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The best Black Friday gaming deals you can still get right now

The Asus ROG Ally X in a person’s hand.
Asus’s high-end ROG Ally X handheld is $100 off. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge

Black Friday has been brimming with great deals on new games, including older titles you can purchase for pennies on the dollar and recent hits that might be hard to justify at full price. You can usually find great deals on gaming accessories, too, from controllers and headsets to expanded storage for consoles like the Xbox Series X / S.

We’ve combed through all of the Black Friday gaming deals still kicking to bring together the best of the bunch in one convenient spot. Tons of games are discounted right now, including previous Game of the Year contenders like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. You can also find discounts on lesser-known gems like Metaphor: ReFantazio, which is on sale for $49.99 in one of its first major sales.

Hardware discounts can be rare, but there are sizable savings to be had across the board, whether you’re after a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, or even a Steam Deck alternative like the Asus ROG Ally X. You can also save a good chunk on accessories like the excellent SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headset, Nintendo’s Switch Pro Controller, and 2TB SSDs for Xbox consoles.

The best video game deals

  • NBA 2K25 is down to an all-time low of $29.99 ($40 off) at Amazon for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series X / S. That deal is timely for those currently enjoying the first quarter of the pro basketball season. Overall, the simulation dribbler will feel familiar to longtime series vets, but among other key tweaks, MyPlayer’s improved Neighborhood experience cuts back on required travel, and you’ll no longer lose badge levels while taking extended breaks from the game.
  • You can get a PS5 copy of Madden NFL 25 for $29.99 ($45 off) at Best Buy, which is one of its lowest prices to date. The Series X / S version is also on sale for $29.99 ($40 off). The latest in the beloved football series features multiple commentary teams for the first time, a new presentation with an improved lighting engine, and physics-based tackling and movement.
  • Bluey: The Videogame is on sale at Amazon for a record low of around $19.99 (50 percent off) at Amazon for the PS5, Xbox Series X / S, and Nintendo Switch. Based on the animated show, Bluey is a game the whole family can enjoy thanks to co-op play that puts you in control of the titular character and her loving family members, Chilli, Bingo, and Bandit.
  • Kirby and the Forgotten Land is down to one of its best prices to date, selling for $34.99 ($25 off) at Target and $39.99 ($20 off) at Best Buy. The adorable platformer for the Nintendo Switch is filled with puzzles and clever mechanics, including local co-op and an amusing “Mouthful Mode” that lets Kirby manipulate large objects with — you guessed it — his mouth. Read our review.
  • The PS5 version of Helldivers 2 is on sale for an all-time low of $29.99 ($10 off) at Best Buy and Target. The Starship Troopers-esque third-person shooter was a bonafide hit when it launched in February, and has since been updated with new game modes, enemies, and mission objectives.
  • The PS5 version of Gran Turismo 7 has dropped to $19.97 (about $49 off) at Walmart or $29.99 at Best Buy and GameStop — the former of which is its lowest price to date. The sim racer has elegance and reverential regard for racing culture. It features hundreds of cars that you can deeply customize with fully tunable vehicles and unique liveries. You can also race in virtual reality with a PlayStation VR2 headset. Read our review.
  • If you enjoyed HBO’s fantastic adaptation of The Last of Us, The Last of Us Part I is on sale for the PlayStation 5 at Best Buy, Target, and GameStop starting at $29.99 ($40 off), an all-time low. It’s a remarkable remake of the classic title from 2013, with faster load times, better visuals, and other welcome tweaks. Read our review.
  • Insomniac’s Wolverine could be years away; however, if you have yet to play the studio’s other superhero title, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has fallen to a new low of $39.99 ($30 off) at Best Buy. It’s a terrific sequel to the 2018 open-world title, with new mechanics, more baddies, and the ability to play as two — count ‘em, two — spider-men. Read our review.
  • It might not be Mario’s latest romp for the Nintendo Switch, but Super Mario Odyssey is on sale for $29.99 ($30 off) at Best Buy, Target, and GameStop, which remains one of its best prices to date. The excellent 3D platformer offers plenty of twists and charm on the classic Mario formula, mostly due to a new mechanic (read: a hat) that lets Nintendo’s iconic mascot possess a variety of objects and characters. Read our review.

The best console deals

  • The Xbox Series S is down to $249 ($50 off) at Best Buy and Target (shipping only). It’s the most affordable option in Microsoft’s latest console generation, namely because it features less processing power and caps gaming at 1440p resolution. It also lacks a disc drive and only has 512GB of storage instead of 1TB. However, it’s still capable of playing all the same games as the Series X. Read our review.
  • One of Best Buy’s early doorbusters is the Asus ROG Ally, which is matching its all-time low of $499.99 ($150 off) with a Z1 Extreme processor and 512GB of storage (My Best Buy Plus and Total members can save another $50). The handheld lets you play PC games on the go thanks to its seven-inch 1080p display, and while there are faster alternatives, it’s still serviceable for esports shooters, indie gems, and other lightweight titles. Read our review.
  • You can also get the Lenovo Legion Go with 512GB of storage for around $472.97 ($227 off) at Amazon and $499.99 at Best Buy, and Lenovo’s site (you can get a 1TB model for $549.99 at Best Buy, too). The handheld isn’t as fast or lightweight as the ROG Ally, but it does offer a larger 8.8-inch 144Hz display, so it can double as a decent Windows tablet. It also has detachable controllers and even a kickstand. Read our review.

