Another year means another year the GAMBIT team has survived the inevitable decay of magazine publishing and the proliferation of review sites being paid by the companies they claim to review in an unbiased manner; that soft 7 rating keeps the lights on at so many places.
Our annoyance’s aside, it’s once again time to look at Black Friday, something as American as betting on Baseball and overlooking domestic abuse allegation in the NFL. God bless America and god bless Santa Claus!
Below you will find out pics for some of the best deals you can expect to find for about the five minutes they last online and in store. These stores get you in with the offer of a $99 65 inch curved LCD TV only to have one in stock, legally justifying the ad in your paper. So let’s get right into the action.
Editors note: we’ve narrowed down a number of our editors’ top picks that you’ll have the best chance of scoring on Black Friday at most retailers (unless specified).
Devil May Cry 5 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
The family that slays (demons) together, stays together. That’s right, you, or your stylish loved one, can enjoy the latest character action game in the series that basically started it all. Hell, Black Friday will see it on sale for a crazy discount at most major retailers. And it’ll be a small price to pay for the most important game of this decade.
Code Vein (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
In truth, this is true Weeb Souls, anime and all. And that may just be up your alley, especially since it’ll be a while until we get Elden Ring. Well, unless you hate anime boobs (Amazing chest ahead). Perhaps the most important game of the decade.
PS4 Greatest Hits
If you are picking up a PS4 this Black Friday Sony has you covered on the game front. We picked out some noted titles we love but Sony also is discounting a bunch of their games in their PlayStation Hits line to $9.99 at GameStop, Best Buy and more. This is the perfect time to stock up on any great titles you missed so head over and grab a couple to stuff in those stockings.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night – (Switch, PS4, XB1)
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is the best Castlevania game that isn’t actually a Castlevania. Not that it’s much of an issue as Konami care little for being a game company. If you need a Castlevania fix then this is you jam, and for only $19.99 on Amazon you can’t go wrong.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Switch)
The latest in the Fire Emblem series just so happens to be the most modernized of all. Which earned it rave reviews from fans and newcomers. Chances are, if you want to try the series, or you’ve prepared yourself to see if you’ll bounce off of it again, this is your best bet. Truly the most important game this decade has seen.
Dragon Quest XI S (Switch)
Hands down the best version of this game, and not just for the fact that they paid for the Symphonic Suite soundtrack. Not only that, it’s a meaty RPG that’s basically comfort food to those old enough to remember the horrors of Dragon Quest VII’s job system. And it’s sad to realize that few people bought this version, which may be the most important game of the decade.
Luigi’s Mansion 3 (Switch)
Luigi’s Mansion 3 once again gives the green brother an opportunity to shine. And shine he does; while probably more Halloween appropriate, any fans of the original Gamecube game will be sure to love it. And why wouldn’t they, as this is the most important game of the decade.
Starlink: Battle for Atlas Starter Pack (Switch)
Starlink may not have seen the success of the Skylander’s franchise of toys, but it’s still a fun little game. This Nintendo Switch bundle is a steal at only $9.99 at Best Buy. Hell, the figure alone is worth that even if you never play the game.
Zumba: Burn It Up! (Switch)
This one might seem like a weird one but you have to understand that these dancing games just won’t quit. Hell, the last Just Dance game sold best on the original Wii. Yeah, the Wii from 2006! Zumba: Burn It Up! is dancing and a real workout so if you have a Switch in the living room and want something your mom can play too, this one might be worth picking up.
Kingdom Hearts III Standard Edition (Xbox One, PS4)
Crazy to think we waited two console generations to get this titles. Even weirder that it’s one of the lowest prices ever for a supposed landmark title. Still, if you waited on Kingdom Hearts III now is your chance to snag it for only $15 on your preferred platform at Best Buy and other retailers.
Horipad for Nintendo Switch
You might well ask why a gamepad notable mostly for its price point makes the list. Well, while it does lack a number of features the higher end controllers have (rumble, motion control), it does have one major thing going for it; it doesn’t use the same stick mechanism the Joy-Cons and pro controller use. As such, aside from being easy to find for as little as $20 new, it makes for a reliable backup should your other hardware start acting up. And while the D-Pad attachment isn’t the best, it’s easy to get used to. It’s a solid, though not luxurious, choice.
HORI Nintendo Switch D-Pad Controller – Pikachu Edition
I love my Nintendo Switch, but one thing that I hate are the annoying circle-buttons used instead of a traditional D-pad. It’s almost like no one can make a good D-pad in 2019. HORI seemed to listen and created their HORI Nintendo Switch D-Pad Controller that is a must for anyone playing anything other than casual puzzle games. This is a must anytime of year for precision and for those that love fighting games. Less that $20 for the yellow Pikachu controller or a red Super Mario one.
