I'm a Tech Editor, and These Are My Favorite Black Friday Deals for Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and PC Gamers

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Consoles, games, and accessories are among the millions of products on sale for Black Friday this year. If you're interested in the best tech on sale today, see our best Black Friday tech deals page for a broader view of all the best discounts you can get right now. Prices are accurate as of the time of writing, but you can expect them to fluctuate and inventory to sell out, so you may not want to hesitate if you see a sale that grabs you.

Black Friday is a great time to shop for video games, whether as gifts or for yourself. Right now, there are sales on all sorts of games, consoles, and gaming-related accessories, whether you prefer to play on Xbox, Switch, PlayStation, PC, or even a smartphone. And if you’re interested in a new tablet or phone as well, head on over to our best Black Friday tech deals page for a broader view of all the best discounts you can get right now.

The best Black Friday console sales

Here are the best Black Friday deals on PS5, Switch, and Xbox consoles and bundles:

• PS5 Slim Digital Edition Fortnite Bundle: $375 at Amazon (was $450). This digital edition of Sony's PlayStation 5 console has a slimmer build than launch models and eschews a disc drive, but comes with a DualSense controller, 1,000 V-Bucks, and a few Fortnite cosmetics.

• PS5 Slim Disc Edition Fortnite Bundle: $425 at Amazon (was $500). This slim version of Sony's PlayStation 5 console has a disc drive for playing physical games and comes with a DualSense controller, 1,000 V-Bucks, and a handful of Fortnite cosmetics.

• Nintendo Switch OLED with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: $275 at Target (was $350). If you don't yet have a Nintendo Switch, this is the deal to get, giving you the console's upgraded version, plus one of its most popular games, for less than $300.

• Nintendo Switch with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: $225 at Best Buy (was $300). This Nintendo Switch is a little less pretty to look at than the OLED model, but that won't matter if you mostly play on your TV. It runs games just as well and comes with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

• Microsoft Xbox Series S 512GB: $250 at Target (was $300). This entry-level Xbox allows players access to the Xbox library and ecosystem, albeit with a few performance compromises. Comes with an Xbox Core Wireless Gaming Controller.

• Microsoft Xbox Series X 1TB: $400 at Best Buy (was $450). Microsoft's top-of-the-line Xbox, the Xbox Series X can play the console's entire library at maximum fidelity. Comes with an Xbox Core Wireless Gaming Controller.

• Meta Quest 3S: $300 at Amazon with free $75 gift card. While Meta's freshly released budget revamp of the Meta Quest 3 isn't exactly on sale at the moment, you can snag it in a bundle with Batman: Arkham Shadow and a $75 Amazon gift card (with code QUEST75 at checkout) if you act fast.

• PlayStation VR2: $350 at Amazon (was $550). This massive deal is so large that Amazon's website can't actually display it properly. Right now, you can get Sony's second VR headset for $250 off its launch price, which will grant PS5 owners access to Sony's PSVR 2 library (though oddly enough, not PSVR 1 titles) and PC owners a new way to play their SteamVR games. This isn't exactly a console in the traditional sense, as it's not standalone— you'll need either a PS5 or a PC to use it.

• Amazon Fire TV 4K Max with Xbox Core Wireless Controller and 1 Month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: $80 at Amazon (was $142). This bundle will snag you Amazon's best streaming stick plus an Xbox controller and 1 month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, turning it into a full-on cloud gaming device. It's not exactly a console in the traditional sense, but it'll get the job done, and is much more affordable (at least until the subscription fees start adding up)

The best Black Friday game controller sales

Even if you've already got a console, you always need more controllers:

• PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller: $54 at Amazon (was $75). PS5 controllers can be a bit more finicky to connect to other devices than Xbox controllers, but have improved greatly in this regard over the years, and come with plenty of extra haptics that might justify their higher price tag to some gamers.

• Nintendo Switch Pro Controller: $50 at Best Buy (was $70). Nintendo's official Pro controller is rarely on sale, and offers an official way to get a more traditional gamepad layout on the Nintendo Switch, complete with motion controls.

• Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons (Pair): $60 at Target (was $80). Everyone always needs additional Joy-Cons. Your Switch comes with two by default, but having more makes it easier to swap in new Joy-Con so you can keep playing if the battery dies. Alternatively, you can offer your extras to buddies for multiplayer play.

• Hori Split Pad Pro for Nintendo Switch: $42.49 at Best Buy (was $50). The Hori Split Pad Pro sometimes feels like a downright necessary upgrade for playing the Switch in portable mode, making it far more comfortable to hold over extended periods.

• CRKD Nitro Deck+ for Nintendo Switch: $50 at Amazon (was $70). This alternate Joy-Con replacement acts as a full external shell for the Nintendo Switch, essentially giving it a much more Steam Deck style look and feel.

• 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller: $48 at Amazon (was $70). This is a reliable third-party alternative to the official Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, with both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity, plus motion controls, back paddles, macro compatibility, and durable Hall Effect sticks.

• Xbox Core Wireless Gaming Controller: $40 at Amazon (was $60). Almost no video game accessory is as versatile as the basic Xbox controller, which can work across a slew of devices and has a standard layout that most games recognize immediately.

• Backbone One Mobile Gaming Controller: $70 at Amazon (was $100). These days, mobiles phones are practically gaming consoles in their own right, but controlling one with a touchscreen can be a pain. The Backbone One is a longstanding favorite phone controller among mobile gaming enthusiasts.

The best Black Friday gaming laptop sales

Consoles aren't the only way to game, and this Black Friday has a lot of great deals on gaming laptops for those would would rather play on PC.

• Dell Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 chip: $1,230 at Dell (was $1,700). This 16-inch gaming laptop from Dell packs a lot for the price, with up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, up to 64GB of memory, up to 2TB of storage, and a 16-inch QHD+@240Hz display.

• Gigabyte AORUS 17 Gaming Laptop with Intel Core i9 chip: $1,542.24 at Amazon (was $1,749). This is a good, if a little old, premium gaming laptop option, with an Intel Core i9-13700H chip, 16GB of memory, 1TB of storage, and a 17-inch QHD@240Hz display.

• Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gaming Laptop with Intel Core i9 chip: $1,999 at B&H (was $2,649). One of the bigger splurges on this list, this deal will net you a 14th gen Intel Core i9 chip, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU, 32GB of memory, 1TB of storage, and a 16-inch QHD+@240Hz display.

• Lenovo LOQ 15-inch Gaming Laptop with Ryzen 5 chip: $800 at Lenovo (was $909). This is one for gamers on a budget. It packs a modest AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS chip, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, 16GB of memory, 512GB of storage, and a 15-inch FHD@144Hz display.

• Dell G16 Gaming Laptop with Intel Core i9 chip: $1,000 at Dell (was $1,500). An entry level 16-inch Dell laptop, this machine packs an Intel Core i9-13900HX CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, 16GB of memory, a whopping 1TB of storage for the price point, and a 16-inch QHD+@240Hz display.

The best Black Friday handheld gaming PC sales

Since the release of the Steam Deck, handheld gaming PCs have gotten a lot more mainstream. While Valve's handheld rarely goes on sale, alternatives from the likes of Asus, Lenovo, and MSI are getting hefty cuts this Black Friday.

• Asus ROG Ally: $500 at Best Buy (was $650). Asus' original gaming handheld is arguably stronger than the Steam Deck, depending on whether you choose the Z1 chip or upgrade to the Z1 Extreme, but comes with a familiar layout. It boasts a 1080p @ 120Hz display and comes with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

• Asus ROG Ally X: $700 at Best Buy (was $800). This upgrade to the Asus ROG Ally ups the RAM to 24GB, improves the battery life and cooling, and increases storage to 1TB.

