Best early Black Friday gaming deals in November 2024
Upgrade your gear with today's epic gaming deals
Early Black Friday gaming deals of November are here with fall savings for gamers on a tight budget. While Black Friday is known to offer the best end-of-year discounts, there are plenty of Black Friday-worthy gaming deals available now.
I found some fantastic deals on gaming laptops, game consoles, and video games. Retailers are also letting gaming essentials go for the cheap like controllers, headsets, and comfy gaming chairs.
So if you want to take your gameplay to new heights, there are plenty of opportunities to save.
Browse today's best gaming deals below.
Best gaming deals right now
Best gaming deals — Quick links
- Microsoft Xbox Series X 1TB Console (Digital): $448 at Amazon
- Microsft Xbox Series X 2TB Console (Galaxy Black): $599 at Best Buy
- Sony PS5 Digital 2K25 Bundle: $599 at Amazon
- Sony PS5 Pro Console 2TB (Preorder): $699 at PlayStation Direct
- Meta Quest 3 VR Headset:
$499$429 at GameStop + Free Pro membership - Microsoft Xbox Series S Toaster:
$42$29 at Hobby Lobby - Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller (Sky Cipher):
$69$64 at Amazon - Nintendo Switch Lite (Blue):
$199$189 at Amazon - Lenovo Legion Go:
$699$599 at Best Buy - Sony PS5 Slim Console (Disc):
$499$489 at Walmart - Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition: $209 at Best Buy
PC gaming
Save $5 on the Sky Cipher Special Edition Xbox Series X|S Wireless Controller. By design, the Dream Vapor Special Edition's pink and purple color swirl is unique to every controller. It easily pairs and switches between multiple devices. It works with PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Android, and iOS.
Save $5 on the HyperX Pulsefire Haste Gaming Mouse. This lightweight 6-button mouse features a honeycomb design, Pixart 3335 optical sensor with customizable DPI settings of up to 16,000 DPI. That's just techy talk for this mouse is fast, precise, and has smooth tracking.
Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch OLED is one of the best gaming consoles to buy. Play at home on the TV or on the go with the Nintendo Switch OLED. In addition to the screen with vivid colors and sharp contrast, the Nintendo Switch – OLED Model includes a wide adjustable stand, a dock with a wired LAN port for TV play, 64GB of internal storage, and enhanced audio.
Save $30 on the Japanese version Nintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 Edition console from top-rated seller Pro Distributing via Newegg. I bought the Japanese version of Nintendo Switch Scarlet & Violet two years ago and have had no issues. It works just the same as the US version and plays all games, so fret not.
Get your ink on with the squid-inked Nintendo Switch Splatoon version. While the game isn't included, you still get to live, breathe, and play as a squidling thanks to the vibrant ombre-colored joycons, and cute squidling and octoling patterns on both the front and back of the device.
Beat the holiday rush and buy the Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle early for $349 at Amazon. This bundle includes: A Nintendo Switch OLED Console with White Joy-Cons, a full free game download of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (valued at $60), and a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership (valued at $20).
Get a free game (valued at $69) with this Nintendo Switch Lite deal. This bundle includes: A Nintendo Switch Lite Animal Crossing: New Horizons Isabelle's Aloha Edition) console and a download code for a full download of Animal Crossing New Horizons.
Save 50% on this officially licensed 256GB SanDisk MicroSD card for Nintendo Switch. It delivers incredible read and write speeds of 100MB/s and 90MB/s, respectively for faster game transferring.
Save $11 on the 512GB SanDisk MicroSD card for Nintendo Switch offers high-capacity storage for games. This high-speed memory card delivers incredible read and write speeds of 100MB/s and 90MB/s, respectively for fast file transfers.
Price check: B&H $49
Xbox
Madden NFL 25 for Xbox Series X is now available for $22 off. From EA Sports: Hit like you mean it with FieldSENSE powered by BOOM Tech on Xbox Series X|S. Experience how the new physics-informed dynamic tackling system unlocks realistic collisions and new gameplay animations on both sides of the ball.
