Black Friday 2016: Best Video Game Deals
Whether you’re a console, handheld, or PC gamer, what are some of the best video game deals you can see this Black Friday season?
Video games are always a hot commodity around the holidays, and there’s plenty of different platforms to choose from. If you’re wanting to spruce up that already full game collection, or you’re thinking about switching to a new console, we’ve got you covered for the best Black Friday deals.
Check out the Best Black Friday Deals of 2016
Big chains are going to give you the most bundle for your buck. We hope these recommendations will help you find the perfect gift for that one special gamer in your life.
Walmart – Xbox One S Bundles – $249 – $324
It wouldn’t be Black Friday without some video game bundles, and Xbox always delivers a hit. This year, it’s the Xbox One S, which supports 4K resolution video and is 40% smaller than the original. Walmart is pricing a 500 gigabyte model the lowest, at $249, and the upgraded 1TB model for $299. The prices start to climb when you get into wireless remotes. Walmart offers you a choice of a game and an UltraHD movie, depending on the bundle. Some of the hottest games right now to pick from include Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Battlefield 1, Gears of War 4, and Titanfall 2.
Toys R Us – Nintendo 3DS – $99
Last week, Nintendo announced their plan to release limited edition 3DS’s, in either black or white for this year’s Black Friday. Remember, this isn’t the 3DS-XL model, but it’s still a phenomenal deal. On page 24 of the Toys R Us catalog (click here to take a look) you can see the $99 tag being offered as the ‘Lowest Price Ever.’ Normally, the handheld consoles run about $150. Anyone just itching to play Pokemon Sun and Moon may not want to pass this one up.
GameStop – PlayStation 4 Uncharted 4 Bundle – $249
A fantastic deal for a fantastic pair of 4’s. GameStop has a ton of Playstation deals this year, but to bundle up a console and a PS4-only game is about as good a deal as you can get. $249 gets you a 500 gigabyte system. If you decide to spend a little extra, you can find more top selling video game titles, like Overwatch or Grand Theft Auto V, for just $34. If you’re not in the mood to spend as much, GameStop also offers pre-owned, refurbished PS4 consoles for a little bit less at $224, but you can also buy up to 3 pre-owned games for just $30!
Target – PS4 DualShock or Xbox One Wireless Controller – $39
Whether your thumbs have ground down the joysticks, or you threw it across the room in a rage one too many times, you can’t go wrong with a brand new wireless controller. Target is an equal opportunity store, and is selling both a PS4 and an Xbox One controller for just $39, a $60 value. Whatever your console, Target has your back.
Microsoft – Oculus Rift VR Headset – $499 (After the $100 discount code)
We know, we know, it’s a little lavish and pricey. But it’s also the video game future. Going to Microsoft’s website, you’ll see the original $599 price tag, but you’ll quickly learn that several stores, like Best Buy, are offering a $100 discount code at the register. Microsoft is also throwing in a free game, Lucky’s Tale, to use on your new headset. Not into the Oculus Rift but still want some Virtual Reality? The HTC Vive is also having a similar $100 deal, but you’ll be paying $699 when all is said and done.
Walmart – Guitar Hero Live for Xbox One – $29
Wow! Check out this sweet blast from the past. Guitar Hero is back and better than ever. You can pick this up at Walmart on Friday for a fraction of it’s original cost ($99). It has all the mechanics of the original Guitar Hero (except now you can play with first-person view to see the crowds jamming out). This bundle comes with the game and a guitar controller. It’s a sweet deal that’ll have you tapping nostalgia buttons until Christmas!
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Last but not least, may we recommend picking up a brand new 4K ultra-HD television to play all your awesome games on? Walmart is having huge Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales where you’ll see 60 inch Smart HD TVs for as low as $579 dollars. Good deals for any gamer. Happy shopping!