PlayStation Plus Black Friday 2019 Deal: Save 25% On One-Year Subscriptions

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If you’re looking for a great gift for someone who has a PS4, or are looking at some of the PS4 console deals available for Black Friday 2019, PlayStation Plus is a great add-on to consider. You need a subscription to PS Plus to play most multiplayer games online, keep your saves in the cloud, and get access to two free games each month for as long as you’re a member, as well as bonus deals on the PSN store throughout the year. All of these features normally cost $60 a year, but you can get usually get it for cheaper, if you know where to look.

Black Friday weekend and Cyber Monday will be the best times to shop for deals on PlayStation Plus. Last year, the service was discounted to $40 at numerous retailers, including GameStop, Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. PlayStation also offered the $40 price on the PlayStation Store, so you could buy it straight from your console.

In terms of announced Black Friday promotions, the best deal we’ve seen comes straight from PlayStation’s Black Friday sale. PlayStation Plus 12-month memberships will be discounted to $45 on the PlayStation Store. While not a bad price by any means, subscriptions were readily available for $40 last Black Friday. The $45 promotion should be good at most major retailers.

Best Black Friday PlayStation Plus Deals

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-plus-black-friday-2019-deal-save-25-on/1100-6470970/

Nintendo Switch Black Friday 2019 Deals: Switch Lite, Controllers Galore, And More

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Hot off some strong first-party releases and a new hardware iteration, Black Friday 2019 looks to be another major sales time for the Nintendo Switch. The portable/console hybrid has seen some pretty great games this year, including Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Astral Chain, Luigi’s Mansion 3, and Pokemon Sword and Shield, and the new Switch Lite has re-ignited sales of the console (tempting even current owners to pick up a second one). Whether you’re looking for a deal on a Switch console or just hunting around for some Switch accessory deals, we’ve got you covered. We’ve rounded out the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals right here, with more info to come as stores announce all of their deals for the season.

Let’s break the disappointing news right out of the gate. Judging by the Black Friday ads we’ve seen so far, the Nintendo Switch won’t be getting a nice discount or even a particularly amazing bundle this holiday season. Instead, Nintendo has provided retailers with the same Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch bundle from last Black Friday. And yes, it still includes the launch model Switch, not the updated Switch with better battery life that hit stores a few months back. While the Switch Lite is prominently featured in ads, so far it’s just that: an ad for the $200 handheld-only Switch, with no discount to speak of.

That doesn’t mean there won’t be great deals on Switch accessories, though. In fact, we’ve already seen countless accessories featured in the various Black Friday ads that Best Buy, Target, GameStop, and Walmart have dropped, with Amazon still to follow. For reference, here’s when each retailer’s Black Friday sale begins.

  • Walmart
    • Online: November 27 at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET
    • In store: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 at 6 PM local time
  • Best Buy
    • Online: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 (unknown time)
    • In store: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 at 5 PM local time
  • Target
    • Online: Thanksgiving morning, November 28
    • In store: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 at 5 PM local time
  • GameStop
    • Online: Wednesday, November 27 at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET
    • In store: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 at 3 PM local time
  • Amazon
    • November 22 to November 29

Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch console deals

Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle — $300

Nintendo Switch with digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and $25 gift coupon | $300

This Switch bundle was offered in 2018, and on the surface, it’s a pretty good deal. You get the Switch and an awesome game that regularly goes for around $50 these days. However, please note this isn’t the updated Switch with better battery life; it’s the launch model. If you love Mario Kart and aren’t concerned about the longer battery life, this is a solid offer; otherwise, you may be better off just buying the newer model for the same price and waiting for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to go on sale. We’re highlighting GameStop’s bundle here because you’ll get a $25 gift coupon with your purchase when buying on Thanksgiving Day or Black Friday. Other major retailers will have this bundle, too. Best Buy is throwing in a free screen protector.

