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Christmas is a time of joy, family bonding and competitive spirit. And what better way to exercise said competitive vigour than with a new gaming console courtesy of the Black Friday deals?
That’s right, Black Friday is rapidly approaching and there’s a wide array of gaming deals to sift through. From treating your loved one to a new Nintendo Switch or investing in a PS5 for all to enjoy, there are plenty of game-centric products to peruse.
Gaming is a great way to unwind after work or school, not to mention an escape from the inevitable Yuletide stress. If you’d rather not break the bank with a jazzy new console, then why not up your accessories arsenal? Perhaps a new headset is on the agenda, or a sleek new mouse for improved movement and accuracy.
Of course, there are also keyboards, gaming chairs, desk projectors and so much more to consider. Some make for excellent stocking fillers, while others are extravagant gifts to find under your Christmas tree.
Give the gift of gaming this year with the best bargains from the Black Friday deals. Luckily, we’ve scoured high and low to unearth them so you don’t have to. Read on to discover more.b
When is Black Friday?
Wallets at the ready! The official date of this year’s Black Friday is November 24, but we can expect to see a trickle of online sales begin before then.
What is Black Friday?
The Black Friday sale is a mecca for bargain hunters. It occurs each year on the fourth weekend of November, and involves a whole host of retailers slashing their prices in time for Christmas. From beauty to fashion, tech to homeware, there is an endless supply of irresistible deals to uncover.
Black Friday originally started out as an American post-Thanksgiving holiday, but is now a major annual occurrence in the UK.
When does Black Friday end?
Black Friday will end on November 27, on what is known as Cyber Monday. Cyber Monday is your last chance to score a serious saving before the sale draws to an end.
What kind of gaming deals can we expect?
We can expect to see some great deals return to the fold. Sony has knocked £100 off the RRP for the PS5, while brands such as Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo are regular price-slashers during the Black Friday sales.
Are there any gaming discounts available now?
Yes! So far, we’ve managed to find deals spanning PS5, Xbox, Nintendo and much more. Nintendo models including the Nintendo Switch Lite Coral and Nintendo Switch Neon-Rot/Neon-Blau (2019 Edition) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle are up for grabs, so get yours before they’re gone.
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PlayStation Consoles
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PlayStation 5 825GB - White - was: £700, now: £650
PlayStation 5 Console - Was: £479.99, now: £389.99
PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Console with Extra DualSense Controller - £439.99
Nintendo Switch Lite Coral
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Was £209.99
More colours available at Argos
- Nintendo Switch Lite Handheld Console - Blue - was: £199.99, now: £189.99
- Nintendo Switch Lite Handheld Console - Turquoise - was: £199.99, now: £189.99
- Nintendo Switch Lite Handheld Console - Yellow - was: £199.99, now: £189.99
Buy now £189.99, Amazon
Nintendo Switch Neon-Rot/Neon-Blau (2019 Edition) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle
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Was £399.99
Buy now £379.99, Amazon
Panasonic SC-HTB01 SoundSlayer Gaming Speaker with Built-in Subwoofer
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Was £249
Buy now £199.99, Amazon
Meta Quest 2 - Advanced All-In-One VR Headset - 128 GB
Was: £399.99, now £248.50
Buy now £249.00, Amazon
Nintendo Switch Games
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Human: Fall Flat - Anniversary Edition (Nintendo Switch) - was: £29.99, now: £25.33
Argos - 2 for £20 on Nintendo games
Red Dead Redemption - was £39.99, now £27.99
The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild - was £49.99, now £41.99
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening - was £49.99, was £33.29
EA SPORTS FC™ 24 - was £54.99, now £27.49
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition - was £49.99, now £22.49
WRC 10 FIA World Rally Championship - was £44.99, now £4.49
Nintendo Switch Accessories
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Orzly Accessories Bundle Compatible with Nintendo Switch - was £79.99, now: £47.99
Horus X • Blue Light Blocking Gaming Glasses - Professional Screen Filter Anti Glare Fatigue and Eyestrain - was: £29.90, now: £23.62
Xbox consoles
