There's really not long to go now before Black Friday Xbox deals kick off in earnest towards the end of November. Black Friday officially starts on November 29, but as always, we're seeing most big-name retailers kick their own sales events off early. As such, we're kicking off our live coverage of the event earlier than usual.
In all honesty, I've been very surprised by the quality of early Black Friday Xbox deals this year. We've been finding and reporting on excellent deals that are of a quality usually reserved for the event itself. Some highlights include the Ghost Cipher Xbox Wireless Controller at Lenovo for $54.99 (was $69.99), as well as a massive drop for the WD Black C50 expansion card, which is currently $99.99 (was $157.99) at Amazon.
We're keeping vigil over Black Friday Xbox deals now and during the upcoming sales week, as we have been doing at TechRadar Gaming for a good number of years. This past year, we've been testing and reviewing all the latest Xbox games and hardware; thus, all of our deal recommendations come from a position of experience and expertise. For a more specific look at Xbox-related hardware, be sure to check out our guide to all the best Black Friday Xbox controller deals in the run-up to the event.
Black Friday Xbox deals: US quick links
- Xbox consoles: $50 off the Series X at Best Buy
- Controllers: Save $15 on official pads at Walmart
- Headsets: $24 off the budget-friendly Razer Kaira X
- Storage and SSDs: Save $160 on Seagate's 2TB expansion card
- TVs: Save up to $2,800 on our favorite gaming TV at Samsung
- Monitors: Save $300 on the 4K Samsung OLED G8 at Best Buy
- Games: Half price on several EA Sports titles
- Game Pass: Get $75 off the Amazon Fire Game Pass bundle
Black Friday Xbox deals: UK quick links
- Xbox consoles: Save £21 on the Xbox Series X at Amazon
- Controllers: Save up to 20% on Xbox pads at Amazon
- Headsets: Save over £100 on the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro at Currys
- Storage and SSDs: Save up to 45% on the Seagate card at Amazon
- TVs: Save up to £200 on the S90D at Samsung
- Monitors: Get our top pick for Xbox at Argos' lowest-ever price
- Games: Save 15 quid on Black Ops 6 at Amazon, and more
- Game Pass: Get 3 months of Ultimate for just £28.85 at ShopTo
Early Black Friday Xbox deals: my top picks
US Black Friday Xbox deals
UK Black Friday Xbox deals
As TechRadar Gaming's Hardware Editor, I've been testing and reviewing Xbox hardware for upwards of three years. In November, myself and the rest of the TechRadar Gaming team will endeavor to highlight discounted products that are most worth your hard-earned cash. From controllers and headsets to storage cards and beyond, you can trust us to draw your attention to a range of high-quality offers.
If you're in the US, here's a deal you'll absolutely want to check out. Amazon is currently selling Madden NFL 25 at half price, meaning it's currently slightly cheaper than the retailer's current sale price for EA Sports College Football 25. If you prefer the high stakes, big stadium play of the main series, then this deal is one worth checking out.
Madden NFL 25: was $69.99 now $34.97 at Amazon
A mid-range headset at a decently budget price point? That's what Razer is bringing to the Black Friday Xbox deals with this stellar discount on the Razer Kaira Pro gaming headset. At 40% off at Amazon, I can highly recommend this workhorse of a headset - the PlayStation version of which I've previously used extensively for online multiplayer party chat. That, and it sounds great too. And fear not, the Xbox version is identical in terms of features - it just bears the black and green Razer/Xbox colors instead of PlayStation's blue and white.
Razer Kaira Pro for Xbox: was $149.99 now $89.99 at Amazon
If you want to make the most of this year's Black Friday Xbox deals, you might also want to subscribe to Amazon Prime to ensure you're getting next-day delivery on most 'Fulfilled by Amazon' items. That way, you'll also guarantee that your purchases will arrive in time for the Holidays if you're shopping for gifts, too.
We've got a handy widget below that'll guide you to your desired subscription based on your home region, be that a month or a year - or even the free one month trial if you're a first-time subscriber.
Another excellent Amazon Xbox game deal is for Star Wars Outlaws - Limited Edition. Normally, this'll be the full 70 bucks price tag. But right now, the Xbox Series X|S version can be yours at a massive 29% off.
The limited edition adds some nifty bonus content to Kay Vess's open-world adventure - namely the Rogue Infiltrator cosmetic pack. Of course, you're getting the excellent full game here too, providing hours of open-world Star Wars adventuring both on planet and up in space as you engage in dogfights with the Empire and various criminal factions.
Star Wars Outlaws Limited Edition: was $69.99 now $49.99 at Amazon
We're seeing some brilliant Xbox Series X|S game deals today, and one we'll point you towards this morning is this half-price deal for EA Sports FC 25. In the US, it can be yours for just $34.97 (was $69.99).
In the UK you've got two options. The digital version - available via instant download code in your emails - is £34.99 (was £69.99). Meanwhile, the physical boxed version is slightly pricier, but still on sale at £42.99. Check the links below!
