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Though Black Friday deals have been available all month, most of the best gaming deals won't arrive until next weekend. Luckily, retailers are revealing deals earlier than ever. Best Buy and GameStop have already unveiled full Black Friday 2020 ads, and there will be plenty of great deals for PS5 and PS4 owners to shop. We've gone through all the Black Friday ads and sales revealed so far and rounded up the very best Black Friday PS4 and PS5 deals you need to know about. We'll continue to add to this list as more deals are revealed. Keep in mind most of these deals are upcoming--key start dates to know are below.
As of now, most of the best deals we know about are on games, including new low prices for a number of 2020 hits such as The Last of Us Part II, Ghost of Tsushima, and Watch Dogs: Legion. And if you're still looking to secure a PS5, select retailers will restock on Black Friday. Make sure to check out our PS5 buying guide for more details.
$31 (was $60)
Though technically not part of an official Black Friday sale, this deal on PlayStation Plus is the best you'll find. You can snag a one-year membership for $31, which is practically 50% off. If you're a new PS5 owner, PS Plus is one of the first things you should buy. Not only does it grant access to online multiplayer, but you also get free games each month and more than a dozen hit PS4 games via the PS Plus Collection. This is a digital code you'll receive via email within 24 hours--we've tested and confirmed it ourselves. You can then redeem it in the PlayStation Store to instantly start or extend your PS Plus subscription.
$30 (was $60)
If you're looking for a budget-friendly headset for your PS5, the Turtle Beach Recon 200 is a universal headset that offers solid sound quality for the price. It has an understated design and comfortable ear cups for long gaming sessions.
$120 (was $150)
Astro makes some of the best third-party console peripherals, and the A40 TR is a prime example of that. It's one of the best wired headsets you can buy for the price, with studio-quality stereo surround and a lightweight design with ultra-comfortable ear cushions. The A40 plugs into the 3.5mm audio jack, so it works with PS5 and Series X (as well as legacy consoles).
$30 (was $52)
While the DualShock 4 isn't compatible with PS5 games, you can use it to play backwards-compatible PS4 games, including every game in the PS Plus Collection. GameStop will have a great deal on pre-owned PS4 controllers, discounting them to just $30.
$30 (was $60)
The Last of Us Part II is one of the 2020's biggest games. If you haven't picked it up yet, you can snag it for its best price yet at Best Buy this Black Friday. And if you're new to the post-apocalyptic action series, The Last of Us Remastered is included with the PS Plus Collection--that way you can play the original before diving into the excellent sequel at a great price.
$33 (was $60)
Watch Dogs: Legion just released at the end of October, but the PS5 version will already receive a steep discount at GameStop. You can snag the open-world adventure starring a group of trendy hackers for just $33. Legion is a great game, especially at this price. It earned an 8/10 in GameSpot's Watch Dogs: Legion review.
$40 (was $60)
Ghost of Tsushima was the last major PS4 exclusive, and it made its moment count. The open-world samurai game oozes with style, features a compelling narrative, and offers an abundance of content. After finishing the lengthy single-player campaign, you can jump into the Legends online multiplayer mode, which was recently added as a free update. You can snag Ghost of Tsushima for its best price yet this Black Friday.
$20 (was $40)
If you haven't checked out Days Gone yet, Bend Studio's open-world zombie game will be on sale for $20. It's one of the first-party PlayStation games that is receiving a next-gen update for PS5 to support 60 frames per second and dynamic 4K resolution.
$40 (was $60)
Toys for Bob did a remarkable job reviving the iconic Crash Bandicoot series with Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. The sequel is rich in content and authentic to its predecessors while moving the series forward. Discounts have been rare since launching a couple of months back, but you can get it for a new low of $40 during Black Friday.
$15 (was $40)
The Resident Evil 3 remake will hit a new low price at Best Buy this Black Friday. At just $15, the remake is well worth the price, even though it's a relatively short and inconsistent experience overall.
$27 (was $60)
Marvel's Avengers hasn't sold nearly as well as Square Enix probably expected, but the live service superhero game is still worth playing even if you just want to run through the main story. It'll be on sale for only $27, which is the lowest price we've seen since Marvel's Avengers launched in August.
$20 (was $60)
Persona 5 Royal, an updated version of the 2017 JRPG with loads of new content, released earlier this year to critical acclaim. It earned a rare 10/10 in our Persona 5 Royal review. If you're looking for a lengthy JRPG to play over winter, look no further, especially at this new low price.
