What to expect from Black Friday 2025

As another year begins to draw to a close, black friday is waiting around the corner, bringing consumers one of the last big sales of the year. Black Friday has become huge for gamers over the years, as it can be one of the best times to get solid discounts on consoles, games, and even accessories, and retailers are starting to roll out their deals.

There are bound to be more sale announcements as November continues, as many big name stores will often keep some of the biggest deals under wraps until the launch date is closer. However, there are already a lot of confirmed discounts waiting in the wings, and based on last year's deals, there will definitely be some repeats. Black Friday leaks have also offered some exciting hints about what to expect, and for those wondering what deals to look for, here's what's known so far about November's growing list of sales.

Keep in mind: PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Black Friday deals

PlayStation deals are already being confirmed

For those who haven't yet made the switch from PS4 to PS5, this year might be the time to do so. Recent leaks from prominent Dealabs insider Billbil-kun claim that the PS5 slim model with 1TB of storage may be discounted by $100. Between this leak and confirmed discounts from other retailers, it's likely that most PS5 discounts found this Black Friday will be around $100-$120.

After Sony increased the prices of its PS5 models earlier this year, Black Friday may be one of the few times that warrants a decent price cut. The current generation of consoles continues to increase in price, so the November sales are sure to be a great opportunity for many gamers to finally move on from their older generation consoles.

A year of highs and lows for Xbox raises questions about Black Friday deals

It's been a strange year for Xbox and Microsoft. While the company has seen great success with ROG Xbox Ally, controversies like shocking Game Pass price hikes and various game cancellations have caused backlash. The Xbox Series X/S has also been subject to price hikes recently, so it may not look like a monumental discount when it comes to Black Friday price cuts, but it would be surprising if there wasn't at least some kind of deal. Last year, the Xbox Series X/S was $50 off, controllers were $10 off, and the Xbox Design Lab also offered free engraving. In addition, purchases of specific games were also paired with a promotional $5 Xbox gift card, so it's possible that Microsoft will take a similar approach to Black Friday this year.

Nintendo needs to stick to its guns

Over the years, Nintendo and Black Friday have rarely mixed, at least when it comes to consoles and first-party titles. Third-party games are bound to get significant discounts, but for those crossing their fingers that the Switch 2 will get a price cut, that's highly unlikely. So while the Switch 2 and first-party games will likely remain locked at their current price points, Black Friday could be a great opportunity to get some strong third-party deals.

Biggest Black Friday Video Game Deals

The biggest price cuts are traditionally most likely for older games, and this trend will continue this year. Games like Hogwarts heritage, Elden Ringand Final Fantasy VII Reborn they've received significant discounts in the past, but several 2025 versions have already been released with reduced prices, so they're more likely to be an option for the Black Friday price cuts.

2025 games that were already on sale this year (and likely will be again)

• Split Fiction
• Borderlands 4
• Madden NFL 26
• NBA 2K26
• Cronos: A New Dawn
• Gears of War: Reloaded
• Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

Games are expected to get Black Friday discounts

• Assassin's Creed Shadows
• Dying Light: The Beast
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• The Sims 4
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
• Ghost of Yotei
• DOOM: The Dark Ages
• Battlefield 6
• Marvel's Spider-Man 2
• Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
• Cyberpunk 2077
• Elden Ring
• Hogwarts heritage

Assassin's Creed Shadows is likely a Black Friday choice, as Ubisoft is known for frequently discounting its games. The Sims 4 has several big annual sales, with Black Friday being one of the best times to get great deals on the expansion. Last year, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Cyberpunk 2077 were some of the biggest discounts, and given the popularity of these two, it's likely they'll be included again. A lot of 2025 releases have yet to be confirmed for Black Friday, but it's certainly possible that some of the year's biggest titles will be discounted in some way.

Retail deals to look out for on Black Friday 2025

Costco

• Sony PS5 Digital Slim Disk Console Bundle – $120 off

• Meta Quest 3S 128GB VR Headset Bundle – $50 Off (Online Only)

• MSI Codex Gaming Laptop – $400 Off (Online Only)

• ASUS 27″ 240Hz Gaming Monitor – $40 Off (Online Only)

• CyberPower PC Gamer Xtreme Gaming Desktop – $220 off

• MSI Aegis R2 AI Gaming Desktop – $500 Off (Online Only)

• MSI Aegis Gaming Desktop – $400 off

• Woojer High-Fidelity Haptic Vest 4 – $50 off (online only)

• LG 27″ UltraGear OLED QHD Gaming Monitor – $100 Off (Online Only)

• LG 32″ UltraGear OLED 4K UHD Gaming Monitor – $450 off (online only)

Best buy

• Great for game discounts

• Titles like Diablo 4, Mortal Kombat 1, TLOU part 1 & 2and Astro Bot they are already included in the early Black Friday sales.

• Usually great for selling controllers and general accessories.

• Sales of PCs

Walmart

• Three weeks of Black Friday/Cyber ​​Monday sales

• Week 1: 14-16 november

• 2nd week: 25-30 november

• Week 3: December 1st (Cyber ​​Monday)

Target

• Early Black Friday Deals: 6-8 november

• More sales TBA

• A good choice for selling controllers and headphones.

• Discounts on games are expected, but controllers and headsets are likely to see bigger price cuts.

Amazon

• Best gaming deals overall

• Amazon's Christmas sale is already underway.

• Discounts mainly apply to headphones, keyboards, accessories and controllers.

• Games are sure to see big discounts in the coming days and weeks.

GameStop

• Game prices tend to drop in tiers: expect $20, $30, $40, $50, and $60 price tags.

• Console discounts and bundles

• Discounts on drivers

• Discounts on merchandise such as stuffed animals and T-shirts are also expected.