Black Friday Xbox deals: all the best discounts I'd personally buy and recommend

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.