Black Friday gaming deals 2023: all the biggest discounts still available

1. PS5 Slim | Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 | $569.99 $499.99 at Best Buy
Save $69.99 - The PS5 Slim is the latest console to hit the shelves, and it's already packing a free copy of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. With the new design and one of the year's biggest games under its belt, it's our top pick for the best early Black Friday gaming deal on the market right now.

Buy it if: 

✅ You want a smaller console
✅ You don't mind subbing in a stand yourself
✅ You need a disk drive

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You prefer the old console

Price Check: Walmart: $499 | Amazon: $499

2. Nintendo Switch | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | 3 months Nintendo Switch Online | $299 at Amazon
Save $67.98 - This is a Nintendo Switch deal we see every year, but it's already out in the wild. There's no bundles available any other time of the year that rival this value - with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and three months of Nintendo Switch Online packed into that $299 MSRP. 

Buy it if:

✅ You will mostly play in docked mode
✅ You haven't played the Switch library yet

Don't buy it if:

❌ You will mostly play in handheld mode

Price Check: Best Buy: $299.99 | Walmart: $357.98

3. Xbox Series X | Diablo IV | Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 | $638.98 $489 at Walmart
Save $149 - This has to be one of the best Black Friday gaming deals we've seen so far. Not only are you getting a free copy of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (like we're seeing with so many other Xbox Series X bundles at the moment), but Walmart is also throwing in Diablo IV and cutting the price of the console by $10. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want the full power of the Series X
✅ You're a Call of Duty fan
✅ You need that disk drive

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want to spend as little as possible on an Xbox

4. Asus ROG Ally | $699.99 $619.99 at Best Buy
Save $80 - The Asus ROG Ally was one of the biggest releases of the year, so we certainly didn't expect it to be $80 off quite yet. This is one of our go-to offers right now, if it would just stay on the shelves.

Buy it if: 

✅ You prefer to play with a controller
✅ You can play plugged in most of the time
✅ You want to play as many games as possible 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You only play Steam games 

Price Check: Walmart: OOS | Amazon: OOS

PS5 Slim | Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 | $569.99 $499.99 at Best Buy
Save $69.99 - The PS5 Slim is now available, and you can already claim a free copy of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 in this bundle deal. That's a full priced recent release completely free in with the purchase of the latest PS5 console. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want a smaller console
✅ You don't mind subbing in a stand yourself
✅ You need a disk drive

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You prefer the old console

Price Check: Walmart: $499 | Amazon: $499

PS5 | Marvel Spider-Man 2 | $569.99 $499.99 at Amazon
Save $69 - If you're not keen on the Slim design, you can still pick up the original chunky model. You'll find Spider-Man 2 included for free in this bundle, scoring you another full priced brand new blockbuster game for free with the standard $499.99 console price. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You enjoyed the original title
✅ You want a big open world adventure
✅ You enjoy super hero games

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You'd prefer the Slim design

Price Check: Best Buy: $499.99

DualSense Wireless Controller | $69.99 $49 at Amazon
Save $20 - You can once again grab the DualSense wireless controller for its lowest ever price at Amazon. This is the return of a sales price we only ever see during major events, though stock does tend to move fast once that $20 discount is applied. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want haptic feedback and trigger resistance
✅ You need to replace a launch model DualSense
✅ You aren't interested in the DualSense Edge

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You play multiplayer games and you can afford a pro controller  

Price check: Best Buy $49.99 | Walmart: $49

Spider-Man Miles Morales | $49.99 $19.99 at Best Buy
Save $30 - Whether you're waiting to catch up on Miles Morales' tale before diving into the second game, or you're keen to learn more about new spidey, you'd do well to take advantage of this record low price on Spider-Man at Best Buy.

