Whether you're on the hunt for a new console or looking to stock up on accessories, Black Friday Xbox deals always delight in record low prices, high value bundle offers, and rare flash sales. Last year's discounts certainly offered all these draws, with some late-game savings on the Series X console in the UK and plenty of competing discounts on the Series S to boot. On top of that we saw some of the lowest prices of the year (and of the generation in some cases) on accessories and games. That all left us wanting more, though, which is why we're looking ahead to Black Friday 2023.
Of course, it's a little early to start making serious plans - we've got a whole year of discounts to look forward to after all. However, if you've got a new piggy bank waiting to be smashed in November, it's well worth getting a jumpstart on your research. We've been tracking Black Friday Xbox deals for years now, bringing you all the juiciest savings and the highest value bundles. That's how we know where to find the best Xbox Series X deals and the lowest Xbox Series S prices, after all. You'll find everything you can expect from this year's sales just below.
Between consoles and the best Xbox Series X accessories, there's going to be plenty of savings to catch up on throughout the year as well. If you're eager to get ahead of the game, you'll find the lowest prices on some of our favorite tech just below.
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 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.
Black Friday Xbox deals: what to expect
We could well see some of the first price drops on the Xbox Series X console over Black Friday 2023. Stock has 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. We're more likely to be looking at bundles this year, though, sending you home with a console and a discounted (or even free) game.
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.
All of the peripheral gear originally launched alongside the Xbox Series X console has now had plenty of time on the shelves. By the time Black Friday Xbox deals 2023 roll around, these controllers and headsets will have been available for three years and will have to start competing with younger, more feature-rich models at lower price points. That's when the big savings start rolling around. Third parties have got their heads around the new consoles and the additional features they require, which means the day one releases need to drop their prices to stay relevant. We've already seen some excellent prices on gamepads ahead of official Black Friday Xbox controller deals, but we haven't yet spotted an improvement over the $39.99 sales price featured in the official controller's very first run at holiday sales. With costs sticking close to $49.99 (usually $59.99) when on sale, things could start to loosen up this holiday season.
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
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.
The Razer Wolverine Ultimate is a little older but took a long time to stray from its $169 / £159 MSRP. In fact, January 2022 saw a brand new record low here, tipping things down to just $79.99 for a very brief sale in the US. The UK followed suit to £99.94 in May, but since then we've never seen that cost trickle back below $100 / £100. We're certainly looking for a two-figure price tag come November, though.
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 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.
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.
Last year's best Black Friday Xbox deals in the US
Last year's best Black Friday Xbox deals in the UK
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 2022'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.
