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Reece Bithrey

The best Black Friday console deals in the UK, from PS5 and Xbox to Nintendo Switch 2

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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 Argos

PS5 Disc Drive

£70 at Amazon

PS5 Standard

£379 (was £480) at Amazon

PS5 Pro + EA FC 26

£569.99 at Argos

PS5 Standard Ghost of Yotei Special Edition

£429.99 (was £520) at Argos

PS5 Digital 30th Anniversary Edition

£529.99 (was £578) at Amazon

PS5 Standard + GTA V

£389 (was £489) at Very

PS5 Pro + 24 month PS Premium

£579.99 (was £679.99) at Argos

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PS5 controllers and accessories

Sony DualSense PlayStation controller (various colours)

£43 (was £60) at Amazon

Sony DualSense Edge pro controller

£150 (was £190) at John Lewis

Sony DualSense + Venom Charging station

£50 (was £70) at Amazon

PlayStation Portal

£178 (was £199) at Amazon

Sony PSVR 2 virtual reality headset

£299.99 (was £399.99) at Argos

Sony DualSense Edge + Battlefield 6

£228 (was £259.99) at Very

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The best Black Friday Xbox deals

Xbox Series X 1TB (white)

£420 (was £450) at Argos

Xbox Series X 1TB (black)

£470 (was £500) at Argos

Xbox Series S 512GB

£270 (was £300) at Amazon

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Xbox controllers and accessories

Xbox Wireless Controller

£42 (was £65) at Amazon

Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller

£120 (was £180) at Argos

Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controller

£88 (was £94) at Argos

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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 Amazon

Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World + Hot Wheels Monster Truck Mayhem

£409 (was £454) at Very

Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World + 2 x Goji Racing Wheel controllers

£409 (was £432) at Currys

Nintendo Switch 2

£385 (was £396) at Amazon

Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokemon Legends Z-A

£405.99 (was £437.98) at Argos

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Switch 2 controllers and accessories

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

£64.95 (was £75) at Very

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Pair

£57.95 (was £63) at Amazon

Nintendo Switch 2 Camera

£30 (was £40) at Smyths

Nintendo Samsung Switch 2 MicroSD Express Card

£45 (was £48) at Amazon

Lexar Play Pro 1TB MicroSD Express card

£175 (was £200) at Amazon

For more read the best Black Friday deals in 2025 and the best Black Friday deals under £50

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