Black Friday gaming deals: The best early discounts available right now

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Games and gaming gear are on sale ahead of Black Friday, including Xbox controllers.

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Black Friday 2022 will officially arrive on November 25, but we're already seeing some great deals on games and gaming gear in the lead-up to the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Major retailers like Best Buy and Target have begun their early Black Friday sales, and special offers from stores like GameStop are expected to arrive later this month. Digital deals are also on the way for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch games, with each online storefront preparing their own sales.

We've rounded up the best early Black Friday gaming deals you can find so far, and provided a breakdown on what to expect as the holiday shopping weekend approaches. 

Early Black Friday gaming sales: Helpful links

• Best Buy: Buy two, get one free and discounts on select games
• Target: Save 50% on select games, get Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II for free when you purchase an Xbox Series S.
• Walmart: Save 25% on Xbox controllers
• GameStop: Get 50% more trade-in credit for used games and an extra $50 on console trade-ins
• Logitech: Up to 56% off Logitech gaming accessories like mice, keyboards, and headsets.
• Razer: Get up to 55% off Razer hardware, including controllers, headsets, mice and keyboards.
• EA Sports: Save $25 on Madden 23 and $20 on FIFA 23
• Arcade1Up: Save up to $300 on classic arcade cabinets like Ms. Pac-Man and The Simpsons.

The best early Black Friday game deals

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Black Friday 2022 gaming deals: What to expect

Whether you're a dedicated console gamer, a hardcore PC player, or just enjoy casual games in your spare time, Black Friday delivers the year's best sales on games and accessories. Brick and mortar stores and digital storefronts offer their best prices on games during the holiday weekend, and popular hardware companies like Logitech and Razer discount their products heavily.

Special holiday bundles for popular consoles like the Xbox Series S and Nintendo Switch can help sweeten a big purchase during Black Friday. Deals on essential subscriptions like Xbox Game Pass and Nintendo Switch Online are usually available during Black Friday too. Here's what to expect for each major platform.

• Playstation: The PS5 will be highly sought after during Black Friday but it's unclear how much stock will be available. Discounts on the PS5's DualSense controller are also rare, but you will find deals on games and PlayStation compatible headsets.
• Xbox: While Xbox Series X stock may be slim, the Xbox Series S is widely available with special offers. Expect more deals on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox controllers, and discounts on games in the Microsoft Store.
• Nintendo: Nintendo typically discounts popular Switch games by 33% during Black Friday and offers a Switch bundle with a free copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Digital games go on sale in the Nintendo eShop too.
• PC: Black Friday is a great time to find deals on PC gaming hardware like monitors, mice, headsets, and keyboards. Digital shops like Steam and the Epic Games Store offer dozens of discounts on games too.

Will the PS5 and Xbox Series X go on sale for Black Friday?

Retailers should have some PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X stock ready for Black Friday, but don't expect any deals or discounted prices. Thankfully stock of both consoles is more readily available this year, but they will still be hard to find during the holiday shopping weekend.

Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy have recently given priority on PlayStation 5 orders to customers in their respective loyalty programs, meaning Amazon Prime members, Walmart+ subscribers, and Best Buy Total Tech members get first access. While the retailers haven't shared an update on PS5 availability, it's likely that a membership will give you a better chance at buying the console.

Bundle deals are available for the Xbox Series S; it's the less powerful of Microsoft's two consoles but still offers better performance than the Switch, PlayStation 4, or Xbox One. Bundles for the Nintendo Switch are typically available during Black Friday as well.

Are video games cheaper on Black Friday?

Black Friday delivers great sales on video games with cheaper prices than other times of the year, whether you prefer physical or digital copies. Digital storefronts on Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch offer dozens of deals, while retailers like Amazon and Best Buy provide a choice between physical or digital games.

Some brick and mortar stores offer deals when you buy multiple games, like Best Buy's buy two, get one free sale. 

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