Xbox Black Friday deals are finally here, so don’t sleep on these unmissable bargains — once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Microsoft has hit the start button on its sale, and you can save up to 67 per cent off games and accessories. But if you want to save money off the console itself and seek out the best bundle deals, you need to check out third-party retailers, with the likes of Argos, Very and Amazon dropping plenty of bargains.
Black Friday is an ideal time to buy tech in general, and whether you’re after a present for a loved one or just want to treat yourself, there are savings on everything from laptops to headphones. There are many offers out there, but so little time, so the rest of the IndyBest team and I have been busy collating the best deals on tried-and-tested products in our dedicated Black Friday shopping guides.
If you’re after consoles, games, controllers and the highly coveted Xbox Game Pass membership, consider this your Black Friday gaming crib sheet. I’ll be updating prices and adding new deals all the way up to Cyber Monday, so let’s hope this year’s reductions are generous.
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Best early Xbox Black Friday deals to shop now
Xbox Series S gaming bundle: Was £659, now £599, Very.co.uk
This bundle deal from Very is one of the first reductions I've spotted on the Xbox console itself ahead of Black Friday, making it the one to beat. With a saving of £60, you'll get the Series S all-digital 512GB console, a controller and a 24-month Game Pass Ultimate subscription. When I tested the Xbox in my guide to the best gaming consoles, I concluded that it’s a top choice for anyone looking for a cheap gaming solution that doesn’t need a 4K resolution to have a good time.
Xbox Series X, 1TB: Was £499.99, now £469.99, Argos.co.uk
Although not a huge saving, you can currently get £30 off the price of this console at Argos, ahead of Black Friday. In my review of the Xbox Series X, I said it can be judged by the prowess of its physical hardware: it’s a thunderously powerful next-generation console, with a brilliant games-on-demand service.
Xbox Series S, 512GB: Was £299.99, now £269.99, Amazon.co.uk
If you’d prefer to buy the Series S console outside of a bundle, Amazon is offering a modest discount on the Xbox Series S. This deal will save you £30 (10 per cent) on the price of the 512GB version in robot white but you can also save 6 per cent on the 1TB version (was £349.99, now £329.99, Amazon.co.uk).
Xbox wireless controller carbon black series: Was £59.99, now £39.99, Amazon.co.uk
The Amazon Black Friday sale has officially begun, and this Xbox wireless controller is now reduced by a generous 33 per cent, which is currently the best deal going on the accessory. Featuring sculpted surfaces and textured grip across the triggers and bumpers, this ergonomically designed controller puts your gameplay first.
EA Sports FC 26 standard edition for Xbox One and Xbox Series X and S: Was £69.99, now £34.99, Xbox.com
The brand-new EA Sports 2026 game is on sale for £35 off in Xbox’s Black Friday sale. “The latest game in the football franchise, FC 26, is the most realistic-looking game EA’s made so far,” said tech critic Alex Lee.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Was £59.99, now £11.99, Xbox.com
Digital editions tend to cost more than physical Xbox games; however, this deal still works out as more cost-effective than buying the disc. When tech writer Steve Hogarty reviewed the game, he wrote in his guide to the best Xbox games: “The open-world adventure feels like the culmination of all of the best parts of the Assassin’s Creed series, and remains one of the best games on Xbox today.”
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: Was £69.99, now £34.99, Xbox.com
With the newest Call of Duty: Black Ops game coming out earlier this month, the previous instalment was bound to see a reduction in Xbox’s Black Friday sale, and you can now buy it for half price.
Silent Hill f: Was £69.99, now £55.99, Xbox.com
Halloween is well behind us now, but if you’re still looking for a spooky game, the latest in the Silent Hill series is 20 per cent off in the Xbox Black Friday sale. Set in 1960s Japan, Silent Hill f follows a teenager who lives an unremarkable life until fog descends on her town and transforms it into a terrifying place.
Battlefield 6: Was £58.99, now £49.99, Argos.co.uk
Join the fray with up to 64 players fighting on foot, in tanks and in war planes. Featuring the most satisfying combat and varied battle locations the series has to offer, Battlefield 6 is a fun and frenzied FPS title that’s worthy of anyone’s Xbox collection.
Right now, save 15 per cent off the list price of this game’s standard edition.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Limited Edition: Was £59.99, now £39.99, Amazon.co.uk
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Can’t decide whether to play as a hulking samurai or stealthy ninja? Assassin's Creed Shadows lets you play as both in the latest adventure of this long-running franchise. Explore the shadowy world of feudal Japan and deliver deadly justice as Naoe, a shinobi assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai.
Exclusive to Amazon, this Limited Edition offers access to the Sekiryu Character Pack, including gear and weapon sets for Naoe, the Sekiryu Beast, and Dragon Tooth trinket.
Don't hide away when you can save a whopping 33 per cent off this stealthy title.
Split Fiction for Xbox Series X: Was £44.99, now £27.98, Amazon.co.uk
Split Fiction follows two unpublished writers who are invited to test a machine that lets them live within their stories. It got high praise from Jake Brigstock, The Independent's gaming correspondent when he reviewed the game, calling it a "brilliantly fun and innovative game". Better yet, it's had a 38 per cent price cut on Amazon.
When will Xbox Black Friday deals start in 2025?
Black Friday will fall on 28 November this year, with the sale event running through to Cyber Monday on 1 December. But just as Christmas celebrations seem to start earlier each year, the same applies to Black Friday discounts.
Xbox’s Black Friday sale is on now and will run until 3 December. I’ll keep this page updated with all the best deals.
Why you can trust IndyBest to find the best Xbox deals
As The Independent’s tech critic, I’ve been covering tech and gaming deals for close to a decade. I’ve also reviewed every major games console, followed their price cuts and rises and even tracked the stock of the Xbox Series X, PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, helping thousands of readers secure a console.
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