Nintendo Switch Kohl’s bundle — $300

Nintendo Switch (new model) with carrying case and charging dock with $90 Kohl’s Cash | $320 ($345)

If you’re not eager to grab Nintendo’s official bundle, we know Kohl’s will have its own bundle that does, in fact, feature the updated Switch with better battery life. For $320, you’ll get the Switch, a carrying case ($20 value), and the popular PowerA Joy-Con Charging Dock ($25 value). The real draw here is that you’ll get $90 Kohl’s Cash to spend in the weeks following Black Friday.

Nintendo Switch bundle with Crash Team Racing and Switch Online — $305

Nintendo Switch (new model) with Crash Team Racing and 12-month Nintendo Switch Online family membership | $305 ($374)

This might be the best Switch bundle this Black Friday. Google Shopping will bundle Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled and a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online family membership with the updated Switch with better battery life for $305. You’re saving roughly $70 overall with this bundle. Google hasn’t revealed when its Black Friday sale will begin, but we’ll update this when more information is announced.

Nintendo Switch Lite — $175

Nintendo Switch Lite | $175 ($200)

Nintendo Switch Lite deals will be rare this Black Friday. In fact, the only one we’ve seen is from Google Shopping. But it will be a good one. We don’t know when the deal will be available, but Google Shopping will have the gray Nintendo Switch Lite discounted from $200 to $175.

GameStop will also have a Switch Lite promotion on Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1. When you buy a Switch Lite at full price (turquoise, yellow, or gray), you’ll get a $25 gift coupon.

Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch accessory deals

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con — $53.60

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (L/R) Neon Red/Blue or Gray | $53.60 ($80)

An extra pair of Joy-Con controllers normally sets you back $80, and even though you get “two” controllers, that’s still pricey. Thankfully, Switch Joy-Cons will be on sale for $53.60 at Amazon, besting Best Buy and Target’s $60 price during Black Friday. It seems you’ll be able to choose between neon red/blue or gray.

PowerA wired Switch controllers — $15

PowerA wired controllers | $15 ($25)

Like Joy-Cons, Switch Pro controllers are expensive, but there are some reasonable third-party options like PowerA’s lineup of wired controllers. Using the same layout as the Pro controller but with a slightly smaller form factor, PowerA’s wired controllers are pretty darn good and come in three awesome designs: Zelda, Mario, and a Pikachu-yellow Pokemon theme. All three will be discounted to $15 during Best Buy’s Black Friday sale.

PowerA wireless Switch controllers — $25

PowerA Enhanced Wireless Nintendo Switch controllers | $29 ($45)

These PowerA Enhanced wireless Nintendo Switch controllers are good alternatives to Nintendo’s official Pro Controller. They don’t support features like HD Rumble or NFC Amiibo scanning, but they do have two buttons on the back that can be mapped to a face button. This lets you keep your thumbs on the sticks while you’re in the middle of the action.

Poke Ball Plus — $20

Poke Ball Plus | $20 ($50)

While the Poke Ball Plus initially launched as an alternative controller for Pokemon: Let’s Go, it will also be compatible with Pokemon Sword and Shield, allowing you to “hold” one of your Pokemon and take it with you on the go (presumably to rack up experience points or earn extra items). However, it won’t function as a controller for Pokemon Sword and Shield the same way it did for Pokemon: Let’s Go. The Poke Ball Plus also comes with Mew, a mythical Pokemon that can be transferred into Pokemon: Let’s Go. The accessory is normally $50, but most major retailers will have it for $20 during Black Friday.

Nintendo Switch starter kit — $15

Nintendo Switch Elite Edition Starter Kit | $15 ($25)

If you’re buying a Nintendo Switch this holiday season, you should be in the market for a case, too. This starter kit comes with a carrying case, USB-C cable, silicone Joy-Con covers, and a microfiber cleaning cloth. It’ll be discounted to $15 at Best Buy.

