS5, Xbox Series X / S, and Nintendo Switch. Based on the animated show, Bluey is a game the whole family can enjoy thanks to co-op play that puts you in control of the titular character and her loving family members, Chilli, Bingo, and Bandit.

The middle game in a three-part trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth continues the reimagining of the classic PS1 RPG with modern visuals, an expansive open world, new gameplay elements, and even better character development than the original. Read our review.

Elden Ring, the latest FromSoftware title, takes the Dark Souls formula to a vast open world. Read our review.

A remastered collection of Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, and the two original Metal Gear titles from the MSX2. The love letter to these classic “tactical espionage action” games is also coupled with extra spinoffs like Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions. Read our review.

The PS5 version of Gran Turismo 7 has dropped to around $29.99 ($40 off) at Best Buy, Walmart, and GameStop, which is its lowest price to date. The sim racer has elegance and reverential regard for racing culture. It features hundreds of cars that you can deeply customize with fully tunable vehicles and unique liveries. You can also race in virtual reality with a PlayStation VR2 headset. Read our review.
If you enjoyed HBO’s fantastic adaptation of The Last of Us, The Last of Us Part I is on sale for the PlayStation 5 at Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop starting at $29.99 ($40 off), an all-time low. It’s a remarkable remake of the classic title from 2013, with faster load times, better visuals, and other welcome tweaks. Read our review.

Star Wars Outlaws is an original open-world adventure set in the vast universe of the iconic film series. It stars Kay Vess, a protagonist looking to steal from criminal overlords to gain her freedom. A new expansion featuring Lando Calrissian just launched, alongside an update that improves stealth and some of the game’s most glaring issues. Read our review.

Astro Bot is the kind of game you buy a PlayStation 5 for. The refreshing title features gorgeous environments and wildly inventive mechanics, many of which turn tried-and-true platforming mechanics on their head. It doesn’t hurt that Sony’s titular robot is as adorable as ever. Read our review.

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition includes the base game as well as CDPR’s excellent Phantom Liberty expansion, which improves the game significantly. The spy thriller DLC introduces players to a new area of Night City, along with a host of new quests and items.

Insomniac’s Wolverine could be years away; however, if you have yet to play the studio’s other superhero title, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has fallen to a new low of $39.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. It’s a terrific sequel to the 2018 open-world title, with new mechanics, more baddies, and the ability to play as two — count ‘em, two — spider-men. Read our review.
It might not be Mario’s latest romp for the Nintendo Switch, but Super Mario Odyssey is on sale for $29.99 ($30 off) at Best Buy, Target, and GameStop, which remains one of its best prices to date. The excellent 3D platformer offers plenty of twists and charm on the classic Mario formula, mostly due to a new mechanic (read: a hat) that lets Nintendo’s iconic mascot possess a variety of objects and characters. Read our review.

The best console deals

The Nintendo Switch OLED Model: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle includes a digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and 12 months of Nintendo Switch Online, saving you an additional $79.98 when it’s not on sale.

Sony’s new standard PlayStation 5 includes a removable disc drive, dual front-facing USB-C ports, 1TB of storage, and a slightly smaller and lighter design.

The Xbox Series X is Microsoft’s flagship console, serving as its most powerful (and biggest) option focused on fast, 4K gameplay. Read our review.

The Xbox Series S is down to $249 ($50 off) at Best Buy and Target. It’s the most affordable option in Microsoft’s latest console generation, namely because it features less processing power and caps gaming at 1440p resolution. It also lacks a disc drive and only has 512GB of storage instead of 1TB. However, it’s still capable of playing all the same games as the Series X. Read our review.
One of Best Buy’s early doorbusters is the Asus ROG Ally, which is matching its all-time low of $499.99 ($150 off) with a Z1 Extreme processor and 512GB of storage (My Best Buy Plus and Total members can save another $50). The handheld lets you play PC games on the go thanks to its seven-inch 1080p display, and while there are faster alternatives, it’s still serviceable for esports shooters, indie gems, and other lightweight titles. Read our review.
You can also get the Lenovo Legion Go with 512GB of storage for around $499 ($200 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Lenovo’s site (you can get a 1TB model for $549.99 at Best Buy, too). The handheld isn’t as fast or lightweight as the ROG Ally, but it does offer a larger 8.8-inch 144Hz display, so it can double as a decent Windows tablet. It also has detachable controllers and even a kickstand. Read our review.

