Black Friday is closer than ever now, but for most retailers, the sale starts now. Amazon’s “Black Friday Week” sale is now live, with the retailer pulling some stellar discounts out of its hat already.
Here’s what you need to know about one of the year’s biggest shopping events at Amazon and all of our favorite deals that are now available to buy.
TL;DR – Best Amazon Black Friday Deals
Audible 3-Months, $0.99/mo + $20 Free CreditPS5 Cobalt Star Bundle (Digital) – $374.99PlayStation VR 2 (Horizon Bundle) – $349.99DualSense Controllers – $54.99Elden Ring (PS5/Xbox) – $19.99Fire TV Stick 4K Max – $32.99Xbox 1TB C50 Expansion Card – $99.99
PS5 Black Friday Deals Are Now Live
PlayStation’s PS5 console deals are live for Black Friday, featuring the Fortnite Cobalt Star Bundle, and NBA 2K Bundle, at just $374.99 for the Digital Edition or $424.99 for the Disc Edition. These deals are also available in the UK at an equivalent price.
This is the best PS5 console deal of the year – and it’ll likely be the last major discount heading into the holidays. If you’ve been holding out for a great price, now’s your chance. However, these deals could sell out or expire before Black Friday itself, so act quickly to secure yours and avoid disappointment. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer.
Black Friday Video Game Deals
For starters, we’re all about video game deals here at IGN, and there are some absolutely incredible discounts to consider at Amazon in the Black Friday sale this year.
This includes Elden Ring for $19.99, alongside new games like Star Wars Outlaws or GOTY contender Metaphor ReFantazio for $49.99, and so much more. Have a look over our top picks in the sale, or take up the challenge yourself and have a gander over the many, many discounts found at Amazon today.
Audible Premium Plus: $0.99 per Month + $20 Free Credit
From now until December 31, non-current Audible subscribers are eligible for three months of Audible Premium Plus for $0.99 per month and a bonus one-time $20 Audible credit. Premium Plus is Audible’s best plan and three months would normally cost you about $44.95.
You also get a free audiobook of your choice each month that you get to keep indefinitely. This is one of our favorite deals of the whole Black Friday sale, and well worth picking up.
Black Friday SSD, SD Card, and More Storage Deals
Is Call of Duty taking up all your interal SSD storage? We’ve got a solution for you. Black Friday deals on SSDs and other storage solutions. Our favorite deal in the sale is 100% the Xbox 1TB Expansion Card, which has dropped to its lowest price ever at $99.99 at Amazon, but there’s a few other top offers to check out right now as well, including perfect SD cards for Steam Deck or Switch.
Amazon Device Black Friday Deals
Amazon is showcasing incredible discounts on its devices for Black Friday. One of the big standout offers is the Fire TV Stick 4K, now at its lowest-ever price of $21.99 (according to camelcamelcamel), beating its previous best of $25 during Prime Day earlier this year.
For those looking for an upgrade, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is also at a record-low price of $32.99. Both are excellent deals, but we recommend acting fast before stock runs out. Reminder: If you’ve got an Xbox Game Pass subscription, you can now use a Fire TV Stick to stream Xbox games at no extra cost.
There’s also deals on the new Kindle Paperwhite (finally!), down to $129.99, Echo Dot smart speakers for just $22.99, new Fire HD 8 tablet for $54.99, and more. Woot (an Amazon company) is also putting on an extra special deal, just use code FIRETEN at checkout for an extra $10 off its selection of pre-owned Kindles and Fire HD tablets.
Anker Prime 20,000mAh Power Bank for $77.99
Amazon is offering the Anker Prime 20,000mAh USB Power Bank for only $77.99 after you clip the 40% off coupon on the product page. This is the best price we’ve seen in 2024 (the previous lowest price was $89.99 on Amazon Prime Day). The Anker Prime is the successor to the Anker 737 that we deemed the best Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally charger. It boasts a 20,000mAh capacity and 200W of charging, and it’s TSA-approved.
3-Month Trial to Amazon Music Unlimited
Amazon is also offering new subscribers a free three-month trial to Amazon Music Unlimited for Black Friday. You do not have to be a Prime member to take advantage of this year. If you’ve subscribed to Music Unlimited in the past, you may be re-eligible if enough time has elapsed. This subscription normally costs $10.99 per month for non-Prime members and $9.99 per month for Prime members.
Should You Join Amazon Prime for Black Friday?
Amazon Prime members gain access to exclusive deals, fast free delivery, and other benefits. You can get a 30-day free trial, or membership costs $14.99 per month or $139 annually, with discounted options also available.
You won’t need a Prime membership to access the Black Friday deals, like in Amazon Prime Day, but it might still be useful for fast delivery, and access to any surprise deals Amazon does decide to put behind its paywall.
Young Adults (18–24) and College Students: Six-month free trialGovernment Assistance Recipients: $6.99 per month after a 30-day free trial
Tips for Shopping Amazon Black Friday Deals
Just so you know, this article will be updated throughout the Black Friday sale, so be sure to bookmark it to check back in. Otherwise, consider following @IGNDeals on Twitter or Bluesky for immediate updates on the best deals this year.
With Black Friday getting closer, it’s a good time to start planning your shopping in earnest. Here are a few Black Friday tips that you should be considering ahead of the event:
Set a Budget – Keeping track of how much money you can actually spend is important to avoid overspending. When everything is on sale, it can be easy to buy more than you really should just because things are at their lowest price of the year.Create a Shopping List – Knowing exactly what you’re trying to find discounts on is a great way to avoid making unnecessary purchases. It can also make it easier for you to compare prices between retailers or set price drop alerts ahead of time.Compare Prices – Although Amazon tends to automatically price match most things, it’s still good to compare prices to other retailers before you buy. You can also use the website CamelCamelCamel to compare current prices against Amazon’s historical pricing.Find Unbiased Reviews – Amazon reviews have gotten somewhat better in recent years, but you should still do research outside of the site before making a decision. Seek out unbiased reviews on expensive purchases before you buy. IGN’s Tech reviews, for example, are a great place to look.Be Wary of Sponsored Products – Search results in Amazon include sponsored sales that may not be what you’re looking for. Look for the little ‘sponsored’ tag before you click. You may want to scroll past those.Make Sure to Clip Coupons – One of the easiest ways to save money on Amazon that many folks seem to miss is the clipping of coupons. There are a ton of coupons available for Prime Members, and all you need to do is check a box on the product page for additional savings.
When Is Black Friday 2024?
The actual date of Black Friday in 2024 falls on November 29 this year, but the deals have already kicked off. Leading up to the big event, retailers have begun to open deals online. Each day leading up to the event will slowly roll out more deals, which ultimately leads to massive discounts on Black Friday. We already know what PlayStation and Xbox are planning, and most general deals will be available well in advance, as evidenced by the Amazon sale now live.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