The best controller deals

  • Microsoft’s official Xbox Wireless Controller is on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target in a variety of colors starting at $39.99 ($20 off). You can save on the special edition models, including the translucent ghost cipher and blue cipher models, which are down to $45 ($25 off) at at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. All of them are compatible with the Xbox One and Series X / S, too, or with Windows PCs and mobile devices using Bluetooth or USB-C.
  • Nintendo’s blue and red Joy-Con controllers are receiving a rare discount at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, which drops them to around $59 ($20 off) for a limited time. The detachable controllers are still a great option if you play in handheld mode or while your Nintendo Switch is docked, even if they’re not the most comfortable over long gaming sessions.
  • The Hori Split Pad Pro, our favorite Nintendo Switch controller for handheld mode, is on sale for $38.99 ($11 off) at Walmart and Target. The comfortable Joy-Con alternative is outfitted with large triggers, analog sticks, and a set of easy-to-reach buttons, along with more than enough grip that it shouldn’t pose any problems over long gaming sessions.
  • Amazon’s Luna wireless controller has reached an all-time low of $39.99 ($30) at Amazon. The gamepad is designed for the retailer’s cloud gaming service, exclusively enabling features like server-side low-latency control and automatic screen switching on Amazon Fire TVs and devices. That said, you can use the controller with other games and platforms, including Windows, macOS, and mobile devices via Bluetooth and USB-C.
  • Many Nintendo-themed PowerA Wireless Controllers are available starting at $24.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, which is a record low, and $2 more at GameStop. There’s a little something for everyone, too, including one in Kirby pink, a bright red Mario model, an eggshell-esque Zelda version with blue accenting, or a menacing red-on-black Bowser controller.
  • PowerA’s GameCube-style Wireless Controller for the Nintendo Switch is down to a new low of $35.99 ($24 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. It offers a familiar design and button layout — including the oversized A button and the iconic C-stick — for those who want to play Nintendo classics or fighting games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with something that offers more authenticity and comfort. The only downside is that it doesn’t support Amiibo, rumble, or motion controls, but that’s forgivable at this price.

The best headset deals

  • The Sony Pulse Explore wireless earbuds are selling for $169.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. Audio comes through planar magnetic drivers, an uncommon variety that promises better distortion handling compared to typical neodymium drivers. They also support lossless, ultra-low-latency audio on the PS5, PC, macOS, and even the Nintendo Switch using the included PlayStation Link dongle. Read our hands-on impressions.
  • Sony’s InZone Buds for PC and PlayStation have dropped to a new low of around $168 ($32 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. The gaming-centric wireless earbuds come with a USB-C dongle and deliver great sound, namely because they use the same drivers and offer the same noise cancellation capabilities as Sony’s WF-1000XM5 — our pick for the best wireless earbuds; they also offer robust customization via Sony’s InZone Hub software.

The best storage deals

  • The 2TB WD_Black SN850P SSD is on sale with a PS5-ready heatsink for $159.99 ($100 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and SanDisk’s online store. While it misses the all-time low mark by $30, it’s still a good price for a package that makes it easy to add storage to your PS5. With traditional external SSDs and hard drives, you’d still need to transfer games to the PS5’s internal storage. You can also slot it into an available M.2 slot in your gaming PC, and its 7,300 megabytes per second read/write speeds enable fast load times and an overall smoother gaming experience.

Other miscellaneous gaming deals

  • If you have a wireless mouse that supports it, Logitech’s G PowerPlay Wireless Charging System is on sale at Amazon for $86.62 ($34 off), which is an all-time low price. Mice like the G502 X Lightspeed support the wireless charging pad, as does the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, both of which will grant you infinite playtime without a single second of tethering.
  • The AMD Ryzen 7 5700x has dropped to $162 ($157 off) at Amazon, which is a new all-time low. That’s a great value for the previous generation CPU, which is still more than powerful enough to run the latest games. It can even capably support 4K gaming, assuming your other components are up to the task. It’s a viable centerpiece for any budget gaming PC build.
  • Logitech’s G29 racing wheel for PlayStation is down to $199.99 ($100 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, which is just shy of its all-time low. You can also find the same discount on the Logitech G920 — which is nearly identical but compatible with Xbox consoles — at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. The wheels are wrapped in stitch leather for that premium prize car feel, with a strong force feedback motor that helps you feel the torque in compatible racing games. Each one comes with a three-pedal floor unit, too, and works with the optional Logitech G Driving Force Shifter (on sale for $44.99 right now).
  • You can save $5 on a Game Traveler Deluxe Travel Case from RDS Industries, which brings the handy Nintendo Switch accessory down to $14.99 (25 percent off) at Best Buy. The hard-shell case has dedicated slots for stowing up to eight games and two microSD cards, and it’s available in a variety of colors (including black, pink, red, purple, and blue).

Update, November 30th: Updated to reflect current pricing/availability and changed the header image.