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Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals 2023: The ‘Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’ bundle is back

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Black Friday 2023 is going to be jam-packed with gaming deals — here are our top discounts specifically for the Nintendo Switch.
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UPDATE: Nov. 3, 2023, 3:00 p.m. EDT This article has been has been updated with the latest early Black Friday deals for Nintendo Switch games, consoles, accessories, and more.

Best Nintendo Switch deals for Black Friday 2023:
Best bundle deal

Nintendo Switch ‘Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’ Bundle

$299 at Amazon
(save $71)

Nintendo Switch 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' Bundle

Best accessory deal

Hori Split Pad Pro controller

$40.99 at Best Buy
(save $9)

Hori Split Pad Pro controller

We love the Nintendo Switch. It’s one of our favorite handheld gaming consoles out there. But one thing we don’t love about Nintendo is that their products very rarely go on sale. That is until Black Friday comes around, of course.

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The best gaming deals for October 2023, from ‘Elden Ring’ to the Nintendo Switch holiday bundle

The big shopping event is still a few weeks away, but we’re already seeing some pretty sweet Nintendo Switch deals out there for you to peruse. Below, we’ve put together a list of our top picks for the best Nintendo Switch discounts you can get ahead of Black Friday, including console bundles, games, accessories, and more. (We’ve also compiled similar lists for Xbox and PlayStation players.)

Remember to keep checking back with us, because we’ll be updating this page as more deals roll in before Black Friday officially hits.

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Nintendo Switch ‘Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’ Bundle

$299 at Amazon (save $71)

Why we like it

Nintendo’s go-to holiday bundle gets you a standard (non-OLED) Switch, a digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and a three-month Nintendo Switch Online membership (you’d spend almost $370 if you bought each piece separately). The bundle went live two months earlier than usual this year, and it’s still in stock at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Walmart, and in the My Nintendo Store. That will probably change as we get closer to the holiday season, so consider yourself warned.

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Black Friday PlayStation deals 2023: Save on ‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’ and much more

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We’ve rounded up the best deals on games, consoles, accessories, and more ahead of Black Friday specifically for PlayStation fans. Take a look, and game on.
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UPDATE: Nov. 2, 2023, 3:00 p.m. EDT This article has been has been updated with the latest early Black Friday deals for PlayStation games, consoles, accessories, and more.

Best PlayStation deals for Black Friday 2023
Best game deal

‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’ Deluxe Edition

$62.99 at PlayStation Direct
(save $27)

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Best hardware deal

PlayStation 5 + ‘Modern Warfare III’ Bundle

$539.99 at PlayStation Direct
(save $30)

PlayStation 5 + 'Modern Warfare III' Bundle

It’s that time again, gamers. It’s the crucial period just before Black Friday when the holiday deals start trickling in — also known as our favorite time of year.

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The best gaming deals for October 2023, from ‘Elden Ring’ to the Nintendo Switch holiday bundle

Whether you mainly play on Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, or some other method, you’re bound to score some sick savings out there. But, let’s focus on our PlayStation friends this time. Below, we’ve compiled a list of the best PlayStation-centric Black Friday deals so far, including discounts on games, console bundles, and much more. Take a look, and be sure to come back every once in a while to see the new deals we’ve added.

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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’ Deluxe Edition

$62.99 at PlayStation Direct (save $27)

Why we like it

What’s that? You haven’t played the best Star Wars game of all time? Well, let’s change that — Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the sequel to 2019’s excellent Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is $27 off the original price ahead of Black Friday, and to add to an already great deal, this offer applies to the Deluxe Edition, which gets you a bunch of fun in-game bonuses. Snag your copy in the PlayStation Store and embark on a galactic journey like you’ve never seen before.

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We haven’t found any deals on PlayStation Plus memberships yet, but check back later.

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Black Friday Xbox deals 2023: Save on ‘Assassin’s Creed’ franchise, more

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Gaming deals are always bountiful during the Black Friday season. Here are the best Xbox deals ahead of the big shopping event.
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UPDATE: Nov. 1, 2023, 1:00 p.m. EDT This article has been has been updated with the latest early Black Friday deals for Xbox games, consoles, accessories, and more.

Best Xbox deals for Black Friday 2023
Best game deal

‘Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’ Deluxe Edition

$19.99 at Microsoft Store
(save $60)

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Best hardware deal

SteelSeries Arctis 9X wireless gaming headset

$99.99 at Amazon
(save $93.51)

SteelSeries Arctis 9X wireless gaming headset

Best subscription deal

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (14-day Subscription)

$1.00 ($16.99 per month after)

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No matter what console you play on, Black Friday is always going to be an absolute treat for gamers everywhere. Get ready, because steep deals on games, consoles, accessories, and more are coming in hot. And by “coming in hot,” we mean right now.

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The best gaming deals for October 2023, from ‘Elden Ring’ to the Nintendo Switch holiday bundle

Xbox players, this one’s for you. To keep you safe from the holiday shopping stress, we’ve compiled a list of all the best Xbox-related deals, including great discounts on console bundles, Game Pass subscriptions, and games both new and old. Read on and have at it — just make sure to keep checking back with us, as we’ll be adding new deals as they come in.