With an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, a 1TB SSD, and 24GB of RAM, the ROG Ally X is one of the most powerful PC gaming handhelds available. It also features a 7-inch 1080p variable refresh rate display and longer battery life than the original Ally. Read our review.

The best controller deals

The controller designed for the PS5, featuring adaptive triggers, a built-in microphone, and haptic feedback technologies. Read our review.

The Switch Pro released alongside the Switch console in 2017, and it’s a tough controller to beat. It offers an unmatched set of features (HD rumble, motion controls, NFC), and it’s one of the most comfortable Switch controllers out there.

Scuf’s Instinct Pro is its top-tier controller for Xbox consoles and PC. It’s one of the only third-party wireless options around, and for its very high price, you get rubberized grips, built-in mappable rear paddle buttons, hair-trigger locks, swappable sticks, and user-configurable cosmetics.

Microsoft’s official Xbox Wireless Controller is on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target in a variety of colors starting at $39.99 ($20 off). You can save on the special edition models, including the translucent ghost cipher and blue cipher models, which are down to $49.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. All of them are compatible with the Xbox One and Series X / S, too, or with Windows PCs and mobile devices using Bluetooth or USB-C.
Nintendo’s blue and red Joy-Con controllers are receiving a rare discount at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, which drops them to around $59 ($20 off) for a limited time. The detachable controllers are still a great option if you play in handheld mode or while your Nintendo Switch is docked, even if they’re not the most comfortable over long gaming sessions.
The Hori Split Pad Pro, our favorite Nintendo Switch controller for handheld mode, is on sale for $38.99 ($11 off) at Walmart and Target. The comfortable Joy-Con alternative is outfitted with large triggers, analog sticks, and a set of easy-to-reach buttons, along with more than enough grip that it shouldn’t pose any problems over long gaming sessions.

The Fusion Pro 3 is the latest version of PowerA’s affordable alternative to premium controllers like the Xbox Elite Series 2. It comes with swappable sticks, friction rings, a compact zip-up case, and features four programmable buttons built into its rear.

The Backbone One can connect to Android phones and iPhones as far back as the 6S, depending on the model. It’s a fully featured controller complete with dual analog sticks, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and its own software for capturing screenshots and connecting to game streaming services.

Amazon’s Luna wireless controller has reached an all-time low of $39.99 ($30) at Amazon. The gamepad is designed for the retailer’s cloud gaming service, exclusively enabling features like server-side low-latency control and automatic screen switching on Amazon Fire TVs and devices. That said, you can use the controller with other games and platforms, including Windows, macOS, and mobile devices via Bluetooth and USB-C.
Many Nintendo-themed PowerA Wireless Controllers are available starting at $24.99 ($20 off) at Amazon and GameStop, which is a record low. There’s a little something for everyone, too, including one in Kirby pink, a bright red Mario model, an eggshell-esque Zelda version with blue accenting, or a menacing red-on-black Bowser controller.
PowerA’s GameCube-style Wireless Controller for the Nintendo Switch is down to a new low of $35.99 ($24 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. It offers a familiar design and button layout — including the oversized A button and the iconic C-stick — for those who want to play Nintendo classics or fighting games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with something that offers more authenticity and comfort. The only downside is that it doesn’t support Amiibo, rumble, or motion controls, but that’s forgivable at this price.

Turtle Beach’s Recon Controller is a USB-C-wired gamepad that offers a great deal of audio tweaking for wired headsets. Its Superhuman Hearing mode draws out footsteps and gunfire in the mix, and the two rear buttons help make it great for FPS games.

The best headset deals

The Nova Pro Wireless gaming headset supports active noise cancellation, swappable batteries, Bluetooth support, and compatibility with PC and most consoles — including Xbox and PlayStation. This model includes a base station that makes it easy to toggle crucial sound settings. Read our review.