Buy it if: 

✅ You're waiting for a Spider-Man 2 discount
✅ You enjoyed the first game
✅ You don't want to sink countless hours in 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You're expecting a game size like the original game

Price Check: Amazon: OOS  | Walmart: $20

PS Plus wallet Funds | Up to 10% off at Amazon
You can grab PS Plus wallet funds for up to 10% off at Amazon right now, dropping the price on $30, $70 and $110 codes to name a few. That doesn't just mean free cash, you can double it up with extra PS Plus discounts on the PS Store as well. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want to save even more on your PS Plus
✅ You download digital games

Don't buy it if: 

❌ There's nothing interesting for you on PS Plus

Assassin's Creed: Mirage | $49.99 $39.99 at Best Buy
Save $10 - Best Buy is serving up Assassin's Creed Mirage for just $39.99 right now, a full $20 off the $49.99 MSRP. That's impressive for such a recent release.

Buy it if: 

✅ You enjoyed AC before Syndicate
✅ You prefer a more streamlined game world
✅ You don't mind a shorter game 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You prefer the open worlds of Odyssey and Origins

Price Check: Amazon: $39.99 | Walmart: $40

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor | $69.99 $30 at Walmart
Save $40 - This $30 sales price is effectively the lowest we've seen Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. That means you're getting one of the year's biggest games for a fantastic rate here - previous sales have only ever dipped to $40. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You enjoyed Fallen Order
✅ You're a fan of the Star Wars franchise
✅ You like story-led action games 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You're not a Star Wars fan

Price Check: Best Buy: $34.99 | Amazon: OOS

Razer Kaira X gaming headset | $59.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - Anyone after a super cheap gaming headset for PS5 should be checking out this record low price on the Razer Kaira X. We've only ever seen this entry level device at $40 a couple of times this year so far.

Buy it if: 

✅ You want an easy plug and play wired headset
✅ You want maximum compatibility
✅ Comfort is a priority

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You need quality directional audio

Price Check: Walmart: OOS | Best Buy: OOS

Dead Island 2 HELL-A Edition (PS5) | $99.99 $58.99 at Best Buy
Save $41 - This special edition of Dead Island 2 isn't at its record-low price, but $41 off is still quite the deal. In addition to the game you're getting a steelbook, Venice Beach map, six slayer cards, two pin badges, a patch, and two weapons packs. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You're a fan of the original game
✅ You want all the extra merch you can get
✅ You've got a co-op partner

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don't like gore

Price Check: Amazon: OOS | Walmart: $109.72

Seagate FireCuda 530 1TB PS5 SSD | $219.99 $84.99 at Best Buy
Save $135 - If you're happy to apply your own heatsink, the Seagate FireCuda 530 is a fantastic shout this week. That $219.99 MSRP hasn't been seen in a while, but you're still getting an excellent rate with that $135 discount applied. After all, this is the best PS5 SSD we've tested so far and it's now at a record low price.

Buy it if: 

✅ You want quicker load times
✅ You're happy to add your own heatsink
✅ You don't want to break the bank

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want the absolute best speeds 

Price Check: Amazon: OOS | Walmart: $84.99

Sony INZONE H7 wireless headset | $229 $148 at Amazon
Save $82 - The official Sony INZONE H7 wireless headset is a natural fit for the PS5. This is not the lowest it's ever been during this recent round of Black Friday deals, but it's still a solid amount of savings if you're in the market.
Buy it if: 

✅ You want a made for PS5 headset
✅ You value spatial audio
✅ You want to keep things first party

Don't buy it if:

❌ You're not into the PS5 aesthetic
❌ You need great mic quality 

Price check: Best Buy: OOS | Walmart $142.99

Corsair HS80 Max wireless gaming headset | $179.99 $149.99 at Best Buy
Save $30 - The Corsair HS80 MAX has never dropped below its $179.99 MSRP before today, which means you're not only picking up an excellent wireless gaming headset for PS5, but you're also scoring a record low price at Best Buy.

Buy it if: 

✅ You play across PC and PlayStation
✅ You need plenty of battery life
✅ You don't mind a UBS-A receiver

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You play on Xbox

Price Check: Amazon:$152.49 | Walmart: $159.99

Sony Inzone H9 wireless gaming headset | $299 $221.49 at Amazon
Save $78 - Considering the Sony Inzone H9 has only ever dropped to $278 in the past, this $78 discount is working particularly hard for you this Black Friday. You'll find the top of the range headset for just $221 and some change in Amazon's offers right now.

