Black Friday is a fantastic opportunity for gamers or anyone shopping for the gamers in their life. It’s that time of year when you’ll see incredible discounts on 2024’s hottest games, controllers, gaming gift cards, and sometimes even the consoles themselves. Although the official Black Friday extravaganza kicks off before dawn on November 29th, many retailers can’t resist launching their deals a bit early. And by early, we’re talking right now! We’ve compiled an extensive roundup of early Black Friday deals, spanning an array of items from board games to electronics. But this write-up is all about gaming.
If you’ve been here before or if you’re visiting us for the first time, there’s a slew of exciting additions with massive savings. We’re talking about the first-ever Black Friday price cuts on Nintendo Switch consoles and first-party accessories like Joy-Cons and the Switch Pro controller. That’s not all; there’s also some steep discounts on must-have Switch games. For instance, “Tears of the Kingdom” is going for just $30—available both physically and digitally at Walmart—which is over 50% off the regular price. Not letting Nintendo have all the fun, the Asus ROG Ally X is getting a $100 discount at Best Buy, and if you’re eyeing the Meta Quest 3S, it now comes with a $75 gift card. Plus, we’ve added Genki’s excellent Covert Dock 2, perfect for Switch and Steam Deck users, alongside a sleek Asus 27-inch QHD OLED gaming monitor.
### The best Nintendo Switch deals
Switch fans rejoice! You’ll spot plenty of exclusive games on sale. While there are multiplatform titles listed in the Xbox section, the Switch versions often match the price.
### The best PlayStation 5 deals
PS5 enthusiasts, this one is for you. A plethora of exclusive games are up for grabs. Similarly, though some games appear in the Xbox section, their PS5 versions are typically available at the same discounted rates.
### The best PC and Steam Deck deals
We’re also diving into some fantastic deals for PC and Steam Deck users. Be sure to check out the standout offers we’ve gathered, tailored just for you.