2025-11-28 16:46:47
Robert Anderson

We're in the endgame now for Black Friday deals, and with Thanksgiving over, our tummies filled, and the sale weekend proper underway. It's likely all the deals that are now available are what we are ultimately getting.

So here's how this is going to work: I'm going to run through the best Black Friday deals you can shop for over the Black Friday sale weekend, for PlayStation, Nintendo, and Xbox.

These are the standouts, all handpicked, and the ones actually worth your time this Black Friday. Every single pick has hit its lowest price of the year, so ignoring them would be a bit daft.

There's a solid spread of offers here, and I'm keeping it lean by sticking to the stuff that genuinely earns its place. Let's get into it and see what gamers can actually score this Black Friday.

Best PlayStation Deals

PlayStation is having a fairly good Black Friday so far. Battlefield 6 is down to $35 at Amazon, a full 50% off, while Borderlands 4 is also $35, back in stock and ready to fly off those digital shelves.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has also dropped to $30 at Walmart and Amazon, making it another of the best bargains in the end of year sales. I'd snap each of games up ASAP to avoid Black Friday FOMO, as deals like these tend to go before the sale weekend is up.

Other big 2025 releases like Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Assassin's Creed Shadows are also hitting $30, so there’s no shortage of must-grab titles.

PlayStation hardware deals are solid too, with the NBA 2K26 bundle at $449, free game included, and the PS5 Pro down to $649, likely the best price we’ll see for the world’s most powerful console anytime soon.

Best Nintendo Deals

Nintendo’s Black Friday is delivering better deals than expected, but the real standout is the Switch 2. The Mario Kart 8 Bundle saves you $30 compared to buying the items separately, and stock won’t last, Nintendo has officially said once it’s gone, it’s gone. If you’ve been holding off on a Switch 2, now is not the time to wait, especially with holiday demand set to skyrocket.

For Switch 2 owners, the Samsung 512GB microSD Express memory card is a no-brainer at $74.99, down from $99.99 at Amazon, the best storage upgrade you can get at the lowest price of the year.

Other deals are nice, like Final Fantasy 1-6 Pixel Collection for $39.99, Sonic X Shadow Generations for $15, Super Mario Odyssey for $29.99, and Zelda amiibo for $9.99, but the bundle and storage are the ones that really matter this Black Friday.

Best Xbox Deals

Xbox deals are a bit patchy this year, and there aren’t any standout console discounts. That said, there are still solid bargains if you know where to look. Just like PlayStation, the strongest deals are absolutely on the games, with price matches on Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater ($30), Battlefield 6 ($35), and Borderlands 4 ($35) for Xbox.

For Game Pass fans, the best deal right now is the 3-month Game Pass Ultimate at Amazon for $59.99, down from $89.99. It’s the perfect way to dodge recent price hikes and stack some serious value into your membership.

Steam Black Friday Sale

Steam is putting on its very own Black Friday sale for the first time, so it is absolutely worth a brief mention as well. Note that you should always compare the prices with Steam key sellers like Fanatical and Green Man Gaming to ensure you're getting the best deal possible.

There is a fantastic range of games getting discounted at Steam, including 50% off EA Sports FC 26, 15% off Battlefield 6, a whopping 67% (6 7!) off Risk of Rain 2, 20% off Helldivers 2, 34% off the glorious Blue Prince, and 8% Dead by Daylight.

You can also grab Ghost of Tsushima for 40% off the recommended retail price, a huge 75% off the wonderful Red Dead Redemption 2, and an even bigger 95% on Warhammer: Vermintide 2.

That's not all, either. From now until December 1, 10am PT (1pm ET), you can also save 20% on the Steam Deck LCD 256GV model, that's the original model, not the fancy OLED one, and nominate your favorite games of 2025 in this year's Steam Awards.

You might have already seen my $20 or less roundup, which is still packed with heavy hitters from the last few years and perfect if you want maximum bang for your buck. I also recently covered the best games under $30 right now, sporting Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater as my top pick.

I've also got you covered if you're looking for a more comprehensive roundup of the best video game deals for Black Friday. I'd also highly recommend you check in with my best Nintendo, PlayStation and Xbox Black Friday roundups, both of which I'll be updating daily with the best offers over the sale weekend. After that, I will rest. Have a good one!

Robert Anderson is Senior Commerce Editor and IGN's resident deals expert on games, collectibles, trading card games, and more. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter/X or Bluesky.

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