The best Black Friday gaming deals 2025: everything to expect this year
November's offers could be particularly impressive

Black Friday gaming deals will launch back onto our shelves in November, and with the PS5 Pro spending another year on the shelves, the Nintendo Switch 2 in our hands, and Microsoft seemingly making it impossible to want to buy an Xbox, things are getting interesting.
New hardware, another year's worth of games, and a brand new selection of accessories await, so whether you're wondering whether to wait until Black Friday for your new device, or simply hoping to catch up on the year's biggest releases over the holidays we've got you covered.
I've been tracking Black Friday gaming deals for six years now, and that means watching for PS5 deals, Xbox Series X deals, and Nintendo Switch deals year in, year out. Not only that, but I'm reporting on the hottest offers of every week all year-round, and going hands-on with the latest and greatest accessories. That means I know what should be at the top of your shopping list when Black Friday does roll around, and where to find the biggest offers. You'll find everything I expect to see from Black Friday gaming deals in 2025 just below, and last year's top discounts further down the page.
Where will the best Black Friday gaming deals be?
Almost everyone tries to get in on Black Friday each year, so you can be sure that any retailer you visit will have price cuts of some description. Still, some are better than others. In our experience, these are the stores to prioritize:
USA
- Amazon: Usually the best for gaming discounts overall
- Dell: Offers a surprising variety of laptop discounts
- Best Buy: Offers surprisingly good PC peripheral deals
- Walmart: Good for general console game discounts
- Microsoft: Great for cheap Xbox games and accessories
- CDKeys: Heavy discounts on PC games
- Newegg: Excellent for PC components
- Gamestop: Regularly offers console bundles and merch discounts
UK
- Amazon: Traditionally the most reliable for variety and price-cuts
- Dell: Good for variety and powerful gaming laptop builds
- Currys: Great for Switch console bundles and general game deals
- Very: Regular discounts on games, consoles, and accessories
- Argos: Low prices often with same day delivery
- The Game Collection: Frequently has some of the best game prices
- CDKeys: Some of the best prices going on PC games
- Game: Big savings on merch and pre-owned games
When will Black Friday gaming deals start?
The sales event of the year traditionally takes place toward the end of November - to be precise, the final Friday of the month. That means you can expect 2025's Black Friday gaming deals to occur on November 28.
However, they won't be limited to that one day. Black Friday kicks off much earlier than you might expect, and it continues into the following week as well (at which point the savings morph into Cyber Monday gaming deals). That means you should start keeping an eye out from mid-November - while the best discounts are reserved for Black Friday itself, lots of good ones will make an appearance before then.
What to expect from Black Friday gaming deals in 2025
While video game deals themselves get plenty of airtime, accessories receive the lion's share over Black Friday. Headsets, hard drives, and more are typically cut by huge amounts during the sale, and that makes it the best time to grab any peripherals you've had your eye on.
The best offers often feature subscription services like PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass, though. These always seem to get money off toward the end of November (as was the case again last year), and it's a great opportunity to renew your membership - or start a new one - ahead of the new year. Last November's offers could save Xbox players $20 on three months of Game Pass Ultimate, while Sony offered up to 30% off its 12 month PlayStation Plus memberships for new subscribers. Unfortunately, Nintendo Switch Online rarely sees its own savings, though it often comes bundled with new consoles during the holiday season.
Consoles are in a tricky position this year, though. Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo have all raised the prices of their devices in the US this year, with the UK seeing increases on PlayStation and Xbox models as well. Ninty's in a slightly different position. Yes, it's upped the rates on the Switch and Switch OLED, but it's also got the Switch 2 to contend with. That means any discounts we see on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles will likely drop us to around the previous MSRP.
I've listed a few specifics based on platform below.
Nintendo
I'll get one thing out of the way now. Based on previous years, I'm all but 99% certain that the Nintendo Switch 2 won't see any straight discounts over Black Friday this year. It's incredibly rare for Ninty hardware to drop its price this close to launch (I was waiting for years before I saw a discount on the previous handheld), and tariffs have already pushed that $449.99 MSRP to its limit.
However, bundles could tell a different story. I see far more bundle deals in the UK than I do the US, but with Pokemon Legends Z-A due for release with its own bundle in October, there could be more coming our way.
Keep a close eye on the console's launch titles during the latter few months of the year - these are going to represent the highest value savings should they appear. Nintendo Switch launch games hold their price tags for an exceedingly long time (I've only just started to see Mario Kart 8 Deluxe ticking its way down the price range), so any discounts are going to be worth grabbing. However, it will likely be the smaller third party releases that see the majority of the savings come Black Friday 2025.
Accessories are likely going to form the bulk of this year's Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals. While official gadgets like the Pro Controller and extra Joy-Con 2 sets are still a little too fresh to rely on for discounts, third party gadgets from PowerA, PDP, Hori, and Genki are already pretty primed for savings.
PS5
Last year we saw some fantastic game deals for the PS5, as well as a handful of discounts on the Slim consoles themselves. The PS5 Pro was only just out the gate, and took a few smaller price cuts as part of bundles (or full discounts in the UK), but 2025 could be the year the $749 / £699 console makes its first Black Friday play.