$30 (was $60)
Given the nature of 2020, it's actually kind of hard to believe Final Fantasy VII Remake released this year. Telling part one of the story, Final Fantasy VII Remake is as wonderful as you remember, even with a huge departure with regards to combat. It also earned a 10/10 in GameSpot's Final Fantasy VII Remake review.
$25 (was $60)
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice was GameSpot's game of the year last year thanks to its exquisite combat system and an enthralling world brought to life by acclaimed Japanese studio From Software. If you haven't checked it out, you'll be able to snag it for only $25.
$20 (was $60)
Red Dead Redemption 2 was one of the most ambitious games released during the PS4's lifecycle. The open-world western features top-notch performances, a captivating story, and a massive online mode to play in addition to the fantastic campaign. You'll be able to pick it up for the low price of $20.
$20 (was $40)
Death Stranding is a weird game, but not many could've predicted that the world it depicts is pretty darn prescient to what we're dealing with in 2020. If you're looking for something different to play this holiday, Death Stranding is quite unlike most open-world games.
$10 (was $40)
Fans of Dark Souls will likely find a lot to love in Nioh 2, a challenging action-RPG from Team Ninja that released earlier this year. It serves as a prequel to the original, so you don't need to have any preexisting knowledge to dive in. Nioh 2 will be on sale for just $10--a steal for a great and lengthy solo adventure. It earned an 8/10 in GameSpot's Nioh 2 review.
$30 (was $40)
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 is a simply fantastic remake of two truly iconic games. Vicarious Visions remained authentic to the originals while modernizing the controls and feel of the games. In short, the remake is certainly worthwhile for diehard fans of the series as well as newcomers. It earned a 9/10 in GameSpot's Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 review.
$17 (was $40)
Star Wars Squadrons brings back a once-popular genre of games for the legendary franchise: space combat. Squadrons is an arcade-style dogfighting game with solid mechanics and a fun online mode. It earned a 7/10 in GameSpot's Star Wars Squadrons review and will be on sale for less than $20, just months after it launched.
$27 (was $60)
While Madden NFL 21 failed to move the long-running EA Sports series forward, there are plenty of gamers who want the new version each year for the roster updates. If you have someone on your shopping list who asked for Madden NFL 21, you can pick it up for only $27 during GameStop's Black Friday sale.
$20 (was $60)
Doom Eternal picks up right where its 2016 predecessor left off in terms of offering fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping combat. The campaign mode is great and adds new twists to the already great formula. First-person shooter fans shouldn't miss out on Doom Eternal, which will be discounted to its lowest price yet during Black Friday.
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We're less than two weeks away from Black Friday 2020, and we're already seeing a large number of deals that gamers can expect. Retailers like GameStop, Best Buy, and Target have released their Black Friday 2020 ads, and Xbox players can expect quite a few games and accessories on sale during the big sale week. There are also a number of deals on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, the subscription service that gets you Game Pass for console and PC, Xbox Live Gold, EA Access, and more for one monthly cost. Keep in mind these deals aren't live just yet--the key start dates to know are below.
If you're still looking to buy the Xbox Series X or S, some retailers will have stock on Black Friday. GameStop will have a limited number of Series X and S units available in stores, while Walmart will restock online sometime during the event.
Xbox wireless controllers are $20 off at Best Buy during its Black Friday sale. This includes the latest model, which released alongside the new Xbox Series X and S consoles. In addition to the next-gen consoles, all of these controllers also work on Xbox One and PC.
GameStop holds the throne for best Xbox Game Pass Ultimate deal this year, though it's only available for a single day. November 27 is the only day you can claim this discount on three-month memberships. Best Buy, on the other hand, will have three-month Game Pass Ultimate memberships for $23 from November 22 to 29. If you're a new subscriber, you'll want to claim your first month of Game Pass Ultimate for $1 and then redeem your three-month membership codes. For current subscribers, you can stack on multiple three-month memberships to extend your current subscription.
Xbox gift cards are a great gift, as the recipient can buy anything they want on the Xbox Store with them. That includes digital games and movies. If they own the Xbox Series S, it's an even better gift as the console can only play digital games.
The Razer Wolverine Ultimate is a great alternative to Microsoft's Xbox Elite series 2 controller, thanks to its extra back buttons, remappable functions, and RGB lighting. It'll be down to $140 at GameStop during Black Friday.
The Astro A40 TR wired gaming headset connects to any Xbox controller via its 3.5mm cable, and during Black Friday, it'll be $120 at GameStop. Astro makes some of the better, higher-end gaming headsets, so this is quite the deal for the build and audio quality you're getting.
