Heading into the holidays, it’s the perfect time to stock up on games and gaming gear, when many of us will have some extra free time. These hand-picked Black Friday gaming deals are the discounts that caught our eye. Everything here has been tested by a WIRED gamer and won a recommendation in one of our buying guides.
If you’re in the market for more tech, check out our Best Black Friday Deals roundup and live blog to find the deepest discounts on the very best gear.
The Best Home Arcade Deal
Forget about gathering around the tree this Christmas, snag a discount on one of the best home arcade machines, and you and your family can play some Pac-Man. It takes some building, but this cabinet features Pac-Man artwork, fake coin slots, and a light-up marquee. The 17-inch color LCD screen and authentic controls are great, and it has all the Pac-Man titles you could want, plus a few extras, like Galaga. Arcade1Up has $50 off most of its range right now.
The Best Console Deal
If you prefer console gaming, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better option than the PlayStation 5 Pro, and it’s $100 off for Black Friday. It’s worth snagging for Spider-Man 2 alone, but there are tons of other great PS5 games, and they all run at their very best on this version of Sony’s console.
A Fun Game
This fun, action-adventure game would make a great gift for any Star Wars fan looking to roleplay as a Han Solo-style rogue in a galaxy far, far away.
Best Mobile Controller Deal
The best of the best mobile controllers, we’ve long been fans of the Backbone One. This handy cradle adds comfortable and compact physical controls to your phone for all your mobile gaming sessions.
Best Gaming Headset Deal
The Nova 3P Wireless is the best gaming headset for most people. It is comfy, sounds great, and offers game-specific profiles that tweak the equalizer to suit the situation. The battery life is excellent, with fast-charging support, and there’s wide system compatibility thanks to the USB-C dongle.
Best Gaming Mouse Deal
For PC gamers, a good mouse is essential and should feel like an extension of your will. Razer’s Viper V3 Pro tops our best gaming mouse guide because it’s lightweight and incredibly responsive.
A Handheld PlayStation
The PlayStation Portal can be a great way to get more use out of your PS5 when you’re out and about or the big TV is being used by someone else. This is the first time we’ve seen it discounted.
Extra Game Controllers
This is always a great time of year to stock up on the best controllers, and you can snag $15 off the Xbox Wireless Controller right now. There are also discounts on Sony’s Dual Sense Controllers ($55).
A Virtual Reality Headset
The PlayStation VR2 is one of the best VR headsets, featuring a comfortable, adjustable headband, excellent eye-tracking, and two controllers. If you want one of the best PS VR2 games (Horizon Call of the Mountain) with it for no extra money, go for the PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of The Mountain Bundle ($299) instead.
A Gaming Laptop
The Alienware 16X Aurora offers solid gaming performance, decent battery life, and a lovely, bright, 240-Hz display. There are also handy ports in the back, and a responsive touchpad, making it one of the best gaming laptops, especially with $300 knocked off for Black Friday.
Best Surround Sound PC Speakers Deal
You don’t need eyes in the back of your head with this surround sound system from SteelSeries, as it enables you to hear enemies sneaking up behind you. It’s a decent discount on the surround sound pick in our Best Computer Speakers guide.
A Great Gaming Glasses Deal
The best smart glasses for gaming are on sale, giving you a sharp 152-inch virtual screen on your face. The displays go up to 120-Hz refresh rate, boast a 52-degree field of view, and 1,000 nits of perceived brightness. Plug into your console or phone, and you’ve got a private virtual screen for gaming action. Viture’s many, many accessories are also on sale right now.
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