Black Friday falls on November 29, but many retailers have already kicked off their sales. Amazon’s “Black Friday Week” is underway, offering a wide selection of discounts across various categories, including The Batman in 4K UHD for $10, AirPods Pro for $153.99, Meta Quest 3 featuring $75 of free Amazon credit for $299, and so much more.
Meanwhile, the PlayStation and Nintendo Black Friday sales have also launched, adding even more games and deals to the mix. Here’s a breakdown of what’s up with one of the year’s biggest shopping events at Amazon, along with our top deal recommendations available now.
TL;DR – Best Amazon Black Friday Deals
Black Friday Video Game Deals at Amazon
Amazon is absolutely packed with outstanding video game deals this year, offering something for every kind of gamer. It’s genuinely been one of the best ever years of gamers when it comes to the Black Friday sales, featuring the best ever offers on PS5 and Switch consoles.
Top highlights at Amazon include PS5 bundles, discounts on PSVR 2, DualSense controllers, and a variety of games. That includes Elden Ring for $20, Sonic x Shadow Generations for $30, Star Wars Outlaws for $40, and plenty more as well.
More Black Friday Video Games Deals
Best Apple Deals for Black Friday
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) with USB
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Audible Premium Plus: $0.99 per Month + $20 Free Credit
Non-Current Subscribers Only
3 Months of Audible Premium Plus for $0.99 Per Month
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Plus Bonus One-Time $20 Audible Credit
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.
Arcade1Up Cabinets at Surprisingly Low Price
Arcade1Up crafts some of the best arcade cabinets on the market, offering a stellar lineup of games with each unit. Most cabinets include 8 to 15 titles, giving players plenty of variety to enjoy. Each cabinet also comes equipped with controls for two players, making them perfect for multiplayer sessions.
This Black Friday, you can save up to $100 on select Arcade1Up cabinets at Amazon, featuring fan-favorite games at Amazon, Walmart, and Target. These deals won’t last beyond Black Friday week, so now’s the time to grab one.
Amazon Device Black Friday Deals
Amazon is showcasing incredible discounts on its devices for Black Friday. One of the big standout offers is the Fire TV Stick 4K, now at its lowest-ever price of $21.99 (according to camelcamelcamel), beating its previous best of $25 during Prime Day earlier this year.
For those looking for an upgrade, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is also at a record-low price of $32.99. Both are excellent deals, but we recommend acting fast before stock runs out. Reminder: If you’ve got an Xbox Game Pass subscription, you can now use a Fire TV Stick to stream Xbox games at no extra cost.
There’s also deals on the new Kindle Paperwhite (finally!), down to $129.99, Echo Dot smart speakers for just $22.99, new Fire HD 8 tablet for $54.99, and more. Woot (an Amazon company) is also putting on an extra special deal, just use code FIRETEN at checkout for an extra $10 off its selection of pre-owned Kindles and Fire HD tablets.
Black Friday 4K Blu-ray Deals
Amazon’s Black Friday Week Sale is packed with discounts on Blu-rays and 4K UHD discs, offering something for everyone. Many deals feature movies and TV shows at their lowest prices ever, while others match record lows not seen since July last year.
More Deals Dropped: Top Headphones and Speakers
If you’re in the market for a portable speaker or new quality headphones, you may be interested in the Beats headphone deals and Sonos deals happening now. Check them out below.
3-Month Trial to Amazon Music Unlimited
Free 3 Month Trial to Amazon Music Unlimited
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Both Prime and Non-Prime members are eligible
Amazon is also offering new subscribers a free three-month trial to Amazon Music Unlimited for Black Friday. You do not have to be a Prime member to take advantage of this year. If you’ve subscribed to Music Unlimited in the past, you may be re-eligible if enough time has elapsed. This subscription normally costs $10.99 per month for non-Prime members and $9.99 per month for Prime members.
Should You Join Amazon Prime for Black Friday?
Amazon Prime members gain access to exclusive deals, fast free delivery, and other benefits. You can get a 30-day free trial, or membership costs $14.99 per month or $139 annuallywith discounted options also available.
You won’t need a Prime membership to access the Black Friday deals, like in Amazon Prime Day, but it might still be useful for fast delivery, and access to any surprise deals Amazon does decide to put behind its paywall.
Sign Up for Prime
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Tips for Shopping Amazon Black Friday Deals
Just so you know, this article will be updated throughout the Black Friday sale, so be sure to bookmark it to check back in. Otherwise, consider following @IGNDeals on Twitter or Bluesky for immediate updates on the best deals this year.
With Black Friday getting closer, it’s a good time to start planning your shopping in earnest. Here are a few Black Friday tips that you should be considering ahead of the event:
- Set a Budget – Keeping track of how much money you can actually spend is important to avoid overspending. When everything is on sale, it can be easy to buy more than you really should just because things are at their lowest price of the year.
- Create a Shopping List – Knowing exactly what you’re trying to find discounts on is a great way to avoid making unnecessary purchases. It can also make it easier for you to compare prices between retailers or set price drop alerts ahead of time.
- Compare Prices – Although Amazon tends to automatically price match most things, it’s still good to compare prices to other retailers before you buy. You can also use the website CamelCamelCamel to compare current prices against Amazon’s historical pricing.
- Find Unbiased Reviews – Amazon reviews have gotten somewhat better in recent years, but you should still do research outside of the site before making a decision. Seek out unbiased reviews on expensive purchases before you buy. IGN’s Tech reviews, for example, are a great place to look.
- Be Wary of Sponsored Products – Search results in Amazon include sponsored sales that may not be what you’re looking for. Look for the little ‘sponsored’ tag before you click. You may want to scroll past those.
- Make Sure to Clip Coupons – One of the easiest ways to save money on Amazon that many folks seem to miss is the clipping of coupons. There are a ton of coupons available for Prime Members, and all you need to do is check a box on the product page for additional savings.
When Is Black Friday 2024?
The actual date of Black Friday in 2024 falls on November 29 this year, but the deals have already kicked off. Leading up to the big event, retailers have begun to open deals online. Each day leading up to the event will slowly roll out more deals, which ultimately leads to massive discounts on Black Friday. We already know what PlayStation and Xbox are planning, and most general deals will be available well in advance, as evidenced by the Amazon sale now live.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