You can use the Astro A40 TR gaming headset on its own, but if you'd like greater control over your volume and audio mix, then the MixAmp Pro TR is definitely worth getting. You plug it into your console via USB and then plug your headset's 3.5mm cable into the MixAmp. It's discounted to $100 during Black Friday.
Watch Dogs: Legion won't even be a month old when it's discounted to $33 at GameStop. It's one of the best deals we've seen so far, and no matter what console you play on--Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S--you'll be able to play the best version your console can, thanks to Microsoft's Smart Delivery service.
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time ignores everything released after the classic PlayStation titles and sets out on another platforming adventure. Fans of the originals will love Crash's excellent level design. You can pick it up for only $40 during Black Friday.
Gears 5 is one of the Xbox One's best games, but its Xbox Series X/S versions are far superior. You can play up to 120Hz in multiplayer on the new consoles, not mention 4K and 60Hz in the campaign. There's even a mode that lets you switch Marcus Fenix with Dave Bautista, WWE wrestler and star of Guardians of the Galaxy.
Gears Tactics released on PC earlier this year, but now it's available on Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One. Like Watch Dogs: Legion, Gears Tactics is a brand-new release, so the fact that it's getting such a great deal is quite the surprise. You can snag this tactical-action game for only $30 at GameStop during Black Friday.
Forza Horizon 4 is one of the best racing games you can play right now, and its Xbox Series X and S versions are excellent. The visuals are beautiful, and the racing is fast. There are also a lot of different vehicles you can unlock and drive, making this an excellent game for car enthusiasts. During Black Friday, GameStop is discounting it to $20.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a beautiful platformer that will definitely pull at your heartstrings. It's playable on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, but the next-gen consoles have some special modes that let you play in 120Hz or even a downsampled 6K resolution on the Series X. It's a gorgeous game that looks even better on the new consoles, and you can buy it for only $15 during Black Friday.
For those who've always wanted to pilot an X-Wing or TIE Fighter, Star Wars Squadrons is for you. The action game lets you fly some of Star Wars' most iconic ships in the middle of galactic dogfights. It features a single-player campaign and online multiplayer, and you can jump in for only $17 during GameStop's Black Friday sale.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 released back in September, effectively reviving a classic series. It's a great throwback to the original two games, featuring all of the skaters and levels. It sees its first big discount during Black Friday, bringing the game down to $30 at GameStop.
Doom Eternal continues the fast-paced action and bloodshed that was started in Doom (2016). It adds a number of new tools to the Doom Slayer's arsenal, including shoulder-mounted weapons and the Crucible sword. These new weapons add even more ways to kill demons, but there's also quite a bit of platforming and secrets, both of which are fun to engage with. For Black Friday, GameStop is discounting it to $20.
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot puts you in the shoes of the series' lovable protagonist, Goku. You'll play through all of Dragon Ball Z's sagas from the Saiyan Saga right through the Buu Saga. Once you're done with that, there's DLC that'll let you play through the first two sagas of Dragon Ball Super. Dragon Ball fans will get a huge kick out of this action-RPG, especially at $20 during Black Friday.
Borderlands 3 released last year and proved to be a fun, content-filled RPG shooter. It's going to get a free next-gen upgrade in the near future, so if you want to get in on all of the looting and shooting, Black Friday is a great chance to pick it up for only $10 at GameStop.
Mortal Kombat 11 is one of the best fighting games out there right now, and developer NetherRealm Studios has done a great job of supporting it. Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Kollection compiles all of the DLC fighters except Kombat Pack 3, which releases November 17. You can pick this up for only $27 during Black Friday and then buy the DLC to complete the package. Mortal Kombat 11 also comes with a free next-gen upgrade for Xbox Series X and S.
The FIFA series rarely falters, and FIFA 21 is no different. This year's entry makes meaningful changes to passing and player responsiveness as well as adding more modes to the FIFA Street-like Volta Football. GameStop is selling FIFA 21 for only $27 during Black Friday.
NBA 2K21 is the same game basketball fans know and love, but this time, it adds a WNBA MyPlayer mode as well as tweaks to the Pro Stick and The Neighborhood. For Black Friday, it's $27 at GameStop.
PGA Tour 2K21 is the first game 2K has branded as part of 2K Sports, and thankfully, it's a great first outing. Following several titles from The Golf Club series, PGA Tour 2K21 brings an excellent game of golf with 15 real PGA Tour courses and tournaments. It's $27 during Black Friday at GameStop.
This year's football game adds The Yard, a new arcade-y mode that's great in short bursts. It's one of the best additions in recent years, and if you want to snag Madden NFL 21 on the cheap, then you can do so for $27 at GameStop.
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