The best gaming deals ahead of Black Friday 2023 include a Nintendo Switch holiday bundle, Xbox games, and more.
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Black Friday gaming laptop deals 2023: Acer, MSI, more
The best Black Friday gaming laptop deals include discounts on the Razer Blade 14, the MSI GF63, and more.
UPDATE: Nov. 8, 2023, 4:00 p.m. EST This article has been updated with the latest gaming laptop deals from Black Friday 2023.
Razer Blade 14 Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080Ti, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD)
(save $1,500)
![Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02RXRAseBzq89HYVKMCNwzb/images-1.fit_lim.size_156x133.v1699475901.jpg)
MSI GF63 15-inch Gaming Laptop (Intel i5-11400H, NVIDIA RTX 3050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)
(save $220)
![MSI GF63 15-inch Gaming Laptop](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02RXRAseBzq89HYVKMCNwzb/images-2.fit_lim.size_210x133.v1699476998.png)
PC gaming isn’t an easy hobby to get into. Complicated parts and big upfront costs create a pretty big barrier to entry for people looking to dip their toes into the medium. Thankfully, PC gaming laptops exist, and serve as a great introduction to PC gaming without requiring you to commit thousands of dollars to something you may not even end up liking. (Gaming laptops are also really good supplemental devices for already experienced PC gamers.
And with Black Friday around the corner, a ton of gaming laptops are discounted across a wide array of price ranges. If you were at all thinking about trying out a gaming laptop, now is the time to get one.
We scoured through all the gaming laptop deals we could find ahead of the big event, and put together a list of all our favorites for you. Check them out below, and keep checking back throughout the holiday season — we’ll be updating this page with new deals as they go live.
Black Friday gaming laptop deals
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Our pick: Razer Blade 14 Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080Ti, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD)
Why we like it
Razer’s line of gaming laptops contains some of the best portable PCs on the market. This 14-inch version packs a powerful punch with its AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080Ti GPU combo, and it’s a whopping $1,500 off ahead of Black Friday. This is a steal, so snag yours before it jumps back up to $3,499.99.
Gaming laptops under $500
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HP Victus 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $449.99
$799.99(save $350) -
MSI GF63 15-inch Gaming Laptop (Intel i5-11400H, NVIDIA RTX 3050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $479
$699(save $220) -
Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 (AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $499.99
$569.99(save $70)
Gaming laptops under $1,000
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HP Victus 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS Processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $665
$699.99(save $34.99) -
Lenovo LOQ 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i5-13420H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 8GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $679.99
$949.99(save $270) -
Asus TUF A17 Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 5 4600H, GeForce GTX 1650, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $686
$799.99(save $113.99) -
Acer Nitro 5 (Intel Core i5-12500H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $749.99
$999.99(save $250) -
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $749.99
$1,049(save $299.01) -
Gigabyte 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop (Intel i7-12650H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $799.99
$1,099.99(save $300) -
Lenovo Legion 5 (AMD Ryzen 7 7735H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $899.99
$999.99(save $100) -
Acer Nitro 17 Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS Octa-Core, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $969
$1,199.99(save $230.99) -
Asus ROG Strix G16 (Intel Core i5-13450HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $999.99
$1,199.99(save $200) -
HP OMEN 16.1-inch Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $999.99
$1,399.99(save $400)
Gaming laptops $1,000 and up
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MSI Raider GE76 (Intel Core i7-12700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,049
$1,599.99(save $550.99) -
Asus TUF Gaming F17 Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,099.99
$1,249.99(save $150) -
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 9, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,299.99
$1,599.99(save $300) -
Dell G15 5530 Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i7-13650HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,313.34
$1,449.99(save $136.65) -
MSI Stealth 16-inch Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i7 13620H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,499.99
$1,849.99(save $350) -
MSI Vector GP68HX (Intel Core i9-12900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, 16GB. RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,699
$1,899(save $200) -
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i9-13900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,749.99
$2,099.99(save $350) -
Asus ROG Strix G17 Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,899
$2,199.99(save $300.99) -
Razer Blade 15 Gaming Laptop (12th Gen Intel 14-Core i9, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1999.99
$2,199.99(save $200) -
Razer Blade 17 Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,999.99
$3,199.99(save $1,200)
What should you buy on Black Friday? Here’s what we want to see on sale.
Mashable’s reporters and editors have a long wish list of products they want to buy on Black Friday — if they go on sale at the right prices.
Not sure what to buy on Black Friday? The post-Thanksgiving shopping event is one of the best times of the year to take care of big-ticket purchases like TVs, robot vacuums, Apple devices, and gaming consoles, as they often hit record-low prices ahead of the holidays. However, it’s important to go in with a game plan: Impulse-purchasing something just because it’s on sale is an easy way to get buyer’s remorse.
As early Black Friday deals start popping up at major retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, and soon Amazon, some of Mashable’s writers and editors are keeping close eyes on items topping our wish lists. Here’s what we want to buy this Black Friday — and what sorts of discounts we’re holding out for (if any).
