We’re heading into the final days before Black Friday 2024, which means the deals are starting to get even more aggressive. And if you have any holiday shopping to do for a console or PC gamer, you’ll be pleased to know that games are on sale at just about every retailer. But which titles are worth spending your money on? To help you hone in on a selection or two, we rounded up 10 of the best early Black Friday video game deals!
In most cases, the games we’ve chosen are available for a discounted price across multiple platforms. For example, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, and both versions are marked down. We expect a number of these discounts to stick around through the end of the week, but some of these video game deals could be gone tomorrow. So, without further ado, let’s dive in!
Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition — $20 $4050% off
A Game of the Year 2019 contender, in Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition, you’ll experience a sci-fi world like no other and a solar system that can’t shake a time loop. As part of this early Black Friday deal, both the PS5 and Nintendo Switch versions of the game are 50% off!
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Standard Edition — $20 $7071% off
An immersive Avatar experience like no other, Ubisoft really knocked it out of the park with Frontiers of Pandora. And this enthralling title has a huge sale for Black Friday. Save up to 71% on the PS5 version of the game.
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered — $20 $3033% off
It was only a matter of time before we got beautiful-looking remasters of the first three Tomb Raider games. For Black Friday, you’ll be able to get the PS5 and PS4 versions of this game on Amazon for only $20!
Spider-Man: Miles Morales — $37 $5026% off
It’s time to suit up as Miles Morales in this exciting follow-up to Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man. And right now, you’ll be able to grab the PS4 version of this game at Best Buy for only $37!
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Standard Edition — $20 $5060% off
The Assassin’s Creed franchise has been a staple of the gaming world for years now, and Mirage is both a brilliant addition to the series and a fitting homage to the original. Get it for only $20 on Amazon.
The Last Faith — $20 $3033% off
Get in the fight with magic, melee, and more! The Last Faith is a sprawling epic game with plenty of rewards for the curious player. It’s also 33% off when you purchase at Best Buy (for the Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X).
Skull and Bones Limited Edition — $15 $5071% off
Take to the high seas with one of the coolest pirate games we’ve seen in years. Thanks to early Black Friday savings, you’ll be able to grab Skull and Bones Limited Edition for 71% off at Best Buy (applies to PS5 and Xbox Series X versions).
NBA 2K25 Standard Edition — $30 $7057% off
With features like ProPLAY and MyCAREER, NBA 2K25 manages to be one of the most realistic basketball titles in recent memory, and it’s also on sale for 57% off when you shop on Amazon.
The Crew Motorfest Standard Edition — $25 $7064% off
See O’ahu fly by at blistering speeds when you race friends and family in The Crew Motorfest. This Amazon markdown will save you up to 64% on this awesome game.
Madden NFL 25 — $35 $7050% off
With its true-to-life physics, playing Madden NFL 25 is a lot like throwing the winning touchdown yourself. As part of this early Black Friday offer, you’ll get the PS5 and PS4 versions of the game for half off!
How to choose the best early Black Friday video game deals
Video game discounts are a bit of a rare bird. Most titles don’t receive any kind of markdown until they’ve been out for a while, and even then, you may only be saving $10 or $15. If you’re trying to find the best deals, you’ll want to keep tabs on go-to game retailers like Best Buy and Amazon. One good idea is you can usually filter search results just to include Black Friday markdowns. This will give you a good idea of what the best discounts are for that particular week, and you may even see a countdown timer that will let you know when the sale is over.
It’s also a good idea to see what some of the best-reviewed and most popular games of the year have been. We here at Digital Trends have numerous reviews of the top 2024 titles. Whether you’re shopping for a PlayStation devotee or someone who owns a Switch, there’s not a console we don’t have experience covering.
How we chose the best early Black Friday video game deals
We follow a lot of the same advice we dished out above when it comes to choosing the best early Black Friday video game deals. We also have a pantheon of gamer knowledge to lean on, as some of our most decorated writers and reviewers are big into gaming. And while big discounts are a top priority, we do our best to select the best-reviewed games of the bunch. We actually passed on one or two good sales because we knew the game in question wasn’t very good.
We know what retailers to flock to and which to stay away from as well. Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart are always solid contenders, and Target isn’t half-bad, either. Plus, we have a handful of inspiring roundups to look at, including the best video games, the best PC games, and the best Steam games. So, it’s certainly safe to say we know a thing or two about the world of gaming!