Buy it if: 

✅ You're after a high end headset for PS5
✅ A wireless connection is a priority
✅ You prioritize comfort 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don't need the extra features

Price Check: Walmart: $226.99 | Best Buy: $229.99

Street Fighter 6 | $69.99 $30 at Walmart
Save $39 - Street Fighter 6 is already at what appears to be a new record-low price over at Walmart. $30 is a steal after the game was stuck at $50 last month.
Buy it if: 

✅ You've ready to move on from Street Fighter 5
✅ You love arcade fighting games
✅ You're looking for an approachable fighter

Don't buy it if:

❌ You're not into VS fighters
❌ You're still happy playing Street Fighter 5

Price check: Amazon: $33.39 | Best Buy: $39.99

God of War: Ragnarök | $69.99 $34.99 at Best Buy
Save $35 - We've never seen God of War Ragnarok cheaper than this, with Best Buy's Black Friday gaming deals dropping it down to just $34.99 this week. That's a full $35 saving amounting to half the MSRP.

Buy it if: 

✅ You like action adventure games
✅ You building up your first party PS5 collection

Don't buy it if:

❌ You haven't played the first game yet

Price check: Amazon: $34.99  | Walmart: $40

Dead Space Remake | $69.99 $34.99 at Best Buy
Save $35 - Dead Space Remake has taken an extra $5 discount over the top of the $39.99 sale price we've seen a couple of times over the last few weeks. Since then this has been MSRP all the way, until Best Buy came in and dropped the price by an extra $5 this week. 

Buy it if:

✅ You enjoyed the original game
✅ You enjoy Resident Evil games
✅ You've been waiting for a discount

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don't like horror 

Price Check: Walmart: $40 | Amazon: OOS

Hogwarts Legacy | $69.99 $39.99 at Best Buy
Save $30 - Hogwarts Legacy in now just $39.99 in Best Buy's Black Friday gaming deals this week. That means you're saving $30 and grabbing the Warner Bros. blockbuster for the lowest price we've seen yet.

Buy it if: 

✅ You're a Harry Potter fan
✅ You're bored of gunplay combat
✅ You haven't played many open world games before

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You're not a Harry Potter fan

Price Check: Amazon: OOS | Walmart: $40

The Last of Us Part 1 | $69.99 $39.99 at Best Buy
Save $30 - Whether you've been waiting to dive in or you're a seasoned Last of Us pro, the PS5 remake of the original game is looking particularly strong at just $39.99 this week. That's a record low price - fantastic for anyone looking to journey back to this classic in PS5 level quality.

Buy it if: 

✅ You like story driven games
✅ You're preparing to play Part 2
✅ You enjoyed the HBO series

Don't buy it if:

❌ You'd prefer something more light hearted

Price check: Walmart $40 | Amazon: OOS

BackBone One PlayStation Edition | $99 $69 at Walmart
Save $31 - Unsure about dropping $200 on a PS Portal? The BackBone One uses your phone to offer up Sony licensed remote play for just $69 this week. That's the cheapest price we've seen on the mobile controller.

Buy it if: 

✅ You don't want to spend $200 on a PS Portal
✅ You want extra controls for other mobile games
✅ You have an iPhone 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You have an Android (that edition is separate)

Price Check: Best Buy: $69.99 | Amazon: $69.99

Horizon Forbidden West | $69.99 $30 at Walmart
Save $40 - Horizon Forbidden West is down to just $30 at Walmart right now, kicking that $69.99 MSRP down by $40. That's a fantastic price for anyone yet to dive into Aloy's sequel. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You liked the previous game
✅ You're an open world action fan
✅ You want more Horizon lore 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You haven't played the original yet

Price Check: Amazon: $37.99 | Best Buy: $49.99

Resident Evil 4 | $59.99 $30 at Walmart
Save $30 - Resident Evil 4 is also seeing some significant discounts today, with a half-off discount at Walmart. Whether you played the original back in the day or you're after a similar vibe to Village, this is a must-see offer.

