LIVE Black Friday, Cyber Monday Xbox deals: Series X, S games, gaming headsets, accessories

For gamers with an iPhone, this portable joypad from RiotPWR is perfect for playing Xbox Cloud Gaming on the go. Featuring an Xbox color theme, the controller takes clear inspiration from the official Xbox pad and offers all the same standard buttons. Its detachable device holder can stretch to fit even the chunkiest of phones and rotates to help balance the weight when playing. Offering a Prime-exclusive deal for Black Friday, you can grab it for $14 less than its usual price and play Xbox from the cloud anywhere with a reliable connection.

We tested a colored variant in our RiotPWR ESL edition review, proving to be a surprisingly comfortable option with helpful extras like passthrough charging to keep your phone battery from draining. At first glance, it might look a little cumbersome compared to an extendable option with controls on either side of your phone. Thankfully, it’s genuinely enjoyable to use, considering its similarities to the official Xbox joypad and has no noticeable latency with its wired Lightning cable connection. You can always prop your iPhone on a separate stand and hold the RiotPWR controller freely, perfect for long journeys. — Ben Wilson

The official wireless Xbox controllers are enjoying heavy discounts, but there’s still a lot of value in this wired variant from Turtle beach, down by 33% for a $25 saving during Black Friday. With two extra buttons on the rear, it fits a middle-ground niche between a standard pad and the customizable Elite S2 from Microsoft but with another sneaky feature putting it miles ahead of its competitors. As mentioned in our Turtle Beach Recon controller review, this controller contains the fantastic Superhuman Hearing mode suite of post-processing audio effects.

Acting as a compressor to boost balance the sounds from your game, you can hear distant footsteps and the subtle pings of empty cases landing on the ground. It’s a common feature of Turtle Beach headsets and makes a difference in competitive play. Playing any action-filled game during a rainstorm sounds unreal with the bass + treble profile, making this Recon controller a tempting pick over almost any other wired controller for the enhanced audio alone. Pick up this bargain pad for FPS games; the Recon sticks are far better than its d-pad. — Ben Wilson

It’s baffling how Corsair makes its headsets so comfortable with high-quality parts in the budget price bracket, and the HS60 Pro is no exception. A bargain at its usual price, value for money is even higher with this 36% reduction during Black Friday for a $25 saving. Carrying at least the same praise as our HS50 Pro review, this 7.1 surround-sound model is a step above the entry-level variant with audio improvements. The microphone is even detachable, making these comfortable cans a viable option for listening to music on the go.

At a touch under $45, this wired headset is one of the most comfortable options you’ll ever find on a budget. There’s a USB DAC included for enabling 7.1 audio on PC or any other devices that might support it, but the standard stereo performance will still sound great for regular gameplay. It’s lightweight and durable with a braided cable, and there’s a volume control wheel alongside a microphone mute button on the left side for simple audio management. The Corsair mic will be fine for party chat, considering we’ve heard much worse in the budget range and hardly anything offering the same comfort as the Corsair HS60 Pro. — Ben Wilson

One of the better wired Xbox gaming headsets for anyone on a budget is now even cheaper during Black Friday headset sales, with a 17% saving on the Astro A10 Gen 2 at Amazon. A detachable 3.5mm jack cable offers compatibility with a standard Xbox controller and anything else with this common connection type, including PCs, laptops, and mobile devices. There’s also a volume control wheel on the same cord that’s a little easier to find than fumbling blindly behind your ears for fast audio adjustments.

Already a bargain for a headset under $100, dropping the second-generation revision just below $50 makes it a steal. The flip-to-mute mic sounds fantastic on Xbox and mobile, as heard in our Astro A10 Gen 2 review, and can provide similar results on a desktop PC, depending on your hardware. It’s super lightweight at a mere 240g, but there are no reductions in durability here. Grab this bargain if you’re in the market for an affordable wired Xbox headset. — Ben Wilson

The Xbox Series S is already one of the best values in gaming, and it’s now even more affordable for the holidays with a myriad of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. Those who want to save as much money as possible can pick up the Xbox Series S for its lowest price ever from Woot ($80 off!), while those who prefer freebies can purchase the Xbox Series S from Target and get a free $50 Target gift card to spend on whatever they want.

The Xbox Series S is the smaller, less powerful counterpart to the flagship Series X, but it’s still a true current-gen console that offers a premium gaming experience for hundreds of optimized titles and is a perfect partner for Xbox Game Pass. Efficient, compact, and with an unbeatable price tag, the Xbox Series S is a must-have addition to any gaming setup. Also, it’s coming in a slick new box for the holidays.

