Author: Game Infliction

Xbox games are the best, but in 2023 they are a bit expensive — even with the brilliance of Xbox Game Pass in your arsenal. As games continue to push the boundaries of what is possible on a console, we’ve been starting to see a lot of $70 launch games. But, with the introduction of Xbox Black Friday deals into the mix at the end of the year, there are still plenty of chances to save big on the very best games going.

We’ve had our eye on the best Black Friday deals all November, but now we’re past the point of no return, it’s time to officially declare which are the best Xbox video game deals this holiday season. Whether you’re after a Game of the Year contender like Resident Evil 4, or you’re looking for one of the best fighting games of all time like Street Fighter 6 — we’ve got you covered. But, watch out, as the countdown to the end of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales is now on, and these deals will be gone before you know it.

Resident Evil 4 Black Friday Deals

$30 for a Game of the Year contender is a great deal, and we’re just going to say it – this is the best video game Black Friday deal right now. That’s a crazy good deal for what will go down as one of the best games of all time (again). We gave the remake a Masterpiece 10/10 in our review – stating: “The Resident Evil 4 remake is the series’ most relentlessly exciting adventure rebuilt, refined, and realized to the full extent of its enormous potential.” This is such a great deal on such a great game, and we’re convinced it’s going to sell out before the Cyber Monday sales truly kick off. RE4 is also one of our top picks for the best PS5 game deals for Black Friday.

Diablo 4 Black Friday Deals

One of the best games of the year, Diablo 4, is down to just $50 this Black Friday. It’s not a huge discount, but it’s still a significant one. If you haven’t had the chance to pay the incredible ARPG just yet, well this is the perfect opportunity. We gave the game a 9/10 in our review – stating: “Diablo 4 is a stunning sequel with near-perfect endgame and progression design that makes it absolutely excruciating to put down.”

Mortal Kombat 1 Black Friday Deals

If you can overlook the aggressive monetization of MK1, there’s a great and bloody fighting game in there. Kick back and watch some of the goriest fatalities we’ve ever borne witness to, at a discount. We gave Mortal Kombat 1 an 8/10 in our review – stating: “The bone-crunching gameplay of Mortal Kombat 1 is some of the best the series has ever seen, thanks to the game-changing Kameo system. Netherrealm delivers a fantastic single-player story mode as well. However, the new Invasions mode is a grind and the online options feel dated.”

Star Wars Jedi Survivor Black Friday Deals

Walmart is still the king of Black Friday discounts, as it also has Star Wars Jedi Survivor for just $30, which is a whole $4.99 less than every other retailer right now. This puts Jedi: Survivor at over 50% off, which is one of the best Black Friday deals we’ve seen this year. If you haven’t had the chance to pick up Cal’s latest adventure, this is a great opportunity to do so. We gave the game a 9/10 in our review.

Hi-Fi Rush Black Friday Deals

It might be on Xbox Game Pass, but this is a game worth owning forever. Hi-Fi Rush is down to just $22.49 in the digital Black Friday deals for Xbox — and its worth every dollar. Plus, if you’re looking to save a little extra when making digital purchases, you can score digital Xbox gift cards right now that are 10% off in the Black Friday sale. We gave the game a 9/10 in our review – stating: “Hi-Fi Rush marches to the beat of its own drum with stunning animation, loveable characters, and stylish rhythmic action that are anything but one-note.”

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Black Friday Deals

Assassin’s Creed Mirage has dropped to just $39.99 in the Black Friday sales across most retailers. This is the best deal we’re getting on Mirage, otherwise you can always opt for the Deluxe edition at $44.99 instead. We gave the game an 8/10 in our review – stating: “Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s back-to-basics approach is a successful first step in returning to the stealthy style that launched this series.”

Street Fighter 6 Black Friday Deals

What can we say, Capcom has been releasing some absolute gems lately, and the Black Friday deals are still good as well. We gave the game an amazing 9/10 in our review – stating: “Street Fighter 6 is the most feature-rich a Street Fighter has ever been at launch, but even beyond that, it’s roster of 18 characters is excellent, the new mechanics revitalize the one-on-one fighting formula, and it absolutely nails all of the little things that make for a stellar fighting game.”

