Best Black Friday Gaming Deals 2023: 24% Off The Xbox Series S
If you're a gamer like me, then odds are that you probably wait all year long for Black Friday gaming deals to come around. And we don't blame you either, especially if you take into account that you'll be saving a fortune on gaming console bundles, new PC components, various peripherals and discounted video games. Well, my fellow gamers, I'm glad to report that the wait is finally over, and Black Friday is. finally. here.
That's right – now that Black Friday deals have kicked off and Cyber Monday is on its way, you can forget about paying full price to satisfy all your gaming needs. And considering that the holidays are around the corner, this is also the perfect opportunity to stock up on Christmas gifts for your entire Discord squad for the best price possible. After all, who wants to get stuck with boring old gift cards?
But even keeping in mind all the great discounts that are available, it can certainly be a challenge finding all the best gaming and tech gear. To make your life easier, we've put together a roundup of all the best Black Friday gaming deals that you can indulge in now, including must-have consoles, peripherals and games. Read on and you'll never have to worry if you're missing out on the best deal possible.
Best Black Friday gaming deals at a glance – our top picks:
- Xbox Series S, WAS £249.99 NOW £189, Amazon
- PlayStation 5 Console, WAS £479.99 NOW £389.99, Argos
- Logitech G733 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset, WAS £139.99 NOW £116.13, Amazon
- ASUS TUF FA617NS 16.0" WUXGA 165Hz Gaming Laptop, WAS £949 NOW £879.99, Amazon
Scroll down to check out all the best Black Friday gaming deals on offer right now…
Best Black Friday gaming console deals:Xbox Series SPlayStation 5 ConsoleThis is not a drill – Microsoft's bestselling gaming console, the Xbox Series S, is currently a whopping 24% off, down from £249.99 to just £189. Yup, that's right – you don't need an Xbox Series X to enjoy video games like Starfield, Diablo IV and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 at the lowest price possible. And don't forget that you can also subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which is often dubbed as the ‘Netflix’ of gaming. Toss in an additional Xbox wireless controller and you've got yourself the perfect couples gift too.
The PlayStation 5 is on sale on Argos too, reduced by a whole £90 to just £389.99. The PS5 features near instant loading times and extremely realistic graphics, which allows you to easily immerse yourself into deeply cinematic games like The Last of Us Part I, Hogwarts: Legacy, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, God of War: Ragnarok, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Assassin's Creed Mirage and Assassin's Creed: Odyssey. Oh, and did we mention that the PS5 DualSense wireless controller is on sale too? It's easily the best gaming controller ever created, offering haptic feedback and adaptive triggers that significantly improves your experience in virtually any game.
Nintendo Switch LitePlayStation 5 DualSense ControllerFinally, last but not least – introduced as a more affordable version of the best-selling console in history, the Nintendo Switch Lite is perfect for cosy nights in when you want to curl up under the covers with a cup of hot chocolate. With it, you can surf the Nintendo Switch Online shop and kick back with classic Nintendo Switch games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Special Edition, Super Mario Bros and Stardew Valley and hide away from the cold winter breeze. And although the portable console isn't discounted as heavily as we'd like, we expect the best Nintendo Switch deals to only get better with time as we approach Black Friday. Oh, and we'll be keeping an eye on the more premium Nintendo Switch OLED in case it goes on sale too.
Assassin's Creed Mirage (PS5)Best Black Friday gaming PC deals:ASUS TUF FA617NS 16.0" WUXGA 165Hz Gaming LaptopAcer Nitro N50-650 Gaming PCIf you prefer PC gaming to consoles, not to worry – we've got our fair share of deals for you. For instance, if you're someone who likes gaming on the go, the ASUS TUF FA617NS gaming laptop is reduced by £70. It comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 GPU, 512GB of SSD storage and an incredibly responsive 165Hz monitor.
On the other end of the spectrum, you have the Acer Nitro N50-650 gaming PC, which is on sale for 31% off of its original price – one of the best discounts around, if you ask us. It features an LED-clad case, a pre-installed Windows 11 operating system, an Intel Core i5 13th gen CPU and an NVIDIA RTX 3060 graphics card, which should be powerful enough to handle most modern games. Pair this pre-built PC with a good gaming chair and a solid gaming monitor from a brand like MSI, Corsair or Dell and you've got a setup that'll last you for years to come.
Best Black Friday gaming peripherals deals:Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Cancelling Wireless HeadphonesLogitech G733 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming HeadsetWhile we're on the topic of gaming peripherals, it's safe to say that your gaming experience is only ever as good as your sound quality. So regardless of whether you're a console gamer or PC pro, you'll want to invest in a high-quality headset to max out your setup. For audiophiles, there's the Sony WH-1000XM5 noise cancelling headphones, which can be used as your primary music-listening devices and can be paired with your gaming platform via Bluetooth connection. FYI, they're currently £60 off on John Lewis, so act fast before the deal expires. Another stylish yet more affordable option is the Logitech G733 LIGHTSPEED gaming headset, which is currently 17% off on Amazon, as well as the Steelseries Arctic 7P for PC, PS5, PS4, Switch and Mac.
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mechanical KeyboardHyperX 519P0AA QuadCast S Condenser MicrophoneIf you want to level up the ‘wow’ factor on your PC setup, consider pickup up the Razer BlackWidow V3 mechanical gaming keyboard. This wired device features customisable RGB lighting and highly responsive keys that are guaranteed to improve your gaming performance, especially when it comes to more competitive games like Overwatch 2 or Valorant. And for those looking for a matching gaming mouse, take a look at the Razer Viper Ultimate, which is also currently on sale as part of Black Friday sales.
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday 2023 will take place on Friday, November 24th, but the sales are very likely to carry over the Cyber Weekend into Cyber Monday, November 27th. In the past, the sales event was generally limited to the US and was made prominent by American retailers such as Best Buy, Target, Walmart and more. However, it's gained traction in the UK too, with companies such as Argos, John Lewis, Boots and Curry's PC World offering a flurry of sales by discounting hundreds upon hundreds of products such as Ninja air fryers, microwaves, Android and Apple phones, VR headsets, Samsung TVs, WD Black SSDs, steam mops, robot vacuums, board games and more. Oh, and don't forget about Amazon's Black Friday sale.
What is Black Friday?
Black Friday is the biggest shopping event that takes place every last Friday of November, with exclusive discounts all across beauty, tech, fashion and interiors. However, although Black Friday is largely known as a day-long affair, the deals actually kickstart a few weeks before the big day, all the way until Cyber Monday. It sees many of our favourite beauty brands introduce discounts both online and in store to move their stock and help both returning and new customers get their Christmas shopping done early.
Some generous retailers even toss in a free gift or free delivery when you spend above a certain amount, making things that much more special. Seriously, the Black Friday sales are not something you'll want to miss, since it may be the only time when you can get up to 30%, 40% and even 50% off your favourite items without the need for any beauty coupons or promotional codes. However, bear in mind that some retailers don't allow you to stack student discounts on top of the Black Friday deals, considering you're already getting a fairly low price.
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