Insignia Power Pack — $12.50

Insignia Power Pack for Switch/Switch Lite | $12.50 ($25)

For those who like traveling with their Switch (and who doesn’t?), a car charger is a great accessory to have. This Insignia pack comes with a car charger, a USB-C cable, and an extra AC adapter. Having a second AC adapter is handy, as you won’t have to unplug your AC adapter from your dock every time you want to take your Switch on a trip.

Mario or Luigi Fight Pad — $15

Mario or Luigi Wired Fight Pad Pro | $15 ($25)

These GameCube-style fight pads will be on sale for $10 off at GameStop. If you play a lot of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, these will be of particular interest. They are wired, so they only work in docked mode.

GameCube wireless controller — $35

GameCube wireless controller | $35 ($50)

If you want a wireless GameCube-style controller, GameStop will have purple, gold, and silver ones discounted from $50 to $35 during its Black Friday sale.

SanDisk 128GB microSDXC — $15

SanDisk 128GB microSDXC | $15 ($30)

The Nintendo Switch has 32GB of internal storage, but it’s easy to fill that space up quickly after downloading games from the Eshop. GameStop will have 128GB microSD cards on sale for $15.

Astro A10 Gaming Headset — $35

Astro A10 Breath of the Wild-themed Gaming Headset | $35 ($60)

Astro is one of the most popular gaming headset manufacturers. The A10 wired headset for Switch is one of the company’s budget headsets, but it still offers quality audio. GameStop will have it discounted from $60 to $35. It also happens to be The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild-themed.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-black-friday-2019-deals-switch-lit/1100-6471187/

New MMO Elements Come To Switch/PC Game A Hat In Time

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Gears for Breakfast’s throwback action-platformer, A Hat in Time, has received a new DLC some months after launching on Nintendo Switch. Nyakuza Metro, available now on Nintendo Switch and PC, introduces several discoverable timepieces, additional outfits and dyes, and more.

Alongside the new additions to A Hat in Time, the Nyakuza Metro DLC features a brand-new online party mode. Online party lets you play with up to 50 other players in an MMO-style setting, where griefing and pairing with each other is par for the course. Additionally, Nyakuza Metro includes a brand-new sticker system that can be used as emotes and to customize your weapon.

Nyakuza Metro is free to those who backed the game on Kickstarter. Everyone else can purchase the DLC on the Eshop or Steam for $7 USD. There’s no confirmation on whether Nyakuza Metro will be available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

We gave A Hat in Time a 7/10 in our review, saying, “A Hat in Time is slow to start, but it’s brimming with the charm and collectible-finding joy of classic 3D platformers. The platforming isn’t particularly challenging, nor does it do anything especially new, but A Hat in Time’s cleverly themed worlds and witty quips lend it a more contemporary feel that’s just right for satisfying a 3D platforming craving.”

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-mmo-elements-come-to-switchpc-game-a-hat-in-ti/1100-6471664/

Destiny 2’s Servers Down And The Game Is Unplayable

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Destiny 2 is currently completely down, with players unable to login to the game from the title screen from PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or Stadia. Bungie says it’s working on the issue, but it looks like both Destiny and Destiny 2 have been down for at least a couple of hours.

Right now, trying to start up Destiny 2 leads to a screen that reads, “Servers offline. Destiny 2 is currently unavailable. Watch help.bungie.net or @BungieHelp for updates as we work to restore service.”

Bungie hasn’t offered much in the way of updates on Twitter, however. The latest tweet from the @BungieHelp account says that the developer is still working on the issue, but doesn’t give any information as to what might be wrong or how long it’s going to take.

We’ll keep an eye on the situation and update this post as Bungie reveals more details.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-2s-servers-down-and-the-game-is-unplayable/1100-6471663/

Black Friday 2019 Nintendo Switch Game Deals: The Witcher 3, Breath of the Wild, And More

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Nintendo isn’t as keen on putting their games on sale as other publishers, which makes the times they discount them–like during Black Friday–fairly notable.