Metal Gear Solid – Master Collection Vol. 1 Black Friday Deals

Here’s one where you get to go: ‘It should’ve been that price in the first place!’ — Well, we’ll let you have your fun. The Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Black Friday deal isn’t something to write home about, but it’s the best way to play the classic games on modern consoles right now, and it does come with a lot of content. So, at $39.99, you’re getting a reasonable deal here. It’s not getting any cheaper, either, so this is the best offer you’re going to get.

Dead Island 2 Black Friday Deals

Dead Island 2 is one of the surprises of the year after going through what is better know as development hell. But, they seemingly pulled it off and it’s a wonderfully good time. Plus at $35 for Black Friday, it’s hard to complain! We gave the game 2 a 7/10 in our review – stating: “Dead Island 2 is a hilarious gore-fest and a competent zombie-slaying adventure, but lacks creativity outside of its great sense of humor.”

EA Sports FC 24 Black Friday Deals

We might complain about it, but FIFA and now EA Sports FC are some of the best-selling games every single year — so there’s definitely still an appeal out there for happy gamers. If you haven’t had the chance to pick up the world-leading soccer sim just yet, well you’re in luck as it’s 57% off in the Black Friday sales.

Currently available for just $29.99 at retailers like Amazon, this is a great deal and likely the best offer we’re getting on the game until it inevitably ends up on EA Play and Xbox Game Pass come May or June 2024. If you don’t want to wait until then, we suggest bagging this deal this Black Friday.

Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.

Black Friday is in the rearview mirror, but the deals are rolling on. We’ve working hard over here. We’ve brought you a ton of Black Friday offers, and one of the best deals from Xbox at the moment is still going strong. For between $490-$500, you can get yourself an Xbox Series X, Diablo 4, and another game of your choice. This bundle typically goes for around $560, so if you want a bargain then now is the time to move.

Black Friday Best Xbox Series X Bundle Deal

If you’re yet to play Diablo IV, then now is your chance. It’s time to suit up for the battle between heaven and hell as Sanctuary has been consumed by hatred. Diablo IV offers the most expansive array of demons, abilities, loot, and locations of any entry in the series to date.

And once you’re done with Diablo IV, you can just dive straight into the bonus game that you picked out for yourself in the bundle. You’ve got plenty to choose from, some of the highlights include Modern Warfare III, Elden Ring, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Starfield, AC Mirage, EA Sports FC 24, and many many more.

If you’re looking to shop around for your Xbox deals this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, then you definitely have some options. Dell are currently selling the Series X for $449.99. At face value, that’s only a $50 saving on the RRP of the console, BUT, you get an extra treat thrown in. They’re offering a bonus $75 promotional e-gift card. Once you place your order for the Xbox, you’ll get an email containing the gift card within 20 days of the console being shipped. Use it promptly though, because it is only valid for 90 days.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the perfect chance to pick up all your Xbox needs. If you’re shopping for someone else, then check out our Xbox Gift Guide for a cheat sheet on what to buy them. However, if you want to pick up some Xbox merchandise for yourself, head over to the IGN Store to view our Xbox Collection.

Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.

Nintendo Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are now in full swing, and even after the big day, there’s never been a better opportunity to score some of the best discounts of the year. Black Friday is a great time to buy a Nintendo Switch for yourself or as a gift. Even in its seventh year on the market, the Switch has continued to see impressive first-party support with titles like Super Mario Bros. Wonder and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. With three models to choose from, you can streamline your experience depending on how you play. We’ve detailed all the Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals you can still grab below.

Where to Buy a Nintendo Switch OLED This Black Friday

Nintendo Switch OLED is the premium model of the Nintendo Switch family. This console offers a larger OLED display that makes your favorite games come alive in portable mode with colors that pop. The Black Friday bundle includes a copy of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a Nintendo Switch OLED with themed Joy-Con, and a three-month code for Nintendo Switch Online.

Where to Buy a Nintendo Switch This Black Friday

If you want to purchase the standard Nintendo Switch model, check out the links below for deals at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, and Walmart. This special edition includes a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe copy and a three-month voucher for Nintendo Switch Online.