That's an expensive device, and everyone knows it. Launching to a lukewarm reception at the end of last year, there wasn't enough going on under the hood to justify that premium price tag. At the start of the year I thought we may see a little extra value added to that product offering, and with extra time on the shelves the Pro could have been the standout in this year's offers. However, a $50 price increase in the US has all but dashed those plans. Expect savings back down to the previous $699.99 MSRP or bundles.
If you have any gaps in your game library from the past year or so, Black Friday PS5 deals offer you a chance to catch up. Everything from hot new releases to old favorites are discounted throughout the event, but it's well worth keeping a close eye on games released in the first half of the year for the biggest savings. Last year Silent Hill 2, Astro Bot, Tekken 8, and Final Fantasy all saw record low prices for the first time during Black Friday gaming deals. I'm watching out for Death Stranding 2, Ghost of Yotei, Borderlands 4, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Assassin's Creed: Shadows, and Elden Ring Nightreign.
Of course, the usual classics are generally discounted during this time as well.
Xbox
Xbox Series X prices have been a bit dire over the last year, and while Black Friday gave us a token $50 discount on the standard console we've seen better in the past. I'm not expecting anything too impressive in 2025 - Microsoft's console can sometimes struggle for stock and bundles are few and far between. That was all true even before Microsoft upped its prices. With very few discounts year to year, I'm not expecting too much from consoles in Black Friday 2025.
If you're already set for a console, though, Game Pass is going to be your next port of call. While they have been a little slow in recent years, Game Pass Ultimate deals actually returned to the shelves last Black Friday. A three month subscription would set you back $21.99 last year, where previous offers had tapped out at $39.99. With Microsoft's continued focus on this subscription (potentially in favor of its console market, if you're to believe certain headlines), I'd expect to see similarly sticky prices in 2025 - though we could get lucky again this year.
Last year's best Black Friday gaming deals
Game Pass Ultimate 3 Months | $42.89 $21.99 at CDKeys
Save $20 - CDKeys offered a huge discount on Game Pass last Black Friday. The pricey service hadn't had discounts like this in years, but you could grab three months for just $21.99.
Buy it if:
✅ You want to stack codes
✅ You want to play Indiana Jones
✅ You play on console and PC
Don't buy it if:
❌ You prefer to own your games

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 | $69.99 $39.99 at Best Buy
Save $30 - Insomniac's latest super-hero outing lets you play as both Peter Parker and Miles Morales, and if you haven't played it yet, Black Friday was a fantastic time to swing your way around New York. This deal appeared at a couple of vendors over the course of the week but sold out quickly.
Buy it if:
✅ You enjoyed the original
✅ You've played Miles Morales' game
✅ You're a Marvel fan
Don't buy it if:
❌ You want to catch up with Miles Morales first
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom | $59.95 $41.99 at Woot
Save $18 - Echoes of Wisdom was in and out of stock over Black Friday, but this was the lowest price we'd ever seen on the relatively recent release.
Buy it if:
✅ You enjoy puzzle mechanics
✅ You liked Link's Awakening's style
✅ You want a new gameplay experience
Don't buy it if:
❌ You prefer traditional dungeon crawling
Princess Peach: Showtime! | $59.99 $44.99 at Woot
Save $15 - Princess Peach Showtime was down to a fantastic $45 sale price at Woot last year, with a $15 discount taking us far away from that $60 MSRP. This was a newer release but it had generally stuck close to $50 in previous discounts.
Buy it if:
✅ You're buying for younger players
✅ You want new mechanics
✅ You like 3D platforming
Don't buy it if:
❌ You prefer sidescrolling
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | $69.99 $44.99 at Woot
Save $25 - Tears of the Kingdom crashed in price last year. Whereas I previously only ever saw it at $50 (and that's including Black Friday gaming deals), the blockbuster open worlder kicked down to $44.99 at Woot.
Buy it if:
✅ You've played Breath of the Wild
✅ You want an open world
✅ You're a Zelda fan
Don't buy it if:
❌ You want more traditional Zelda

Astro Bot | $59.99 $49.97 at Walmart
Save $10 - It felt like just yesterday that Astro Bot launched, but it was already at a record-low price last Black Friday.
Buy it if:
✅ You're a fan of PlayStation's first-party games
✅ You like platformers
✅ You liked Astro's Playroom
Don't buy it if:
❌ You don't know PlayStation very well

WD Black SN850X 1TB | $93.99 $79.99 at Amazon
Save $14 - The SN850X has been one of our favorite SSDs for PS5 for years now, and it still out-performs the majority of drives we test. Seeing it $10 off its Black Friday price from the previous year was great, because SSD prices had been rough.
Buy it if:
✅ You already own a heatsink
✅ You'd like the same brand of SSD that Mark Cerny uses
✅ You want minimal fuss
Don't buy it if:
❌ You need more than 1TB
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P wireless gaming headset | $129.99 $99.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 is up there with the best of the best, especially if you're looking for a console headset. This was a fairly recent release that hadn't seen too much of a departure from its MSRP yet.
