Best Buy's early Black Friday deals end this week, these are the PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC sales you need to catch

Save $50 on our favorite starter wheel for the PS5

The Thrustmaster T128 has made its way down to $179.99 in Best Buy's early Black Friday deals this week, for $50 off the original $229.99 MSRP. That means you're getting one of our favorite racing sets for a great rate weeks out from the main event.

This is a more simple solution, without any fancy features bulking out the price tag. That does make for an easier plug-and-play process, though, with fewer pro settings to worry about.

Thrustmaster T128 | $229.99 $179.99 at Best Buy

A legacy budget controller for $25 off

The Turtle Beach Recon controller was a mainstay on our top recommendations for a few years. It's since been overtaken by newer releases, but with $25 off the final price it's still well worth a look this week. Best Buy's early Black Friday deals have the wired Xbox / PC gamepad down to $34.99, from its $59.99 MSRP.

What's so special? There's a bunch of extra features in here that you'll struggle to find for $35 elsewhere. Audio EQ settings are right there on the gamepad, with a whole host of mic and FPS sound settings available as well.

Turtle Beach Recon Controller | $59.99 $34.99 at Best Buy

Read more: Turtle Beach Recon Controller review

Still running the OG Switch? This is the accessory deal for you

The Hori Split Pad Pro is actually one of the only things I miss about my old Nintendo Switch OLED. Since upgrading to the Nintendo Switch 2, I've left these chunkier gamepads to gather dust as the rail connection system isn't compatible with the new magnetic model.

If you're sticking with the original, though, you'll need to check out this $20 discount on the Charizard version. You're getting the same comfort boost, larger controls, and extra buttons from the normal black version, just with everyone's favorite Pokemon splashed across the face.

Hori Split Pad Pro | $59.99 $39.99 at Best Buy

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Need something to run that rodent on?

Don't sleep on the effect a good mouse pad can have - picking up a sturdy gaming mouse is half the battle. Popping a super soft surface under that sensor can make all the difference.

My go-to is the SteelSeries QcK Performance range, and Best Buy has the XL Balance version available for $10 off this week. That drops the price of the desk mat sized version down to $39.99, well worth it if you're looking for a versatile pad for a range of genres.

Personally, I prefer the Control pad, with its slightly grittier texture providing extra stopping power. On the flip side, super competitive players will want to check out the Speed option instead.

SteelSeries QcK Performance mouse pad (Balance) | $49.99 $39.99 at Best Buy

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Let's talk about that Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless SE

I've had the Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless SE in my roster for months now, and I keep coming back to it whenever I'm not testing a new rodent. It's more than the massive 12-button side panel or the Stream Deck customization, though I do use both features constantly for both work and play. It's the fact that the Elite Wireless SE runs so smoothly, and comfortably, that keeps me coming back to the more compact model.

There's just one problem for more competitive players, though. The Elite Wireless SE weighs a hefty 114g, where most FPS-first mice land at around 55-62g. That, combined with a slight feeling of drag, means it's not ideal for those who rely on twitch reflexes.

Still, at $99.99 this is a particularly high-value pick up ahead of Black Friday. You're swapping speed for functionality here, with massive potential for productivity and streaming.

Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless SE | $139.99 $99.99 at Best Buy

After something more permanent?

Anyone after a little more from their RTX 5070 should be looking at towers instead, and Best Buy has a $400 discount on one of our favorites.

The HP Omen 35L is available for $1,449.99 right now, down from the original $1,849.99 MSRP. That's with an AMD Ryzen 7 8700F CPU, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD installed.

The easily upgraded machine is simple to set up and offers a wide range of configuration options to boot. This is a solid mid-range pick that will see you through higher resolution gameplay pretty easy, though.

HP Omen 35L (RTX 5070) | $1,849.99 $1,449.99 at Best Buy

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Top Tip: Price check

I'm seeing some of Best Buy's early Black Friday deals being beaten by Amazon this week. I've already spoken about the Razer Kraken V4 Pro, but there are others out there readily undercut by other retailers. That's why it's so important to price check other sites.

Not only could you find a larger discount elsewhere, but if you're a Prime or Walmart Plus member hoping for speedy shipping it's worth noting that a lot of Best Buy's discounts are also price matched.

I just finished testing this gaming laptop, now it's $480 off

The Lenovo Legion 7i comes stocked with an RTX 5070 GPU and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor for $1,699.99 at Best Buy this week. That's $200 cheaper than the Intel Core Ultra 7 / RTX 5060 version that I've just finished testing.

The good news is the chassis itself was one of my favorite things about this machine. It's a super crisp white aesthetic with a fantastic keyboard under the hands as well. That's not to mention the OLED 240Hz display up top, which suffers from far less glare than the cheaper Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10.

This is about as powerful as this machine gets, but the price is looking particularly strong for anyone after an upper mid-range rig.

Lenovo Legion 7i (RTX 5070) | $2,179.99 $1,699.99 at Best Buy

Read more: Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 review

The Nacon Revolution 5 Pro is back down to its lowest price yet

This is a controller I keep my eyes on during any major sale event. The Nacon Revolution 5 Pro is one of our favorite gamepads for the PS5, and it's a frequent flyer when the discounts hit. I normally see it capping out at $149.99 year-round, but October landed us with a brand new record-low price at $119.99. That's exactly where you'll find it at Best Buy today.

The $199.99 controller has dropped by $80 in the retailer's early Black Friday deals, and is now available for just $119.99.

This is a pro controller that rarely commands the same $200 price tag as the DualSense Edge. It's absolutely packed with features, though, and brings Hall sensor sticks and a super comfortable design into the fray. The sticks were a little looser than we had hoped for in testing, but ultimately this is still a must-see.

Nacon Revolution 5 Pro | $199.99 $119.99 at Best Buy

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PSA: Best Buy's Drop app has extra savings

Lego Star Wars, MSI laptops, and Govee RGB lighting are all on the cards for Best Buy's Drop app this week, with products and discounts that aren't available on the regular site. The Drop app is a separate shopping experience and, while it doesn't always hit, it's worth keeping an eye on over the Black Friday period.

Two headsets aren't looking so hot

Best Buy has some sturdy discounts on its shelves this week, but not all its early Black Friday deals are bangers. Two of the most expensive headsets, for example, are looking less than healthy right now.

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is the best gaming headset money can buy, but I'd recommend holding off on this $319.99 sale price. That's on the PS5 / PC version (no Xbox support), a headset that has been regularly available for less than $260 in the last few months. In fact, this looks like a price increase over the kinds of numbers I was seeing in the summer.

Then we have the Razer Kraken V4 Pro. This is a haptic-fan's dream, but it's a super premium set of cups. That $399.99 MSRP has dropped down to $340.99 at Best Buy but not only does Amazon have it cheaper at $335, it's actually been hitting sale prices just under $300 over the last few months.

Hold the line on both these headsets, there's much further for those prices to fall in the month ahead.

Best Buy's Black Friday sale is go

Best Buy's early Black Friday deals are alive and kicking, but this flash sale will come to an end at the weekend. The retailer will be launching new Doorbusters on Friday, but we've already got a stack of discounts to mull over until then.