Best Black Friday Xbox deals 2025: The best discounts to expect from this year's sale

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There's no lack of Xbox discounts throughout the year, but the best Black Friday Xbox deals are where you're going to see the biggest savings.

This November will be no different, and whether you just grabbed an Xbox Series X/S for the first time, or want to check out some Xbox Series X deals and bolster up your Xbox gaming setup with fancy new accessories - Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, are the best sales events for an Xbox bargain.

Last year's Black Friday gaming deals didn't see any huge console savings, as the new models of the Xbox Series X/S had just launched. However, picking them up at full price still saved some cash had you bought the storage to makeup the difference. The best Black Friday Xbox deals were found with games, either from Game Pass subscriptions or physical releases, with three months of Game Pass Ultimate dropping to just $27.99, and new record lows on 2024 game releases from Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

We've been keeping a watchful eye on the best Black Friday Xbox deals for years now. So you know what to expect in 2025, we've used our bargain-hunting skills to give you an idea of savings you'll come to find on console bundles, headsets, controllers, and storage and what kind of deal you might be in for when November makes its grand appearance later this year.

Black Friday Xbox Deals: FAQ

Black Friday Xbox Deals - What to expect

Black Friday Xbox deals in 2025 are hard to predict - namely, as there haven't been any big hardware released since last year's big sales event. In 2024, we did see the release of new versions of the Xbox Series X and S consoles, which brought with them some well-needed storage upgrades. If you had been putting off picking up an Xbox console, these could be the ones to keep an eye out for when November rolls around - especially as there's bound to be some console bundle deals appear over Black Friday, and over the Cyber Monday that follows.

When it comes to the best Xbox Series X accessories, we could expect to see the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless receive record new lows. Last year, our favorite gaming headset dropped down to $279.99 during Black Friday, a big difference from its $349 / £329 MSRP. It was still higher than its record-low of $249.99, but 2025 could be the year it returns to its lowest-ever price so far. Xbox headsets like the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3 only launched this year, and have already seen discounts of up to $30 at retailers like Amazon. If it's regularly seeing discounts throughout the year, it's bound to see further savings when November rolls around - which is great news if you play Xbox consoles, and the PC and PS5.

With Game Pass reaching record subscription numbers in 2025, this November will hopefully follow suit from 2024 and be another ideal time to grab some of the best Game Pass deals. Of course, if you prefer boosting your physical game collection, then there will still be deals on the best Xbox games too. Last year we saw record-new lows for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and Sonic x Shadow Generation. As is typical with physical Xbox games every Black Friday, savings across 2024 games will re-appear, and if we're lucky, we could see price drops on some big 2025 releases, like Doom The Dark Ages, Monster Hunter Wilds and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

Xbox Series X lying horizontally with an Xbox Wireless controller leaning up against it in a TV unit — (Image credit: Future)

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 this November. 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

When will Black Friday Xbox deals start?

Black Friday Xbox deals will land on November 28 this year, but considering we saw sales properly kick off a few days earlier in 2024 (and the year before) we'd recommend preparing your wallet from the beginning of Thanksgiving Week onwards. We generally see discounts tick up from October onwards, especially since Prime Day events are becoming more widespread at other retailers.

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 we've got some tips and tricks that will see you safely to checkout.

1. Know when to buy
You have probably seen offers branded as Black Friday Xbox deals landing from as early as October, however it can pay to wait until at least the start of Thanksgiving before making the leap. That's when we start to see retailers offering larger discounts, with the truly blockbuster offers landing on the Friday itself.

However, it's worth noting that these deals will run out of stock a little quicker - and there's no guarantee that a lower price will be available. If you don't want to fight for it, we'd recommend picking up a good price any time in late November.

Last Year's Best Black Friday Xbox Console deals and bundles

Xbox Series S | $299.99 $248 at Walmart
Save $50 - If it was the plain-ol' Series S you were shopping for last Black Friday, we don't blame you. This is an excellent platform to keep up with the latest games, especially if you don't play often or are looking for a secondary console to access Game Pass with.