Black Friday usually sees huge discounts on just about every kind of consumer good, even including games released in the weeks just prior to the event, giving it huge potential for those who’ve patiently waited for sales on their favorite Nintendo games. Based on the Black Friday ads we’ve seen so far, Black Friday 2019 will have a number of great deals on Switch games, including some of the company’s strong first-party offerings from this year. The same may not be true if you’re looking to buy a Switch or Switch Lite, but if you already own one or plan to pick one up, you’ll be able to round out your catalog for cheaper than usual.

Where to find the best Nintendo Switch game deals

Nintendo has announced its own official Switch deals, which will be available at a variety of stores, though things can vary from one to another. This year, retailers like Amazon, Target, Best Buy, GameStop, and Walmart will have some of the most popular Switch games for 33% off, dropping the price on games like Mario Tennis Aces, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Super Mario Odyssey from $60 to $40. The exception here is Walmart and Target, which will have those three games for $30 each.

Those five major retailers will likely account for the vast majority of deals on Switch games. That said, if you prefer to buy digitally, the Nintendo Eshop usually has its own sale on games, so you’ll want to check those out during Black Friday weekend too; so far, only Europe’s Eshop sale has been detailed, but we’re expecting North America to follow soon. At this time, nearly all major retailers have released their Black Friday ads, including Best Buy, Target, Walmart, GameStop, Kohl’s, Costco, and Office Depot.

Nintendo will also have game deals on the Eshop. So far, only UK Eshop deals have been revealed, but we will add notable games from the US sale to the list below when the North American Black Friday sale is unveiled.

For more Black Friday Switch deals, check out our guide to the best Switch console and accessory deals, which includes a familiar Switch bundle and discounts on multiple Switch controllers. And for reference, here’s when each retailer’s Black Friday sale begins.

  • Walmart
    • Online: November 27 at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET
    • In store: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 at 6 PM local time
  • Best Buy
    • Online: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 (unknown time)
    • In store: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 at 5 PM local time
  • Target
    • Online: Thanksgiving morning, November 28
    • In store: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 at 5 PM local time
  • GameStop
    • Online: Wednesday, November 27 at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET
    • In store: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 at 3 PM local time
  • Amazon
    • November 22 to November 29

Black Friday 2019: Best Nintendo Switch game deals

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-friday-2019-nintendo-switch-game-deals-the-w/1100-6471331/

Black Friday 2019 Start Time: Store Hours For Target, Walmart, Best Buy, And More

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2019 hit next week, so if you’re hoping to shop across various websites or, if you’re truly brave, your local retailers, you should probably know when you’ll want to start shopping. The best deals sell out pretty quickly, so you should have a good idea of what to look for and when. You can’t just assume you’ll be early by heading to stores after finishing Thanksgiving dinner to pick up a PS4, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, or whatever other deal has caught your eye. Thankfully, most of the big stores with Black Friday deals have given us a heads-up about their deals and store hours, which should make your shopping run a little easier to plan.

To help you form your Black Friday shopping plan and ensure you don’t miss out on the best doorbuster deals, we’ve gathered everything you need to know about the major retailers’ store hours and online start times for Black Friday below, including stores like Best Buy, Amazon, Target, GameStop, and Walmart. Many retailers have started offering deals already in early access sales. Look for the bulk of Black Friday deals to go live on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day; however, some deals won’t go live until Black Friday itself. Quite a few stores will open Thanksgiving evening, shut their doors later that night, and then re-open on Black Friday proper. However, you’ll definitely be waiting until Friday to do in-store shopping if you live in Rhode Island, Maine, or Massachusetts, where opening on Thanksgiving is illegal. Of course, you can always head online if heading to a store isn’t an option.

Please note that some stores haven’t released the exact time their deals will be live, only the date. We’ve included the information available below and will continue to update this story as more retailers announce their store hours and start times.

