The holiday shopping bonanza known as Black Friday is an exciting period for gamers and those buying for them. It’s the time of year when you’ll see prices drop significantly on 2024’s top games, along with controllers, gaming gift cards, and occasionally even consoles. Although the official Black Friday deals don’t start until November 29th, retailers have embraced an early bird strategy, with many offers launching well in advance—some are live right now. We’ve compiled a comprehensive roundup of the best early Black Friday deals, spanning board games, electronics, and more. Let’s dive into the gaming category.
Returning visitors or newcomers to this page will notice we’ve added some incredible deals recently. For the first time, both the Nintendo Switch consoles and first-party accessories like the Joy-Cons and the Switch Pro controller have received Black Friday discounts. Some must-play Switch games are available at their lowest prices yet. For instance, Tears of the Kingdom is now $30 for both physical and digital copies at Walmart, a spectacular saving of over 50%. Not to be outdone, Best Buy is offering the Asus ROG Ally X for just $100, and the Meta Quest 3S comes with a $75 gift card. Plus, we’ve added the Genki Covert Dock 2, which is ideal for the Switch and Steam Deck, and an elegant Asus 27-inch QHD OLED gaming monitor to our list.
### The Best Nintendo Switch Deals
While the Switch boasts many exclusive titles, you’ll also find some cross-platform games listed in the Xbox section, typically offered at comparable prices for the Switch version.
### The Best PlayStation 5 Deals
Similarly, the PS5’s lineup includes numerous exclusives, but many multiplatform games are featured in the Xbox segment, usually at the same price point for the PS5 edition.
### The Best PC and Steam Deck Deals
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