Now that Thanksgiving has wrapped up, it's time to start thinking about Christmas. More specifically, it's time to start thinking about Christmas gifts for everyone this year. The best Black Friday deals are all live this weekend and will probably remain through Cyber Monday. This is the weekend to do all of your Christmas shopping before prices start going up.
I myself am a bit of a known last-minute gift shopper. I need the pressure of Christmas being only a few days away to push me to really hunker down and think about what to buy everyone. And while I still haven't done my own Christmas gift shopping this year, I do have some gift ideas to share based on what's actually on sale.
The Best Gifts on Sale for Black Friday This Year
Illustrated Editions of Books Are Buy 2, Get 1 Free
I have a lot of people in my life that love to read and I've found that illustrated editions of their favorite series are often a top gift idea for readers. Of the illustrated editions that are on sale right now, I'd recommend The Lord of the Rings ones. They all include illustrations and maps from Tolkien himself and are arguably the best gift for any true Lord of the Rings fan. All three of these books are currently available in Amazon's buy 2, get 1 free sale so it's a great time to buy.
Another good option available in that same sale is the interactive illustrated versions of Harry Potter. There are a total of four books that have been converted to this style so far and they are actually cool. The "interactive" part is that they are designed to include papercraft alongside just illustrations. I've taken advantage of this same buy 2, get 1 deal on these before and it can save you quite a bit of money on a good Harry Potter gift.
AirPods Are Really Cheap This Year
AirPods are one of the most purchased items during every Black Friday sale. This has been true since the dawn of the AirPod and will likely remain true until the need for earpods becomes a thing of the past. This year we are seeing some really good deals on AirPods models. You can get a pair of the latest AirPods 4 for only $69 right now, which seems like a ridiculous price for Apple tech.
If you're looking to buy the new AirPods Pro 3 instead, those are also on sale for Black Friday. Amazon and other retailers have dropped prices to new lows and it's only been a couple of months since Apple first released these.
Both of these have been within our top ordered items from IGN's audience so far for Black Friday.
Everyone Wants a Nintendo Switch 2
One of the most popular items during Black Friday this year is the new Switch console. There aren't any actual Nintendo Switch 2 deals this year, but that hasn't stopped folks from buying the bundles that offer at least some savings. That's because the Switch 2 is probably never going to be discounted. If you don't buy a bundle now, they might all be gone before Christmas.
As someone who already owns a Nintendo Switch 2, some of the top things on my Christmas list are games and accessories for it. The Switch 2 Pro controller unfortunately isn't discounted yet either, but there are a ton of deals on Switch games and MicroSD express cards worth checking out.
Discounts on PlayStation Games and Accessories Are Great This Year
Some of the best video game deals we've seen so far for Black Friday have been on PlayStation stuff. The PlayStation Black Friday sale has some of the lowest prices we've ever seen on accessories like DualSense controllers and the PlayStation Portal. There are also price drops on the consoles themselves, but they haven't been as popular.
If you're looking for something cheaper, I'd suggest checking out the deals on physical PS5 games. There are a bunch of really popular games getting discounts this year, including new releases like Battlefield 6. There's also Elden Ring for only $15, which is a crazy good deal.
4K and Blu-ray Movie Deals Are Great for Collectors
There are some pretty good Black Friday deals on streaming services this year, but if you're looking for a gift for someone that already has a movie collection started then 4K is the way to go. We've been tracking some incredible 4K movie deals this year and the prices are so worth it.
If you're looking for something more substantial than movies, there are also some great deals on full collections of TV shows available. This includes favorites like Friends, Star Trek, and even Courage the Cowardly Dog.
The Best LEGO Deals of the Year Are Live Now
LEGO has been on fire this year with some of the coolest new sets I've ever seen. It was enough to even convert me into an adult fan of LEGO and I've already started a collection for myself. For 2025 we're seeing some incredible Black Friday LEGO deals with prices dropping to new lows all week. Here's some of the price drops I'd recommend checking out while stock remains.
LEGO also went all out this year with its Black Friday LEGO set. The new LEGO Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise set became available on actual Black Friday and has already completely sold out. The LEGO store has some backorder stock coming in and out, so it's worth a look for any of my fellow Star Trek fans out there.
When Do the Sales Actually End?
Black Friday deals have been going on for more than a week already, but a lot of the best discounts will have an abrupt end. You can expend most major sales to end when Cyber Monday ends, which for this year is December 1. Retailers like Amazon tend to keep sale prices live until 12 a.m. PT, so you'll still have all of Monday before prices go back up. Though some things will likely go out of stock by then.
There are usually follow-up "last-minute" sales that will arrive before Christmas still, but those discounts are never as good as they are during the peak Black Friday shopping window.
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