Black Friday 2019: Start times and store hours

Best Buy

Most of Best Buy’s deals will be available starting on Thanksgiving, presumably in the morning for online shopping and later on at 5 PM for brick-and-mortar stores. However, pre-Black Friday deals are already live on Best Buy’s site.

  • November 28-December 1: All Black Friday deals and doorbusters will be available.
    • Online deals start on Thanksgiving (unknown time)

Best Buy store hours

  • Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28: 5 PM – 1 AM
  • Black Friday, Nov. 29: 8 AM – 10 PM
  • Saturday, Nov. 30: 9 AM – 10 PM
  • Sunday, Dec. 1: 11 AM – 8PM

GameStop

At GameStop, online deals will go live beginning at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET on Wednesday, November 27. For brick-and-mortar GameStop stores, doors will open quite early on Thanksgiving Day, starting at 3 PM this year.

GameStop store hours

  • Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28: 3 PM – 10 PM
  • Black Friday, Nov. 29: 7 AM – 10 PM
  • Saturday, Nov. 30: 10 AM – 9 PM
  • Sunday, Dec. 1: 11 AM – 7 PM

GameStop’s Black Friday 2019 deals haven’t been announced yet.

Amazon

While Amazon has opened a small (but growing) number of brick-and-mortar stores across the US, the bulk of its Black Friday discounts will be available on Amazon.com. Because Amazon is primarily an online store, it’s not waiting until the end of the month to start offering its Black Friday deals. Instead, Amazon launched its Happy HoliDeals sale on November 1 with discounts across gaming, tech, entertainment, and other categories. Then, starting on November 22, more deals will be available on Amazon, including a wide range of smart devices. Basically, Amazon will have deals going live all the time, so check back often.

  • November 1-22: Pre-Black Friday deals available in Happy HoliDeals sale
  • Starting November 22: More deals will go live every day up until Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and probably the week after Cyber Monday.

Target

On the Wednesday before Black Friday, Target will have some special access deals for RedCard and Circle members. Otherwise, online deals will become available to everyone Thanksgiving morning, with brick-and-mortar stores opening at 5 PM on Thanksgiving Day this year.

  • November 27: RedCard Early Access Sale runs all day, with select deals for Circle members available starting at 6 PM (online only)
  • November 28-30: Black Friday deals and doorbusters available
    • Online deals become available starting Thanksgiving morning through November 30 while supplies last
  • December 1-8: Cyber Week deals available (online only)

Target store hours

  • Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28: 5 PM – 1 AM
  • Black Friday, Nov. 29: 7 AM – 11 PM (normal closing time)
  • Saturday, Nov. 30: 8 AM – 11 PM (normal hours)

Walmart

Walmart has quite a few early Black Friday deals that are available now, but its official pre-Black Friday sale begins November 22, with the full lineup of Black Friday deals becoming available on Wednesday, November 27. At Walmart stores, deals will become available to claim at 6 PM on Thanksgiving Day.

  • Available now: Select deals are available now, including the aforementioned iPad Pro deal.
  • November 22: Pre-Black Friday sale begins. Deals haven’t been announced at this time.
  • November 27-29: All Black Friday deals will be available
    • Online deals start Wednesday, November 27 at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET
    • See Black Friday store hours below

Walmart store hours

  • Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28: Black Friday deals start at 6 PM local time. Check with your local store, but typically Walmart lets you come early and fill up your cart before Black Friday sales officially start. You just have to wait until 6 PM to checkout.
  • Friday, Nov. 29: Check with your local store. Many Walmart stores are open 24 hours/day.

Microsoft Store

Microsoft announced its Xbox deals and start times during X019. Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold subscribers get early access to Microsoft’s Black Friday Xbox deals starting November 21. Subscribers can log in and start shopping from any Xbox or Windows 10 device. Starting November 24, Microsoft’s Black Friday deals will open up to everyone and will be available until December 2 (or while supplies last). In addition to Xbox deals, you’ll find some nice discounts on gaming laptops, monitors, headphones, and more during Black Friday.