Buy it if:

✅ You want an affordable console
✅ You don't plan on playing physical games
✅ You don't play games often

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want to play physical games

UK: £294.99 with WD Black C50 1TB at Amazon

Xbox Series S 1TB Robot White | $348 at Walmart
The new 1TB variant of the Xbox Series S launched just last year, and although this wasn't discounted at the time, picking it up saved you money compared to buying the regular console and an expansion card to make up the storage discrepancy.

Buy it if:

✅ You want an affordable console
✅ You'd like more storage than a Series S typically provides
✅ You want to play Game Pass games

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want to play physical games

UK: £299.99 at Amazon

Xbox Series X Digital Edition + Extra Controller | $507 $489 at Walmart
Save $110 - With the Xbox core controller priced at $59.99, and the digital edition of the Series X priced at $448, you made a reasonable $18 saving on this bundle if you picked it up during Black Friday 2024. That may have not seemed like a lot, but remember this version of the Series X only launched months prior to last year's Black Friday sales.

Buy it if:

✅ You play your games digitally
✅ You want a spare controller
✅ You want a brand new Xbox model for less

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want to play physical games
❌ You want more storage space

Xbox Series X 2TB Special Edition | $599 at Best Buy
Similarly, the 2TB Special Edition Xbox Series X was newly available around last year's Black Friday. Not only is the design of this console packed with more flourish, but the controller has the same visual flair. Again, this wasn't a deal, but you did save money compared to if you were buying one of the official expansion cards at the same time as a regular console.

Buy it if:

✅ You want a Series X
✅ 2TB of space sounds appealing
✅ You like the look of the console

Don't buy it if:

❌ You don't want to play physical media

Price check: Exclusive to Best Buy

UK: OOS at Microsoft

Last Year's Best Black Friday Xbox Game Pass deals

Deep Pink Core Controller + Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K + 1 Month Game Pass Ultimate | $131.97 $74.99 at Amazon
Save $56.98 - Did you know you didn't actually need an Xbox console to play Xbox games these days? Game Pass Cloud Streaming works on Amazon Fire TV Sticks, which means this bundle saved $225 compared to buying a Series S during last year's Black Friday. Of course, you required a good internet connection to make the most of this deal, but it was an option if you wanted a smaller investment.

Buy it if:

✅ You don't own an Xbox already
✅ You want something to play games with
✅ Have good internet

Don't buy it if:

❌ You only want a controller

UK: £47.90 at Amazon

Game Pass Ultimate 3 Month Voucher | $42.89 $27.99 at CDKeys
Save $15 - If you're were yet to dive into Game Pass Ultimate for PC, Xbox, and Cloud streaming devices, CDKeys had a great offer during Black Friday 2024. This worked for existing and new subscribers, so was a great way to save on those ever-growing monthly fees.

Buy it if:

✅ You play on console and PC
✅ You're an existing subscriber
✅ You want to play EA titles

Don't buy it if:

❌ You only need Game Pass for one platform

UK: £21.49 at CDKeys

Last year's best Xbox game deals

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor | $69.99 $19.99 at Best Buy
Save $50 - This was the lowest ever price we've seen for Star Wars Jedi Survivor with a huge $50 saving, making last year's Black Friday the perfect time to snap this adventure up if you had been holding off on picking up Cal Kestis' follow-up adventure in a galaxy far, far away.

Buy it if:

✅ You enjoy Metroidvanias
✅ You're a fan of Star Wars
✅ You like customization and exploration

Don't buy it if:

❌ You don't enjoy action games

UK: Amazon: £14.99

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth | $69.99 $24.99 at Amazon
Save $45 - This was the biggest price drop we had ever seen on Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth over at Amazon. With a sizable $45, last year's Black Friday was a fantastic time for fans of the Yakuza series to snap up the most recent release in the series, which is full of fantastic mini-games and tells a memorable story with turned-based battles.

Buy it if:

✅ You're a Yakuza fan
✅ You enjoy action
✅ You like minigames

Don't buy it if:

❌ You haven't played Yakuza: Like a Dragon

UK: £23.69 at Amazon

Unicorn Overlord | $59.99 $29.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - This was the lowest price we had seen Unicorn Overlord drop to at Amazon over last year's Black Friday, with a huge $30 off the standard price tag. Since it came out back in March 2024, last November was a great time to jump on this one if you had been waiting for it to go down in price.