Where to Buy a Nintendo Switch Lite This Black Friday

The Nintendo Switch Lite is a great choice if you only plan on playing portably. You can purchase a Switch Lite for only $199. The Black Friday deal is a bundle including a copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Walmart and Target both have an exclusive Switch Lite variant.

What to Look for in a Nintendo Switch

Will you play in Portable or Docked mode?

Something you should think about before purchasing is whether or not you are going to play in portable, docked, or both. Depending on your answer, you might gravitate towards a certain Switch model. If you plan to use both modes, the best Switch for you is the standard Nintendo Switch. On the other hand, if you think you won’t play your Switch on a TV, then you should purchase a Nintendo Switch Lite.

The Nintendo Switch OLED are where things get interesting since it is a premium model. Generally, it is a good fit for you if you’re looking to get the most out of the Switch and its games. If you tend to play more in Handheld mode than Docked mode, the Switch OLED is a worthwhile purhcase.

Do you want to play with friends?

If you want to play games locally with your friends, then the Switch Lite is something you want to avoid. Its portable-only nature doesn’t allow for it to connect to a TV and dock. Additionally, no kickstand or Joy-Cons means that it is tricky to attempt tabletop play for local multiplayer. Both the Switch and Switch OLED have the missing features listed above, so we recommend choosing one of those models if you want to play local multiplayer.

For more Nintendo Switch deals, check out our Nintendo Black Friday 2023 roundup. Dozens of games, accessories, and consoles are available this year with various sales.

Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.

The Switch is a great console, and it’s still potentially on track to become the best selling console of all time. Time will tell. As part of the last gasp of Walmart’s Black Friday sale, you can grab a Switch Lite for just $199, and it comes with Animal Crossing New Leaf (my first AC game, and it’s super fun).

Grab Timmy & Tommy’s Nintendo Switch Lite for $199

This turquoise Switch Lite is great, and has the leafy design adorning the back, and a brown leaf on the front, to boot.
For more, check out our Nintendo Black Friday deals, as well as the Nintendo eShop Credit discount, OLED Switch bundles, and where to buy Switches, generally.

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Did you just pick up a brand new PlayStation 5 console for Black Friday? Or are you a long-time console owner who has finally used up all 1TB of the PS5’s base storage? Fortunately, Cyber Monday is unquestionably the best time of year to score a fast and reliable PS5 compatible gaming SSD at the lowest price possible. Score a 2TB SSD, which triples your storage space, for under $100!

If you’re looking for PS5 games or accessories, check out the best PlayStation Cyber Monday deals.

Cyber Monday Deal: Lexar NM790 2TB PS5 SSD with Heatsink for $94.99

The Lexar NM790 is currently the least expensive 2TB PS5 SSD on Amazon. It comes with a preinstalled aluminum heatsink that looks like it will do the job properly, it’s considerably faster than the 5,600MB/s minimum recommendation, and it was specifically made to fit in the PS5’s drive bay slot without obtrusion. At this price, there’s little reason to choose another SSD if your only intent is to expand your PS5 storage.

Cyber Monday Deal: Crucial P5 Plus 2TB SSD for $88.99

The Crucial P5 Plus meets all the requirements for your PS5 SSD upgrade. It supports transfer speeds of up to 6,660MB/s which is well above the 5,500MB/s minimum threshold. Yes there are faster SSDs out there, but if your intention is to put this in your PS5, then that extra speed is worthless because you’re bottlenecked by the original PS5 SSD. If you’re worried about opening up your PS5 case, don’t worry it’s very easy. Crucial has an official YouTube PS5 SSD install guide. Pick up a PS5 heatsink off Amazon for $7.

Cyber Monday Deal: Nextorage 1TB PS5 SSD with Heatsink for $55.99

There’s an interesting story behind Nextorage Japan. Nextorage describes itself as a company that was “created by a group of ex-Sony engineers and staff with over 20 years of experience in the development of memory and storage products”. Nextorage was actually originally created by Sony in 2019 as an SSD sub-division about a year before the PS5 was released. Presumably this was to be the basis for an official SSD sold by Sony themselves. For whatever reason, Sony decided to ditch that idea and sold this business to another stakeholder in the company, Phison, in 2022. Phison is another large reputable company that specializes in solid state memory controllers. You’ll find their controllers in name-brand SSDs like Seagate, Corsair, and Sabrent. Under Phison, Nextorage Japan eventually accomplished the goal of releasing an SSD catered specifically for the PS5 console in the form of this product right here.