Sony’s PlayStation Pulse Elite is an over-ear headset with a retractable boom mic. It’s designed to filter out background noise, deliver low latency and lossless audio, and work with the PlayStation Portal or the PlayStation 5, PC, and Mac via the PlayStation Link USB adapter.

The Sony Pulse Explore wireless earbuds are selling for $169.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. Audio comes through planar magnetic drivers, an uncommon variety that promises better distortion handling compared to typical neodymium drivers. They also support lossless, ultra-low-latency audio on the PS5, PC, macOS, and even the Nintendo Switch using the included PlayStation Link dongle. Read our hands-on impressions.
Sony’s InZone Buds for PC and PlayStation have dropped to a new low of around $168 ($32 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. The gaming-centric wireless earbuds come with a USB-C dongle and deliver great sound, namely because they use the same drivers and offer the same noise cancellation capabilities as Sony’s WF-1000XM5 — our pick for the best wireless earbuds; they also offer robust customization via Sony’s InZone Hub software.

The best storage deals

Proprietary SSD expansion for the Xbox Series X / S consoles. The plug-and-play drives are designed to be as fast as the Xbox internal SSD and are sold in 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB configurations.

Western Digital’s storage expansion cards for Xbox Series X / S consoles are speedy, plug-and-play cards that match the performance of the consoles’ onboard SSDs. They offer a slightly lower-cost alternative to Seagate’s expansion cards, which were the only game in town for years.

You can use almost any microSD card for your Nintendo Switch, but SanDisk’s Nintendo-licensed versions come with ideal read / write speeds for Switch games and have been stamped with custom designs based on popular series like The Legend of Zelda.

The 2TB WD_Black SN850P SSD is on sale with a PS5-ready heatsink for $159.99 ($100 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and SanDisk’s online store. While it misses the all-time low mark by $30, it’s still a good price for a package that makes it easy to add storage to your PS5. With traditional external SSDs and hard drives, you’d still need to transfer games to the PS5’s internal storage. You can also slot it into an available M.2 slot in your gaming PC, and its 7,300 megabytes per second read/write speeds enable fast load times and an overall smoother gaming experience.

Other miscellaneous gaming deals

Sony sells a bundle consisting of its PSVR 2, controllers, and a physical copy of Horizon Call of the Mountain for the PS5.

The G502 X Lightspeed is Logitech’s equivalent of the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro — or vice versa. It uses Logitech’s 1,000Hz wireless tech and is compatible with the $120 Powerplay mat, which wirelessly charges the mouse as you play.

If you have a wireless mouse that supports it, Logitech’s G PowerPlay Wireless Charging System is on sale at Amazon for $91.18 (about $29 off), which is only $2 more than its lowest price to date. Mice like the G502 X Lightspeed support the wireless charging pad, as does the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, both of which will grant you infinite playtime without a single second of tethering.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700x has dropped to $130 ($189 off) at Amazon, which is a new all-time low. That’s a great value for the previous generation CPU, which is still more than powerful enough to run the latest games. It can even capably support 4K gaming, assuming your other components are up to the task. It’s a viable centerpiece for any budget gaming PC build.
Logitech’s G29 racing wheel for PlayStation is down to $199.99 ($100 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, which is just shy of its all-time low. You can also find the same discount on the Logitech G920 — which is nearly identical but compatible with Xbox consoles — at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. The wheels are wrapped in stitch leather for that premium prize car feel, with a strong force feedback motor that helps you feel the torque in compatible racing games. Each one comes with a three-pedal floor unit, too, and works with the optional Logitech G Driving Force Shifter (on sale for $44.99 right now).
You can save $5 on a Game Traveler Deluxe Travel Case from RDS Industries, which brings the handy Nintendo Switch accessory down to $14.99 (25 percent off) at Best Buy. The hard-shell case has dedicated slots for stowing up to eight games and two microSD cards, and it’s available in a variety of colors (including black, pink, red, purple, and blue).