The best Black Friday deals so far include a new Switch OLED Black Friday bundle, the recently released PS5 Slim, Xbox Series X with Diablo 4, the Meta Quest 2 VR headset, the Backbone One mobile gaming controller, iPads and AirPods, noise cancelling headphones from Beats and Bose, PS5 SSDs, and more.
Nintendo Switch OLED Super Smash Bros Ultimate Bundle for $349.99
The best Switch deal of Black Friday is upon us. Both Best Buy and Walmart are offering a Nintendo Switch OLED console packaged with a digital download of the incredible Super Smash Bros Ultimate game for $349.99. That basically means you get the game (which normally retails for $60) for free. This is the first time the Switch OLED has officially gone on sale for Black Friday, and in my opinion worth getting over the rather stale Black Friday Switch non-OLED bundle with Mario Kart.
PS5 Slim Spider-Man 2 or Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Gaming Console Bundles for $499.99 at Amazon
For those of you who have been holding out on the newer, more compact PlayStation 5 gaming console, well your wait is over. Amazon currently has your choice of either the PS5 Slim Disc Edition Spider-Man 2 console bundle or the PS5 Slim Disc Edition Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 console bundle for only $499.99 each. Not only are you getting a brand new console that's 30% smaller in volume and 18% lighter than the original, you're also getting a free and recently released AAA title while you're at it.
Xbox Series X Diablo 4 Console Bundle for $439
Talk about a Black Friday deal! If you're trying to score an Xbox Series X at the absolute lowest price, then this Walmart deal can't be beat. Not only do you get a brand new Xbox Series X gaming console with controller for $60 less than retail, you also get the excellent Diablo 4 game as well.
$50 Off Oculus Quest 2 + Free $50 Amazon Gift Card
Amazon is offering a $50 discount on the Quest 2 VR headset, bringing the price down to $249 for the 128GB model and $299 for the 256GB model. Additionally, you get a bonus $50 Amazon gift card, essentially increasing your total savings to $150. Even with the release of the Quest 3, the Quest 2 VR headset is still far and away the best value when it comes to VR gaming. For a price that beats every other comparable VR headset out there, it offers a completely tether-free experience, phenomenal inside-out tracking, and a huge library of games.
30% Off the Backbone One Controller
For Black Friday, Amazon is offering 30% off the Backbone One mobile gaming controller, bringing the price down to only $69.99. The Backbone One essentially turns your iPhone or Android phone into a handheld gaming device like the Switch or Steam Deck. You simply snap your phone into the controller and you're pretty much ready to go. Instead of using your touchscreen, you can now use actual physical controls on the gamepad, which makes for a much more pleasant gaming experience.
2021 Apple iPad 10.2" 64GB for $229.99
Amazon has a brand new 2021 Apple iPad 10.2" Wi-Fi 64GB tablet for only $249. This iPad normally retails for $329, so you're saving about 25%. This is the lowest price we've seen for what is already the most affordable iPad you can get. These are brand new units and comes with a 1 year Apple warranty.
2022 10th Gen Apple iPad 10.9" 64GB for $349
The 10th gen Apple iPad was released in October 2022 and is currently the newest iPad model available. The price of this model has gone up significantly compared to its predecessor, but that's because there are a lot of upgrades! The 10th gen iPad features a thinner bezel, so it looks less chunky and can fit a larger display (10.9" vs 10.2") within the same footprint. The 10th gen iPad also has a faster A14 Bionic chip (vs the A13 on the 9th gen), which equates to a 20% increase in CPU performance and 10% increase in GPU performance. The 10th gen iPad also has support for the newer Apple Magic Folio keyboard, so it's easier to turn it into a mini laptop. Other upgrades include a USB Type-C port, a sharper camera, and the upgrade to Wi-Fi 6.
Apple AirPods Pro with USB Type-C for $189.99
For Black Friday, Amazon is offering the 2nd gen Apple AirPods Pro truly wireless noise cancelling earbuds with the universal USB Type-C connector for only $189.99. That's a $60 price drop from its $249 MSRP and matches the best price we've seen in the past.
Nextorage Japan 2TB PS5 SSD with Heatsink for $99.99
This SSD fulfills all the requisites that make it PS5 compatible. It boasts sequential read and write speeds of 7300MB/s and 6900MB/s, which is much higher than the minimum recommendation of 5,600MB/s. It also includes a robust double-sided aluminum heatsink that's preinstalled on the SSD. This is much better than some of the cheaper SSDs that only include thin graphite heatspreaders.
Wingspan Board Game for $39.33
Wingspan from Stonemeier Games is an incredibly good board game. So good in fact that we deemed it the best board game of 2019. Wingspan looks like a deceptively simple game; the endgame goal is to attract as many birds as you can to your wildlife preserve and help them proliferate. There are only four actions you can perform: draw a bird card, play a bird card, get food, and lay eggs. Sounds simple enough, right? Well let's just say these four actions mask an incredibly complex engine-building game with which you will have to juggle between bringing new birds into the fold and keeping your existing birds well stocked and in a breeding frenzy. Wingspan is infinitely replayable, and you'll find yourself developing and honing new strategies with every subsequent playthough.
Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 4080 Gaming PC for $1949.99
As part of its Dell Black Friday Sale event, Dell has the 2023 Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 4080 gaming PC for only $1949.99 after a $550 instant discount. This is currently the least expensive Alienware (or Dell) RTX 4080 equipped gaming PC on Dell's website. The R16 looks radically different from the familiar Aurora styling we've seen for the past several years. In my opinion it looks great, but more importantly, Dell claims that the significantly smaller chassis runs cooler and quieter than before. The RTX 4080 is the second most powerful card on the market. It's much more powerful than previous generation cards, performing about 50% faster than an RTX 3080 Ti. If you're not convinced, check out our RTX 4080 review.
