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.
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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
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The best Black Friday PS5 deals
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PS5 Slim + EA FC 26
£289.99 (was £430) at ArgosPS5 Disc Drive
£70 at AmazonPS5 Standard
£379 (was £480) at AmazonPS5 Pro + EA FC 26
£569.99 at ArgosPS5 Standard Ghost of Yotei Special Edition
£429.99 (was £520) at ArgosPS5 Digital 30th Anniversary Edition
£529.99 (was £578) at AmazonPS5 Standard + GTA V
£389 (was £489) at VeryPS5 Pro + 24 month PS Premium
£579.99 (was £679.99) at Argos***
PS5 controllers and accessories
Sony DualSense PlayStation controller (various colours)
£43 (was £60) at AmazonSony DualSense Edge pro controller
£150 (was £190) at John LewisSony DualSense + Venom Charging station
£50 (was £70) at AmazonPlayStation Portal
£178 (was £199) at AmazonSony PSVR 2 virtual reality headset
£299.99 (was £399.99) at ArgosSony DualSense Edge + Battlefield 6
£228 (was £259.99) at Very***
The best Black Friday Xbox deals
Xbox Series X 1TB (white)
£420 (was £450) at ArgosXbox Series X 1TB (black)
£470 (was £500) at ArgosXbox Series S 512GB
£270 (was £300) at Amazon***
Xbox controllers and accessories
Xbox Wireless Controller
£42 (was £65) at AmazonXbox Elite Series 2 Controller
£120 (was £180) at ArgosXbox Elite Series 2 Core Controller
£88 (was £94) at Argos***
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.
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The best Black Friday Nintendo Switch 2 deals
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Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World
£404.95 (was £430) at AmazonNintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World + Hot Wheels Monster Truck Mayhem
£409 (was £454) at VeryNintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World + 2 x Goji Racing Wheel controllers
£409 (was £432) at CurrysNintendo Switch 2
£385 (was £396) at AmazonNintendo Switch 2 + Pokemon Legends Z-A
£405.99 (was £437.98) at Argos***
Switch 2 controllers and accessories
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
£64.95 (was £75) at VeryNintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Pair
£57.95 (was £63) at AmazonNintendo Switch 2 Camera
£30 (was £40) at SmythsNintendo Samsung Switch 2 MicroSD Express Card
£45 (was £48) at AmazonLexar Play Pro 1TB MicroSD Express card
£175 (was £200) at AmazonFor more read the best Black Friday deals in 2025 and the best Black Friday deals under £50