The Xbox Series S is more affordable than ever with the deal at Woot, but supply is likely to run out quickly, so act fast! The Target deal for an Xbox Series S and an accompanying gift card is understandably going out of stock, but you can still find the Xbox Series S with a nifty $50-60 discount at Microsoft and Best Buy. — Zachary Boddy

Turtle Beach is one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of Xbox and PC gaming accessories, and some of their best Xbox headsets are on sale for the Black Friday season, with options for practically any budget and use case.

The premium mid-range Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX earned top marks in our review for its multiplatform support, stellar battery life, and fantastic sound quality, while the more affordable Stealth 600 Gen 2 earned an even higher score for its superb value-driven experience.

The Battle Buds in-ear headphones are a unique solution for players looking for a portable gaming headset or something that severely undercuts the competition in price without sacrificing sound quality. The Recon 500 headset works well with Xbox One and the Xbox Series S and X, with a lightweight design that includes a reinforced headband for comfortable long-term gaming. — Zachary Boddy, J.D. Levite

One of the biggest Xbox discounts of the entire Black Friday period isn’t a console, it is, in fact, a headset. 

The B&O BeoPlay Portal headset is typically a verifiably insane $500 dollars, costing as much as an Xbox Series X itself. Why is it so expensive? It’s all about premium leather, coolant-gel-infused cups, AptX Bluetooth support, active noise canceling, and other fancy bells and whistles. Ultimately, these are lifestyle headphones designed to be used with your phone for music and your PC for work calls — with a bit of Xbox on the side. I found it difficult to overlook in my B&O BeoPlay Portal review, owing to the sheer quality on offer here. But man, that RRP price point was a toughie, but this new Black Friday deal makes it far more reasonable. 

This headset supports Xbox Wireless alongside Bluetooth 5.1, making it a great headset for those who are looking for a single product for every aspect of their musical life. It feels great to wear, it has crystalline audio and premium construction throughout. If you can swallow that price point, that is. 👀 — Jez Corden

HyperX has a sizeable sale going on at Amazon right now for Black Friday, across both its Xbox and PC gaming headsets. HyperX make some of the best Xbox headsets and best PC headsets without breaking your bank account, making them products I actively and readily recommend for their sound quality and durability. The HyperX CloudX for example is a headset I would readily recommend to literally anyone, and now that it’s $40 for Black Friday it’s arguably the best Xbox headset deal of the lot right now. 

There are a variety of other options, too. The CloudX Flight is essentially a wireless version of the CloudX, coming in with a sizeable 70 dollars off the typical asking price. The Cloud II wired headset for PC also comes with a 7.1 surround sound USB injector, which will elevate your soundscape with cavernous spatial audio that is tough to beat. These are headsets I can’t recommend enough, and the Black Friday deals season makes the value all the sweeter. 

Similar discounts on incredible HyperX headsets can be found at Best Buy, often perfectly matching those offered at Amazon. HP, the owner of HyperX, is also offering the lowest price we’ve seen yet on the cross-platform HyperX Cloud Stinger, as long as you use the code HyperX10 at checkout to score an extra 10% off. — Jez Corden, Zachary Boddy

The LucidSound LS50X is a great option and one of the best Xbox headsets you can get. We’ve long recommended the LS35X as the best you can get, but this headset improves on the LS35X with its impressive Bluetooth capabilities and ability to mix audio from two devices. For the first time at the moment, they are both at a similar price point due to the crazy sales this week. — Jennifer Young

SteelSeries makes some of the greatest Xbox headsets you can buy at any budget, and a handful are on sale as part of Xbox’s Black Friday. Chief among them is the stunning SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro wireless headset, which we named as the “king of all Xbox and PC gaming headsets” in our extensive review. While the discount is the largest, it’s not often we see this premium (and recent) gaming headset see a price cut.