  • Available Now: Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold members start shopping
  • November 24-December 2: Official Xbox deals available to everyone

Ebay

While Amazon may be a go-to source for many people’s online shopping, Ebay has continued to surprise us with great gaming deals on a regular basis, especially when it comes to discounts on new games or subscription services like PS Plus. It also had some of the best deals around during Prime Day 2019, so be sure to keep your eye on Ebay during Black Friday this year.

Ebay is offering a series of “Black Friday Drops” every Friday leading up the major event. So far, they’ve offered nice discounts on expensive tech like the Apple Watch Series 5 and Bose SoundTouch 10 wireless speaker, and we even saw a great bundle with the Nintendo Switch Lite and Pokemon Sword and Shield. Each Black Friday Drop goes live at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET every Friday now through December 13. The spotlight deal for Black Friday itself, November 29, hasn’t yet been revealed.

Steam

For PC gamers, Steam’s Black Friday sale (or “Autumn Sale”) will be a huge opportunity to snag games on their wishlist at a discount. Unfortunately, Steam doesn’t release information about its sales ahead of time, and that likely won’t change for Black Friday 2019. That said, we have a pretty good idea when Steam’s Black Friday sale will start. According to a leak a few months ago, Steam’s Autumn sale will go live on November 26 and run until December 3. This is a bit later than in previous years, but considering Black Friday is also happening later this year, the November 26 start date is believable. It’s worth noting the leak also accurately predicted the dates for Steam’s Halloween sale last month.

  • November 26-December 3: Steam’s Autumn Sale

Newegg

Online store Newegg is another great source for tech and gaming deals year-round, and the website has been gearing up for Black Friday all month long. Newegg has opted to celebrate “Black November” rather than limiting its deals to Thanksgiving weekend, and you can already find great discounts on gaming laptops, desktops, graphics cards, and more.

  • Available Now: Black Friday pre-sale kicks off
  • November 25-30: Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals available

Costco

If you’re someone who has a Costco membership, there are plenty of Black Friday gaming deals awaiting you this year. However, Costco will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, so there’s no beating the Black Friday rush if you plan to shop in stores. If you prefer to shop online, deals are already available, but some of the best deals will go live on Costco.com the Sunday before Thanksgiving.

  • Live now: Early holiday deals available on Costco.com

Costco store hours

  • Thanksgiving Day: Closed
  • Black Friday, Nov. 29: 9 AM – 8:30 PM (may vary by store)

Kohl’s

Kohl’s isn’t usually a store you think of for tech and gaming deals, but the brick-and-mortar retailer is stepping up its game with some solid deals this year, including a nice Nintendo Switch bundle. Plus, the store is offering $15 of Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend from November 25-29, an excellent deal if you shop there regularly. On top of that, select products are eligible for an additional 15% off both in stores and online with promo code THANKS15.

  • November 25: Online Black Friday deals become available at midnight CT / 1 AM ET (10 PM PT on Nov. 24)
  • Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28: Online doorbusters available at midnight CT / 1 AM ET (10 PM PT on Nov. 27) through 1 PM on Black Friday (or while supplies last)
  • November 30-December 9: Customers who earned Kohl’s Cash during Black Friday week can redeem it on anything online and in stores

Kohl’s store hours

  • Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28: Doors open at 5 PM

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-friday-2019-start-time-store-hours-for-targe/1100-6471354/

Black Friday 2019 Deals: Start Times, Leaked Ads, Biggest Discounts, And More

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We hunt for the best deals on games, consoles, and accessories all throughout the year, but the Black Friday and Cyber Monday rush that hits next week is one of the biggest sales periods of the year. Every kind of gaming console, the season’s biggest games, and that hottest gaming accessories all tend to go on deep discount, and the best Black Friday deals tend to sell out within minutes online. That can make shopping stressful, but that’s why we’re here.