MSI Aegis R i5 RTX 4060 Gaming PC for $799.99
Amazon has the best price we've ever seen on a prebuilt RTX 4060 equipped gaming PC. The MSI Aegis R also features a 12th gen Intel Core i5-12400F CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The RTX 4060 is considerably more powerful than the RTX 3060 and almost nearly matches the RTX 3060 Ti. I would recommend this card for comfortable 1080p gaming although you can also run games at 1440p.
4 Months of Audible Premium Plus + $20 Audible Credit for $23.80
Amazon is offering one of the best subscription deals we're going to see for Black Friday and the holiday season. First time Audible subscribers can get 4 months of Audible Premium Plus membership for only $5.95 per month. That adds up to $23.80. You also get a free $20 credit that's good for any audiobook at Audible, which means you actually only end up paying about $4 for your entire 4 month subscription. If you're not sure whether or not you're eligible, simply click on the link; if you see the promo then you're eligible and if you don't then you're not. This deal ends on Cyber Monday, November 27, so you better hurry!
Bose QuietComfort 45 Over-Ear Headphones for $199
Bose needs no introduction; their QuietComfort headphones have set the bar for noise cancellation and sound quality for years and years. Unfortunately, Bose headphones aren't exactly cheap, so the best time to pick one up is during the rare occasion they go on sale. The Amazon Black Friday Sale has officially started, and one of the best deals that have gone live right now is a pair of Bose QuietComfort 45 wireless active noise cancelling over-ear headphones, for only $199. That's a 40% discount off the $329 MSRP and the best price we've seen all year.
Beats Studio Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones for $169.95
Amazon is also offering the Beats Studio Pro wireless noise cancelling headphones for only $169.95. That's over 50% off the normal $350 MSRP. The Studio Pro is the highest end Beats headphone currently available. Beats is owned by Apple, and the Studio Pro is marketed towards people like me who want a quality over-ear wireless noise cancelling headphone but also don't want to spend $500+ on the AirPods Max. The Studio Pro offers great audio quality, better than any other Beats headphone, and very good active noise cancellation. It carries over a lot of Apple's trademark features like spatial audio with head tracking, one touch pairing, and "Find My" functionality, it has a Transparency mode, and it charges via USB Type-C.
65" Sony Bravia XR A90J 4K OLED Smart TV for $1398
As part of Walmart's Early Black Friday Sale event, Walmart is offering a the 65" Sony Bravia XR A90J 4K OLED Smart TV for only $1398.00. This was Sony's highest-end TV of 2021 Although the A90J is an older model year, it was a top-of-the-line TV at the time and it is still one of the best OLED TVs you can buy. To get a better current gen 65" Sony TV, you'd have to splurge for the A95K, which costs hundreds more.
65" Samsung Crystal TU690T 4K Smart TV for $398
Walmart has a model 2023 65" Samsung Crystal 4K TV for only $398 shipped. If you're looking for a Samsung TV at a budget price, than you won't find a better deal than this. This TV features Samsung's Crystal Processor 4K for great 4K upscaling of 1080p content and it uses the Tizen smart interface, which has all the apps you'd expect like Netflix, Hulu, Max, Youtube, and more.
49" Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 Gaming Monitor for $999.99
Amazon has the flagship Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC 49" gaming monitor for only $999.99. That's $600 less than MSRP and easily the best deal we've seen for Samsung's flagship gaming monitor. In fact, it's $400 less than the best price during Amazon's October Prime Day sale. The Odyssey OLED G9 replaces the Neo G9 as Samsung's highest end Odyssey G-series gaming monitor. Note that there is another similar monitor called the G95SC. It has the exact same panel as the G93SC, however it has two TV centric features: Smart TV functionality and PiP. It's also on sale for $1199.99, but for most gamers the G93SC is a much better value for the same quality monitor.
Up to $100 Off Secretlab TITAN Evo Gaming Chairs
The official Secretlab Black Friday Sale starts now and runs until November 25. Save up to $150 in discounts on their most popular gaming chairs and gaming desks. The TITAN Evo starts at $519 during the sale. This is Secretlab's latest flagship chair and it's available in Small, Medium, and Large sizes. It comes standard with Neo Hybrid Leatherette, which is easy to clean and considerably more durable than the commonly used PU leather. You can also upgrade to either SoftWeave Plus fabric or premium NAPA leather. Every TITAN Evo chair features a sculpted base with plush cold-cure foam upholstery, a supportive 4-way lumbar system, a full length backrest with 165 degrees of recline, full metal 4D armrests with magnetically attached PU cushions (can be upgraded to gel or memory foam), and a magnetically attached memory foam headrest pillow. The TITAN Evo comes with a 3 year warranty. premium, but we think the craftsmanship, materials, customer service, and customizability are worth it.
55" Samsung "The Frame" 4K QLED TV for $977.99
The Amazon Black Friday Sale has officially started, and one of the best TV deals we've seen is the 2022 Samsung "The Frame" 4K QLED Smart TV for only $977.99. That's over $500 price drop from its original $1500 MSRP and the biggest percentage discount we've seen for any "The Frame" series TV this year. Samsung's "The Frame" sets itself apart from all other TVs with its seamless aesthetics. It features an Art Mode that showcases your choice of fine art sort of like a screen saver. To go along with the art theme, the TV bezel is thin and looks just like the framing on a painting.
Sony DualSense Controllers are $49 Each
For this week only, Sony has decided to slash prices on their DualSense controllers. Normally they're priced at either $69.99 or $74.99 depending on the color, but today they're all $49.99 each. You'll see this sale at quite a few vendors, and that includes Amazon.