Buy it if:

✅ You enjoy strategy
✅ You're an RPG fan
✅ You enjoyed 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

Don't buy it if:

❌ You're not a fan of tactical battles

UK: £24.99 at Argos

NHL 25 | $69.99 $34.99 at Amazon
Save $35 - There's always a good time to be head with NHL games, particularly once they hit record-low prices just in time for the holidays like during last year's Black Friday sales. Last November you could get a physical edition of NHL 25 shipped to you for just $34.99 at Amazon or you could pay $40 to get an Xbox Series X digital code instead.

Buy it if:

✅ You're an NHL fan
✅ You like sports games

Don't buy it if:

❌ You aren't a sports game fan

UK: £34.99 at Amazon

Star Wars Outlaws Limited Edition | $69.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - This was the lowest price we had seen Star Wars Outlaws drop to at Amazon during last year's Black Friday sales. Given that it only came out in 2024, this was a fantastic saving on the price tag for the Limited Edition, which will got you some extra character cosmetic goodies for Nix and Kay.

Buy it if:

✅ You like open-world games
✅ You're a fan of Star Wars
✅ You enjoy action

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want a short experience

UK: £36.99 at Amazon

Last Year's best Black Friday Xbox accessory deals

Xbox Series X controller in Robot White | $59.99 $39.99 at Best Buy
Save $20 - This was a fantastic saving if you were looking to get your hands on a new controller for less. If you were not looking for any extra bells and whistles and just needed an additional controller, last year's Black Friday sales were a great time to add to your setup in the then fresh Robot White colorway.

Buy it if:

✅ You want a wireless controller
✅ You need a controller that's also PC compatible
✅ You want a new colorway

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want a Pro controller

UK: £38.99 at Amazon

PowerA Advantage Controller with Lumectra | $44.99 $34.99 at Amazon
Save $10 - PowerA's Advantage controller with Lumectra is one of the best-looking gamepads on the market - it's like someone put RGB eyeliner on a controller. At this cost, you got $5 off its lowest-ever price, which we only saw it drop to briefly between April and June in 2024 - making it one of the best Xbox controller deals over last year's Black Friday.

Buy it if:

✅ You like RGB lighting
✅ You want a reel of RGB lighting with your controller
✅ You want some back buttons

Don't buy it if:

❌ You wouldn't use the RGB

UK: £44 at Amazon

Xbox Elite Series 2 | $129.99 $106.99 at Walmart
Save $23 - The cheaper route into the Elite Series 2 is through buying this Core model, which gives you the exact same gamepad without its attaching components. If you aren't bothered by back buttons and thumbstick swappers, but want amazing battery life, this was a near-$40 reduction versus the full Elite Series 2.

Buy it if:

✅ You want a pro controller for Xbox and PC
✅ You want exceptional battery life
✅ Remappable buttons appeal to you

Don't buy it if:

❌ You have an extra $40
❌ You want to attach back paddles

UK: £103 at Amazon

Xbox Elite Series 2 | $179.99 $140 at Walmart
Save $39 - Getting the full-fat Elite Series 2 under $150 is a great deal, and even if the price of this legendary gamepad has been coming down over 2023 as it gets older, we'd still say it was worth buying during last year's Black Friday sales.

Buy it if:

✅ You want a pro controller for Xbox and PC
✅ You want magnetic back paddles
✅ The traditional Xbox controller shape appeals to you

Don't buy it if:

❌ You don't want back buttons

UK: £141 at Amazon

WD Black C50 1TB | $157.99 $99 at Amazon
Save $58 - It's getting harder to find the WD expansion card at full price even nows, but that's not a bad thing. If you want a cheaper, and arguably better version of the Seagate expansion card, this is your only other option. Its lowest-ever price is $119.99, so used that to judge whether last year's Black Friday was a good time to buy or not.

Buy it if:

✅ You want more storage space
✅ You want to be able to use Quick Resume
✅ 1TB is enough

Don't buy it if:

❌ You need more than 1TB

UK: £114 at Amazon

While you wait for this year's Black Friday sales, check out the best Xbox Series X headsets, best Xbox Series X controllers, and the best Xbox Series X hard drive, SSD and memory card solutions to see what Xbox accessories might receive some worthwhile discounts later this year.

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