Refurbished/Pre-Owned Xbox One
Gamestop is not the store it once used to be, but that isn’t stopping them from trying to get you inside their mostly overpriced collectible store. That said, you can score an pre-owned 500GB Xbox One console while supplies last for only $99. Not a bad deal if you are on a budget and even if you are just looking to use it as a streaming device.
Sega Genesis Mini
The Sega Genesis Mini is worth it at full price, especially after years of terrible atgames machines doing the very minimum. But on Black Friday you can save $30 and snag from for $49.99 at most retailers including Gamestop.
Arcade1UP Final Fight Arcade Machine
These little bad-boys have been around for a little while, but if you wanted to have you own arcade in your home Black Friday is your chance. Walmart will have the Final Fight arcade, of which also features 1944, Ghouls & Ghosts, and Strider, on sale for a staggering low $149.99.
Atari Flashback Blast! Vol. 3, Pong
We have had issues with AtGames consoles but the Atari Flashback Blast! Vol. 3, Pong is hard to pass up at only $3.99. That’s a stupid, crazy deal and you should scoop a few of these up for all the kids and relatives, especially the grandparents. Head over to Walmart and have fun with the 20 included games.
PlayStation 4 Console Bundle
If you’ve been late to this console generation now is the best time to get in one the fun before the next wave of consoles launches next holiday season. Your best bet is the PS4 that’s on sale over at Walmart for on $199.00 and includes a 1TB hard drive and three games. The perfect gift to get up and gaming on Christmas morning.
Sennheiser – RS 175 RF Wireless Over-The-Ear Headphones
The Sennheiser’s RS 175 offers an impressive range of features in a compact, ergonomic package, so that you can enjoy music and television to the fullest. Sennheiser is hard to beat and these babies are $80 cheaper on Black Friday. $199.99 is a lot of dough but trust us, these are our favorite headphones out there right now.
Sennheiser HD 4.50 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones
We are fans of Sennheiser but understand that quality usually means paying hundreds of dollars, but this is Black Friday and we got deals for you! The Sennheiser HD 4.50 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones are fantastic and usually go for $180 in store and online. But if you head to Best Buy or their online shop and snag them for a super reasonable $79.99 and enjoy your peace on Christmas day.
10.2-inch iPad
Apple deals are hard to come by at even the best of time but if you are in the market for an iPad, or just want to get into the world of tablets, the 32GB 10.2″ iPad will be priced at only $249.99 at most retailers including Walmart.
Amazon Fire 7 Tablet 7 (9th Gen)
Maybe you don’t want to spend hundreds on a fancy tablet but still want to experience the fun in taking you books on the go. Amazon has you covered with their Amazon Fire 7 tablet that is on sale for only $29.99. These things are popular stocking stuffers and you won’t have to worry about giving it to your kids to toss around.
HP Chromebook 11.6″
But maybe tablets aren’t your thing and you are looking for a nice little laptop to take with you and get some work done. Or maybe your kid needs a little lappy to take with them back to college after the holidays. Whatever the case, the HP Chromebook is a doorbuster deal over at Target for the low, low price of $99.00 and a solid little work machine.
Lenovo – IdeaPad 1 14″ Laptop – AMD A6-Series
So maybe a Chromebook isn’t your cup of tea because you love Windows, or, you know, want to install actual software on your laptop. Maybe you have work or school programs you and a Windows laptop is a must, but you still don’t want to pay a lot. the Lenovo – IdeaPad 1 14″ Laptop – AMD A6-Series is for you and it’s a Best Buy doorbuster deal at only $129.00 that’s also available online.
Amazon Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen)
The bottom of the barrel way to get into the sorld of streaming content comes thanks to the Amazon Fire TV Stick. This little device is more than enough to get you into all those streaming services like Netflix and the new Disney+. $20 is as good as you are going to get.
Dropmix Music Mixing Table Game
Harmonix went out a made a music board-game last year (we featured it on our wishlist), but it seems people mostly passed it up. Their loss is your gain as the $70 Dropmix Music Mixing Table Game is hugly discounted to only $10 as Five Below. This Bluetooth music board-game is a steal at the price.
Monopoly sucks. That’s a given, but you can spice things up with a Mario Kart version of the table flipping, storm off in a huff board-game. You can snag the Mariokart Monopoly game at Five Below in store and online for only $7. You’re lucky to find Monopoly or anything Nintendo for under a tenner, so don’t miss this excellent extra gift for under the tree. You can also snag a Solo: A Star Wars Story one is that’s more your jam.
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