US - EA Sports FC 25: was $69.99 now $34.99 at Amazon
UK - EA Sports FC 25 (Digital): was £69.99 now £34.99 at Amazon
UK - EA Sports FC 25 (Physical Disc): was £69.99 now £42.99 at Amazon
Good morning, UK folks! We're currently prepping for another day of early Black Friday prep and deals recommendations. However, you should know that Amazon UK's official Black Friday sales start tonight at midnight.
Now granted, I imagine most of you will be asleep by then (and so should I, given my horrendous sleep schedule), but it's worth bookmarking Amazon's gaming categories in advance as we're expecting several fresh Black Friday Xbox deals to arrive overnight.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has just recently released, and if you're interested in playing the updated flight sim game, there's a chance you'll want to go the whole hog and pair a flight stick with it to up your immersion.
Amazon seems to have been thinking the same thing, as right now, the Turtle Beach VelocityOne flightstick has been reduced to its lowest ever price at the online retailer. Now firmly under $100 while stocks last, it's a great and affordable companion to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
Turtle Beach VelocityOne flightstick: was $129.99 now $97.49 at Amazon
Here's one for folks after a new gaming headset for the Holidays. The marvelous Astro A50 is currently $100 cheaper than usual over at Best Buy. This typically premium-priced headset is well worth the investment thanks to its fantastic sound, impeccable microphone performance for online multiplayer and multiplatform capabilities that makes it usable across both Xbox and PC.
But don't just take my word for it. The Astro A50 is also among our Managing Editor Rob's favorite gaming headsets, having used it for a number of years across several different consoles.
Astro A50 Gen 4 wireless gaming headset: was $249.99 now $149.99 at Best Buy
Back over in the world of controllers, there is an absolutely superb Black Friday Xbox deal for the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma at Best Buy. This superb wired Xbox pad is half price at the online retailer right now.
Its successor, the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro, is my favorite Xbox controller of all time. You can read all about why in my review for it. But that's not to say the V2 Chroma isn't also worth considering. It's got great build quality, super responsive controls and a lovely RGB light pattern flanking each of its grips. If you're in the market for a Pro-adjacent Xbox pad that also works on PC, definitely check this one out.
Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma: was $149.99 now $74.99 at Best Buy
Here's a pretty awesome little bundle if you're looking to purchase an Xbox Series X console for the first time. Walmart is hosting a bundle that includes the 1TB Digital Edition console and two Robot White Xbox Wireless Controllers.
If you want to learn more about this console specifically, you can check out my Xbox Series X Digital Edition review, where I explain why it's a fine choice for budding Xbox Game Pass subscribers, or folks who aren't too fussed about the lack of a disc drive. You're still getting the same Xbox Series X power as the base model here, too.
Xbox Series X 1TB Digital Edition bundle: was $599.99 now $489.99 at Walmart
Perhaps my absolute favorite Black Friday Xbox deal so far is for the WD Black C50 expansion card. Specifically, the 1TB model, which is currently down to its lowest ever price at Amazon.
Most Xbox consoles ship with around 800GB of usable storage space out of the box. If you're an Xbox Game Pass subscriber, or typically install games with large file sizes, I think you'll agree that this simply isn't enough. What you're getting here, then, is a flat 1TB of extra space for under $100.
WD Black C50 (1TB): was $157.99 now $99.99 at Amazon
Where should you shop for Black Friday Xbox controller deals?
The best Black Friday Xbox controller deals, unlike Amazon-centric sales events, will be hosted at various retailers in both the US and UK. If you're specifically after an Xbox controller or two this year, be sure to keep these retailer pages bookmarked throughout the event:
US:
Amazon: will typically have cheaper gamepads across the board
Microsoft: the official home of Xbox controllers
Best Buy: Xbox gamepads in a range of colors and decent discounts
Walmart: often price-matches Xbox controllers with Amazon
GameStop: Xbox controllers in good stock and at solid prices
Target: lighter on discounts, but usually has plenty in stock
UK:
Amazon: your first port of call for most official and third-party pads
John Lewis: fantastic 2-year warranty and protection plans
Argos: will often price-match Amazon on the best Xbox controllers
Currys: excellent selection of official colors and reliable for stock
Very: a solid option that often beats the competition on discounts
Kicking things off with one of my absolute favorite deals I've come across before Black Friday has even started. Right now, you can pick up the recently released Ghost Cipher Xbox Wireless Controller special edition for its lowest price yet.
I adore the color scheme Microsoft has opted for with this limited edition gamepad. I'm typically a huge fan of that late 90s/early 2000s-esque translucent look, and the gold finish on the d-pad and triggers really helps this one stand out. You can shop for it at Lenovo while stocks last.
Xbox Wireless Controller - Ghost Cipher Special Edition: was $69.99 now $54.99 at Lenovo
Hey folks, and welcome to TechRadar Gaming's Black Friday Xbox deals live coverage. I'm Rhys, your guide to all things deals and discounts for Xbox consoles, controllers, accessories and games over this year's Black Friday period.
If you're interested in bolstering your Xbox collection for less over Black Friday - be that in terms of hardware of software - then be sure to keep this live blog bookmarked. I'll be regularly updating this blog from now up until the closing hours of Cyber Monday.