The still-premium predecessor to the lavish Nova Pro, the Arctis 9X, is also enjoying a similarly sized discount for Black Friday, making it a lovely option for those that desire one of the best gaming headsets you can buy without going over $200. Finally, the excellent budget-oriented Arctis 3 wired headset is a whopping 50% off, taking an already affordable headset to all-new lows. If you need a solid headset without the frills, it’ll be hard to beat the value of this one. — Zachary Boddy

The Razer Kaira Pro is a solid choice for an Xbox Bluetooth headset, and it’s currently below $90 at Amazon. Featuring the signature Razer Chroma lighting, which can thankfully be turned off for more battery life, this comes in black or white to match your console. We tested this unit and gave it a 4 out of 5 for comfort, sound and mic quality, and the addition of an impressive customization app on the Xbox. At $89.99 it’s a steal. Razer has a bunch of other items on discount too which you can check out here.  — Jennifer Young

Our best pick for an Xbox controller, the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is now at a tasty $129.99 at Newegg when using discount code BFFDAY22 at checkout. With Xbox’s best ever build quality, customer button and paddle mapping, changeable sticks and D pad, this is the perfect choice for precision gaming. More durable than it’s predecessor we think this is worth every dollar and even more so at this crazy discount.

If you’ve ever wanted the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 but didn’t want to pay the full price, good news! Microsoft came out with a budget version called the Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core. This wireless controller comes with few parts to customize and protect it versus the more expensive model, but it also starts at just $119.99 instead of $180. — Jennifer Young, J.D. Levite

Need a premium gaming TV without paying the added cost for OLED? Samsung’s QN90B is highly rated and sought after, and it’s easy to see why. This series of TVs trades OLED technology for Mini LED and Quantum Dot, which allows Samsung to achieve peerless brightness and color accuracy. Samsung is offering the TV starting at only $999.99 for the 43-inch version, although you can go all the way up to a truly ridiculous 98-inches if you’re willing to pay the (still discounted) outlandish cost.

The QN90B series of TVs perfectly supports Xbox Series X|S gaming technologies, including 4K at up to 120 FPS, HDR for better colors and contrast, and AMD’s premium FreeSync Pro VRR for smoother gaming. Of course, you don’t need an Xbox console at all to enjoy the latest and greatest Xbox games with this TV, as Samsung is including 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and a free Xbox Wireless Controller with each purchase.

The Samsung QN90B Neo QLED TVs come with the Samsung Gaming Hub and Xbox Cloud Gaming built-in, allowing you to leave the console behind and stream hundreds of Xbox games straight to your TV. This is one of the most popular TVs of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday season for a reason. — Zachary Boddy

Elgato makes some of the best accessories and products for content creators and streamers. The HD60 X external capture card counts among the best options available on Xbox for those wishing to expand their capture capabilities while gaming on their Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One. As part of the best Xbox Black Friday deals, the Elgato HD60 X is 25% off, netting you a savings of $50 on this Windows Central favorite.

The HD60 X is the go-to external capture card for recording 1080p at 60FPS or 4K at 30FPS footage on Xbox, complete with VRR and HDR support. It’s also a fantastic tool for capturing screenshots or video of the Xbox operating system, as it’s not limited to games (unlike Xbox’s native sharing tools). You’ll need a nearby PC in order to take advantage of the Elgato HD60 X’s capabilities, but there are few capture cards that come even close to it. — Zachary Boddy

The Xbox Store couldn’t possibly avoid dropping hot digital game deals during Black Friday, giving lucky gamers up to 85% off on a truly ridiculous number of games, collections, and add-ons. We’ve compiled the complete list as well as our picks of the best Xbox games on sale for Black Friday, which highlights some sweet savings of which you can take advantage right now.

Some of the best deals include 67% off the now-on-Xbox immersive shooter DEATHLOOP, 85% of the action-packed cyberpunk Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, 75% off the award-winning RESIDENT EVIL 2 (2019), 75% off the Assassin’s Creed Legendary Collection, and many, many, many more. Peruse the list in the article above, which also includes an easy-to-search format and individual links directly to every game.

The entire catalog of modern Star Wars titles is enjoying a hefty suite of discounts on Xbox. Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order is widely considered to be one of the best Star Wars games in years, for example, combining a riveting cross-planet narrative with Dark Souls-inspired gameplay.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is doubtless one of the best Xbox and PC games of all time, and it has a steep discount on the Microsoft Store for Xbox Series X|S consoles. Cyberpunk 2077 is also currently enjoying a nice sale for Black Friday. If you play it like an action-RPG, you’ll discover one of the most carefully crafted and infectiously fun sims of modern times, as you take control of merc for hire V.   — Zachary Boddy, Jez Corden

Psychonauts 2 was one of the absolute best games of 2021, bar none, and marked a beautiful return of Double Fine Productions. This Xbox Black Friday deal takes a significant chunk off the price of the Motherlobe Edition, which includes a physical copy of the game and various additional add-ons, such as premium vinyl stickers, art cards, and a digital code for the wonderful in-game soundtrack.

