We all love a Black Friday deal, but it can all get a little overwhelming in my opinion. Everything is very noisy, and you've just gotten 17 emails from brands you don't even like. If you want an easy-to-consume, quick read on the very best Black Friday deals, then look no further. Featured just below are IGN staff's personal selections of the very best discounts over the shopping holiday, and you absolutely do not want to miss them. Plus, nerds picked them, so these are perfect for other cool nerds like yourself! If you're really short on time, I've also left a handy TLDR on the deals just below as well; you're welcome.
TL;DR - IGN's Favorite Black Friday Deals
- Nintendo Switch Black Friday Bundle - $299.99
- LEGO Optimus Prime 10302 Building Set for Adults - $144.99
- Meta Quest 2 Black Friday Bundle (128GB) - $349.00
- Xbox Controllers (All Colors) - $39.00
- DualSense Controllers (All Colors) - $49.00
- Xbox Series S 512GB - Holiday Bundle - $249.99
- Apple AirPods Pro - $199.99
- Elden Ring - $35.00
- Samsung 980 PRO 2TB SSD - $179.99
- Apple AirTags 4 Pack - $79.99
- Pulse 3D Headset (PS5) - $69.00
- Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2
- iPhone 14 Walmart Promo
1. Nintendo Switch Black Friday Bundle
Despite everyone already owning a Switch, this is by far the most popular Black Friday deal going in 2022. IGN audiences continue to love this annual Switch bundle deal, and honestly, it's not hard to see why. For $299 you get a Switch console, with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and 3-months of Switch Online. It continues to be a brilliant deal, and definitely one you should consider if you want to get a Switch this year or as a gift over the holidays.
2. Buy an Apple iPhone 14 and Get a $300 Walmart Gift Card
Like most phone deals this good, activation on a qualifying AT&T or Verizon service plan is required. You'll also need to be on a device payment plan, although you can pay off your full remaining balance at any time, even after the first or second billing cycle. As for the length of the service plan, there seem to be no restrictions.
You could potentially sign up for a month of service and cancel as long as your phone is fully paid off by then. That's what makes this deal so great. Instead of a bill credit that forces you into a multi-year long contract, this is a lump-sum gift card that you will receive soon after you activate the service. See more about this deal here.
3. Black Friday: Apple AirTag 4 Pack
Do you keep losing all your stuff? So do we; that's why we think this is one of the best deals of Black Friday. Get a 4 pack of Apple AirTags for just $79.99 (working out at just $20 per tag), and never lose your stuff again!
4. Perfect PS5 SSD Samsung 2TB for $179.99
You're in luck PlayStation 5 owners, as the Black Friday deals on SSDs are absolutely perfect for anyone who hasn't expanded their PS5 storage capabilities just yet. It's a proper Black Friday deal, and you're paying just over $90 per TB. If you need any install tips, check out our dedicated page here.
5. Optimus Prime LEGO Set (It Actually Transforms)
I love LEGO, and this is one of the very best LEGO sets I've ever seen. The Optimus Prime LEGO set is on sale for Black Friday, down to just $144.99; and a fantastic $35 discount. The LEGO designers delivered something truly special with this: a massive Transformers Optimus Prime that also turns into a semi truck.
We included this in our best LEGO sets for adults round-up, and it's definitely worth all the hype it gets. If you're after any more LEGO deals this Black Friday, you can find plenty more discounts at Amazon here.
6. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 for $55 (was $69.99)
Right now, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is on sale at Walmart for Black Friday, and the deal is great. Get it for PS5, PS4 or Xbox Series X for $55, and it's the C.O.D.E. edition so you get the bonus Perseverance Pack. If you don't have a console to play them on, you can still get an Xbox Series X in stock at Walmart. The PS5 is also available for Black Friday, both online and in-store.
7. Meta Quest 2 Black Friday Bundle Now Just $349
Another incredibly popular Black Friday deal appears, and this time it's on the Meta Quest 2 bundle. Not only is it down to just $349, but it also includes both Resident Evil 4, and Beat Saber for free alongside. That's a tremendous saving, especially since everything include (VR headset + games) would run you back $470 on any normal day. If you want to get into VR gaming, or give the gift of VR gaming, this is the perfect opportunity.
8. Up to $25 Off DualSense and Xbox Controllers
Both Xbox and PlayStation have gotten a massive reduction on controllers over Black Friday. Both the DualSense and Xbox controllers have dropped to just $49 and $39 respectively at retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. This is great for anyone after a new controller, especially if you want to get into some coach co-op over the holidays as well. Anyone for a round of Overcooked?
9. Xbox Series S for $249 (Save $50)
This is probably the best deal we're going to see when it comes to the 'new-gen' consoles this coming Black Friday. For a limited time only, you can get $50 off the smallest Xbox ever, the Xbox Series S, and set yourself up for one of the best years Xbox has ever had in 2023.
Remember, games like Starfield, Redfall, High on Life, Hellblade 2 (hopefully), Warhammer 40K: Darktide, Forza Motorsport, Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl, and plenty will be dropping on the Xbox Series S from now until the end of 2023, and you can play them all with Game Pass.
10. Elden Ring for $35 at Walmart (was $59.99)
If you've been waiting for an excuse to get a copy of Elden RIng, then now is your chance. Similarly, if you've been unsure about whether to even bother playing the game, then now is also your chance. Elden Ring is a game-of-the-year candidate and it just won a bunch of Golden Joystick Awards, this really isn't a deal that you want to pass up.
11. Apple AirPods Pro Down to $199.99 (was $249.99)
Taxes, death, and Apple AirPods being on sale during Black Friday. These are all 100% confirmed in life, and once again you can buy AirPods Pro at a discount over the Black Friday season. Right now they're down to just $199.99 at pretty much every retailer, so take your pick and join the Apple party.
12. Pulse 3D Headsets for PS5 Down to $69 (was $89.99)
Accessory deals have started to pick up for PlayStation fans, with up to $25 off DualSense controllers, but there's also plenty to check out when it comes to headsets as well. The standout for the sale will definitely be on the Pulse 3D Headset; now only $69 at several retailers.
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Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.