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- Xbox Series S Starter Bundle - was £249.99 now £199.99
- Xbox Series S - was £249.99 now £209.99
- Xbox Series X - was £479.99, now £369.99
- Xbox Series S Console with Optional Extras - was: £249, now: £199
- Xbox Series X 1TB Console - was: £409.99, now: £359.99
Xbox Games
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- EA SPORTS FC™ 24 Ultimate Edition Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S - was £99.99, now £49.99
- Red Dead Redemption 2 - was £54.99, now £18.14
- Call of Duty: Black Ops - was £24.00, now £12.49
- Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Zombies Chronicles Edition - was £24.99, now £18.14
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition - was £34.99, now £10.49
- Dead Island Definitive Edition - was £12.79, now £1.91
- Dead Island 2 - Day One Edition (Xbox Series X / Xbox One) - was £59.99, now £24.99
- LEGO Jurassic World (Xbox One) - was £14.99, now £9.95
- FIFA 23 Standard Edition XBOX X - was £69.99, now £13.35
- Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Edition - was £24.99, now £12.49
Xbox Accessories
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- Turtle Beach Stealth Pro Multiplatform Wireless Noise-Cancelling Gaming Headset for Xbox - was £279.99, now £229.99
- Xbox Wireless Controller – Carbon Black - was £54.99, now £38.99
- Xbox Wireless Controller - was £54.99, now £39.99
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 - was £159.99, now £149.99
- Xbox Wireless Controller – Sunkissed Vibes OPI Special Edition - was £64.99, now £48.74
- Xbox Wireless Controller – Remix Special Edition - was £74.99, now £55.24
- Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S - was £462.83, now £282.14
- PowerA Spectra Infinity Enhanced Wired Controller For Xbox Series X - was: £39.99, now: £34.99
PlayStation Accessories
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OIVO PS5 Charging Station, 2H Fast PS5 Controller Charger for Playstation 5 Dualsense Controller - was: £25.99, now £17.59
SteelSeries Arctis 9 - was £194.99, now £127.49
Crucial P5 Plus 1TB - was: £105.99, now £67.99
Sony Dualsense Wireless Controller PS5 - White - was: £57, now £45
PlayStation Games
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EA SPORTS FC 24 Standard Edition PS5 - was: £69.99, now: £41.99
Grand Theft Auto V (PS5) - was: £24.99, now: £16.99
Hogwarts Legacy PS5 (Amazon Exclusive) - was: £49.99, now: £34.99
EA SPORTS UFC 5 Standard Edition PS5 - was: £69.99, now: £41.99
Other accessories
- STEELSERIES Aerox 9 RGB Wireless Optical Gaming Mouse - was £99.99, now £75.99
- STEELSERIES Apex Pro TKL 2023 Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - was £189.00, now £169.99
- STEELSERIES Arctis Nova Pro Wireless PS 7.1 Gaming Headset - was £329, now £269
- RedThunder K10 Wireless Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combo - was: £69.99, now: £39.99
- X Rocker Adrenaline V3 2.1 Bluetooth Audio Gaming Chair - was: £189.99, now: £94.99
- ACER Predator Rift Gaming Chair - Black - was: £299, now: £199
- Logitech G733 Gaming Headset - was: £139.99, now: £79.99
- HyperX Cloud III Wireless – Gaming headset - was: £169, now: £140.33
FAQs
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When is Black Friday?
Wallets at the ready! The official date of this year’s Black Friday is November 24, but we can expect to see a trickle of online sales begin before then.
What is Black Friday?
The Black Friday sale is a mecca for bargain hunters. It occurs each year on the fourth weekend of November, and involves a whole host of retailers slashing their prices in time for Christmas. From beauty to fashion, tech to homeware, there is an endless supply of irresistible deals to uncover.
Black Friday originally started out as an American post-Thanksgiving holiday, but is now a major annual occurrence in the UK.
When does Black Friday end?
Black Friday will end on November 27, on what is known as Cyber Monday. Cyber Monday is your last chance to score a serious saving before the sale draws to an end.
What kind of gaming deals can we expect?
We can expect to see some great deals return to the fold. Sony has knocked £100 off the RRP for the PS5, while brands such as Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo are regular price-slashers during the Black Friday sales.
Are there any gaming discounts available now?
Yes! So far, we’ve managed to find deals spanning PS5, Xbox, Nintendo and much more. Nintendo models including the Nintendo Switch Lite Coral and Nintendo Switch Neon-Rot/Neon-Blau (2019 Edition) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle are up for grabs, so get yours before they’re gone.
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