Check Out These Amazing Black Friday Deals for Gaming Enthusiasts

The holiday shopping season is approaching, and shopping enthusiasts couldn’t be happier about it, as many discounts, deals, and combos are available across various categories. Gaming enthusiasts can avail of deals on consoles, gaming laptops, gaming titles, accessories, and more. If you are an avid gamer, here are some offers to expect on Black Friday. These prices are also subject to change, so it is best to follow them right through the shopping season.
Gaming console deals
Gaming consoles are one of the hot picks among gamers during Black Friday sales. You can buy your dream consoles now, as popular retailers have already started rolling out Black Friday deals.
Sony PlayStation®5
If you plan to pick a PlayStation console, the PS5 should be an ideal choice. The console is hard to come by and has gone out of stock multiple times since its release. However, if you manage to get your hands on one today, you could get the PlayStation®5 Digital Edition – God of War™ Ragnarok Bundle at abou t $560. However, earlier Sony consoles like the PS4 Pro have witnessed discounts by about $50 when bundled with a game. One can expect a similar drop in price during the Black Friday sale. You could also get the Sony PlayStation 4 Slim 500GB Console for about $200 during the sale, $60 lower than its current retail price. Gaming titles for the PS5 should also be available at discounts. Based on predictions, PS5 games like Marvel’s Avengers and Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart could be available for $10 or higher discounts, depending on the platform you purchase them. Even 12-month PlayStation Plus memberships should see prices slashed by about $20 during the sale.
Microsoft Xbox
Microsoft has had one popular console option going around for a while now, the Xbox Series S. This is usually priced at about $300 and drops by $10 even when there are no holiday sales. But in earlier festive sales, the console got bundled with Fortnite and Rocket League gaming titles for its retail price, which was still a good deal. When you buy the console, you may get three months of the Game Pass Ultimate for just $10. Moreover, new subscribers may get the first month of the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $1 instead of paying the retail price of about $15. You could also get games like Gears 5 for as low as $10 and the Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller for about $140 during the Black Friday sale. Moreover, while there is no official announcement by the sellers yet, one can expect potential price cuts on the Xbox Series X. This is considering earlier discounts on older models of the Xbox. So don’t forget to keep a close eye on Black Friday deals on the Series X.
Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch comes in multiple variants and competes against Xbox and PlayStation. You can expect discounts on the older Nintendo Switch during the holiday sales. Last year, the Joy-Con Neon Blue/Red + Mario Kart 8 Deluxe + 3 Month Online Bundle saw a $60 price cut during the mega sale. While the price of the bundle is similar right now, there will be additional price drops across retail websites. Furthermore, if you are interested in their latest Nintendo Switch OLED Console, it is advised to wait till Black Friday. While it is priced around $350 currently, it may come at discounts or additional benefits at the console’s price. Also, digital game downloads like Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild might be available for up to 33% off. Titles like New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe for the Switch might be available for about $35. Remember to look for deals and discounts on accessories for the Nintendo Switch, including controllers.
Desktop PCs
Several manufacturers have already launched early-bird Black Friday deals on gaming desktop PCs that you can pick up today. However, you might get them for additional discounts on the day of the sale.
CyberPowerPC GMA7200GS
This gaming desktop is a powerful gaming desktop PC suitable for most gamers out there. A few perks include 1TB SSD storage, 16GB RAM, and an AMD Ryzen 5 5500 processor. Usually, the gaming machine comes for around $1,260, but based on early bird sales, you can get it for about 15% off its retail price. The discount brings the price down to about $1,020.
Lenovo IdeaCentre Gaming 5i
The Lenovo IdeaCentre Gaming 5i features Intel’s 12th Generation Intel® Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card, and a 512GB SSD. It also features a widely acclaimed Windows 11 operating system. Based on available early bird offers, you should get this device for $50 off its retail price of about $900. Some retail websites also offer a 6-month security software free and 20% off an LG DVD drive when they purchase the desktop.
Gaming laptops
These are suitable for users who prefer high-performance systems that are easy to carry around. For example, one can expect these devices to be available for captivating discounts on Black Friday.
Lenovo Legion 5i 15IAH7
This Lenovo Legion 5i laptop packs a powerful punch where gaming hardware is concerned. Equipped with Intel’s 12th Generation i5 processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphic processor, and an installed 16GB of RAM, you can easily play most graphic-heavy gaming titles and run editing software. You also get a 15.6-inch FHD resolution screen with a brightness of up to 300 nits, offering an exceptional viewing experience. Early bird Black Friday deals price this at $1,279.99, which is $50 lower than its retail price.
ASUS TUF F15 FX507ZM-RS73
The TUF F15 series is one of the popular laptop models in the ASUS lineup. This model is currently available on sale for around $1,415. That’s $85 off its selling price. On the specification front, you get an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB graphic card, a powerful 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H processor, and 16GB of RAM. The 15.6-inch screen features a 144Hz refresh rate, which makes the viewing experience while playing games unbelievably smooth.