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02 Dec 2024

Best Black Friday gaming deals

We spotted some great Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on the Asus ROG Ally, VR headsets, a PlayStation 5, a TV with gaming features, and much more

Lars StannardContent writer

UPDATE 03/12/2024: Black Friday and Cyber Monday are now over so the deals in the following story are no longer valid.

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Whether you're a seasoned gamer wanting the latest tech, or buying your first console, we've spotted some great deals to help you save money over Black Friday.

With Cyber Monday here, our experts have compared hundreds of deals on consoles and gaming peripherals to upgrade your play while saving you money. We've highlighted the best deals on consoles, plus nice-to-haves such as TVs, monitors and extra controllers.

We've checked for cheapest prices over the past six months too, so you can easily tell if you're getting a good bargain.

Our guide to Black Friday 2024 will help you get the best of the rest of the sales.

* References to ‘Average price' and 'Cheapest price' are based on Which? market knowledge and information supplied by our partners. Prices are checked for the six calendar months prior to publication. Not all retailers are included in our checks.

Best deal on the Asus ROG Ally

Average price in the past six months: £549.97 Cheapest price in the past six months: £399

Asus ROG Ally

We like: PC gaming on the go

Watch out for: Uses Windows 11, not its own operating system

It's easy to think of the ROG Ally as a souped-up Nintendo Switch, but it's actually more like a gaming laptop with joysticks attached.

This handheld PC from Asus has a 7-inch 120Hz FHD touchscreen, 512GB of storage and 16GB of Ram.

You can compare prices below:

Best VR Headset deals

Meta Quest 3 (512GB model)

Average price in the past six months: £576.32 Cheapest price in the past six months: £468.48

We like: Standalone VR headset – no need for a PC or console

Watch out for: Knocking into things while in VR

Meta's latest mixed-reality headset allows you to play games in full VR or in mixed augmented reality. You won't need to set up any base stations or tracking devices with it.

This headset has got a great discount this Black Friday and is the cheapest we've ever seen it.

You can compare prices below:

PS VR 2 Headset

Average price in the past six months: £520.37 Cheapest price in the past six months: £339.99

PlayStation VR 2 headset and controllers

We like: Exclusive titles and experiences

Watch out for: Need a PS5 in order to use

If you already have a PlayStation 5 and want to get into the digital worlds of VR, now's a good opportunity to pick up Sony's PS5-specfic headset.

This deal doesn't come with any games, so you'll need to buy them separately. Either way, it's the cheapest we've ever seen this headset.

You can compare prices below:

Not sure which one to choose? We've compared popular headsets in our guide on how to buy the best VR headset.

Best PS5 deals

PlayStation 5 Slim

Average price in the past six months: £466.25 Cheapest price in the past six months: £399.99

We like: Detachable disc drive

Watch out for: Make sure you have a TV to play it on – why not check out one of our best TV deals?

It's the best deal we've seen on a new PS5. You can get £80 off a console when you buy from Amazon.

It's not just the disc PS5 that's got £80 off – you can also pick up a digital PS5 at a discount. It might be worth choosing the disc model over the digital, as that can save you more money in the long run if you buy second-hand physical games.

You can compare prices below:

What about the PS5 Pro? Check out our page on the best PlayStation 5 deals to see our roundup of the best bargains.

Best Xbox deals

Xbox Series S (512GB model)

Average price in the past six months: £244.64 Cheapest price in the past six months: £159.99

We like: 'Play Anywhere' games means you can play your games on PC, too

Watch out for: No disc drive – digital games only

Last year, there were significant discounts on the Xbox over Black Friday. We haven't seen prices match those lows but, in the meantime, you can grab a Series S with £40 off from a few retailers.

It's not the hottest deal, but it's the best one currently available.

You can compare prices below:

After a Series X? Read our page on the best Xbox deals to get the best price

Best Nintendo Switch deal

Our pick: Nintendo Switch OLED (White)

Average price in the last six months: £309.13

Cheapest Price in the last six months: £255.00

We like: Cheapest price we've ever seen on a Switch OLED

Watch out for: No extras like in other Switch deals

If you're after a Switch OLED, or want to upgrade from your regular Switch – this is the best bargain currently available.

You won't get any freebies like a game or free Nintendo Switch Online, but the savings on this deal are well worth picking those up separately.

We saw this console cheapest at ShopPlay.co.uk, where you can get it for £259.

Compare prices from other retailers below:

We've found more bundle deals on a regular Switch and a Switch Lite, too. Check out our guide on the best Nintendo Switch deals to learn more

Best Black Friday controller deals

Our pick: PlayStation 5 DualSense controller

Average price in the past six months: £59.53 Cheapest price in the past six months: £39.99

We like: Rechargeable – no batteries required

Watch out for: No programmable buttons

This Black Friday, you can get nearly £20 off a new DualSense controller.