Price check: Best Buy $49
New QVC customers save $20 on Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 with coupon, "HOLIDAY20" at checkout. To get this deal, create an account and apply coupon, "HOLIDAY20" at checkout to see your savings. Quantities are going fast so if it sells out, HSN has a similar offer for first-time patrons. Take $20 off your first order and use coupon code, "HOLIDAY24" to get Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 for $49.
Price check: HSN $49 w/ code, "HOLIDAY24" (new customers only) | Amazon $69 | Best Buy $69 | Target $69 | Walmart $69
From the manufacturer: Developed by Treyarch and Raven, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is a spy action thriller set in the early 90s, a period of transition and upheaval in global politics, characterized by the end of the Cold War and the rise of the United States as a single superpower.
The excellent Microsoft Xbox Series X is the world's most powerful gaming console. It features 12 teraflops of processing might (the PS5 has 10.28 teraflops) supports 4K gaming at up to 120fps, and is 8K ready future-proof.
Features: Blu-Ray disc player, 8-core 3.8-GHz AMD Zen 2-based CPU, 12 teraflops of power, supports 4K at up to 120fps (8K ready future-proof), backward compatibility, 1TB custom SSD
Buy the Xbox Series X for just under $300 at Best Buy. This next-gen system offers 4K gaming and lightning-fast load times in a small, compact design. We recommend you grab it while it's still in stock.
Amazon takes $70 off the Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S. It adds 1TB of storage to your game drive without compromising graphics, latency, and load times. If you're on the brink of maxing out your storage or want to prevent it, the Seagate Storage Expansion Card is a must.
Price check: Best Buy $149
Amazon takes $5 off the PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S with Lumectra. Featuring multi-zone RGB lighting including 4 lighting zones and 3 lighting modes, this controller is super customizable.
Features: Multi-zone RGB lighting, integrated IR, share button, 2 mappable buttons, 3-way trigger locks, dual rumble motors, analog sticks, 3.5mm stereo headset jack
PlayStation
Save $14 on the game Lies of P for PS5 — a dark fantasy action game inspired by Pinocchio. From the Developer: In this grim reimagining of Carlo Collodi's treasured tale, Pinocchio is trying to find the mysterious Mr. Geppetto. His journey takes him to Krat, a Belle Époque-inspired city whose humanity has been lost to madness and killer puppets.
The Sony PSVR 2 headset is now compatible with laptops via a PSVR 2 PC adapter (sold separately for $59). In our PSVR 2 review, we rated it 4 out of 5 stars and gave it our Editor's Choice Award. We recommend the PSVR 2 for its cool, futuristic design, fast, easy setup, and interesting catalog of games.
Features: Eye tracking, adaptive triggers, Tempest 3D Audio Display: 4K OLED, 2000 x 2040 per eye Refresh rate: 90Hz, 120H Field of view: 110 degrees Sensors: 6-axis motion sensing system, IR camera, capacitive controller sensors, IR LED position tracking Feedback: Haptics on controllers and headset Connectivity: USB-C, Bluetooth 5.1 Weight: 19.8 ounces
At $499, the Sony PS5 NBA 2K25 Console Bundle(Digital Edition) is an excellent value. This bundle includes: PlayStation 5 disc-less console, DualSense wireless controller, and a full game download of NBA 2K25 (valued at $70).
Features: New slim disc-less design, ray-tracing, 4K gaming at up to 120 fps, HDR support
The Sony PS5 Slim is one of the best game consoles around. It packs powerful components, stunning 4K graphics, backward compatibility, and 1TB of SSD storage. Expect lightning-fast load times thanks to a high-speed SSD as well as deeper immersion haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and 3D audio.
Sony PlayStation Portal: $199 @ Walmart
Sony's PlayStation Portal Remote Player lets you play games on your PS5 console over your home Wi-Fi. Or, pick up where you left off when you're on the go using your unlimited mobile hotspot.