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Our pick: ‘Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’ Deluxe Edition

$19.99 at Microsoft Store (save $60)

Why we like it

With the smaller, more focused Assassin’s Creed Mirage just recently being released, some AC fans may still be clamoring for the open-world style that has now become the franchise’s bread and butter. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will certainly scratch that itch — it’s massive, and it’s a direct predecessor to Mirage, so you’ll probably want to play it anyway. You can pick up a copy of the deluxe edition in the Microsoft Store for just $19.99 right now, a full $60 off the original price ahead of Black Friday.

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Target Black Friday deals are rolling in — shop deals and gift card promos

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Target’s Black Friday sale is live. New deals will drop every week, including a $259.99 50-inch QLED TV and over 50% off Sony headphones.
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UPDATE: Oct. 30, 2023, 2:17 p.m. EDT Target’s Black Friday sale, which contains its biggest savings of the season, kicked off Oct. 29 and will span four weeks leading up to Black Friday. This story has been updated with the deals that are live so far.

Best early Target Black Friday deals:
Best Apple deal

9th generation Apple iPad (WiFi, 64GB)

$269.99 at Target
(save $60)

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Best TV deal

Philips 50-inch QLED Roku TV

$259.99 at Target
(Special Purchase pricing plus save $20)

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Best headphones deal

Sony WH-XB910N Extra Bass noise-canceling headphones

$119.99 at Target
(save $130)

Black Sony wireless headphones

Best toy deal

Toys from Play-Doh, ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’, Our Generation, more

BOGO 50% off

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It’s news to no one that the “Black Friday” — singular day — nomenclature isn’t even close to an accurate depiction of how long Black Friday season actually spans. What’s still taking some getting used to, however, is Black Friday starting so early that we’re seeing the deals arranged alongside last-minute Halloween candy deals on a retailer’s home page.

Take Target, for example: It officially began releasing early Black Friday deals on Oct. 29, with new ones materializing in the following four weeks leading up to Thanksgiving weekend. All of this is part of what Target says are its best savings of the year. Best Buy is similarly ahead of the game.

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If it feels like you were just reading about all of these deals Target was dropping, you were — Target Circle Week was just a few weeks ago. While the product categories seeing price slashes for Circle Week and Black Friday (TVs, video games, headphones, kitchen and cleaning appliances) are similar, you don’t need to be a Target Circle member to access a majority of Target’s early Black Friday deals as you did with Circle Week deals.

We’re keeping tabs on the best early Black Friday deals at Target as they show up:

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Our pick: 9th generation Apple iPad (WiFi, 64GB)

$269.99 at Target (save $60)

Why we like it

The 9th generation iPad is already generally cheaper than its successor, the 10th generation — but to really rub it in, the 9th generation model is also seeing a better discount ($60 or 18% off versus just $50 or 11% off the 10th generation). This isn’t the iPad to choose if you plan on using your tablet for feature-intensive work like video editing or gaming, but for way less than $300, you’re still getting a solid device for casual everyday use. We’d recommend putting your savings toward the Logitech Crayon stylus, which is 15% off with this iPad purchase.

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Our pick: Philips 50-inch QLED Roku TV

$259.99 at Target (save $20)

Why we like it

A 50-inch 4K TV in the $259.99 realm is already a pretty dang good deal, let alone a QLED model. This Philips model is labeled as a special purchase, which means this is an item that may not be on Target’s website year-round and was listed at an already-low price just for the early Black Friday event. So while the 7% discount is hardly a Black Friday-level chunk off, the price is stellar to begin with.

QLED TVs feature quantum dots, which produce a much wider, brighter array of colors than non-QLED models, making colors noticably more vibrant. Because of their brightness, QLED TVs are particularly great for watching TV (especially sports) in the daylight. This particular Philips model is Dolby Vision compatible and has the Roku platform built in.

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Our pick: Sony WH-XB910N Extra Bass noise-canceling headphones

$119.99 at Target (save $130)

Why we like it

Sony’s Extra Bass headphones aren’t for everyone — but anyone in the EDM or bass-heavy hip-hop crowd is going to be psyched to find them for over 50% off. Though these headphones specialize in low-end frequencies, they’re not so thumpy that the rest of the notes get completely drowned out, and tweaking the sound with EQ is an option. What does get drowned out, however, is background noise when ANC is on. You can also turn on Ambient Sound Mode to let background sound, like announcements at the airport, squeeze through.

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Our pick: Toys from Play-Doh, ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’, Our Generation, more

Buy one, get on 50% off at Target

Why we like it

Cross gifts for several kiddos off of your list with Target’s BOGO offer on a ton of toys spanning several age ranges. Shop learning, motor skills building, and problem-solving toys from B. toys and VTech, action figures from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Jurassic World, Our Generation dolls and accessories, and all things Play-Doh.

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