Other retailers like Amazon and Walmart are offering great deals on physical Xbox games like Cyberpunk 2077, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Truly a great time to be a collector of physical game discs. — Zachary Boddy

Part of Best Buy’s ongoing Black Friday sales is a swathe of discounts on the latest and greatest Xbox games. If you own an Xbox Series X or an Xbox with a physical disc drive — or you simply love to collect physical copies of Xbox games — this is a great time to pick up some new titles with substantial savings.

Titles like Halo Infinite, Battlefield 2042, and Far Cry 6 enjoy huge discounts, while award-winning or more recent releases like Elden Ring, Gotham Knights, and Madden NFL 23 also get in on the fun with savings up to 50% off. Best Buy is making it easy to expand your library of disc-based Xbox games with its Black Friday discounts. — Zachary Boddy

Newegg has unleashed more limited time Black Friday deals to offer awesome savings on some of the best Xbox games around, including the all-time lowest price on the digital version of Forza Horizon 5. Halo Infinite and NBA 2K23 also get some love, with each of the three games 50% or more off their retail price.

You’ll need to enter some unique codes to save those last few bucks that make these deals better than other retailers, but that’s a small price to pay to grab one of these amazing games for such great prices. Forza Horizon 5 was one of our favorite games of 2021, and continues to get new content and features every single week. Newegg’s newest Black Friday Xbox deals aren’t liable to last long, so be sure to pick up one of these games before they return to less-attractive prices. — Zachary Boddy

Astro is having a big Black Friday sale across many of its most popular headsets, giving you a decent saving on some of the best Xbox headsets and best PC headsets out there.

The Astro A50 is the headset I personally use the most right now. The charge dock is restlessly convenient. The fact it’s one of the few gaming headsets on the market that incorporates SPDIF for connecting your TV audio straight into the soundscape makes it a winner for me. It’s ideal for content creators who want to mix PC sound via USB and Xbox sound via the TV connection. It also sounds great, has a flip-to-mute mic, and feels comfortable AF across long sessions. 

The similar Astro A40 TR is another headset I used for a long time. The MixAmp also offers that SPDIF connector for TVs, making it a cheaper variant than the A50 for effectively doing the same thing, albeit via a wired connection. 

The Astro A40 TR headset is fantastic, and the X-Edition with its unique, sharp color and design is perfect for anyone wanting a new gaming headset this holiday season. It looks great, sounds better, and will last a long time. It even has the ability to be modded with a separately purchased Mod Kit, which is cool and essential for gamers that travel if you prefer a closed-back design instead of the default open-back that can be less noise-isolating. 

Astro is also offering deals on other headsets, like the A10 wired headset, which is a cheap and cheerful entry-level wired option that works across any platform with a 3.5mm socket, such as PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Steam Deck. — Jez Corden, J.D. Levite

Another great Thrustmaster deal at Dell is on this eSwap X Pro controller, a premium gaming accessory that makes its claim to fame with absurd levels of customization. Dell’s latest Xbox Black Friday deal shaves $50 off the retail price and throws in a free $50 Dell gift card to boot, which can be used on anything in the Dell store after you receive it.

The Thrustmaster eSwap X Pro is a high-grade controller featuring swappable modules, multiple additional buttons, free customization software, and an entire ecosystem of optional modules that can be used to create a truly unique controller perfectly suited to your playstyle. The controller is compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, and is a fantastic accessory if you’re looking to up your game. Its only downside is that it is wired-only. — Zachary Boddy

PowerA is already well-known for making quality, affordable accessories that match or surpass the features of far more expensive competitors. Now, PowerA’s budget alternative to the popular Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is even more affordable than it usually is, coming in at well less than half the cost of the aforementioned premium option with this Black Friday sale.

In our review of the PowerA Fusion Pro 2 wired controller, we praised it for its quality and customization, and concluded that it’s an “excellent Xbox controller” that goes toe-to-toe with Xbox’s first-party Elite series of controllers. As long as you’re willing to give up a wireless connection, this is one of the best controller deals we’ve seen this Black Friday. — Zachary Boddy

Surprisingly, by far one of the best Xbox controllers is the one that comes in the box. Of course, it’s never a bad idea to have extra controllers around, especially if one breaks, you want to play with your friends, or you simply desire a splash of color. Fortunately, as part of Xbox’s Black Friday deals, the Xbox Wireless Controller can be found in a multitude of colors for as low as $39.99.

