The Black Friday shopping season is a great time to buy clothes, furniture, gadgets, gaming accessories, and consoles. Almost every item is discounted, giving shoppers an excellent opportunity to splurge. Some of the most popular brands in the gaming industry offer exclusive discounts for a limited time. Although this year’s deals are yet to be announced, looking at last year’s deals can give an idea of the kind of discounts to expect in 2023.

Consoles
The most crucial aspect of gaming involves the console. There were some exclusive deals available last year, like:

1. Gamestop had an offer on the Microsoft Xbox Series S Digital Edition Console, which was sold at $249 instead of the original price of $299. Shoppers could select from three options – New console, refurbished, or pre-owned, and the price changed accordingly.

2. It is worth watching for the Nintendo Switch Lite console, as it may be discounted. The console’s regular price is $199, but it was available for $185 last year. Experts anticipate that there may be a price drop this year as well.

3. Walmart gave a discount on the Xbox Series S 512GB SSD console, which came with a wireless controller plus an extra Xbox wireless controller robot white. Gamers could save up to $70 on the deal.

Headsets
A good headset elevates the gaming experience, as all gamers will agree. That is why investing in a top-of-the-line gaming accessory like a headset may not be a bad idea, especially if the shopper knows this product will be used frequently. Some of the deals from last year looked like this:

4. Gamestop had an offer on a Sony PULSE 3D wireless headset, which initially cost around $99 but was on sale for $69. Two color options were available – black or white, and the shoppers could also choose from new or refurbished categories during shopping.

5. HyperX CloudX Flight headset was another popular option amongst shoppers. It was being sold on Amazon for $89.99 when the original price of the headset was $159.99. With $70 off, it was a steal deal for many. Also, this headset is officially Xbox licensed and compatible with Xbox One and Series X and S. The product also comes with a detachable noise-cancellation microphone.

6. The Razer Nari Ultimate headset was sold on Amazon for $99.95 when the original price was $199.99. This headset has a 7.1 surround sound, THX audio, haptic feedback, and a retractable mic. It is compatible with PC, PS4 and PS5 as well. They also had other options which were compatible with Xbox and PC.

7. Another find on Amazon was a Logitech G432 wired gaming headset. This headset had a 7.1 surround sound, DTS headphone, and flip-to-mute microphone. The original price of this headset was $79.99, but after a discount, it came down to $34.99.

Check out the official websites of these companies to know any new announcements related to Black Friday sales for this year. Shoppers are also advised to follow social media and join newsletters to be the first to hear the announcement and grab the deal as soon as it is available.

Controllers
Some popular deals in this category included various brands like Sony, Xbox, etc. An example of some of the deals:

8. The Sony DualSense controller was priced at $49.99 when the original price of the controller was $69.99. This was available at Gamestop, and it has good reviews from customers. This PS5 Dualsense wireless controller is known to offer haptic feedback, and it also has a built-in microphone without compromising the product’s design. The adaptive triggers make it a fully immersive experience for the gamer.

9. Another deal was on the Xbox Series X wireless controller in Shock Blue, which was sold at $54.99 when the original price was $64.99 on Gamestop again. It has a battery usage of up to 40 hours and can easily be connected directly to the console or PC using the USB C port. Also, gamers can even customize button mapping by using the Xbox Accessories app.

10. The Xbox offers several controller options, including the Elite Series 2 controller, currently on sale for $153, down from its original price of $179. This discount is available on the official website but may not last long. The Elite Series 2 controller features adjustable-tension thumbsticks, shorter hair trigger locks, a wrap-around rubberized grip, and interchangeable components. It is compatible with Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One consoles, mobile devices with Xbox wireless, Bluetooth, and Windows PC, making it a versatile option for gamers.

There are many games and other gaming accessories that can be found on sale during the Black Friday shopping season. So always make a list of what is needed and then check for offers at different websites and even check the official websites of these brands.