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Being a gaming fan has been expensive in 2025. Tariffs and other factors have seen price hikes from all of the big manufacturers – so you may be surprised to find that there are any Black Friday discounts at all.
Whether you’re after a PS5, Xbox or even the newer Nintendo Switch 2, there’s been a number of price reductions across the board. Some deals have already been and gone, but there’s still a chance to get a discount no matter which console you are after this Christmas – and we’ve rounded up our favourites on consoles, controllers and other accessories below.
How is the Filter covering Black Friday?
ShowAt the Filter, we believe in buying sustainably, and the excessive consumerism encouraged by Black Friday doesn’t sit easily with us. However, we also believe in shopping smarter, and there’s no denying that it’s often the best time of year to buy big-ticket items that you genuinely need and have planned to buy in advance, or stock up on regular buys such as skincare and cleaning products.
Retailers often push offers that are not as good as they seem, with the intention of clearing out old stock, so we only recommend genuine deals. We assess the price history of every product where it’s available, and we won’t feature anything unless it is genuinely lower than its average price – and we will always specify this in our articles.
We only recommend deals on products that we’ve tested or have been recommended by product experts. What we choose to feature is based on the best products at the best prices chosen by our editorially independent team, free of commercial influence.
Xbox vs PlayStation
Choosing which console to buy is a big decision, and the traditional battle lines between Sony and Microsoft have become more blurred. It’s historically been based on game exclusivity – if you want Forza, go Xbox, or if you want Gran Turismo, go PlayStation. However, this year Microsoft has been launching Xbox-exclusive games on the PS5 too, and Sony has also ported a few PlayStation exclusives onto Xbox.
Both the Xbox Series X and PS5 will play games at up to 4K/120Hz (which you may need a new TV to take full advantage of) and are very powerful boxes for the price. There are obviously some differences between them – design, games and operating system aside, the Series X comes with a disc drive, whereas you have to pay extra for it on the PS5. For something cheaper, the Xbox Series S is a less powerful, digital-only console. And if you’re after more power, there’s the newer PS5 Pro model.
For more, read our gaming team’s guide to the best gifts for gamers and the Nintendo Switch 2 review
The best Black Friday PS5 deals
PS5 Slim + EA FC 26
PS5 Disc Drive
PS5 Standard
PS5 Pro + EA FC 26
PS5 Standard Ghost of Yotei Special Edition
PS5 controllers and accessories
Sony DualSense PlayStation controller (various colours)
Sony DualSense Edge pro controller
Sony DualSense + Venom Charging station
PlayStation Portal
The best Black Friday Xbox deals
Xbox Series X 1TB (white)
Xbox Series X 1TB (black)
Xbox Series S 512GB
Xbox controllers and accessories
Xbox Wireless Controller
Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controller
Nintendo Switch 2
The most recent Switch 2 is a big upgrade over its predecessor, with more internal power, a bigger and higher-resolution screen, plus it supports faster microSD Express cards against the older microSD standard. The Switch 2’s Joy-Con controllers can also act as a mouse in certain games, which is a fun feature.
The best Black Friday Nintendo Switch 2 deals
Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World
Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World + Hot Wheels Monster Truck Mayhem
Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World + 2 x Goji Racing Wheel controllers
Nintendo Switch 2
Switch 2 controllers and accessories
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Pair
Nintendo Switch 2 Camera
Nintendo Samsung Switch 2 MicroSD Express Card
Lexar Play Pro 1TB MicroSD Express card
For more read the best Black Friday deals in 2025 and the best Black Friday deals under £50