Of course, it can be easy to become bored of those default colors. Fortunately, there’s a veritable army of limited and special edition colorways, and one of the coolest is enjoying a pretty healthy discount directly from Microsoft with the Daystrike Camo Special Edition. This is identical to the normal Xbox Wireless Controller in every way, apart from the flashy red, grey, and black design.

The Lunar Shift design for the Xbox wireless controller is one of Microsoft’s latest and greatest colorways for the controller. It really just released in early October for $70. Right now, you can use code BFDBY2A32to knock the price down by $15 at Newegg. This is a great first discount, and Newegg has Black Friday Protection so even if it drops lower over the next couple of weeks, you’ll be safe.

If you’re looking for a way to use your Xbox wireless controller with less latency and use it on devices other than your Xbox, the Xbox wireless adapter adds a little extra to the price but gives you the option to use this controller with your Windows PC or even mobile devices. Also, you can connect up to eight controllers at once so all your buddies can play with you. — Zachary Boddy, J.D. Levite

The controller is the center of all your gaming efforts, and it can make the difference between success and failure. The Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma wired controller is engineered to be among the very best gaming controllers for Xbox, and it’s now a cool $50 off. Obtaining a pro-level controller is now more accessible thanks to this Black Friday deal.

When we reviewed the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma wired controller for Xbox, we praised it for its design and build quality, and its wealth of awesome gaming features like customizable back peddles, an unbelievably effect sensitivity clutch, and excellent actions on buttons and triggers. Its only negative marks were for being wired-only and for being expensive, but one of those issues as been fixed thanks to a slick 33% discount. — Zachary Boddy

Time to go a little old school. Grab a new wired controller for your Xbox Series X in the design of the original Duke controller. Hyperkin’s controller is officially licensed by Xbox. It is designed to work with the Xbox Series X, Series S, Xbox One, and even Windows 10 if you prefer. In keeping with the old design, it even has an original Xbox startup animation that plays on the Xbox button in the middle.

The controller includes precision analog triggers, a 3.5mm headset jack, vibration feedback, and more. It has a detachable braided cable that makes it easy to store or transport if you want. — J.D. Levite

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Xbox deals: Racing wheels and flight sim yokes

The Thrustmaster T248X is a fantastic force feedback racing wheel fully compatible with Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, and it’s on sale as part of Xbox’s expansive Black Friday over at Dell. The deal sees the expensive (but reasonable) $400 price tag cut down to only $269.99, but the savings don’t stop there. Dell is also throwing in a free $75 gift card to the Dell shop for all users, sent via email within 20 days after your purchase. Think Dell only sells laptops? Think again! You’d be surprised just what that $75 gift can help you obtain from Dell.

This racing wheel is dead simple to setup, and features satisfying controls and industry-leading force feedback, making it an easy choice to pair with some of the best Xbox racing games. With this sale, what’s normally a premium gaming accessory is now much more accessible to hardcore fans of the racing genre. — Zachary Boddy

A good racing wheel can help you gain an edge in any Xbox racing game, but it can be difficult to know which work best with your Xbox console. Fortunately, one of the greatest racing wheels you can buy, the Logitech G920, is back down to its lowest price of $200 for Black Friday at both Best Buy and Amazon, including its stainless steel floor pedals.

The Logitech G920 is a few years old at this point and has a more expensive successor, but it simply can’t be beat for quality and value at this price point. With fantastic feedback, a grippy leather wrapping, high-quality controls and paddles, and fantastic support across the best Xbox racing games like Forza Horizon 5, the Logitech G920 at $200 is an unbeatable value for anyone seeking a new racing wheel peripheral. — Zachary Boddy

This throttle quadrant and yoke are officially licensed and designed for the Xbox Series S and Series X. They are modeled after the Boeing 787 airliner, too, so you’ll feel as close to a real pilot as possible from the comfort of your couch. The system will also work with your PC. This is also the lowest direct price drop we’ve ever seen.

While we haven’t reviewed this particular bundle, we have reviewed other systems in the Thrustmaster TCA lineup. These controls tend to feel great with accurate inputs and great build quality. — J.D. Levite

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Xbox deals: Game Pass and gift cards

Another way to effectively secure free cash to purchase anything from the Xbox Store, including games, accessories, and even entire consoles, is by taking advantage of this Dell Xbox Black Friday deal. Using code Game10 at checkout, you can shave 10%, or $10, off the price of a $100 gift card.

