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The Black Friday sales are here, with discounts across a full range of devices and hardware. But what about gaming? We’ve scoured all the big and small retailers to gather the best highlights for you right here, across a range of categories.

With multiple consoles to pick from and a whole heap of accessories, there’s plenty to get through, especially with the latest games being bundled in, and new consoles to consider.

Latest Black Friday gaming deals

Best PS5 Black Friday deals

Sony’s PlayStation 5 just got crowned as our gaming hardware product of the year for 2023, so it’s an amazing time to pick one up – and there’s a new slim version to get, too.

Sony PlayStation 5 Slim

If you prefer shooting to superhero action, then you can get the exact same price for the newer PS5 console bundled with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, again the latest release making for a really good saving.

Best Xbox Black Friday deals

If you’re more of an Xbox gamer, there’s already a choice saving that you can grab on the Xbox Series X, as you’ll see below.

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Xbox Series X Diablo 4 Bundle

$500 $560 Save $60

If you’re into Diablo then Diablo 4 is a treat – and it’s also really new, so getting it basically for free when you pick up a Series X is a pretty terrific option.

Amazon

xbox series x

$450 $500 Save $50

There’s a $50 saving on the Xbox Series X over at Best Buy, so if you’ve been waiting for discount, Black Friday has delivered.

Best Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals

The Switch is a brilliant console, and with three different versions to pick from we’re sure to see some great deals this Black Friday. For now, it’s the Switch Lite that has the pick of the bunch.

Nintendo Switch Lite – Animal Crossing: New Horizons Bundle

New Horizons is such a brilliantly zen game, endlessly calming and soothing, so to get it completely free alongside the excellent Switch Lite is a real treat.

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Nintendo Switch OLED

The Switch OLED is the best version of the Nintendo Switch – and this deal from Dell (of all places) gives you a $75 gift card at no extra cost, so it’s a great option if you need some other computing bits.

Best gaming accessory Black Friday deals

Of course, it’s not all consoles – there are plenty of deals to be had on accessories like headsets, extra controllers or much more.

Steelseries

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7

$143 $180 Save $37

A simply fantastic headset for PlayStation or PC gamers, this is one of our favourites ever, and it’s got a tidy discount ahead of Black Friday already.

PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller

$49 $75 Save $26

If you need a new controller to go with your PS5, or just want an extra to swap to when the battery runs out, you can currently get a very welcome discount on a range of colors.

PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller

$42 $60 Save $18

A great alternative to Nintendo’s own wireless controller, PowerA’s offering is really sturdy and reliable, and thanks to this nice deal it’s also a good chunk cheaper.

Amazon

Meta Quest 2

$250 $300 Save $50

The 128GB Meta Quest 2 deal from Amazon comes with a $50 Amazon Gift Card, so this deal is a double win for those wanting a VR headset.

Logitech

Logitech G923 Racing Wheel and Pedals

$280 $400 Save $120

There’s 30% off the Logitech G923 racing wheel, bringing it down to its lowest price. There are discounts on both the PS5 and Xbox versions – and both work with PC too.

Which console should I buy?

If you’re not yet sure of which console you actually want, there’s plenty of deliberation to do. For us, the PS5 is the top choice right now with the combination of future-proof power and a roster of existing games that are simply fantastic.

However, thanks to Xbox Game Pass, the Xbox Series X or Series S are both really attractive too, with many of the same cross-platform games and a really easy way to access a big library at a low monthly cost.

Of course, there’s always the Switch, too – a brilliant family console that is now coming toward the end of its life cycle, but still has a huge roster of amazing exclusive games to offer.

So, the truth is any of these would be a great buy, and there’s no wrong answer if you see a good deal.

Should I buy a console on Black Friday?

That brings us to the question of the deals we’ll see, of course. We always get some console deals on Black Friday, but it’s quite rare to see more than around $50 off a console.

We might get a repeat of last year’s stunning $200 Xbox Series S if we’re lucky, and the older Switch versions could also see some steep discounts but don’t hold your breath for a sub-$400 Xbox Series X or PS5, is all we can say.

Still, any sort of discount is worth grabbing if you’re waiting to buy a console this year, so it’s definitely still a very sensible time to buy.