What to expect from Black Friday 2025

As another year draws to a close, Black Friday waiting around the corner, giving consumers one of the last big sales of the year. Over the years, Black Friday has become huge for gamers, as it can be one of the best times to get deep discounts on consoles, games and even accessories, and retailers are starting to roll out their deals.

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

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

PlayStation deals are already being confirmed

For those who have yet to make the switch from PS4 to PS5, this year may be the time to do so. New leaks from notable Dealabs insider Billbil-kun claim that the PS5 slim model with 1TB of storage could be discounted by $100 USD. 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 off.

After Sony raised the prices of its PS5 models earlier this year, Black Friday may be one of the few times that guarantees a decent price cut. The current generation of consoles has continued to rise in price, so November's sales will definitely be a great opportunity for many gamers to finally move on from their older generation consoles.

Xbox's year of highs and lows raises questions about Black Friday deals

It's been a strange year for Xbox and Microsoft. Although the company has enjoyed great success with ROG Xbox Ally, controversies such as Game Pass's shocking price hike and different game settings have sparked backlash. The Xbox Series X/S has also been subject to price hikes recently, so when it comes to Black Friday price cuts it might not feel like a monumental discount, but it would be surprising if there wasn't at least some sort of deal. Last year, the Xbox Series X/S was $50 off, with the controllers $10 off, and the Xbox Design Lab also offered free engraving. On top of that, specific game purchases also came with a $5 Xbox gift card, so it's possible that Microsoft will take a similar approach to Black Friday this year.

Nintendo has 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 will certainly receive significant discounts, but for those keeping their fingers crossed that the Switch 2 will receive a price cut, that's highly unlikely. So while the Switch 2 and first-party games will likely remain locked to their current price points, Black Friday could be a great opportunity to get some strong third-party deals.

The biggest video game Black Friday deals

Traditionally, older games are the most likely to receive the most significant price cuts, and this trend is sure to continue this year. Games like The legacy of Hogwarts, Fire Ringand Final Fantasy VII Rebirth have received significant discounts in the past, but there have already been several 2025 releases that have seen their prices slashed, making them more likely to be choices for Black Friday price cuts.

2025 games that have already sold this year (and likely will again)

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

Games are expected to receive 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
• Fire Ring
• The legacy of Hogwarts

Assassin's Creed Shadows will likely be a Black Friday pick, as Ubisoft is well 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 expansions. Last year, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Cyberpunk 2077 were some of the biggest discounts, and given the popularity of the two, it's likely they'll be included again. Many 2025 releases have yet to be confirmed for Black Friday, but it's definitely 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″ 240 Hz 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

• Perfect for gaming discounts

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

• Usually good for checks and overall accessory sales.

• PC sales

Walmart

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

• Week 1: November 14-16

• Week 2: November 25-30

• Week 3: December 1 (Cyber ​​Monday)

CASE

• Early Black Friday Deals: November 6-8

• More sales TBA

• A good choice for selling controllers and headphones.

• Game discounts are expected, but controllers and headphones are likely to get the biggest price cuts.

Amazon

• Best gaming deals overall

• Amazon's holiday sale is already underway.

• Discounts are mainly on headphones, keyboards, accessories and controllers.

• Games are sure to be heavily discounted in the coming days and weeks.

GameStop

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

• Console discounts and bundles

• Controller discounts

• Merch discounts, such as plushies and T-shirts are also expected.