While that may not seem like much, you can add each gift card to your wallet and save it for any occasion, and that $10 savings adds up. With these gift cards, everything from Xbox is on sale! It’s also the perfect way to save a bit on Xbox gift cards for the gamers in your life.

You can also grab a smaller $60 Xbox gift card from Newegg and save $6.50 with code BFFDAY53, netting you the same benefits at a smaller scale. — Zachary Boddy

We’ve mentioned it before, but let’s just make it clear: Xbox Game Pass is an excellent way to play games if you own an Xbox. Pay a simple monthly fee that’s often way less than the cost of any individual game, especially in a modern world where game prices are increasing, and you get all the games you want as long as you’re paying. Sure, there are some big name games that don’t make it onto the list. But there are hundreds of other games that’ll distract you so long you won’t even notice. 

Of course we see plenty of deals on Game Pass as well, but many of those deals often come straight from Microsoft and are aimed at new subscribers because they want to keep the userbase growing. If you’re already a subscriber, the deals are a lot less prevalent. In that case, turn to sites like CDKeys, where you can continue your subscription at a price much smaller than what it would normally cost you. The price fluctuates a lot at these sites, so keep an eye on them for the lowest price. 

Amazon also has a nice discount on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate cards, albeit not nearly as substantial. Still the savings add up, amounting to 1 free month of service for every 9 months you purchase. — J.D. Levite, Zachary Boddy

Here’s a pretty simple combo deal that’s excellent for Xbox and PC gamers. You get a digital copy of Halo Infinite via an easily accessible code you can just plug into your Xbox. You also get three months of PC Game Pass, which gives you access to hundreds of other games all for free. 

PC Game Pass normally costs $9.99 a month, so that’s $30 in value. And you can find Halo Infinite going for around $20 at Amazon and other retailers. So, all-in-all you’re saving about $10 on the bundle. Remember your subscription will continue at its normal price when the three free months are up, so you’ll want to decide whether you want to keep it or cancel it before then. — J.D. Levite

If you’re a Verizon customer in the USA, this may be your best opportunity to secure an Xbox Series X or Series S current-gen console. Verizon is currently offering either console with two years of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at $150 off. The only catch to this epic Xbox Black Friday deal is that the consoles are offered through Xbox All Access, and the savings are spread over the monthly payments.

Xbox All Access is already one of the best ways to pick up a current-gen console, as it includes an Xbox Series X or S and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and breaks up the combined cost into 24 affordable, interest-free payments. Once you finish the financing, you completely own the console and can continue subscribing to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. For both consoles, the total cost actually ends up being a little less than the full retail cost of the package.

With this Verizon deal, the monthly payments are even lower, and you can handle everything through your new or existing mobile phone plan. That’s a true current-gen console plus two years of access to hundreds of high-quality games (plus all the Xbox first-party games that will be added in that time) for as low as $18.74 a month. If that’s not a steal, I’m not sure what is. — Zachary Boddy

The Xbox Series X is one of the most powerful consoles money can buy, but it’s often very difficult to find in stock due to high demand. Fortunately, it seems Black Friday has opened up some stock of the Xbox Series X at a handful of retailers, including Walmart. Walmart’s stock is liable to be small, and you may need a Walmart+ subscription to take advantage, but this could be your chance to pick up an Xbox Series X of your very own.

Microsoft is also offering bundles for the Xbox Series X, which allows you to put together a custom bundle with your console, extra controllers and accessories, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Microsoft’s Xbox Series X stock isn’t guaranteed, either, so it’s best to move quickly.

You can save $30 on a refurbished model direct from Microsoft, where the quality is guaranteed by the store. The company screens, repairs, tests, and cleans every refurb unit. Plus, it even comes with a 12-month warranty, so you’re covered for a long time to ensure it’s in great working condition. — Zachary Boddy, J.D. Levite

There’s no shortage of excellent external hard drives and SSDs in the world, but only one has consistently been our favorite pick of the best Xbox external storage. The premium, metal-clad Samsung T7 portable SSD continues to be a reliable, quality choice for anyone who needs a fast external SSD, and it’s enjoying a sizeable discount as part of Xbox’s Black Friday sales. In your choice of grey, blue, and red, you can grab a 1TB Samsung T7 for only $90, and you can upsize to the massive 2TB model for an extra $100.