• Lenovo Legion Go: $500 at Best Buy (was $700). This handheld gaming PC is unique in that it comes with detachable, Switch-style controllers, which allow it to be used as a tablet. The controllers can also be configured to mimic a mouse-style setup using "FPS mode". It features a resolution of 2560 x 1600, a 144Hz refresh rate, 16GB of RAM, and up to a 1TB SSD.

• MSI Claw: $366.49 at Walmart (was $437.49). This is an Intel-based version of a handheld gaming PC, with an Intel Core Ultra 5 CPU, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and 1080p @ 120Hz display.

• MSI Claw with Intel Core Ultra 7: $441.15 at Amazon (was $749). This upgrade to the MSI Claw features the same 1080p @ 120Hz display, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage, but comes with a slightly more powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 chip.

The best Black Friday gaming accessory sales

Getting the right gaming accessory, whether it be a mouse or an SD card, can make your life a lot easier.

• Razer DeathAdder Essential: $21 at Amazon (was $30). This wired gaming mouse comes with a 6,400 DPI sensor, five programmable buttons, and mechanical switches.

• Razer Basilisk V3 X Hyperspeed: $49 at Amazon (was $70). This wireless gaming mouse from Razer has an 18,000 DPI sensor, 9 programmable controls, a Chroma RGB mouse wheel, and optical-mechanical switches.

• Logitech G502 X Lightspeed: $95 at Amazon (was $140). This deal takes Logitech's beloved G502 mouse wireless, complete with a 25,000 DPI sensor, 13 programmable controls, and optical-mechanical switches.

• Samsung EVO Select 512GB MicroSD Card: $33 at Amazon (was $39). This fast MicroSD card from Samsung has more than enough storage space for dozens of games, making it perfect for the Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck.

• SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X Wireless Gaming Headset: $100 at Amazon (was $130). This gaming headset from Steelseries has 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connectivity, promises a 60 hour battery life, comes with on-ear controls, and has versions for Xbox, PC, and PlayStation.

• SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset: $280 at Amazon (was $350). This upgrade to the Arctis Nova headset adds active noise cancellation, swappable batteries, and an OLED base station.

The best Black Friday sales on video games

Finally, here are some sales on the best games of the season.

• Sonic x Shadow Generations for Nintendo Switch: $37.49 at Best Buy (was $50). Sonic’s latest release, this remaster of Sonic Generations also comes with a highly regarded, brand-new campaign featuring his edgy counterpart, Shadow the Hedgehog.

• Persona 5 Royal for Nintendo Switch: $15 at Best Buy (was $60). In the beloved Persona series, the player takes the helm as a “phantom thief” who literally steals hearts.

• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch: $50 at Best Buy (was $70). The sequel to the modern classic The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild once again sees players embarking on a more open world journey across Hyrule, this time wielding a magic arm that can build all sorts of wacky contraptions. 

• Dragon's Dogma 2 for Xbox/PlayStation: $40 at Amazon (was $70). One of my personal favorite games of this year, this sequel to the cult classic from the Xbox 360-era sees players navigating a brutal fantasy world that doesn't pull any punches.

• Elden Ring for Xbox/PlayStation: $19.75 at Amazon (was $60). Another dark fantasy epic, this spiritual successor to the Dark Souls series features a narrative penned by George R.R. Martin.

• Metaphor ReFantazio for Xbox/PlayStation: $50 at Amazon (was $70). This brand-new series from the Persona team keeps many of the same element fans of those games have become accustomed to, while also introducing light real-time combat and a fantasy world dealing with political turmoil.

• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for PlayStation: $40 at Best Buy (was $70). This sequel to Final Fantasy VII Remake follows Cloud and friends as they venture beyond Midgard into the wider world, introducing a new slew of open-world mechanics to go alongside their much expanded journey.

• Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition for Xbox/PlayStation: $50 at Amazon (was $80)— This critically acclaimed sequel to the cult classic Alan Wake continues the beleaguered horror writer's bizarre adventure, while also expanding on elements introduced in 2019's Control.