Black Friday gaming deals worth grabbing: PS5 $100 off, Switch 2 bundles, game lows and accessories
Retailers have rolled out strong Black Friday discounts across consoles, games and peripherals. The headline: Sony has dropped $100 off its PS5 lineup (Digital $399, Standard $449, Pro $649). Beyond consoles, we’re seeing all‑time lows on many titles, storage deals for Switch 2, Steam Deck price cuts and solid bargains on mice, keyboards and headsets.
Below is a concise roundup of the best current offers, who they suit and quick tips to buy smart during the sale window. Prices and stock move quickly — check retailer pages before you buy.
Top console deals
- PS5 family — Digital: $399; Standard: $449; Pro: $649. Widely available at Sony, Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart.
- Switch 2 bundles — Console + Mario Kart World at ~$499 is the best immediate value; standalone console discounts remain scarce.
- Steam Deck (256GB) — $319 at Steam — ties the best price we’ve tracked for the entry model.
Notable game & storage deals
- PS5 game lows: Final Fantasy XVI $15, God of War Ragnarök $20, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth $30 and many first‑party titles around $30.
- Switch discounts: Super Mario Odyssey, Paper Mario and several first‑party titles dropping to ~$30; Nintendo eShop Cyber Deals run Nov 20–Dec 3 for digital bargains.
- Storage: microSD Express cards for Switch 2 are on sale — Samsung P9 512GB at $75 and Lexar 1TB at $186 are notable price points.
Accessories & peripherals
- DualSense controller — about $55 (good time to pick up a spare).
- DualSense Edge (pro) — around $160; PlayStation Portal handheld ~ $179.
- Gaming mice & keyboards: Razer Viper V3 Pro, DeathAdder V3, Lemokey P1 HE, ASUS ROG Strix Scope II and others at notable discounts.
- Headsets: Turtle Beach Atlas Air $130, HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 $30, Astro A50 X and Logitech Pro X 2 deals available.
Where to shop
Check Sony, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, Steam, Humble and manufacturer stores. Quick affiliate search (opens in new tab): Search PS5 deals on Amazon.
Buying tips
- Bundle math: Bundles that include games you planned to buy can be the best value even when console discounts are small.
- Check compatibility: For Switch 2, prefer microSD Express for full performance; ensure accessories match your console generation.
- Watch auto‑renewals: Subscriptions (PlayStation Plus, game services) often auto‑renew at full price.
- Use price trackers & alerts: Stock and flash deals change quickly — set alerts for hard-to-find items.
Discussion: Which gaming deal are you most tempted by — a PS5, Steam Deck, Switch 2 bundle or a specific game/accessory? Tell us your platform and budget and we’ll recommend the best pick.