I arrived here quite by accident—one moment I was in the year 1619, the next, standing amidst a cacophony of lights, an endless sea of goods, and this strange entity called IGN dot com. At first, I feared I had been ensnared by sorcery, but now I have access to something far more wondrous: Black Friday shopping.
What is this curious holiday where people queue in droves to trade their coin for treasures I could scarcely dream of? As I learned of these deals and contraptions, I vowed to document my findings. For if you, too, were a time traveler, these are the marvels you’d surely wish to bring home—these marvels (the best Black Friday deals to shop on Thanksgiving, by the way) would astonish any soul, no matter the century.
Gaming Deals
I would keep up the whole 17th century pilgrim theme but I’m short on time and lacking in creativity after writing about Black Friday deals for a month! Anyway, here are the absolute doorbusting deals you should come to expect from a Black Friday sale, including some major discounts on top games like Star Wars Outlaws, Sonic X Shadow Generations, Persona 3 Reload, and more.
Not satisfied? Fine, have a look through the best console deals for Thanksgiving as well. With discounts on PS5 console bundles (now down to just $375 for the digital edition), along some of the best ever discounts we’ve seen for the Nintendo Switch. These bargains won’t last forever, and some are even going out of stock as I write this (blast!).
Home and Hearth Deals
Have you ever considered the modern miracle that is the Air Fryer? It’s a wonder of science and feels very much like magic in a small to medium container. It can cook sausages, chicken, falafel, and pretty much anything you can think of. Expect oatmeal, don’t try making oatmeal in your air fryer.
Apple Deals
Whatever contraption you’re eyeing, Black Friday Apple deals are a good place to start. AirPod Pro (2nd Gen with USB-C) are on sale at Amazon for $153.99 right now. I’d say it’s safe to grab them if you’re in the market, as that’s the best price we’ve ever seen.
As for standard AirPods, both Amazon and Target are offering a $10 off the new 4th gen AirPods with active noise cancellation and the model without. I personally prefer the Pro model because the silicon ear tips work well for me, but some people don’t like them.
Amazon has just dropped prices across the board on various Apple iPad models for Black Friday, including the the 10th gen Apple iPad, which is now down to $249.99 after you clip a $29.01 off coupon on the product page. This is the best price we’ve seen ever since it was launched back in 2022, and I am pretty certain it won’t drop again for Black Friday.
Tech Deals
Okay there’s a few more excellent gaming deals rolled into one here, but you can’t deny how excellent some of these offers are? Steam Deck on sale, Meta Quest 3S with probably the best deal we’ve ever had on the VR headset. I mean $75 free Amazon credit sounds a little too good to be true, but it’s not! The deal is real and well worth picking up ASAP. Still hungry? Well go have some more turkey. I kid, or do I?
I don’t. Check out even more great tech offers on Amazon devices, perfect for improving your smart home experience in the short and long term. My favorite offer here? It’s the Fire TV Stick 4K Max for $33, a new low of the streaming stick, which is also now Xbox Game Pass enabled. Get rolling, as these deals really are the cream of the crop this Thanksgiving.
Streaming Black Friday Deals
Hulu stands out as one of the top streaming platforms today, yet it’s often underrated. With critically acclaimed movies like Anatomy of a Fall and Talk to Me, and standout, Emmy-winning TV series such as Shogun, Abbott Elementary, The Bear, and Only Murders in the Building, there’s always something exceptional to watch.
This Black Friday, Hulu is dirt cheap and available for just $0.99/month for an entire year – down from $9.99/month, and at 90% off that’s hard to beat. Similarly, the Disney+ bundle is offered at $2.99/month for a year, down from $10.99/month, making these some of the best Black Friday streaming deals available.
4K UHD Deals
Amazon is cutting prices on tons of Blu-rays and 4K UHD discs. Luckily, the quality of the movies in Amazon’s online equivalent of a bargain bin is quite good.
We’ve found a bunch of great movies for ultra-cheap, including The Batman, The Thing at its lowest price since last year, Across the Spider-Verse, Gladiator, Blade Runner: Final Cut, and loads more.
Audiobook Deals
From now until December 31, non-current Audible subscribers are eligible for three months of Audible Premium Plus for $0.99 per month and a bonus one-time $20 Audible credit. Premium Plus is Audible’s best plan and three months would normally cost you about $44.95.
You also get a free audiobook of your choice each month that you get to keep indefinitely. This is one of our favorite deals of the whole Black Friday sale, and well worth picking up.
Black Friday: Why Can You Trust IGN?
Why trust IGN for your shopping advice? Our team of seasoned writers, passionate about gaming, tech, and homeware, has been covering deals and Black Friday events for an average of five years or more. With a year-round focus on bargains, we can spot genuine discounts and steer clear of misleading offers. Every deal featured in this article is carefully handpicked by knowledgeable experts who genuinely aim to help you save money.
Black Friday falls on November 29! All month long, retailers have been rolling out sales, ramping up to massive discounts on Black Friday and through the weekend into Cyber Monday. There are already some fantastic deals available on PS5 consoles and controllers, video games for all platforms, LEGO sets, AirPods Pro, and tons more.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