If you're looking to do some couch co-op or play some split-screen games with friends or siblings, now is a good time to pick up an extra controller. Even if you're not gaming on a PS5, you can use DualSense controllers to play games on PC, Mac or Android devices.

You can compare prices below:

Need to know

More controller deals

Xbox wireless controller: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50010600
PS5 DualSense Edge controller: SQUIRREL_TEXT_12925249

Best TV gaming deal

LG OLED42C44LA

Average price in the past six months: £963 Lowest price in the past six months: £869

We like: Our top pick for a TV deal this Black Friday

We don't like: Lacks some accessibility settings

This high-end 42-inch OLED TV has plenty of gaming features and a lot of other nice-to-haves. It has a 100/120Hz screen, plus Freesync and G-Sync built in. This will make gaming on an Xbox or PS5 look smoother and should reduce input lag when playing with a controller.

There are more features than just those for gaming: you'll get features like Dolby Vision, plus plenty of smart features to stream movies and TV without any additional hardware.

Read our LG OLED42C44LA review to see how it performed in our tough lab tests.

You can compare prices below:

Best gaming monitor deal

Samsung Odyssey LS25BG400EUXXU

Average price in the past six months: £217 Cheapest price in the past six months: £148.98

We like: Easy to assemble, plus gaming features

Watch out for: Ports and sockets can be awkward to access

If you're looking for a new monitor for your gaming PC, or don't want to spend hundreds of pounds on a TV, this Samsung monitor is a great option to consider.

It has a high refresh rate of 240Hz, which can make games seem smoother while playing. You'll need to make sure your console or PC can output more than 60 frames per second in order to see any differences, though. It's a 1080p FHD monitor, so devices such as a PS5 shouldn't have many issues reaching those higher frame rates.

Read our Samsung Odyssey LS25BG400EUXXU monitor review.

You can compare prices below:

Best Fire TV Stick gaming deal

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device

Average price in the past six months: £59.99 Lowest price in the past six months: £34.99

We like: Xbox game streaming

Watch out for: Needs to be powered by an outlet

Amazon's 4k Fire Stick aims to bring top quality streaming experiences to your home by connecting to Wi-fi 6 and streaming in 4K Ultra HD.

One standout feature of this model is that it's the only streaming media player with the Xbox app, which means you can stream games through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and cloud gaming.

You can compare prices below:

Is the Steam Deck on sale this Black Friday?

Sadly, it doesn't seem to be on sale this year. There have been times when you can get a small discount on the popular handheld PC, but those have been few and far between.

While you can sometimes get them from retailers such as Amazon, it's not uncommon to find them selling for higher than RRP from a third-party seller. If you're after one, we'd recommend buying from Valve direct.

As of writing, the price for a Steam Deck LCD is still £349, with prices for the Steam Deck OLED at £479 (512GB model) and £569 (1TB model).

If you're after one, you can check out prices and availability from Steam.

Where can I find Black Friday deals on games?

There are several retailers that will have deals on games for every console over Black Friday. Below, we've broken down where you can easily find deals on games.

PC: Steam will undoubtedly have the biggest sale for PC gamers, as its Autumn Sale tends to kick off around American Thanksgiving (28 November) and Black Friday.
Xbox: You can check out current deals from the Microsoft Store or our page on the best Xbox deals, where we keep track of our picks on game deals.
PlayStation 5: Sony has already launched some Black Friday game deals through the PlayStation Store, but we also keep track of our game deal picks on our best PlayStation deals page.
Nintendo Switch: Like other console manufacturers, Nintendo has lots of games on sale through the Nintendo eShop – including some bargains on Nintendo exclusives that don't typically go on sale. We also cover our top game deals on our round-up of the best Nintendo Switch deals.

We've broken down our top picks for PS5, Xbox, and Switch below:

PS5 game deals:

Disco Elysium: The Final Cut: Available from the PlayStation Store (£9.89)
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50015311
Horizon: Forbidden West: SQUIRREL_TEXT_12924780
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50018558
EA Sports FC 25: Available from the PlayStation Store (£34.99)
Elden Ring (Shadow of the Erdtree Edition): SQUIRREL_TEXT_50018027
Dragon's Dogma 2 (Deluxe Edition): Available from the PlayStation Store (£40.59)
Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Available from the PlayStation Store (£43.39)
Baldur's Gate 3: Available from the PlayStation Store (£46.39)
Silent Hill 2 (2024 remake): Available from the PlayStation Store (£47.99)

Nintendo Switch game deals:

Overcooked! 2: Available from Nintendo eShop (£4.99)
Pokemon Shining Pearl: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50017806
EA SPORTS FC 25 Standard Edition: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50018172
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50017985
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50017190

Xbox game deals:

Assassin's Creed Mirage: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50010517
Dead Space (remake): SQUIRREL_TEXT_50014926
Remnant 2: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50018115
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50017808
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree edition: SQUIRREL_TEXT_50018036

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