Black Friday 2019 is now only a week away–with many deals set to begin even sooner than that–and whether you have a long list of loved ones to buy for or a personal wishlist, it’s best to have a plan when Black Friday and Cyber Monday roll around this year. Typically, ads from all of the big retailers leak weeks in advance, but this year, things are slightly different, with many brick-and-mortar retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, and Target officially publishing their Black Friday 2019 ads well in advance, giving us a closer look at what deals will be available and when. In fact, we already know most of what’s to come, with some exceptions like Nintendo Switch’s Eshop and Steam.

There are sure to be new deals that pop up or new items you might decide you want–the announcement of Half-Life: Alyx might suddenly have you in the market for an Oculus Rift or other VR headset. But it’s never too early to start planning your Black Friday shopping to ensure you get the best deals and don’t miss on the things you want most.

Read on for everything you need to know to prepare for this year’s Black Friday, including the best deals to be aware of at different retailers across gaming (including PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch hardware and games), tech, and entertainment.

When is Black Friday 2019?

Well, it’s tricky. Black Friday is technically the day after Thanksgiving, of course, so it falls on November 29 this year. But many retailers have begun offering deals already, making the entire month of November fair game for pre-Black Friday discounts. While the schedule varies from store to store, most of the best deals seem to be starting on Wednesday, November 27, or on Thanksgiving Day. Other deals won’t be available until Black Friday itself. Once Black Friday kicks into full gear, the deals will mostly like continue through the weekend and pick up steam again on Cyber Monday.

Because the schedule of Black Friday deals varies so widely from store to store, here’s an overview of when we know deals will be available for Best Buy, Target, Microsoft, Ebay, and other major retailers for Black Friday this year. Please note that start times often differ based on whether the deal is online or in brick-and-mortar stores. As more retailers release their Black Friday ads, we’ll include that information here.

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Black Friday store schedule

Best Buy

Most of Best Buy’s deals will be available starting on Thanksgiving, presumably in the morning for online shopping and later on at 5 PM for brick-and-mortar stores. However, pre-Black Friday deals are already live on Best Buy’s site.

  • November 28-December 1: All Black Friday deals and doorbusters will be available.
    • Online deals start on Thanksgiving (unknown time)

Best Buy store hours

  • Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28: 5 PM – 1 AM
  • Black Friday, Nov. 29: 8 AM – 10 PM
  • Saturday, Nov. 30: 9 AM – 10 PM
  • Sunday, Dec. 1: 11 AM – 8PM

GameStop

At GameStop, online deals will go live beginning at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET on Wednesday, November 27. For brick-and-mortar GameStop stores, doors will open quite early on Thanksgiving Day, starting at 3 PM this year.

GameStop store hours

  • Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28: 3 PM – 10 PM
  • Black Friday, Nov. 29: 7 AM – 10 PM
  • Saturday, Nov. 30: 10 AM – 9 PM
  • Sunday, Dec. 1: 11 AM – 7 PM

Amazon

While Amazon has opened a small (but growing) number of brick-and-mortar stores across the US, the bulk of its Black Friday discounts will be available on Amazon.com. Because Amazon is primarily an online store, it’s not waiting until the end of the month to start offering its Black Friday deals. Instead, Amazon launched its Happy HoliDeals sale on November 1 with discounts across gaming, tech, entertainment, and other categories. Starting today, November 22, however, more deals will be available on Amazon, including a wide range of smart devices. Basically, Amazon will have deals going live all the time, so check back often.

  • Starting November 22: More deals will go live every day up until Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and probably the week after Cyber Monday.

Target

On the Wednesday before Black Friday, Target will have some special access deals for RedCard and Circle members. Otherwise, online deals will become available to everyone Thanksgiving morning, with brick-and-mortar stores opening at 5 PM on Thanksgiving Day this year.

