Sales are surprisingly excellent

Black Friday falls on November 29th, but many retailers have already started sales. Amazon’s Black Friday Week is underway with a wide range of discounts across categories including The Batman in 4K UHD for $10, AirPods Pro for $153.99, Meta Quest 3 with $75 free Amazon credit for 299 $ and much more.

The PlayStation and Nintendo Black Friday sales have now also started, adding even more games and offers. Here’s a breakdown of what happened at one of Amazon’s biggest shopping events of the year, as well as our top deal picks currently available.

TL;DR – The best Amazon Black Friday deals

Black Friday deals on video games at Amazon

Amazon is packed with excellent video game deals this year, offering something for every type of gamer. It’s truly been one of the best gamer years ever when it comes to Black Friday sales, with the best deals ever on PS5 and Switch consoles.

Top highlights on Amazon include PS5 bundles, discounts on PSVR 2, DualSense controllers and a variety of games. These include Elden Ring for $20, Sonic x Shadow Generations for $30, Star Wars Outlaws for $40, and more.

More Black Friday deals on video games

The best Apple deals for Black Friday

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB

Audible Premium Plus: $0.99 per month + $20 free credit

For non-current subscribers only

3 months of Audible Premium Plus for $0.99 per month

Plus one-time bonus credit of $20

From now through December 31, non-current Audible subscribers are entitled to three months of Audible Premium Plus for $0.99 per month and a one-time $20 Audible credit. Premium Plus is Audible’s best plan and three months would normally cost you around $44.95.

You’ll also receive a free audiobook of your choice every month, which you can keep indefinitely. This is one of our favorite deals of the entire Black Friday sale and is definitely worth picking up.

Arcade1Up cabinets at surprisingly affordable prices

Arcade1Up makes some of the best arcade cabinets on the market, offering an excellent selection of games with each unit. Most cabinets contain 8 to 15 titles, giving players plenty of variety. Each chassis is also equipped with two-player controls, making it perfect for multiplayer sessions.

This Black Friday, you can save up to $100 on select Arcade1Up cabinets at Amazon, featuring fan-favorite games at Amazon, Walmart, and Target. These deals don’t last beyond Black Friday week, so now is the time to grab one.

Amazon Device Black Friday Deals

Amazon is offering incredible discounts on its devices for Black Friday. One of the standout deals is the Fire TV Stick 4K, which is now at its lowest price ever at $21.99 (according to Camelcamelcamel), surpassing its previous high price of $25 during Prime Day earlier this year.

For those looking to upgrade, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is also available for a record price of $32.99. Both are excellent deals, but we recommend acting quickly before stocks run out. Reminder: If you have an Xbox Game Pass subscription, you can now use a Fire TV Stick to stream Xbox games at no additional cost.

There are also deals on the new Kindle Paperwhite (finally!) for up to $129.99, Echo Dot smart speakers for just $22.99, the new Fire HD 8 tablet for $54.99, and more. Woot (an Amazon company) also has a very special offer, just use the code FIRE Receive an additional $10 off the selection of used Kindles and Fire HD tablets at checkout.

Black Friday 4K Blu-ray deals

Packed with discounts on Blu-rays and 4K UHD discs, Amazon’s Black Friday Week Sale has something for everyone. Many deals are offering movies and TV shows at their lowest prices ever, while others are hitting record lows not seen since July of last year.

Other offers dropped: top headphones and speakers

If you’re looking for a portable speaker or new quality headphones, you might be interested in the current deals on Beats headphones and Sonos. Check them out below.

3-month trial of Amazon Music Unlimited

Free 3-month trial of Amazon Music Unlimited

Both Prime and non-Prime members are eligible

Amazon is also offering new subscribers a free three-month trial of Amazon Music Unlimited for Black Friday. You don’t have to be a Prime member to take advantage of it this year. If you have subscribed to Music Unlimited in the past, you may be eligible again if enough time has passed. This subscription normally costs $10.99 per month for non-Prime members and $9.99 per month for Prime members.

Should you sign up for Amazon Prime on Black Friday?

Amazon Prime members get access to exclusive offers, fast, free delivery and other benefits. You can get a 30-day free trial or a paid membership $14.99 per month or $139 annuallywith discounted options also available.

You don’t need a Prime membership to access Black Friday deals like you do on Amazon Prime Day, but it can still be useful for quick delivery and access to all of Amazon’s surprise deals does decide to leave the paywall behind.

Sign up for Prime

Tips for shopping Amazon Black Friday deals

Just so you know, this article will be updated during the Black Friday sale. So be sure to bookmark it to check back. Otherwise, follow @IGNDeals on Twitter or Bluesky to get instant updates on this year’s best deals.

With Black Friday fast approaching, it’s a good time to start planning your shopping in earnest. Here are a few Black Friday tips to consider before the event:

Set a budget – It’s important to keep track of how much money you can actually spend to avoid overspending. When everything is on sale, it’s easy to end up buying more than you should just because things are at their lowest price of the year.
Create a shopping list – Knowing exactly what you are looking for discounts on can help you avoid unnecessary purchases. It can also make it easier for you to compare prices between retailers or set up early notifications of price drops.
Compare prices – Although Amazon tends to automatically adjust prices for most things, it’s still a good idea to compare prices with other retailers before purchasing. You can also use the CamelCamelCamel website to compare current prices with Amazon’s historical prices.
Find unbiased reviews – Amazon reviews have gotten a little better in recent years, but you should still research outside the site before making a decision. Get unbiased reviews on expensive purchases before purchasing. IGN’s tech reviews, for example, are a good place to start.
Be careful with sponsored products – Amazon search results include sponsored sales, which may not be what you are looking for. Before clicking, look for the little “Sponsored” tag. You may want to scroll past this.
Make sure you clip coupons – One of the easiest ways to save money on Amazon that many people seem to miss is clipping coupons. There are numerous vouchers available for Prime members. All you have to do is tick a box on the product page to get further savings.

When is Black Friday 2024?

The actual date of Black Friday in 2024 falls on November 29th this year, but the deals have already started. In the run-up to the major event, retailers have started opening deals online. Each day leading up to the event, more offers are gradually introduced, ultimately leading to massive Black Friday discounts. We already know what PlayStation and Xbox are planning, and most general deals will be available well in advance, as evidenced by the Amazon sale now live.

Robert Anderson is a deal expert and commerce editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.

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