Buy it if: 

✅ You enjoyed Resident Evil Village
✅ You're a survival horror fan
✅ You don't mind a shorter game 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don't like horror

Price Check: Best Buy: $39.99 | Amazon: OOS

X Rocker SE Pro gaming chair | $229.99 $176.61 at Amazon
Save $53 - Full disclosure, this was available a good deal cheaper earlier on Black Friday, but this is still a good chunk of savings off a good gaming chair.

Buy it if: 

✅ You want a console gaming chair
✅ You'll use the extra speaker features
✅ You want an easy assembly 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want the best audio quality possible

Price Check: Walmart | Best Buy

Nintendo Switch | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | 3 months Nintendo Switch Online | $299 at Amazon
Save $67.98 - The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle returns to the shelves every year, but generally only on Black Friday itself. Considering we're over a month out, this is a fantastic early offer. 

Buy it if:

✅ You will mostly play in docked mode
✅ You haven't played the Switch library yet

Don't buy it if:

❌ You will mostly play in handheld mode

Price Check: Best Buy: $299.99 | Walmart: $298

Nintendo Switch OLED | $75 Dell Gift Card | $349.99 at Dell
We've seen this offer before, but it only pops up during Black Friday gaming deals. You can currently grab a Nintendo Switch OLED and a free $75 gift card at Dell. Considering there's a massive range of games and accessories to take advantage of at Dell's site there's plenty to be spending that free cash on. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want a free Pro controller with your console
✅ You will mostly play in handheld mode
✅ You're after the white colorway

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You mostly play in docked mode

Price Check: Amazon: $349.99 (no gift card) | Walmart: OOS

Nintendo Switch OLED (Super Smash Bros. edition) | Super Smash Bros. | 3 month Nintendo Switch Online membership | $349.00 at Walmart
The official Black Friday Nintendo Switch bundle is now on the shelves, scoring you a free copy of Smash Bros with the appropriately themed console and a three month Nintendo Switch Online membership for free. That's excellent news for anyone holding out on their holiday purchase, offering the best value we've seen in an OLED bundle so far. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You mostly play in handheld mode
✅ You're a Smash Bros. fan
✅ You don't want to wait for a new console next year

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want to mostly play in docked mode 

Price Check: Best Buy: $349.99

Nintendo Switch Lite | Animal Crossing: New Horizons | $199 at Walmart
The official Black Friday Nintendo Switch Lite bundle is already on the shelves at Walmart. You're getting the classic free Animal Crossing: New Horizons copy here - but that's excellent value considering we rarely see any deals on this cheaper device. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You only want to play handheld
✅ You're buying for younger kids
✅ You don't need a top quality display 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want to dock your console 

Price Check: Amazon: OOS | Best Buy: OOS

Sonic Origins Plus | $29.99 $19.99 at Amazon
Save $10 - If you're after a cheap game to sink plenty of hours into, Sonic Origins Plus is looking particularly strong at a record low price at Amazon right now. That's impressive considering other retailers can't keep up today.

Buy it if: 

✅ You want classic Sonic action
✅ You like fast paced platforming

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You're expecting Frontiers style gameplay

Price Check: Best Buy: $24.99 | Walmart: $20

Hori Split Pad Pro | $49.99 $39.99 at Best Buy
Save $10 - The Hori Split Pad Pro rarely dips below $40, and has been pretty stubborn so far in its time on the shelves. Today's offer is particularly compelling, then, especially considering we usually see this gamepad at around $45 day to day. 

Buy it if:  

✅ You want a cheaper Joy-Con replacement
✅ You want a more comfortable grip
✅ You want more back button options

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You value rumble and NFC
❌ You want wireless multiplayer options

Price Check: Walmart: $49.88 | Amazon: OOS

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | $69.99 $60 at Amazon
Save $10 - This isn't the best discount we've seen on Tears of the Kingdom during Black Friday this year, but it is a discount and folks are almost certainly going to want to pick the new Zelda up for the holiday season. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You like open world adventures
✅ You enjoyed Breath of the Wild

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You didn't enjoy Breath of the Wild

Price Check: Walmart: $60 | Best Buy: $69.99