  • November 27: RedCard Early Access Sale runs all day, with select deals for Circle members available starting at 6 PM (online only)
  • November 28-30: Black Friday deals and doorbusters available
    • Online deals become available starting Thanksgiving morning through November 30 while supplies last
  • December 1-8: Cyber Week deals available (online only)

Target store hours

  • Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28: 5 PM – 1 AM
  • Black Friday, Nov. 29: 7 AM – 11 PM (normal closing time)
  • Saturday, Nov. 30: 8 AM – 11 PM (normal hours)

Walmart

Walmart has quite a few early Black Friday deals that are available now, but its official pre-Black Friday sale begins today, November 22, with the full lineup of Black Friday deals becoming available on Wednesday, November 27. At Walmart stores, deals will become available to claim at 6 PM on Thanksgiving Day.

  • November 22: Pre-Black Friday sale begins. Deals haven’t been announced at this time.
  • November 27-29: All Black Friday deals will be available
    • Online deals start Wednesday, November 27 at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET
    • See Black Friday store hours below

Walmart store hours

  • Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28: Black Friday deals start at 6 PM local time. Check with your local store, but typically Walmart lets you come early and fill up your cart before Black Friday sales officially start. You just have to wait until 6 PM to checkout.
  • Friday, Nov. 29: Check with your local store. Many Walmart stores are open 24 hours/day.

Microsoft

Microsoft announced its Xbox deals and start times during X019. Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold subscribers get early access to Microsoft’s Black Friday Xbox deals, and can already start shopping for deals from any Xbox or Windows 10 device. Starting November 24, Microsoft’s Black Friday deals will open up to everyone and will be available until December 2 (or while supplies last). In addition to Xbox deals, you’ll find some nice discounts on gaming laptops, monitors, headphones, and more during Black Friday.

  • November 21: Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold members start shopping
  • November 24-December 2: Official Xbox deals available to everyone

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Black Friday 2019 retailer ads and deals

Quite a few major retailers have released their full 2019 Black Friday ads; at the very least, many stores have shared when their deals will be available and what type of products will be on sale this year. Catch up on everything you need to know about Black Friday 2019 at Best Buy, Target, Microsoft, and more in our retailer-specific Black Friday previews. Among the major retailers, GameStop is conspicuously missing, but we expect the games retailer will reveal its Black Friday ad soon. Keep in mind that the digital game stores, like Steam, the Nintendo Eshop, and the PlayStation Store, will have their own sales as well, but those deals haven’t been announced yet.

Best Black Friday 2019 deals so far

With quite a few retailers’ Black Friday ads under our belt already, we’re starting to get an idea of what the best Black Friday deals will be this year. Keeping in mind that some of these products aren’t live anywhere yet (meaning we can’t link them), here are some of the best upcoming deals that will be available during Black Friday 2019.

Best PS4 deals

Best Xbox One deals

Best Nintendo Switch deals

How to get the best Black Friday deals

It’s all about speed, baby. Black Friday is like Prime Day on steroids, with almost every retailer throwing their hat into the ring and competing to offer the best deals. Now that retailers have begun releasing their Black Friday ads, look through them closely and take note of what deals you’re interested in as well as their start times. You can also use CamelCamelCamel to check the price history on products at Amazon and browser extension Honey to find coupons from across the web. Browser add-on PriceBlink will also let you know if a specific product is cheaper elsewhere. Finally, if you spot a product at an incredible price during Black Friday or Cyber Monday, don’t wait to buy it. The best deals will be gone in a flash.

Of course, you’ll also want to stay tuned to GameSpot as we highlight the best deals on games, electronics, and entertainment leading up to and during Black Friday. Be sure to follow GameSpot Deals on Twitter so you don’t miss the hottest discounts. Plus, see our sister sites for more Black Friday tech deals, Black Friday kitchen deals, and Black Friday fashion and beauty deals.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-friday-2019-deals-start-times-leaked-ads-big/1100-6470200/

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See new characters in action and learn about the battle system.

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