Features: 8-inch LCD screen, haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, supports 1080p resolution gaming at 60fps, PS5 console required
Price check: Amazon $199 | Best Buy $199 | Target $199 | antonline $199 | Newegg $199
New QVC customers save $20 on Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 with coupon, "HOLIDAY20" at checkout. To get this deal, create an account and apply coupon, "HOLIDAY20" at checkout to see your savings. Quantities are going fast so if it sells out, HSN has a similar offer for first time patrons. Take $20 off your first order and use coupon code, "HOLIDAY24" to get Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 for $49.
Price check: HSN $49 w/ code,"HOLIDAY24" (new customers only) | Amazon $69 | Best Buy $69 | Target $69 | Walmart $69
Save $20 on Elden Ring for PS5, the best open-world game we've played. In our Elden Ring review, we found the game's striking, open-world environment, and breathtaking sense of scale impressive. We were also fond of the game's challenging bosses. We gave Elden Ring an overall rating of 4 out of 5-stars and our Editor's Choice award. Elden Ring for Xbox Series X is on sale for the same price.
The Sony PS5 HD camera features dual lenses for capturing yourself in smooth, sharp 1080p imagery. It lets you quickly create a recording or live broadcast of your gameplay via your DualSense wireless controller’s dedicated Create button.
VR headsets
Buy the Meta Quest 3 and get a free GameStop Pro membership. In our Meta Quest 3 review, we rated it a solid 4 out of 5 stars for its lightweight design, seamless virtual/mixed reality experiences, and full-color passthrough mode. We also praise its great audio and large game library — it's the Editor's Choice VR headset
Features: Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, Dual RGB cameras at 10x the resolution of the Quest 2 for incredible passthrough visuals, adjustable pancake lenses offering 4K+ Infinite Display visuals with a 110 x 96 degrees field of view, up to 120Hz refresh rate, 3D spatial audio from built-in speakers, 8GB of RAM, and TruTouch haptics through the new Touch Plus controllers.
The Sony PSVR 2 headset is now compatible with laptops via a PSVR 2 PC adapter (sold separately for $59). In our PSVR 2 review, we rated it 4 out of 5 stars and gave it our Editor's Choice Award. We recommend the PSVR 2 for its cool, futuristic design, fast, easy setup, and interesting catalog of games.
Features: Eye tracking, adaptive triggers, Tempest 3D Audio Display: 4K OLED, 2000 x 2040 per eye Refresh rate: 90Hz, 120H Field of view: 110 degrees Sensors: 6-axis motion sensing system, IR camera, capacitive controller sensors, IR LED position tracking Feedback: Haptics on controllers and headset Connectivity: USB-C, Bluetooth 5.1 Weight: 19.8 ounces
The Meta Quest Pro VR headset is now $500 less than when it first launched. The Meta Quest Pro features dual LCD panels with 1800 x 1920 pixel resolutions, Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2+ Platform SoC, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. If you want to jump into the world of mixed reality, the Quest Pro may be worth the splurge.
Acade1Up
Save $100 on the Pac-Mania Legacy Edition arcade cabinet with 14 retro games. It includes Pac-Mania, Pac-Man Pac & Pal, Super Pac-Man, Pac-Man, Plus Pac=Land, Galaga, Galaxian, Galaga '88, Dig Dug, Dig Dug II, Rompers, and Rolling Thunder. This arcade cabinet features a 17-inch color LCD screen, molded coin door, matching riser, and light-up marquee.
Save $100 and upgrade your game room with this Arcade1Up Marvel vs. Capcom 2 arcade cabinet. This 5-foot game cabinet will take you back to those good old days playing arcade games at the pizza shop.
Features: 17" color screen, joystick controls, light-up marquee
Handhelds
My Arcade Pac-Man Pocket Player Pro: $39 $30 @ Amazon
Pac-Man is a classic arcade game enjoyed by generations of players. In this challenging and rewarding game, you'll guide Pac-Man through a maze, eating all the dots while avoiding the ghosts. The Pac-Man Pocket Player Pro is a must for Pac-Man fans and retro game collectors.
