The final days of Black Friday 2025 deliver substantial discounts across the gaming market, offering consumers rare opportunities to acquire premium gaming hardware and software at reduced prices.
The sales event, running through November 28 and extending into early December at select retailers, encompasses savings on major consoles, accessories, games, and peripheral equipment.
PlayStation 5 Consoles and Hardware
Sony continues to lead the promotion with $100 reductions across its entire PS5 console lineup. The PS5 Pro, which launched at $799, now reaches $699, matching its lowest price since release.
The standard PS5 Slim drops to $449, while the PlayStation Digital Edition falls to $399. Themed bundles deliver additional value—the limited-edition Ghost of Yōtei PS5 Slim in Gold finishes at $499.99, bundled with a matching DualSense controller and a digital game voucher.
Virtual reality gaming enters accessible price territory with the PlayStation VR2 Horizon: Call of the Mountain Bundle marked down to $299, representing a $100 reduction and matching all-time lows.
This package includes the VR2 headset, two motion controllers, and the acclaimed Horizon exclusive title.
Accessory pricing reflects aggressive discounting across the ecosystem. DualSense controllers start from $54, while the premium DualSense Edge wireless controller reaches its lowest-ever price of $169.
The PlayStation Portal remote player drops to $20 off, now priced at approximately $79. Additional accessory reductions include $30 off Pulse Explore wireless earbuds and $20 off Pulse Elite headsets.
Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Offerings
Nintendo Switch game pricing demonstrates robust discounts, though the Switch 2 console itself remains at full price.
The Mario Kart 8 Bundle presents the only Switch 2 console discount, offering $30 savings when purchasing the console and Mario Kart World together. Retailers maintain $499 pricing for the console standalone.
First-party Nintendo titles reach $30 each, with Super Mario Odyssey now available at this price point. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Remake, Splatoon 3, and similar releases match this threshold.
Retailer-specific deals drive additional savings—Walmart undercuts official pricing on titles like Luigi's Mansion 3, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, each falling to $30.
Third-party game pricing becomes particularly attractive on Nintendo's platform. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds drops to $30, representing 50% off the $59.99 list price at Walmart.
Sonic X Shadow Generations reaches $15, and purchasers gain a free Switch 2 upgrade alongside the purchase. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom finally receives discounting after remaining full price through most of the promotional period, now starting at $38.
Memory card pricing addresses storage concerns. Samsung P9 512GB memory cards reach $75, significantly below typical pricing.
Handheld Gaming Devices
The portable gaming market features diverse options across price points. Steam Deck LCD enters competitive territory at $319.99, representing a rare 20% discount from Valve's standard $400 pricing.
This base model includes 256GB storage and SteamOS, with the carrying case included. Higher-capacity models and OLED variants remain at full pricing, making the LCD version particularly valuable for budget-conscious consumers.
The Lenovo Legion Go S with the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip reaches $649.99 following a $250 price reduction at Best Buy.
This larger-screened handheld outperforms the Steam Deck in processing power and boasts a higher refresh rate display, though at significantly higher cost.
Budget-conscious handheld shoppers discover savings on niche products. The Super Pocket TECHNOS Edition drops to $54.99, offering physical cartridge gaming without emulation.
The RG28XX Retro Handheld reaches $42.99, marking a 20% discount exclusive to Amazon.
Xbox Gaming Ecosystem
Microsoft's digital storefront discount over 2,000 Xbox and PC games, with reductions reaching 85% on select titles.
Recent and acclaimed releases feature substantial discounts: Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater falls to $30 at multiple retailers, while Silent Hill f reaches $49.94 at Amazon. Elden Ring drops to $15 at Walmart, matching historical lows.
Sports franchises and established series receive significant reductions. Hogwarts Legacy reaches 85% off, while Forza Horizon 5 Standard Edition drops 50%, and NBA 2K26 Standard Edition receives a 55% discount.
Game Pass trials remain available at $1 for 14 days for new subscribers.
Gaming Peripherals and Accessories
Keyboard options expand with aggressive discounting on mechanical and wireless options. The Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 wireless keyboard reaches $129.99, saving $80 from its regular price.
The Logitech G Pro keyboard drops to $83, representing a $36 reduction. Budget-conscious buyers find the Gamakay x Naughshark NS68 as a viable option at under $100.
Mouse selection encompasses all price ranges. The Logitech G Pro X Superlight reaches $80, saving $70 from standard pricing.
The Turtle Beach Burst II Air drops to $60, while the Corsair Sabre V2 Pro falls to $80. Budget buyers secure viable options starting near $20.
Gaming headset pricing demonstrates particular competitiveness. The Logitech G733 Lightspeed wireless headset reaches $79.99, representing 50% off standard pricing. The HyperX Cloud II 7.1 gaming headset drops to $47.50.
Mid-range wireless options like the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless reach $126, saving $74 from list price. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, long recognized as a category leader, discounts to $289.99, maintaining its standing as a recommended option.
Gaming Monitors
The monitor market features options addressing various specifications and budgets.
Premium OLED displays reach all-time lows: the Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDP dual-mode OLED hits $850, saving $450 from its $1,300 list price. The MSI MAG 271QPX 240Hz QHD OLED gaming monitor reaches $549.99 at Newegg.
Mid-range options suit standard 1440p gaming. The Asus ROG Strix XG27UCS 4K 160Hz display reaches $299 at Amazon. The LG UltraGear 27GX700A-B 27-inch 280Hz QHD monitor drops to $549.99 after a $300 reduction.
Budget-conscious consumers find options below $150. The Asus TUF Gaming VG249QE5A 24-inch flat monitor reaches $79.99, marking a new record low. The ViewSonic VA2448-MHU 24-inch IPS 120Hz monitor falls to $99.99.
Ultrawide gaming monitors deliver immersive experiences at reduced prices. The LG UltraGear 34-inch 3440x1440 160Hz curved display reaches $299.99.
Gaming Laptops
The portable gaming laptop market offers configurations spanning entry-level to high-performance segments. Budget-tier options start under $500, featuring processors like the Intel i5 and 1080p displays.
Mid-range gaming laptops featuring RTX 4060 graphics and Ryzen 5 processors reach approximately $700, providing adequate performance for mainstream gaming at 1080p settings.
Premium configurations like the MSI Thin A15 with RTX 4060 graphics approach $700 with 16GB RAM and modern processors, delivering reliable performance for most contemporary games.
Timeline and Retailer Availability
Most traditional Black Friday promotions conclude on November 28, though select retailers extend sales into December. PlayStation Direct, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and manufacturer storefronts maintain active promotions.
Region-specific availability affects final pricing, with international consumers accessing parallel deals through local retailers. Promotional inventory remains subject to stock availability, with certain items experiencing depletion as the sales event concludes.
The convergence of console generation maturity, platform competition, and year-end retail strategy creates unusual market conditions where durable discounts reach levels uncommon outside promotional events.
Consumers evaluating major gaming hardware upgrades discover limited windows for similar value propositions outside this annual cycle.