Cyber Monday Deal: Seagate Game Drive 2TB SSD with Heatsink $149.99

Now here’s an SSD you don’t see discounted often. The Seagate Game Drive is only the second SSD to be officially licensed for the PlayStation console. What that means is this SSD is pretty much guaranteed to work with your PS5 with no problems whatsoever. It’s pricier than the other options in this list, but it’s still a hefty discount off MSRP and the lowest price we’ve seen. Seagate is a very reputable brand.

Cyber Monday Deal: WD Black SN850X 4TB PS5 SSD for $229.99

The SN850X is the latest generation of WD’s flagship Black series M.2 SSDs. It’s easily one of the fastest SSDs on the market. There are only a few SSDs out right now that can match its speed. Off the top of my head, the only SSDs I can think of are the new Samsung 990 Pro and the SK Hynix P41 Platinum. The SN850X also makes for an excellent PS5 SSD. It is identical to the SN850P, which is an officially licensed PS5 SSD. The only caveat is that this particular model doesn’t include a built-in heatsink. That is easily remedied by picking up a PS5 heatsink off Amazon for $7.

Cyber Monday Deal: Corsair MP600 2TB PS5 SSD with Heatsink $110

Corsair is a very well known brand for DIY PC builders. Corsair makes some of the best gaming products on the market, and that includes solid-state memory like RAM and SSDs. The MP600 Pro is Corsair’s fastest M.2 SSD and the “LPX” model is “optimized for PS5” because it includes a rugged preinstalled heatsink that is slim enough to fit in the PS5 bay without any issues. We rated it the best PS5 SSD for 2023.

Cyber Monday Deal: Samsung 980 Pro 2TB M.2 SSD with Heatsink $119.99

Samsung SSDs need no introduction. They’ve made some of the most popular and reliable PS5 SSDs on the market. The 980 Pro has been out for a long time, way back in January of 2020. A testament to its reliability is the fact that Samsung didn’t feel any need to release any newer flagship model until only this year. In terms of performance, it’s no longer the fastest SSD on the market (the 990 Pro is), but it’s still a very fast drive. It certainly more than meets the minimum 5600MB/s speed requirement to be used as a PS5 storage upgrade, with speeds of up to 7,100MB/s.

All the Black Friday SSD Deals for your PS5 Console

What is a PS5-compatible SSD?

An SSD that expands your PS5’s storage is essentially the same SSD that goes into your gaming PC. However, because of the PS5 has certain requirements that must be met for full compatibility. These are:

• The SSD and its heatsink must fit in the PS5 drive bay (requirement)
• The SSD must have a PCIe 4.0 interface (requirement)
• The SSD should have a minimum read speed of 5600MB/s (recommended)
• The SSD should have a heatsink for proper cooling (recommended)

An SSD that is slower than 5,600MB/s should still work. In fact, if it’s close to the rated speed, you may never notice any difference. The reason Sony gives this recommendation is that the stock SSD that comes with the PS5 is rated at 5,600MB/s. If you add a slower SSD, you will bottleneck your stock SSD.

Likewise, you may not need a heatsink. SSDs are rated for higher temps than what you’d normally expect to achieve even inside a PS5 that’s running fult tilt. However, there’s no real airflow around the SSD bay and SSDs do get pretty hot. We’d recommend getting a preinstalled heatsink or installing one yourself for peace of mind and potentially to prevent thermal throttling and extending the lifespan of your SSD.

Can I use this SSD in my gaming PC?

Absolutely! PS5-compatible SSDs will work with any PC with an available M.2 slot that supports PCIe 4.0 M.2 solid state drives. In fact, if you get a PS5-compatible SSD, you’re essentially guaranteed to get an SSD that’s going to perform extremely well because of the higher rated speed.

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