Best Buy just launched its early Black Friday sale - these are the 15 gaming deals I'd actually buy

Oct. 30, 2023

From Xbox Series S to Meta Quest 2, Best Buy’s Black Friday deals are already looking strong

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Update November 2: Best Buy’s early Black Friday sales are still holding out well, but I’ve just spotted that theAsusROG Ally has taken its first ever discount as part of the retailer’s latest wave of sales. That’s an excellent price, adding another entry to my favorite gaming deals in this year’s offers. Original article follows:

Early Black Friday sales can be daunting, but if years of covering these annual discounts has taught me anything it’s that November’s offers aren’t special shiny unicorns after all. I regularly see the same discounts time and time again in the weeks leading up to the main event, so when Best Buy launched its own early Black Friday deals this week, I was intrigued.

What’s more, this is actually a solid sale for anyone after some gaming kit. Between record low prices on PS5 and Nintendo Switch games and some excellent bundle options, there’s something for everyone here. There are still some offers on the shelves that have been outmatched by other retailers, or simply aren’t packing the level of value they’d need to truly be considered earlyBlack Friday gaming deals.

That’s why I’ve combed through the virtual shelves to find the gaming deals I’d truly buy ahead of time - whether that’s because they’re brand new record lows I haven’t seen before, or because they don’t look like they can fall much further. You’ll find everything from the Meta Quest 2 to the Xbox Series S below, and plenty of freebies included as well.

Best Buy’s early Black Friday deals

1. Asus ROG Ally |$699.99$619.99 at Best BuySave $80 -I certainly didn’t see this coming, but the Asus ROG Ally (my go-to for PC gaming when I’m not testing laptops) has taken its first price cut in Best Buy’s early Black Friday deals. That’s truly impressive, with a full $80 off the $699.99 MSRP dropping it down to $619.99.

Buy it if:

✅ You prefer to play with a controller✅ You can play plugged in most of the time✅ You want to play as many games as possible

Don’t buy it if:

❌ You only play Steam games

Price Check:Walmart: OOS|Amazon: OOS

2. It Takes Two (PS5 / Xbox) |$39.99$19.99 at Best BuySave $20 -It Takes Twois down to just $19.99 on both Xbox and PlayStation right now. Considering I’ve only ever seen this co-op adventure down to $22 in the past, that’s a fantastic offer. This title has been discounted regularly in recent weeks, but you’re grabbing a record low price here.

Buy it if:

✅ You have a player two ready✅ You enjoy puzzle platforming

Don’t buy it if:

❌ You prefer solo adventures

Price Check:Walmart: $22.15|Amazon: $27.10

3. Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX |$179.99$119.99 at Best BuySave $60 -TheTurtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAXis perfectly positioned for both Xbox and PlayStation, and at $119.99 it’s never been cheaper before. We’ve only seen the Gen 2 Max at $139.99 in the past, and that sale was over the holidays last year. That’s pretty good going for what was our favorite multiplatform gaming headset before the Pro model came along.

Buy it if:

✅ You play across multiple platforms✅ You want as good sound on Xbox as you get on PS5✅ You won’t be relying on Super-Human Hearing mode

Don’t buy it if:

❌ You’re only interested in the Super-Human Hearing Mode

Price Check:Walmart: $139.99|Amazon: $166.99

4. Turtle Beach Recon Controller |$59.95$29.95 at Best BuySave $30 -With $30 off the final price, theTurtle Beach Recon Controlleris down to a record low at Best Buy right now. I’ve only seen this wired gamepad drop to $39.95 in the past, and that was back over Black Friday last year. Considering you’re getting pro features like remappable buttons and extra audio controls, that’s excellent value.

Buy it if:

✅ You’ll use the extra buttons✅ You want extra grip on your controller✅ You play Xbox in a smaller space or on PC

Don’t buy it if:

❌ A wireless connection is a priority

Price Check:Amazon: $44|Walmart: $44.99

5. Dead Island 2 HELL-A Edition (PS5) |$99.99$69.99 at Best BuySave $30 -Best Buy is returning this HELL-A special edition ofDead Island 2back down to a record low price I’ve only seen a couple of times since launch. This $69.99 rate saves you $30 and has only appeared in brief flash sales before today. In addition to the game you’re getting a steelbook, Venice Beach map, six slayer cards, two pin badges, a patch, and two weapons packs.

Buy it if:

✅ You’re a fan of the original game✅ You want all the extra merch you can get✅ You’ve got a co-op partner

Don’t buy it if:

❌ You don’t like gore

Price Check:Amazon: $69.99|Walmart: $85.57

6. Dragon Quest Treasures (Nintendo Switch) |$49.99$34.99 at Best BuySave $15 -Still holding out for Dragon Quest 12? This $15 discount on Treasures should satisfy that craving and featuring 11’s Erik and Mia you’ll get a slice of the previous game’s vibes to boot. That cost has dripped down to $29 in the past, but that’s only $5 away and such a price hasn’t been seen since June.