The Samsung T7 portable SSD can’t match the speeds of the internal storage on the Xbox Series X or S console, but it’s absolutely perfect for storing all of your backward compatible Xbox One, Xbox 360, and original Xbox titles. Those games play incredibly well when stored on this SSD, with load times that almost completely match what you’d get if you kept those games on your Xbox’s internal storage. The Samsung T7 is an affordable, high-quality way to expand your Xbox’s storage and free up internal space for those humungous, current-gen optimized titles. — Zachary Boddy

With games today being increasingly hefty on the GB size, an external or internal hard drive for your Xbox is essential. The more affordable option is certainly the external method, and Seagate have made this sweet LED green variant which is officially licensed by Xbox. With 2TB of extra space you’ll be downloading your Call of Duty patches without breaking a sweat. We’ve never seen it discounted by this much and the lights certainly make what’s normally a pretty dull purchase a lot more stylish. — Jennifer Young

While made by Seagate, the card was designed in partnership with Xbox so it seamlessly works with both the Xbox Series S and the Xbox Series X. It even replicates the Xbox Velocity Architecture to ensure you get fast load times with all of your games, even older generation games through backwards compatibility. You’ll also be able to switch between games on the console’s internal SSD or this one quite easily. More to the point today, it’s rarely discounted and $20 off makes that price a bit more bearable for what is an essential extra if you have Xbox Game Pass. — J.D. Levite

The Logitech G Cloud isn’t like other handheld consoles like the Switch or Steam Deck — It’s built from the ground up for streaming high-quality Xbox and PC games using services like Xbox Cloud Gaming and NVIDIA GeForce Now. As part of Xbox Black Friday sales, the Logitech G Cloud is getting a handy $50 discount to bring it down to a price much more palatable for many people. If you’re willing to buy directly from Logitech, you can use code BF22USD to secure an additional $50 off. Hard to pass those kinds of savings up!

The Logitech G Cloud isn’t the most powerful machine, but it still has capable hardware, integrated controls, and stellar battery life — Perfect for on-the-go cloud gaming and light mobile gaming. Sure, you can strap one of the best Xbox Cloud Gaming controllers to your phone, but gamers that want to elevate that experience without killing their phone’s battery should definitely consider the unique G Cloud handheld streaming console. — Zachary Boddy

If you don’t mind having the white version of this excellent mobile Xbox game controller for Android, you can grab a chunky 20% off for Black Friday.

The GameSir X2 Pro is the latest mobile controller from the company, and is arguably competing for the spot of one of the best Xbox cloud controllers on the market right now. In my GameSir X2 Pro review, I go over how it has elevated triggers, superior USB-C connectivity, and high-quality inputs all around, making it a great option for anyone interested in getting into the growing Xbox Cloud Gaming market with Xbox Game Pass. — Jez Corden

Some of the best gaming TVs for years have been LG’s C-Class OLEDs, which are highly sought after but often passed over because of their premium price tag. For Black Friday, the entire range of LG’s latest high-end OLED smart TVs is getting a hefty price cut to help interested purchases get one in their home. The smallest 42″ model is available for only $900, while those with deeper wallets can splurge on the massive 83″ and enjoy a discount of $1,300 off.

The LG Class C2 OLED line of 4K smart TVs does not offer free Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or controllers like Samsung’s competing S95B line, and these sets don’t support Xbox Cloud Gaming streaming (yet). Still, these incredible TVs fully support and take advantage of everything the Xbox Series X and S current-gen consoles can throw at them, including 4K gaming at 120 FPS with VRR and HDR, courtesy of the advanced HDMI 2.1 ports. LG’s industry-leading OLED evo panels offer stunning brightness levels combined with pitch blacks for a gorgeous, practically perfect picture.

Plus, LG offers its C2 TVs in far more sizes than Samsung’s S95B, letting you customize your order for your setup and your budget. If you purchase the TV from Amazon, you’ll get Amazon Alexa baked in, while the same models from Best Buy and other retailers will include Google Assistant support. If you want the ultimate TV for native console gaming with Xbox Series X|S, this is it! — Zachary Boddy

Samsung makes some of the best TVs money can buy, and one of its very best is enjoying huge savings for Black Friday and the holidays. If you own a current-gen console, especially the beefy Xbox Series X, the Samsung Class S95B is an essentially perfect TV that will take full advantage of your console and all its capabilities.

