Black Friday week is here, and while the spotlight often falls on big-ticket items like discounts on gaming consoles like the Switch or PS5, there's a treasure trove of other affordable tech and gaming items worth checking out as well. Whether you're looking to upgrade your setup or snag some handy gadgets on a budget, there are plenty of great deals under $50 to make the most of Black Friday.
From budget-friendly games to power banks and smart home essentials, these deals prove you don’t have to spend a fortune to score quality gear. We're keeping this list updated throughout the Black Friday weekend, so bookmark this page and check back for the latest discounts over the next few days.
Best Black Friday Gaming Deals Under $50
Now I could be cheeky and add in deals like Metaphor: ReFantazio, Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, and Alan Wake 2; all good deals, but all $49.99. It's technically under $50, but I don't want to waste your time here. So, instead, I've collected a good bunch of extremely affordable video games that have hit rock bottom prices.
This includes Star Wars Outlaws for $40, Tears of the Kingdom for $30, Elden Ring for $20, Sonic x Shadow Generations for $30, and so much more. You'll be hard-pressed to find any offers better than these this Black Friday — add to cart!
Hulu Black Friday: $0.99/Month for a Year
Hulu stands out as one of the top streaming platforms today, yet it’s often underrated. With critically acclaimed movies like Anatomy of a Fall and Talk to Me, and standout, Emmy-winning TV series such as Shogun, Abbott Elementary, The Bear, and Only Murders in the Building, there’s always something exceptional to watch.
This Black Friday, Hulu is dirt cheap and available for just $0.99/month for an entire year – down from $9.99/month, and at 90% off that's hard to beat. Similarly, the Disney+ bundle is offered at $2.99/month for a year, down from $10.99/month, making these some of the best Black Friday streaming deals available.
Best Black Friday 4K UHD Deals Under $50
Amazon is cutting prices on tons of Blu-rays and 4K UHD discs. Luckily, the quality of the movies in Amazon's online equivalent of a bargain bin is quite good.
We've found a bunch of great movies for ultra-cheap, including The Batman, The Thing at its lowest price since last year, Across the Spider-Verse, Gladiator, Blade Runner: Final Cut, and loads more.
Audible: $0.99/Month, $20 Free Credit
From now until December 31, non-current Audible subscribers are eligible for three months of Audible Premium Plus for $0.99 per month and a bonus one-time $20 Audible credit. Premium Plus is Audible's best plan and three months would normally cost you about $44.95.
You also get a free audiobook of your choice each month that you get to keep indefinitely. This is one of our favorite deals of the whole Black Friday sale, and well worth picking up.
Best Black Friday Tech Deals Under $50
There's plenty of impressive tech deals to check out over Black Friday, but here's a few favorites under $50, and plenty for even less than $25 as well.
Highlights include a superb MagSafe charger for your Apple iPhone 16; the Baseus 5,000mAh 20W MagSafe Power Bank is priced down to only $12.16 after a clippable 24% off coupon.
There's also the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, at a record-low price of $32.99, and the perfect purchase for anyone looking to dabble in Xbox Game Pass cloud streaming.
Best Board Game Black Friday Deals Under $50
Board games like Azul are down to some incredible affordable price for Black Friday, including Azul for $19.99, Ticket to Ride for $24.99, Catan for $24.99, and Exploding Kittens for $9.99. Azul is one of the best new board games released in recent years, and our Azul review, Matt Thrower said:
"Between its beautiful presentation, simplicity and depth there’s little doubt that Azul has earned its place as a modern classic. While the tinkering with its formula undertaken by its sequels has created more challenging games, none has captured the fine blend of accessibility and interactivity that makes it special."
Black Friday: Why Can You Trust IGN?
Why trust IGN for your shopping advice? Our team of seasoned writers, passionate about gaming, tech, and homeware, has been covering deals and Black Friday events for an average of five years or more. With a year-round focus on bargains, we can spot genuine discounts and steer clear of misleading offers. Every deal featured in this article is carefully handpicked by knowledgeable experts who genuinely aim to help you save money.
Black Friday falls on November 29! All month long, retailers have been rolling out sales, ramping up to massive discounts on Black Friday and through the weekend into Cyber Monday. There are already some fantastic deals available on PS5 consoles and controllers, video games for all platforms, AirPods Pro, and tons more.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