Buy it if:

✅ You enjoyed Dragon Quest 11✅ You’ll recognize older Dragon Quest references✅ You prefer live combat

Don’t buy it if:

❌ You’re expecting the quality of a main line game

Price Check:Amazon: $34.99|Walmart: $34.99

7. Dead Space (PS5) |$69.99$39.99 at Best BuySave $30 -Dead Spacehas been dancing around this $39.99 sale price over the last few weeks, jumping back up to full price at Best Buy every now and then. It’s back for these early Black Friday deals, though, and that record low price saves you an additional $5 over the $44.99 figure we’ve seen before.

Buy it if:

✅ You enjoyed the original game✅ You enjoy Resident Evil games✅ You’ve been waiting for a discount

Don’t buy it if:

❌ You don’t like horror

Price Check:Walmart: $45.22|Amazon: OOS

8. Octopath Traveler 2 (Switch) |$59.99$39.99 at Best BuySave $20 -The Nintendo Switch version ofOctopath Traveler 2is at a record low $39.99 price at Best Buy this week. Considering I only started seeing these kinds of savings over the summer, that’s a solid early offer. If you’re after PlayStation editions, though, we’d head over to Amazon where you’ll find the PS5 game upfor $29.99.

Buy it if:

✅ You enjoyed the original game✅ You have plenty of time to sink into an RPG

Don’t buy it if:

❌ You’re after faster paced action

Price Check:Amazon: $39.99|Walmart: $42.99

Buy it if:

✅ The Game Pass library suits your playstyle✅ You enjoyed Starfield✅ You want to top up your membership months

Don’t buy it if:

❌ There’s nothing you want to play on Game Pass

Price Check:Amazon: $44.99 (no stickers)|Walmart: $44.99 (no stickers)

Buy it if:

✅ You want a simple Game Pass machine✅ You don’t need the best specs✅ You don’t need a disk drive

Don’t buy it if:

❌ You need 4K resolution

Price Check:Walmart: $279.99 (no Game Pass)|Amazon: $326.99 (no Game Pass)

11. First 4 Figures The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Hylian Shield |$109.99$59.99 at Best BuySave $50 -Other retailers can’t keep up with this record low price on the First 4 Figures Hylian Shield. This collector’s piece has never dropped below $80 before, making today’s $59.99 sale price all the more impressive.

Buy it if:

✅ You’re a Zelda fan✅ You’ve got a good place to display it

Don’t buy it if:

❌ You’re not a Zelda fan

Price Check:Amazon: $82.91|Walmart: $86.08

12. SteelSeries Arctis 9X |$199.99$99.99 at Best BuySave $100 -It might be going back a generation now, but theSteelSeries Arctis 9Xis still a powerful gaming headset for Xbox. This is the first time I’ve seen it drop to $99.99, having previously been stuck at around $135 when on sale. That makes today’s two-figure price tag all the more impressive.

Buy it if:

✅ You want a wireless headset for Xbox Series X✅ You still want dual connections with Bluetooth✅ Comfort is a priority

Don’t buy it if:

❌ You can get by with a wired connection

Price Check:Amazon: $99.99|Walmart: $139.99

13. Meta Quest 2 (128GB) | Logitech Chorus Off-Ear Integrated Audio |$399.98$349.98 at Best BuySave $50 -Yes the Meta Quest 3 is out in the wild now, but you can save some cash on the older model if you grab it with the Logitech Chorus audio solution as well. Normally $399 together, Best Buy has taken $50 off the price here, dropping it down to just $349.98.

Buy it if:

✅ You don’t want to wear headphones✅ You don’t need Quest 3’s mixed reality features✅ You’re experimenting with VR for the first time

Don’t buy it if:

❌ You need the newer features of the Quest 3

Price Check:Amazon: $349.99 together|Walmart: $359.99 together

Buy it if:

✅ You want an entry level rig as cheap as possible✅ You play lighter indie games✅ You don’t need super fast framerates

Don’t buy it if:

❌ You play more demanding releases

Price Check:Walmart: $660|Amazon: $769

15. Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 RTX 4060 gaming laptop |$1,599.99$1,249.99 at Best BuySave $350 -I was happy when this RTX 4060 configuration of the fantastic Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 dropped to $1,399.99 earlier this month. Now it’s down to $1,249.99 at Best Buy. Yes, it did drop to $1,199.99 for a couple of days last week, but considering the $350 saving this is still a solid offer.

Specs:AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | 165Hz QHD display

Buy it if:

✅You travel regularly with your laptop✅You want portability and power✅You only need a mid-range graphics card

Don’t buy it if:

❌ You want to run the latest games at the highest settings

Price Check:Amazon: OOS|Walmart: OOS

We’re also rounding up everything we expect to see fromBlack Friday PS5 dealsandBlack Friday Xbox dealsto boot. Or, if you’re after something more portable, check out our predictions for this year’sBlack Friday Nintendo Switch deals.

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Managing Editor of Hardware at GamesRadar+, I originally landed in hardware at our sister site TechRadar before moving over to GamesRadar. In between, I’ve written for Tom’s Guide, Wireframe, The Indie Game Website and That Video Game Blog, covering everything from the PS5 launch to the Apple Pencil. Now, i’m focused on Nintendo Switch, gaming laptops (and the keyboards, headsets and mice that come with them), PS5, and trying to find the perfect projector.

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