This year has been pretty excellent for gamers, there are two super-powered, next-gen games consoles finding their footing (Sony's PlayStation 5 and Microsoft's Xbox Series X/S), plus Nintendo's new Switch OLED model hitting stores, and a slew of new games to play, so we've been pretty spoiled.
Now, it looks like it's about to get better, as the Black Friday sales drop prices on controllers, headphones, consoles or a few additions to your library.
And we don't just mean the hardware. Top games like FIFA 22, Far Cry 6, Battlefield: 2042, Pokèmon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Cyberpunk 2077, Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs Legion are now available to buy at a reduced price.
Black Friday has stretched from a single weekend of sales to more than a week of discounted gadgets. You can expect offers from the likes of Amazon, GAME, AO, Argos, Currys, Very, eBay, ShopTo, and pretty much anybody else who sells gaming gear.
Best Black Friday PlayStation 5 deals 2021
Despite being available to buy for the past year, there are no Black Friday deals on the snazzy PS5 just yet, given the issues Sony has had with stock levels, there's still so much demand for the shiny new console, so we can't see them dropping prices anytime soon.
However, we have covered the best places to buy the PS5 (when they are in stock) and there are still a few consoles floating around, but be warned, you have to act quickly before they sell out. There are some consoles being resold on eBay, but obviously, these are often at inflated prices, or second-hand.
eBay: Ps5 Disc edition - in stock | PS5 digital edition - in stock - prices inflated.
OnBuy: PS5 in stock - prices inflated and starting from £639.
GAME: Currently out of PlayStation 5 stock.
Amazon: Currently out of PlayStation 5 stock.
AO: Currently out of PlayStation 5 stock.
Argos: Currently out of PlayStation 5 stock.
Currys: Currently out of PlayStation 5 stock.
ShopTo: Currently out of PlayStation 5 stock.
Many of these retailers currently say they are out of stock and that might change daily as each online store gets more, but keep checking back throughout November and December to get the latest news.
Best Black Friday Xbox Series S deals 2021
EE is offering a free Xbox Series S games console with three months of the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription with select smartphones as part of their Black Friday deals.
The deal is available at ee.co.uk/christmas-deals as well as in-store and over the phone, however, you'll need to be quick, as it only runs until Thursday, November 25.
Amazon: Xbox Series S + FIFA 22: Standard Digital Code - £298.98
AO: Xbox Series S + Game Pass Ultimate (3 Months Subscription) - £279
Currys: Xbox Series S + Game Pass Ultimate (3 Months Subscription) - £279.99
AO: Xbox Series S with Fortnite and Rocket League - £249
Game: Xbox Series S with Fortnite and Rocket League - £249.99
Game: Xbox Series S with Xbox All Access - £20.99 per month for 24 months
Argos: Xbox Series S 512GB Digital Console - £249.99
Very: Xbox Series S with optional extras - £249.99
Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals 2021
Nintendo has historically been pretty involved in the Black Friday sales process, and you'll easily find impressive price drops on the hand-held consoles over the next month or so.
The best deal so far has come from Nintendo themselves, which includes the console, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, plus 3 months of Nintendo Switch Online for just £259.99 - the same as the console's RRP.
AO: Nintendo Switch 32GB with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe & Nintendo Switch Online - Neon Red/Blue - £259
Amazon: Nintendo Switch bundles including controllers, carry cases, and headphones from £259.99
Amazon: Nintendo Switch Lite Dialga & Palkia Edition - £199.99
Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch bundle deals 2021
Game: Nintendo Switch Neon (improved battery) - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe + Pokèmon Shining Pearl + 90 days of Nintendo Switch Online - £299.99
Game: Nintendo Switch Neon (improved battery) - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe + Pokèmon Brilliant Diamond + 90 days of Nintendo Switch Online - £299.99
Currys: Nintendo Switch Neon, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Minecraft, 256 GB Memory Card & Online Membership Bundle - £299.99 - FREE next day delivery with code 'GAMINGFND3'
Very: Nintendo Switch Neon Console with Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury plus FIFA 22 - £299.97
When is Black Friday 2021?
Black Friday this year is scheduled for November 26, with Cyber Monday falling on November 29. However, as we have mentioned, retailers have already begun sales, including Amazon's Black Friday Week, and early discounts on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox Series S and X.
What is Black Friday?
If you've somehow never taken part in the sale before, it's one of the biggest shopping events of the year. It began as an American holiday after celebrating Thanksgiving but is now a global chance to grab a bargain or two on that item you've been keeping an eye on.
You'll find some big discounts on anything from home gadgets and clothing, and hundreds of retailers take part every year. Historically, it's always been a good chance to get discounts on 4K TVs, games consoles, smartphones and gadgets, so keep an eye on this page to find out the best offers.
A word of caution though. Some retailers will artificially bump up the price ahead of the sale, creating the illusion that they've whacked a massive discount on products.
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