1. A premium e-reader
“I bought myself a Kindle Paperwhite during July’s Prime Day at $89.99. My boyfriend was a big ‘physical books are better’ kind of guy until he tried out my Kindle, so I want to buy him one for his birthday in December. I was excited for October’s Prime Day, but imagine my disappointment when the Paperwhite only dropped to $94.99. I held off on buying the e-reader in hopes that Black Friday would see that $89.99 sale price. If it doesn’t drop back down that low, I’ll still buy it. I’ll just be mad that I could have saved an extra $5.” — Miller Kern, Deputy Reviews Editor
![the front and back of a kindle paperwhite](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02bVEVTqo14MwBmxs2pWLP5/images-1.fill.size_251x256.v1697658407.jpg)
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2. Some upgraded earbuds
“I’m probably going to buy a pair of Bose earbuds for my partner, since he’s currently down to one (1) first-gen AirPod. I’ll likely compare the sale price of the new QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds to the previous-gen QC Earbuds II before buying. I’m guessing the older ones will have a better discount on Black Friday since the new version just came out, but I might spring for the new ones instead if they get down to $250 or less — that’s the sale price the QC IIs regularly sit at on Amazon.” — Jae Thomas, Deputy Shopping Editor
![a pair of Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02bVEVTqo14MwBmxs2pWLP5/images-2.fill.size_208x256.v1698246742.jpg)
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3. A better Dyson vacuum
“I currently own an old Dyson Ball Multi Floor 2 that I absolutely hate: It’s heavy, hard to maneuver, and its hose is too taut to be useful. I’m thinking about upgrading to the V12 Detect Slim, a cordless and extremely lightweight stick model that’s Dyson’s cheapest laser-equipped model vacuum. (My colleague Leah Stodart won me over with her review.) The Absolute variant that tacks on HEPA filtration and a cool gold finish is down to $400 at Walmart during its first Black Friday Deals event, which is the price I’d hoped we’d see for the holidays, but I’d rather order it from Best Buy to make good use of a birthday gift card. Fingers crossed it matches that deal soon.” — Haley Henschel, Senior Shopping Reporter
![the Dyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute next to a hepa logo](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02bVEVTqo14MwBmxs2pWLP5/images-3.fill.size_171x256.v1698246742.jpg)
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4. A high-end hairdryer
“Well, well, well, if it isn’t a Dyson hair tool on a holiday wishlist. I’ve put off this investment for as long as I could, but I’m taking my hair health too seriously now to keep relying on the extreme heat of my current curling irons and straighteners. (I’m also tired of wrestling with the four tools crowding my drawer and would rather just have a go-to tool to reach for with only attachment swapping to worry about.) Walmart’s early Black Friday price on a refurbished model is ridiculously good considering a brand-new one costs $200 more, but I’m also seeing new ones for sale from regular people on Mercari for even cheaper. I’ll take return policies into consideration and make a decision based on vibes in the moment.” — Leah Stodart, Senior Shopping Reporter
![a dyson supersonic hair dryer with its accessories](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02bVEVTqo14MwBmxs2pWLP5/images-4.fill.size_171x256.v1698246742.jpg)
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5. A Dyson Airwrap dupe
“My super fine, stick-straight hair doesn’t want to do much besides lay flat. I’ve been using a first-generation Revlon One-Step for the past few years to add some volume and a little shape, but it’s clunky and gets pretty hot, so I want to graduate to the Shark FlexStyle: The Coanda-powered multistyler is over $300 cheaper than a Dyson Airwrap, and its base can swivel to turn it into a hair dryer. Shark’s build-your-own FlexStyle bundle kits have been on sale for $260 since Prime Big Deal Days; a Black Friday deal of $200 or less would make me finally pull the plug, but that’s probably wishful thinking.” — Haley Henschel, Senior Shopping Reporter
![a shark flexstyle next to its accessories](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02bVEVTqo14MwBmxs2pWLP5/images-5.fill.size_256x192.v1698247064.png)
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6. An eco-friendly electric toothbrush
“Hygiene TikTok has made me well aware that not using an electric toothbrush is sinful. That’s another product that I have avoided buying, this time because I, a person who uses chewable toothpaste tablets over a plastic tube of toothpaste, was not about to enter a cycle of buying plastic replacement toothbrush heads and sending the old ones to rot in a landfill for hundreds of years. The SURI toothbrush not only uses recyclable plant-based brush heads, but SURI recycles them for you (via mail backs with free shipping) so that you personally don’t have to mess around with recycling rules in your area. I’ll grab it if there’s any deal at all on Black Friday.” — Leah Stodart, Senior Shopping Reporter
![a green SURI Sustainable Electric Toothbrush against a beige background](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02bVEVTqo14MwBmxs2pWLP5/images-6.fill.size_205x256.v1698247630.png)
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7. Some TikTok-famous fitness gear