With HDMI 2.1, this TV can play games at native 4K at up to 120 FPS, with HDR and VRR support, ensuring you always have the brightest, most colorful, and smoothest image. This is also an OLED TV with ingenious Quantum Dot technology, providing a stellar picture with perfect blacks and vibrant colors. Even if you don’t have an Xbox, this Samsung smart TV natively supports Xbox Cloud Gaming streaming through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. That’s hundreds of games available with a press of a button, straight from your TV!

For Black Friday, you can save 31% on the Samsung Class S95B OLED smart TV, but the savings don’t stop there. Samsung is also throwing in a free 3-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to enable game streaming, and an Xbox Wireless Controller to make it all work. 55-inches not enough? You can upsize to 65″ for $250, preserving your 31% savings. If you’d rather buy from Best Buy, you’ll still get a free controller, although you’ll need to purchase an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription separately. — Zachary Boddy

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Xbox deals: Accessories and more

Hate dealing with batteries? I know I do. That’s why the Razer Charge Stand for Xbox controllers is an ideal accessory for any new Xbox owner. The Razer Charge Stand is offering a tidy $10 off for Black Friday, which you could spend on a nice snack at Starbucks or a month of Xbox Game Pass instead.

The charge docks come in a variety of colors for different types of controllers and sit happily on your desk magnetically charging your Xbox controllers when they’re not in use. I’ve had a bunch of these even from before they were partnered with Razer (they used to be called Controller Gear), and always found them to be among the best Xbox controller charge docks on the market. Plug them into any USB power source, and you’re good to go. — Jez Corden

I wouldn’t say this is specifically an Xbox Series X or Series S deal, but you shouldn’t underestimate the power of bias lighting through a light strip or light bars like this to set the mood. You can get these lights to sync with the games you’re playing or whatever else you’re doing. They can wrap around the back of a monitor or TV and can be adjusted based on the size of your display. It really does add a little something-something to your setup when you’re gaming with LEDs set up just right. And Govee has established itself as a quality company in this niche.

What you get with the DreamView G1 Pro kit is a 55-inch LED light strip, two 17-inch Light Bars with a Camera, smart home features, music sync, and more. You can read all about this kit in our review which talks all about the good and the bad and how immersive it can be for your gameplay. — J.D. Levite

The official Xbox Gear Shop is running its own Black Friday sale on a wide assortment of licensed Xbox merch, collectibles, and apparel. The entire collection is up to 25% off, and includes plenty of shirts and hoodies, beanies and hats, collectible pins, books and vinyls, and even an exclusive Halo Infinite action figure set.

If you’ve been looking to deck yourself out in some sweet Xbox merch, this is the time to do it. While supplies last, Xbox is also throwing in a free pair of branded Xbox crew socks with the purchase of any sale item. If you get nothing else, at least pick up a collectible pin and get a cozy pair of socks to go with it. — Zachary Boddy

Black Friday & Cyber Monday: Other great Xbox and Windows PC deals

There are countless amazing Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts on Xbox consoles, headsets and other accessories, games, and much more. Of course, Xbox is only a very small part of the deals craze that hits the internet this time of year, and Windows Central has been using its expertise on Windows, tech, and gaming to find the best of the best.

From the best gaming TVs suited for your brand-new or existing Xbox console to the most epic discounts on Xbox and PC gaming headsets, we’ve covered everything you need to turn your gaming setup to an 11. Whether you’re buying for yourself or someone in your life, you can be assured you’re getting a good deal. Of course, we’ve also covered the full list of Xbox games on sale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, should you desire new titles to put your refreshed gaming setup to the test.

If you prefer the gaming PC side of things, we’ve found the most incredible sales for PC gaming components, accessories, and peripherals. Alternatively, you can make matters easy on you and pick up a powerful laptop, with some Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales saving you $100s on critically-acclaimed gaming laptops. These machines from brands like Razer, MSI, Acer, and more are packed with powerful hardware that can handle everything you throw at them.

Finally, Windows Central made sure not to forget about the professionals, with needs that cover every possible use case and budget. The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales for Windows laptops saw substantial price cuts on hardware from Surface, Dell, and many more, with some of our favorite laptops reaching their all-time lowest price. HP alone offered a plethora of deals on its most popular laptops, PCs, and accessories.

You don’t come to Windows Central for the latest on vacuums or exercise equipment — You come to use for industry-leading expertise on Microsoft, Windows, and Xbox. When Black Friday and Cyber Monday roll around, we’re finding the greatest deals for the best products around.