The best early gaming deals of Black Friday

Outer Wilds: The Archaeologist Edition includes the celebrated base game as well as the surprisingly spooky DLC, Echoes of the Eye.

PDP’s thinking inside the box, so to speak, with its Realmz wireless controller, which puts a diorama and a mini figure inside of it.

As game install sizes get bigger in size (and with the magnitude of games debuting every year in mind), you’d best equip yourself with a massive microSD card.

Instead of getting tangled in cables, this 2-in-1 cable from Anker has two USB-C attachments on one side so you can charge two devices at once.

The WD_Black SN850X is a quick and cost-effective way to expand the storage of your PC or PlayStation 5. The SSD starts at 1 TB, but if you’re looking to future proof more, 2 TB version is a great value that can provide plenty of extra real estate on your preferred system.

Meet the only third-party controller for your phone that’s supported by PS Remote Play. The USB-C model is compatible with the latest iPhone and Android models.

A game unlike any other in 2024. Pacific Drive is a survival game where you’ll need to make smart, savvy upgrades to your car to have a chance at escaping the Olympic Exclusion Zone.

In case you didn’t know, every Final Fantasy plays differently from the next. To its credit, Final Fantasy 16 injects combo-heavy combat into the mix with great results.

The middle chapter of Square Enix’s bold, brilliant remake of Final Fantasy 7 is a must-play for fans. It picks up where Remake Intergrade left off, with even more open world challenges to tackle this time around.

While the PSVR2 has been light on must-play games, now is a great time to consider jumping in while the price is significantly lower than usual.

While the PlayStation 5 Pro may have recently set a new performance standard, the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (i.e., the one without a disc drive) will still play all the same games — and will do so for a decidedly lower ticket price.

The premium tier of PlayStation’s annual subscription doesn’t just let you play online, but gives you access to a growing library of games, including recent exclusives and classics going back to the PS1 era. Many can also be streamed, with PS5 title streaming now available.

Just about every vibrant color of the Sony DualSense PS5 controller is discounted for Black Friday. By the way, it’s a great PC and Steam Deck controller, too.

Sony’s InZone Buds were made with the PS5 and PC in mind, and its USB-C toggle can switch between the platforms. They feature robust sound, effective noise cancellation, and a cozy fit.

If you love the responsive, bouncy, and endlessly creative spirit of Mario 3D platformers, you’ll love Team Asobi’s PS5-exclusive game Astro Bot.

Pick up where the adventures of Peter Parker and Miles Morales left off, and jump into this new adventure where you’ll get to switch between the two web-swinging heroes throughout its campaign.

One of 2024’s biggest hits involves hunting bugs, robots, and irresponsibly (read: hilariously) calling in massive artillery to squash these opposing forces.

Naughty Dog’s definitive version of Part 2 includes improved graphics, faster loading, and a new roguelike mode, on top of quality-of-life features.

Through 11/23, you can save an extra $5 on this controller (which comes with a USB-C cable) at Woot by entering the code XBOXNOW at checkout.

Seagate and Western Digital are the only two companies that make speedy, removable storage for Xbox Series X, and discounts aren’t commonly as good as they are now.

Capcom’s cult classic open-world game from the early 2010s got a fantastic sequel, evolving its beloved Pawn system and delivering a huge world to explore.

This early 2024 title may have gotten buried since by a plethora of great games, but don’t overlook its stellar tactical gameplay and the signature Vanillaware style, which is always a treat.

Never lug a console on vacation again with this game streaming bundle. It includes a Fire TV stick, a gorgeous Sky Cipher Xbox controller, and one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for streaming games over the cloud.

Soulslike fans should best ignore the FromSoftware logo if they think Fires of Rubicon plays anything like Dark Souls titles. The only thing connecting these franchises is that the time it takes to die can come in the blink of an eye.

The creators of beloved Persona titles delivered one of 2024’s most memorable (and politically-charged) titles. It retains the franchise’s turn-based gameplay, but there’s a spin on every familiar aspect from previous games that keeps this one fresh all the way through.

Alan Wake 2’s deluxe edition contains The Night Springs and The Lake House DLC expansions, plus cosmetics. This is one of the first price drops on the console version of this title.

FromSoftware’s open-world opus is a fantastic treat if you, or a loved one, has yet to jump in. It’s packed with inventive environments, fun quests, and continues the Soulslike tradition of being a very fun (and often punishing) class-based RPG.

Microsoft’s Xbox Series X can really open you up to more games, especially when you also gift a subscription to Xbox Game Pass, which gives you access to many top titles to play from day one.

Atlus answered demand with a front-to-back remake of Persona 3 with Reload, injecting the once-PS2-exclusive title with fresh graphics and the pizzazz that gamers expect from the series.

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition features every story set in the world of the dark future, including the base game, its spy-thriller expansion, and many great quality-of-life updates.

2023’s Assassin’s Creed is one of the best in the series, offering plenty of fun. If you missed it, it’s worth exploring, especially in light of the delay of Assassin’s Creed Shadows to 2025.

Get a desk-spanning monitor that doesn’t skimp on picture quality. This model has an OLED display running at ultrawide QHD resolution.

Here’s a wireless headset recommendation that’s just as good for use on PC as it is for consoles like PS5 and Nintendo Switch. Just plug in its USB-C transmitter and start playing.

If you need a small, bag-friendly dock to use your handheld PC just about anywhere, grab Anker’s 332. It has multiple USB ports, HDMI, and USB-C PD charging.

Here’s a USB-C portable battery that’s touts fast charging speeds for your handheld PC without breaking the bank. At Amazon, you can save an additional amount by checking the box next to the green text.

Jsaux makes a very similar option to Valve’s official Deck Dock, albeit with a less catchy name. It’s called the HB0702, and it costs $59.99. Like the Deck Dock, it has USB-C for power, DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 2.0, three USB-A 3.2 ports, and gigabit Ethernet support. Get this one if you don’t care whether you have the official Deck Dock, but want nearly identical features.

There’s no need to spend the cost of a new game on a keyboard with a trackpad. Logitech’s K400 Plus is a plug-and-play USB keyboard that works with most products.

Anker’s mini, yet mighty Prime portable battery has the speed to quickly charge most popular USB-C consumer tech products, be it a laptop, tablet, or a portable handheld like the Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, or Asus ROG Ally. The real-time display that tells you the charging speed (and how much juice is left) is the icing on the cake.

The new mighty handheld console on the block, Asus’ ROG Ally, doesn’t just have the new Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, but also amazing visuals from its sharp 7-inch 1080p display with support for a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate.

There are many great gaming monitors out there to decide between. At $300 off, it’s easier than ever to recommend the Alienware 32-inch 4K OLED monitor. It checks so many boxes, with a fast refresh rate, gorgeous design, and a great warranty.

One of the spookiest games ever to have its own official choreography — the less you know going in, the better. The Deluxe Edition includes Night Springs and Lake House story DLC, both very good, and additional cosmetics.

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 brings together the first Metal Gear Solid for the PS1 and its two PS2 sequels, Sons of Liberty and Snake Eater, in addition to the original Metal Gear, Metal Gear: Snake’s Revenge and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake. This collection is available for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.

Bloober Team’s remake of Konami’s horror classic is a critical darling that will put your graphics card to work — just a heads up that it does not work on Steam Deck, so you won’t be able to travel with Pyramid Head that easily. Come to think of it, that might be a good thing.

Honestly, our own Cass Marshall put it best when reviewing this isometric strategy RPG: “Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader lets you make truly terrible RPG choices.“ Say no more.