Walmart Black Friday deals are finally live - these are the 11 gaming sales I'd grab first

Nintendo Switch + Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and 12 months Switch Online | $299 $249 at Walmart
Save $50 - As things currently stand, this is the cheapest Mario Kart 8 Swich bundle online, as Best Buy's $224.99 doorbuster deal is instore only. Even though it's slightly more expensive, it's still a fantastic price considering you're getting the console, game, and 12 months online membership.

Buy it if:

✅ You're looking for a Mario Kart machine
✅ You need a cheaper handheld for your kids
✅ You're mostly looking to play Nintendo games

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want to mostly use handheld mode
❌ You're looking for modern console performance

Price check: Best Buy: $299.99 (in-store only) | Amazon $299

PS5 Slim Digital Edition | $449.99 $374 at Walmart
Save $75.99 - This is no doubt one of the cheapest ways to grab a PS5 this Black Friday, and Walmart is keeping up appearances with over $75 off the Slim console. The disc-less version nosedived just in time for the event kicking off, having only managed to just touch past $400 throughout 2024.

Buy it if:

✅ You're making the jump from PS4
✅ You've got a hearty digital collection
✅ You're not in a rush to play physical games

Don't buy it if:

❌ You only have physical games
❌ You're looking for PS5 Pro performance

Price check: Amazon $374 | Best Buy $374.99

PlayStation DualSense Chroma Indigo | $79.99 $59 at Walmart
Save $20 - This snazzy Chroma version of the DualSense is down to a record low at Walmart, and it's only $5 more than Best Buy's price for the standard white controller. A perfect option if you're looking for a second gamepad with a bit of flair.

Buy it if:

✅ You want a colorful controller
✅ You don't want all white gamepads
✅ You've got matching PS5 faceplates

Don't buy it if:

❌ You'd rather spend less on the white version
❌ You'd prefer a different color to blue

Price check: Amazon $59 | Best Buy $59.99

Xbox Series X 1TB Digital Edition (Robot white) | $449 $398 at Walmart
Save $51 - Walmart is currently taking the lead with this white 1TB Series X discount, beating Best Buy by a dollar and outlasting Amazon in terms of stock. It pretty much sat at $450 until just before Black Friday, taking a nosedive to a new record low price.

Buy it if:

✅ You need lots of storage
✅ You mostly play games digitally
✅ You love white tech

Don't buy it if:

❌ You've got lots of physical games
❌ You prefer the black model

Price check: Best Buy $399 | Amazon (out of stock)

Lenovo Legion Go (512GB) | $699.99 $499.99 at Walmart
Save $200 - Lenovo's chonky Steam Deck rival is back under $500, and that's exactly the kind of price I want to see during Black Friday. It popped up a few times for around $570 throughout 2024, but for it to survive against Best Buy's ROG Ally deals, this is the discount that's needed.

Buy it if:

✅ You'd like a QHD screen
✅ You want a faster 144Hz display
✅ You need full Windows 11

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want something more compact
❌ You'd like to avoid Windows 11

Price Check: Lenovo $499.99 | Best Buy $499.99

LG OLED B4 55-inch | $1,596.99 $996.99 at Walmart
Save $600 - This is only the second time the 55-inch B4 has managed to drop under $1,000 this year, and it's great to see Walmart maintaining that price as we sail through Black Friday. Typically, this model sits around the $1,200 mark, but it did cost significantly more early in the year.

Buy it if:

✅You want a punchy OLED
✅You're looking for a new model
✅You'd like vibrant colors and contrast

Don't buy it if:

❌You'd rather pick up a cheaper QLED
❌You want maximum brightness

Price check: Best Buy $999.99 | Amazon $996.99

LG Ultragear 32GN600-B 32-inch | $209.99 $188 at Walmart
Save $21.99 - Walmart is discounting Amazon under the table with this QHD LG monitor deal, knocking it under $200 to make a record low discount. It also goes for $300 when at full price, so this is a bigger saving than the big box store is letting on.

Buy it if:

✅You want a faster screen
✅You're looking for good anti-glare
✅You play PC games at 1440p

Don't buy it if:

❌You use a high end PC or console
❌You're looking for a faster refresh rate

Price check: Amazon $209.99 | Best Buy (out of stock)

Yeyian Yumi Gaming PC (RTX 4060) | $1,199.99 $699.99 at Walmart
Save $500 - If you're looking for a cheap PC that doesn't break the bank before new RTX 50s series machines arrive, this RTX 4060 rig is perfect for under $700. Walmart is beating Amazon by $100 here, and it's a record low price for this budget build.

Buy it if:

✅You want solid 1080p performance
✅You'd like to dabble with 1440p
✅You need access to DLSS upscaling

Don't buy it if:

❌You'd prefer something with better 4K abilities
❌You'd rather invest in a mid-range machine

Price check: Amazon $799.99 | Best Buy (out of stock)

MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 4070 | $549.98 $489.99 at Walmart
Save $59.99 - This overclocked RTX 4070 card has nosedived in price for Black Friday, and it's now both under MSRP and sitting at a record low price. It has sat at $550 since October last year, so this is a welcome discount for anyone seeking a GPU upgrade.

Buy it if:

✅You're upgrading from RTX 20-series
✅You've got a mid-range build
✅You're looking for great 1440p performance

Don't buy it if:

❌You're aiming for max 4K
❌You only need a 1080p GPU

Price check: Amazon $489.99 | Best Buy $499.99

HP Victus A2BZ7UA 15.6 inch | $1,099 $649.99 at Walmart
Save $449.01 - This is a solid deal for an RTX 4050 machine with a 13th gen Intel i5 CPU, and Walmart has hit a record low with this offer. You'll still find this same model at Best Buy at full price, and Amazon's best rival offer is $20 short.

Specs: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060, Intel Core i5 13420H, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD

Buy it if:

✅You're looking for great 1080p performance
✅You want to boost fps using DLSS 3
✅You're looking for snappy general use

Don't buy it if:

❌You want something that can hit 1440p/4K
❌You need more storage and RAM

Price check: Amazon $660 | Best Buy $1,099

Lego Marvel Dancing Groot | $44.99 $35.95 at Walmart
Save $9 - If you're looking for some gaming room decorations, this adorable Lego dancing Groot is down to a record low. Walmart is beating the building block maker's own price and matching Amazon here, and you'll have paid $45 before Black Friday.

Buy it if:
✅ You want an adorable desk buddy
✅ You're looking for a detailed build
✅ You need a gift for a Marvel fan

Don't buy it if:
❌ You're looking for a grander kit
❌ You've no interest in Marvel

Price check: Amazon $35.95 | Lego $44.99