Buy it if:
✅ A wireless connection is a priority
✅ You find ski-style headbands comfortable
✅ You like having different EQ presets
Don't buy it if:
❌ You also play on Xbox
Razer BlackShark V2 Hyperspeed | $129.99 $99.99 at Best Buy
Save $30 - The Razer BlackShark V2 Hyperspeed is my go-to gaming headset for the majority of PC players. It's packing the same drivers and microphone as the far more expensive Pro model, making for excellent value. This 2024 release hadn't been cheaper than Black Friday's $99.99 sales price either.
Buy it if:
✅ You play on PC or PlayStation
✅ You regularly use online chat
✅ You prefer a USB connection
Don't buy it if:
❌ You want an Xbox headset as well
Nacon Revolution 5 Pro | $199.99 $149.99 at Best Buy
Save $50 - The Nacon Revolution 5 Pro had seen its own discounts in previous weeks, but they'd generally stuck to $159.99. I had seen the full $50 off before, but it's far more rare - thankfully, Best Buy had the gamepad up for its best price yet.
Buy it if:
✅ You want durable thumbsticks
✅ You'll make use of the extra back buttons
✅ You like a chunkier gamepad
Don't buy it if:
❌ You plug your headset into your controller
Xbox Series S (512GB) | $299 $248 at Walmart
Save $50 - Looking to play console-style on the cheap? The original 512GB Xbox Series S finally took a price cut at Walmart, after spending months stuck at MSRP.
Buy it if:
✅ You want to make the most of Game Pass
✅ You want to play on a TV
✅ You don't have physical discs
Don't buy it if:
❌ You also have a gaming PC
❌ You use physical games
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless | $349.99 $259 at Walmart
Save $90 - The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is the best headset on the market right now, and it was a whopping $90 off its usual price.
Buy it if:
✅ You prioritize audio quality
✅ You don't want to worry about charging
✅ You have multiple consoles in the same setup
Don't buy it if:
❌ You don't need the extra features
Nintendo Switch OLED | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | 12 months Nintendo Switch Online | $349 $274.99 at Walmart
Save $75 - The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch OLED bundle was already on the shelves before Black Friday. This is an offer we usually only see during the main event, but it appeared months in advance this time, and with 12 months of Nintendo Switch Online for free.
Buy it if:
✅ You mostly play handheld
✅ You need multiplayer games
✅ You want to race online
Don't buy it if:
❌ You mostly play in docked mode
PSVR 2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle | $599.99 $349 at Amazon
Save $250 - For reference, this was cheaper than a 256GB Meta Quest 3S, and that headset is supposed to be more affordable than any other VR device.
Buy it if:
✅ You play on PC or PS5
✅ You don't care about mixed-reality
✅ You only want a VR headset for gaming
Don't buy it if:
❌ You care about spatial computing
❌ You want a standalone device
BenQ Mobiuz EX2710U 27-inch | $649.99 $399.99 at Amazon
Save $250 - The BenQ Mobiuz EX2710U was sitting at a fantastic record-low price last year, with Amazon cutting $250 off that $649.99 MSRP and clearing us all the way down to $399.99. That was excellent for those after a 4K panel with the 144Hz refresh rate to keep up.
Buy it if:
✅ You're buying for a console
✅ You prefer flat panels
✅ You don't have a speaker yet
Don't buy it if:
❌ You'd prefer a bigger screen
Asus ROG Ally Z1E | $649.99 $499.99 at Best Buy
Save $150 - The Asus ROG Ally Z1E version was back down to its best price yet at Best Buy, but you could do one better if you're a Plus member. Exclusive pricing meant you could actually score this excellent handheld PC for just $449.99.
Buy it if:
✅ You mostly play with a controller
✅ You want the full Windows experience
✅ You still want to dock to a monitor
Don't buy it if:
❌ You only play on Steam
Lenovo Legion Go (512GB) | $699.99 $472.97 at Amazon
Save $227 - The Lenovo Legion Go dropped to a brand new record-low price thanks to a $200 discount at Amazon. That left us at just $499.99 for the handheld PC - perfect for anyone looking for some heftier specs.
Buy it if:
✅ You prioritize resolution
✅ You need a speedy refresh rate
✅ You want full Windows compatibility
Don't buy it if:
❌ Comfort is a priority
Unsurprisingly, this tech-heavy event will also be one to watch if you're hunting down Black Friday gaming PC deals or Black Friday gaming laptop deals. Those devices usually get the most scene-stealing discounts.
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Managing Editor of Hardware at GamesRadar+, I originally landed in hardware at our sister site TechRadar before moving over to GamesRadar. In between, I've written for Tom’s Guide, Wireframe, The Indie Game Website and That Video Game Blog, covering everything from the PS5 launch to the Apple Pencil. Now, i'm focused on Nintendo Switch, gaming laptops (and the keyboards, headsets and mice that come with them), PS5, and trying to find the perfect projector.
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