Backbone One PS Edition: $99 $69 @ Amazon
The Backbone One is an alternative to the elusive PlayStation Portal. Transforming your phone into a gaming handheld with access to PlayStation Remote Play, Xbox Cloud Gaming, GeForce Now, and others.
Price check: Best Buy $99
MSI Claw: $549 @ Best Buy
We went hands-on with the MSI Claw and liked its ergonomic grip, Intel-powered gaming performance, and dedicated software.
Features: 7-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 500-nit 120Hz touchscreen, Intel Core CU5 135H CPU, Intel Arc graphics, 16GB RAM, 512GBSSD
First-time QVC shoppers save $110 on the Editor's Choice Award-winning Asus ROG Ally via coupon, "WELCOM20". This deal includes a free case (valued at $30). Existing QVC customers can apply coupon, "GIFT15" at checkout to drop the ROG Ally's price to $395 ($104 off).
Features: 7-inch 1080p 120Hz display, AMD FreeSync Premium, AMD Ryzen Z1 6-core processor, 16GB RAM, AMD Radeon RDNA 3 GPU w/ 4GB VRAM, 512GB of storage, Dolby Atmos support, 1 x USB-C port, Windows 11
Price check: Best Buy $399 w/ Plus | Asus $499
Valve Steam Deck: $399 @ Steam
Purchase the Valve Steam Deck, one of the best handheld gaming consoles around. The base model features a 2.4-GHz AMD Zen 2 quad-core CPU, 8-core RDNA 2 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage. If you require more storage, you can get the Steam Deck with 256GB SSD or 512GB SSD for $529 and $649, respectively.
Logitech G Cloud: $349 $299 @ Best Buy
Save $50 on the Logitech G Cloud gaming handheld. It supports Xbox Cloud Gaming, Nvidia GeForce Now, Xbox Remote Play, and Steam Link. Access libraries of AAA of PC and console game titles from the cloud — anywhere.
Gaming Chairs
Razer Enki Gaming Chair: $499 $449 @ Best Buy
For a limited time, save $50 on the Razer Enki Gaming Chair. The Razer Enki is premium- built to provide comfort for gaming and study marathons. It features a unique 110-degree extended shoulder arch and a 21-inch ultrawide seat base for long-lasting comfort. The chair's lumbar curve gently supports your lower back to help you maintain good posture and eliminate fatigue.
Homall Gaming Chair: $123 $95 @ Amazon
The Homall Gaming Chair has a high back, and contours to provide support through hours-long adventures and writing papers. The chair has a steel frame and uses high-density shaping foam covered by Pu Leather. Its wheels swivel 360 degrees, the lumbar support is height adjustable, and the chair reclines between 90 and 180 degrees. It can even rock back and forth. The seat's height is adjustable between 17.3 and 21.5 inches from the ground. Not all colorways are on sale.
GTPlayer Gaming Chair: $190 $119 @ Amazon
Lowest price! Amazon knocks $70 off the GTPlayer Gaming Chair for a limited time. Designed for optimal comfort, it features a 90-135 degree tilt, headrest, footrest, and massage lumbar pillow. The lumbar pillow uses power via USB, so you can take it off your chair and use it wherever you want when you need a massage. The cushion uses a combination of PU leather and PVC dual mesh.
Gaming retailers
- Amazon: up to 50% off gaming accessories
- Best Buy: up to $400 off gaming laptops
- Target: up to 50% off gaming accessories
- Walmart: up to 60% off video games, accessories
- GameStop: up to 50% off games. collectibles
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Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets from laptops to TVs and her bargain-shopping savvy to bring you the best prices on all things tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Hunter College and over a decade of experience in tech journalism. Her work has been featured on Tom’s Guide, iTechPost, Examiner.com, Parlemag, Enstars, and Latin Times. When she's not scouting for the best deals, Hilda’s catching up on her favorite TV series and combat sports.