Black Friday gaming deals 2021: Consoles, games, and more

UPDATE: Oct. 15, 2021, 5:47 p.m. EDT This list has been updated with the best Black Friday gaming deals as of Oct. 15.

Early Black Friday gaming deals as of Oct. 15:

Black Friday is never not good for gaming deals, and we’re thinking that this year is going to be par for the course (perhaps even better if we see a lot of restocks on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X?).

But even if you end up not being able to score a next-gen console this time around because of bots and supply chain scaries, there are still plenty of gaming deals to be excited about.

If last year is any indication, expect to see a lot of individual games on sale, console bundles (there were a bunch of great Switch deals in 2020), and accessories for both consoles and PC. As for those next-gen consoles, we’ll be keeping an eye out and making sure you have the most updated information on restocks.

Below, our favorite Black Friday gaming deals so far.

We’re hoping to get our hands on that new Switch OLED model.
Credit: Nintendo

GAME DEALS:

OUR TOP PICK: Returnal — $49.93 (save $20.06 at Amazon)

One of the most anticipated releases of 2021 was also one of the most highly praised. The sci-fi, cosmic horror time loop game Returnal combines intense action gameplay with a sense of mystery and discovery that’ll have players engaged throughout its single-player story. In short: If you’re lucky enough to own a PlayStation 5, Returnal needs to be in your library.

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ACCESSORY AND SUBSCRIPTION DEALS

OUR TOP PICK: Xbox Game Pass 3-Month Ultimate Membership — $39.99 (save $5 at GameStop)

Basically the Netflix of video games, a subscription to Xbox Game Pass is one of the best online services that gaming has to offer. When you sign up, you’ll gain immediate access to an extensive library of Xbox and PC titles that can be downloaded at your leisure, including Xbox exclusive games on release day. You’ll also get all of the benefits of Xbox Live Gold online access, as well as the newly added EA Play collection.

Credit: Microsoft

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