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5. Games and subscriptions
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There are still some fantastic Black Friday Xbox deals to snap up right now. With some amazing price reductions on consoles, games, accessories, and more going strong. Over the past few days we've seen some excellent bargains, and if you're currently on the hunt to make a saving, there's still time to snap something up while the offers last.
While the Black Friday event is winding down, we're keeping track of all of the Black Friday Xbox deals that are still on offer and live, so we can bring you the best savings while they're available. With prices changing and stock going in and out, we're here to help you know what savings are out there and where to look to find the best Xbox Series X deals and the lowest Xbox Series S prices that are around right now.
When it comes to great discounts, console bundles often give you best value for your money, so it's worth seeing what's still up for grabs right now as we head towards the Cyber Monday Xbox deals. With some very notable price tags on recent game releases, and some discounts on great headsets and controllers, below you'll find the best Black Friday Xbox deals that are still around right now.
Quick Links
- Amazon: Series X and S bundles, controllers, and more
- Best Buy: Games, consoles, and accessories currently discounted
- GameStop: 4 for $20 on preowned Xbox games
- Target: Xbox headsets and games on sale
- Walmart: Xbox controllers and headsets on offer
UK:
- Amazon: Xbox bundles and headset deals
- Very: Discounts on Mortal Kombat 1, Starfield, and Hogwarts Legacy
- Currys: Xbox consoles and bundles
- GAME: Xbox accessories, consoles, and games
- Argos: Xbox games on sale at cheapest prices
Editor's Picks: The best Black Friday Xbox deals
UK:
Consoles and bundles
Controllers, Headsets, and Storage
Editor's note: We've been seeing more reports that Xbox is beginning to block third-party controllers from working on Xbox consoles if they don't have official licensing. We'll only be recommending deals on licensed gamepads anyway, but it's worth keeping this in mind while you shop. To read more about the differences between official and unofficial accessories, and about how controllers get their official licensing, take a look at the linked feature.
Games and Subscriptions
The best Xbox deals in the UK
Black Friday Xbox deals FAQs
When will Black Friday Xbox deals start?
Black Friday Xbox deals will land on November 24 this year, but considering we saw sales properly kick off a few days earlier last year (and in plenty of other years before that) we'd recommend readying the wallet from November 20 onwards. That's the start of Thanksgiving week and, while we generally see discounts tick up from October onwards, that's when we normally see the highest value savings hitting the shelves.
Where to find the best Black Friday Xbox deals
We'll be rounding up all the best Black Friday Xbox deals right here when they land. However, if you're hunting alone you'll want to check out some tried and tested retailers that we've found to offer the biggest discounts in years gone by.
US
Amazon: often price matches on controllers, headsets, and more
Best Buy: accessory bundle deals often include Game Pass
CDKeys: big discounts on a massive range of games
Microsoft: All Access purchase options and big accessory savings
Newegg: regular bundle deals with free games
Walmart: best for budget third party accessories and cheap games
UK
Amazon: regular discounts on games and accessories
Argos: best for budget controllers and accessory bundles
CDKeys: big savings on old and new games
Currys: stock drops regularly include Game Pass bundles
Microsoft: regular discounts on controllers and accessories
Very: console bundles often stay in stock longer
Black Friday Xbox deals: what to expect
We could well see some of the first major price drops on the Xbox Series X console over Black Friday 2023. Stock levels have been reliable for a long time now, and we even saw that RRP waver ever so slightly in the UK during last year's round of discounts. During 2023, we've seen a multitude of bundles on the console with games like Diablo IV lumped into the purchase. These have often offered the best value proposition, and some sales during Prime Day in the summer give us hope for things to come when we get to November.
Of course, the Series S has seen plenty, and we mean plenty, of offers so far. The Game Pass machine now has a 1TB model in black, too, which means the original might be in for a supreme price battering - or so we hope. The Series S might allow gamers from other platforms to get into Game Pass on the cheap as a secondary console, and Black Friday price drops are probably the key to securing as many of these folks as possible. Should you buy an Xbox Series S on Black Friday? The bundles and offers we come across may just decide it for you.
The question on everyone's minds is probably about Starfield. If we're lucky, we might see some Starfield bundles - although, these might give way to a Game Pass discount, because the famous $1 trial ended (again) just before Bethesda's latest game released onto the service. Last year's Black Friday Xbox deals did see this trail get revived after a hibernation period, so let's all cross our fingers for that again in 2023.
We are also looking forward to some excellent savings on controllers, headsets, and other accessories. If you're looking for something a little more expensive, we'd recommend checking out Black Friday Xbox Series X TV deals.
Most notably in the storage world, we've seen the arrival of a new competitor in 2023. After years of sole dominance, the Official Expansion Card from Seagate has been met with challenges from the WD Black C50. We hope that the two battle it out for best value this Black Friday, since Seagate even lowered the price of its 1TB card to meet the C50's lower launch cost.
What to expect from controllers in Black Friday Xbox deals
If you're after a new gamepad, then it might be worth holding out for Black Friday Xbox controller deals. We would recommend keeping a close eye on not only the Xbox Core controller but also Razer's line of Xbox-compatible models. The former is a sure bet for some discounts in this year's Black Friday Xbox deals, with the record-low $39 sales price returning in last year's holiday sales.
In the Razer camp, however, the Wolverine V2 is lined up for some excellent discounts. 2022 saw the first-ever dip to below $80 here, with a $49.99 / £55 sale price back in March / August. Since then, costs have settled at around $69.99 / £69.99, but have been jumping up the full $99.99 / £99.99 every now and then.
Similarly, the Xbox Elite Wireless Series 2 has been taking far larger price cuts in recent months. Just like the Wolverine Ultimate, we haven't seen much deviation from MSRP on this premium gamepad since its launch. That $179.99 / £159.99 launch price dipped down to $146 in 2022, but we still have seen a lower cost than 2020's £126 rate in the UK. That, plus the fact that we've got the Core version on the shelves to compete, means we're looking forward to additional savings throughout this year, culminating in some new record low prices come November.
The budget brands have some excellent offerings too this year. PowerA, GameSir, and Turtle Beach all have options in the Xbox space, and all of them usually go on sale during events like Black Friday. If you're looking for cheap replacements or even your first pro controller with back buttons, keep an eye on these.
No matter what you shop for, just make sure you find something with official licensing. We've recently been seeing reports of non-licensed controllers finally being blocked by Xbox consoles.
Will there be Black Friday Xbox Series S deals?
The Xbox Series S led the charge in last year's Black Friday Xbox deals, with record low prices across the system taking us straight back to those glorious days of the dirt cheap Xbox One S. That trend is likely to continue in 2023, with discounts taking us back to the same $219 - $249 / £189 position sporadically throughout the year, and returning in November as well. We could see those costs dip down to $199 in the US if the holiday period is going particularly well, but we're not expecting much more off over in the UK.
How to get the best Black Friday Xbox deals
Black Friday Xbox deals can move quickly, especially if they're on the latest games or high flying accessories. That's why it pays to have a game plan going into the event. We've been tracking Black Friday for years now, and while Xbox Series X is still fairly new to the event, we've got some tips and tricks that will see you safely to checkout.
If you're on the other side of the battlefield, we're also rounding up everything we expect to see from Black Friday PS5 deals. Or, if you're staying out of the argument all together, we're also predicting the biggest offers in 2023's Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals. It's also worth getting your eye in for Black Friday gaming headset deals to truly make the most of your new console. You'll also find plenty of Black Friday video game deals on the horizon as well.
