With Halloween in the rear-view, Black Friday mayhem has ensued. Every year, Black Friday becomes more and more a month long extravaganza. Some of that, of course, is due to criticisms leveled at Black Friday shopping chaos and worker discomfort. But also, big brands, particularly in the gaming industry, seek to gain a marketing edge by expanding beyond Friday.
So alas, the next few weeks are gonna be all about the gaming deals.
Black Friday and Gamers
Gamers often rely on the Black Friday a season as a time to upgrade their gaming experiences. Here’s a number of potential Black Friday type deals.
Major Discounts on Consoles and Hardware:
Need a new gaming console such as a PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch? Black Friday is the time to start poking around, particularly for deals which bundle games and accessories along with the console.
Video Game Deals:
The dopest consoles mean little if there are no awesome games to play on them. Its not just hardware you should be in the market for, but the games themselves. Black Friday may allow you to get in on typically more expensive games for a fraction of their original cost.
Accessories and Merchandise:
Thing controllers, headsets, charging stations and so much more. Merchandise can include apparel collectibles, and of course, those amazing gaming chairs.
Upgrades and PC Components:
For PC gamers, Black Friday is often an amazing time to upgrade their machines. Components such as graphics cards, SSDs, processors, and RAM are often listed iwth pretty substantial price reductions.
Subscription Services and Digital Sales:
Gaming subscription services like PlayStation Plus, Xbox Game Pass, and Nintendo Switch Online sometimes offer special Black Friday pricing.
Major Brands Gamers Should Watch
There are numerous big brands that offer massive deals for gaming related products during Black Friday hoopla.
We’ve compiled a list of all the places gamers should keep an eye on for Black Friday gaming deals.
Console Brands:
- Sony (PlayStation): Look for deals on PlayStation consoles, exclusive games, and accessories like controllers and headsets.
- Microsoft (Xbox): Xbox often offers discounts on its consoles, Game Pass subscriptions, and games.
- Nintendo: Deals on the Switch console, games, and sometimes even on the online subscription service.
PC Gaming Brands:
- Alienware/Dell: Known for high-end gaming PCs and laptops, often with substantial Black Friday deals.
- HP (Omen Series): Offers gaming PCs and laptops with competitive Black Friday pricing.
- Razer: Look for discounts on gaming laptops, peripherals, and accessories.
- ASUS (ROG Series): Deals on gaming laptops, PCs, and monitors are common.
- MSI: Another go-to brand for gaming laptops and PCs with potential Black Friday savings.
Graphics Cards Manufacturers:
- NVIDIA: Keep an eye out for price drops on GeForce graphics cards.
- AMD: Radeon graphics cards may see discounts, as well as AMD-powered gaming laptops and PCs.
Game Retailers and Digital Storefronts:
- GameStop: A major retailer that offers discounts on new and pre-owned games, consoles, and accessories.
- Best Buy: Known for having substantial Black Friday deals on a wide range of electronics, including gaming gear.
- Walmart: Often has competitive pricing on gaming bundles and individual items.
- Amazon: A go-to online retailer for Black Friday, with deals across all categories of gaming.
- Steam: The Steam Autumn Sale typically coincides with Black Friday and offers discounts on thousands of PC games.
- Epic Games Store: Known to have Black Friday sales with deep discounts and sometimes free games.
- PlayStation Store and Xbox Marketplace: Digital stores that offer Black Friday deals on games and subscriptions.
Peripheral and Accessory Brands:
- Logitech: Discounts on gaming mice, keyboards, and headsets.
- Corsair: Look for deals on their gaming peripherals and components.
- SteelSeries: Another popular brand for gaming headsets, mice, and keyboards.
- HyperX: Known for quality gaming headsets and peripherals often on sale during Black Friday.
PC Components and Hardware:
- Newegg: A retailer specializing in computer parts with Black Friday deals on components.
- Micro Center: Offers in-store and online deals on PC components and electronics.
- Crucial, Kingston, and Western Digital: For SSDs and memory upgrades.
Specialty Gaming Stores:
- Fry’s Electronics: Known for both online and in-store Black Friday deals (though availability may vary by location).
- B&H Photo Video: Offers deals on gaming and general electronics.
Miscellaneous:
- Target: Often has Black Friday deals on gaming consoles, games, and accessories.
- Costco and Sam’s Club: Membership-based retailers that may offer gaming bundles at a discount.