“Just about every item in Cassey Ho’s expertly crafted athleisure collection POPFLEX has gone viral on TikTok, and I’m dying to try them for myself. Ho, a former fitness YouTuber, creates clothes that are made for working out, but cute and comfy enough to wear all day. She infuses feedback from her loyal customer base of women into each piece, adding elements like larger ‘princess’ hoods, thumb holes, and seams to flatter every body. I’ve been eyeing the Zip Cloud Hoodie for at least a year after hearing about how celestially soft it is. I also plan to nab one of her 32-inch yoga mats, which are thicker than traditional mats for added joint support, at any discounted price.” — Elizabeth de Luna, Tech Reporter
![a woman modeling a POPFLEX Zip Cloud Hoodie](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02bVEVTqo14MwBmxs2pWLP5/images-11.fill.size_171x256.v1699380959.png)
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![the POPFLEX Super Wide 32-inch Vegan Suede Yoga Mat](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02bVEVTqo14MwBmxs2pWLP5/images-12.fill.size_171x256.v1699380959.png)
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8. An automatic cat feeder
“As much as I want to wean my cats off dry food completely, it just doesn’t seem feasible with my schedule or their preferences. Simply letting them free feed on dry food when I’m out and about all day isn’t the move, either — so when I saw cat parents on TikTok using an automatic feeder to release freeze-dried chicken or salmon into their cat’s bowl (rather than kibble), I knew Black Friday would be the time to find a cheap-ish one (since I’m buying the expensive wet food now, apparently). I’ll be looking for a deal on the PETLIBRO AIR Automatic Pet Feeder that brings it down to at least $39.99, which is the current record-low I saw at the time of writing thanks to a $10 coupon.” — Leah Stodart, Senior Shopping Reporter
![the petlibro AIR Automatic Pet Feeder](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02bVEVTqo14MwBmxs2pWLP5/images-13.fill.size_181x256.v1699388784.jpg)
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9. A cozy open-world game
“I’m currently jumping between Elden Ring, The Last of Us Part II, and Resident Evil Village, so while I technically don’t need something new to play, I could also use a bit of a breather. (Maybe therapy, too.) Tchia is a breezy open-world indie game for PlayStation and PC that comes highly recommended by Mashable Tech and Games Reporter Alex Perry as a ‘really fun little adventure with hardly any combat,’ and I’ve been meaning to add it to my rotation for the winter. It’s been hanging out at $19.49 in the PlayStation Store for a few weeks now, but I’m greedily hoping it gets at least $5 cheaper on Black Friday.” — Haley Henschel, Senior Shopping Reporter
![cover art for the video game 'Tchia'](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02bVEVTqo14MwBmxs2pWLP5/images-7.fill.size_256x144.v1698247630.png)
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10. Some stress-saving Bluetooth trackers
“My partner loses his wallet, keys, phone (you name it) with such regularity that a Tile tracker is at the top of my shopping list this year. I know these always go on sale, but I’m waiting for Black Friday to snag a package deal at $50 or less when I know they will certainly be at their best pricing. In reality, this is truly a gift for me since I’m getting tired of tearing the house apart looking for lost items. A win-win!” — Nicole Cammorata, Executive Commerce Editor
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Get this refurbished Lenovo desktop for just $189.99
Get this tiny Lenovo PC at the refurbished price in near-perfect condition, only $190.
TL;DR: As of November 9, get a refurbished Lenovo M900 Tiny for only $189.99 — a 45% discount.
Does your work-from-home setup need a revamp? With many of us continuing to work remotely day in and day out, working from your laptop on the couch may be getting old. If you’ve been wanting to elevate the way you work with a desktop computer, we have a great refurbished option on sale that won’t break the bank.
A Lenovo ThinkCentre M900 lets you tackle everything from standard work tasks to gaming — and it’s currently available refurbished in black for just $189.99. That’s $60 off the usual price, available right here for a limited time.
While laptops come in handy when you want to work from bed, having an established workstation with a desktop computer can help improve productivity and maintain boundaries between work and home life. This powerful refurbished Lenovo ThinkCentre comes equipped with the latest 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i Series processor to ensure you can multitask all day — and the manufacturer claims it’s an impressive 128% more powerful than its first-generation predecessor.
This refurbished device includes Windows 10 Pro, so you’ll be able to run all your favorite apps and programs easily, and you’ll also enjoy the Lenovo Smart Meeting Room Solution and Intel Unite feature that lets you wirelessly and securely connect to a meeting room with your laptop or tablet. 256GB of SSD ensures that you can save your important files right there on the device, while 16GB of RAM lets you work (or play) effectively without lag time. And with its grade “A” refurbished rating, you have peace of mind knowing it arrives in near-mint condition.
Bring home this refurbished Lenovo ThinkCentre M900 for just $189.99 (reg. $349) right here for a limited time.
Prices subject to change.
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Lenovo ThinkCentre M900 Core i5-6500T, 16GB RAM 256GB SSD – Black (Refurbished)