The month of Black Friday has finally arrived, and a number of retailers have already kicked off their Black Friday 2024 sales. Tech and gaming are hot property on Black Friday, and the Xbox deals are bound to be epic (if last year is anything to go by).
While Black Friday doesn’t officially start until Friday 29 November, the likes of Argos, John Lewis and AO have already launched some savings into the air. Amazon has also announced that it will start cutting prices on 21 November and Nintendo has already dropped Nintendo Switch bundle deals too.
But if you’re waiting to pick up an Xbox Series X, an Xbox Series S or even some new Xbox accessories or Xbox games this Black Friday, I’ve already spotted a few early discounts and savings. Here’s everything you need to know about Black Friday Xbox deals, plus when it’ll all take place.
When will Xbox Black Friday deals start in 2024?
Officially speaking, Black Friday falls on the Friday after Thanksgiving in the US. That means this year the mammoth Black Friday sale will kick off on Friday 29 November and end with Cyber Monday discounts on 2 December.
But that’s only half the story. Black Friday isn’t just one day, or a whole weekend anymore. It’s an entire month, and several retailers started cutting prices at the start of November.
That said, it doesn’t seem like many early Xbox Black Friday deals have dropped yet – though they should soon. Last year, Xbox announced its Black Friday deals on Wednesday 15 November and set them live two days later on Friday 17 November.
If the gaming giant sticks to the same schedule for Black Friday 2024, I reckon we could see Xbox announce its Black Friday deals on Wednesday 13 November and drop them that Friday. Third-party retailers, including Amazon, should set their Xbox deals live around the same time to compete.
What to expect from Xbox deals this Black Friday 2024
I’m expecting to see lots of new Xbox bundles at cut-rate prices this Black Friday. Last year, Xbox was giving up to £100 off Xbox Series X and Series S bundles, as well as up to 20 per cent on the Xbox wireless controller. Games also got a huge price cut, with Xbox slashing up to 75 per cent on first-party Microsoft titles.
The official Xbox store isn’t the only place you’ll be able to find a discount, however. Amazon had some incredible savings on the Xbox Series X last year.
The retailer slashed the price of the console by a huge £120, taking it down to just £359 – that was its lowest-ever price. Amazon also dropped an Xbox Series X bundle deal with Diablo 4 for just £389, and another bundle with Forza Horizon 5 and the premium edition of Starfield for just £454.98 – a £145 discount.
Microsoft also launched a. cheaper, all-digital new Xbox Series X earlier this summer in a robot white colourway with 1TB of storage, as well as a new robot white Xbox Series S. I’m hoping that both of these consoles will go on sale, given they’re not exactly new machines, just refreshed colours.
Best Xbox deals to shop now
Xbox Series X: Was £479.99, now £459, Amazon.co.uk
The Xbox Series X is the most powerful gaming console Microsoft makes. Large and cuboid but completely silent, it matches the performance of a high-end gaming PC – loading games in a snap and booting up menus in a fraction of a second. Right now, you can save £20 on the console at Amazon.
Xbox Series S and three-month Game Pass Ultimate bundle: Was £288.96, now £259.99, Smythstoys.com
Smyths Toys currently has a bundle deal on the all-digital Xbox Series S. It boasts the same CPU as the Series X, but the X has a better GPU. This deal gets you a three-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for just £10 instead of £38.99, gaining you access to the new Call of Duty game. “The Xbox Series S is remarkably good value,” Jasper said in his review of the console. “It’s a good option for anyone looking for a cheap gaming solution that doesn’t need a 4K resolution to have a good time.”
Xbox wireless controller: Was £59.99, now £39.95, Thegamecollection.net
Save £20 on the Xbox wireless controller in either deep pink, white or velocity green with this deal at The Game Collection. While the Series X and Series S come with one controller in the box, you’ll need a second one if you want to play with a friend on the couch. “The standard official Xbox wireless controller is ideal for most users,” our writer said in their review of the best gaming controllers. “Well priced, it feels good in your hands, with textured grips on the triggers and bumpers, so you get a more tactile experience than elsewhere.”
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, three-month subscription: Was £32.99, now £22.99, Cdkeys.com
Launched back in 2017, Game Pass is Xbox’s answer to Netflix. The service offers players a library of hundreds of games, which subscribers are free to download and play at their leisure, including new releases on launch day, such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. You get access to online multiplayer, EA Play and cloud gaming on your PC. A three-month subscription currently has £10 off at CD Keys.
‘Death Stranding Director’s Cut’: Was £34.99, now £17.49, Xbox.com
After five years, Death Stranding has finally come to Xbox, and to celebrate, Xbox has slashed the price of the game in half. “Death Stranding is probably the most profound and thoughtful game ever made, more rich and more powerful than anything before. It is also one of the toughest, requiring hard work, loneliness and trudge,” our tech editor said in his original review of the game. “But if the game means nothing else then it is this: it is in that hard work that meaning is made.”
‘EA Sports FC 25’, Xbox Series X: Was £66.42, now £35.68, Amazon.co.uk
Save almost 50 per cent on FC 25 for the Xbox Series X, a game that boasts the biggest shake-up to the Fifa franchise in years. This isn’t just the same game with players donning new kits. There’s a new game mode, a new FC IQ system, new player roles, better tactical options and new game mechanics. If you haven’t yet laced up your boots, now’s the perfect time.
Seagate 1TB expansion card for Xbox Series X/S: Was £236.44, now £129.50, Amazon.co.uk
You can save almost 50 per cent on Seagate’s 1TB storage expansion card for the Xbox Series X/S at Amazon. Officially licensed by Xbox, your games will run as intended straight from the expansion card without sacrificing load times, latency or graphics. Just what you need if you’re running out of space on your Xbox.
Razer Blackshark V2 Pro gaming headset: Was £199.99, now £189, Amazon.co.uk
If you’re looking for a low-latency gaming headset for your Xbox, our tech writer Steve’s pick is the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro, which currently has a small £10 discount at Amazon. “This headset looks and sounds amazing, is comfortable to wear for long play sessions and is tuned for gaming straight out of the box,” he said in his review. “The balanced soundstage and an emphasis on bass frequencies helps you pick out important aural cues like footsteps and reloading sounds, while the companion software gives you full freedom to tweak the EQ to your own preferences.”
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