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Your support makes all the difference.While Black Friday and Cyber Monday may have come to an end, after doing some digging, I’ve found there’s still time to grab offers on Xbox consoles, as well as discounts on controllers and accessories. As The Independent’s tech expert, I’m rounding up all of the best Xbox deals still available to shop today.
Some of the best discounts that are still available today also happen to be some of our favourite tried and tested Xbox games. These include cult classic games like Grand Theft Auto V (Was £19.99, now £13.99, Argos.co.uk) as well as the EA Sports FC 25 (‘EA Sports FC 25’, Xbox Series X: Was £59.99, now £41.99, Smythstoys.co.uk). Both of which would make excellent stocking fillers this year, in my opinion.
Read more: Follow Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals live
Rivals PlayStation and Nintendo have their own ongoing Black Friday sales too, with some very competitive discounts on the PS5 and enticing bundle offers on the Nintendo Switch.
But hurry, these deals won’t last long, so do yourself a favour and read on to find the best post-Black Friday deals.
Best Xbox deals live today
- Xbox Series X: Was £479.99, now £459.99, Amazon.co.uk
- EA Sports FC 25, Xbox Series X: Was £59.99, now £41.99, Smythstoys.co.uk
- Xbox wireless controller: Was £54.99, now £39.99, Currys.co.uk
Xbox Series X: Was £479.99, now £459.99, Amazon.co.uk
The Xbox Series X is the most powerful gaming console Microsoft makes. Large and cuboid but completely silent, it matches the performance of a high-end gaming PC – loading games in a snap and booting up menus in a fraction of a second. When fellow tech writer Steve reviewed it, he wrote: “It’s a thunderously powerful next-generation console, with a brilliant games-on-demand service”. Right now, you can save £20 on the console at Amazon.
Xbox wireless controller: Was £54.99, now £39.99, Currys.co.uk
Microsoft’s Black Friday sale includes a £15 saving on the official Xbox controller, which also happens to be one of the best controllers for PC gaming. Essential for local multiplayer gaming, the wireless controller is down to just £39.99.
WD_Black C50 1TB game drive: Was £149.99, now £124.99, Amazon.co.uk
Save almost 20 per cent on an extra terabyte of storage for your Xbox with this Black Friday deal. The WD_Black expansion card is officially licensed for the Xbox Series X and Series S, plugging into the console’s expandable storage slot to give you oodles of extra space for installing games and saving media content.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, three-month subscription: Was £32.99, now £22.99, Cdkeys.com
Launched back in 2017, Game Pass is Xbox’s answer to Netflix. The service offers players a library of hundreds of games, which subscribers are free to download and play at their leisure, including new releases on launch day, such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. You get access to online multiplayer, EA Play and cloud gaming on your PC. A three-month subscription currently has more than £10 off at CD Keys.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Was £18.78, now £14.99, Amazon.co.uk
Gaming expert Steve picked this game as one of the very best in his review of this year’s Xbox games, praising it for historical accuracy, its relationship to previous games and its overall high fun levels. Steve wrote: “Ubisoft’s long-running series, while incredibly fun and sickeningly violent, always keeps one foot rooted in historical accuracy, giving Assassin’s Creed Valhalla the protective halo of an educational game.”
GTA V, Xbox one: Was £19.99, now £13.99, Argos.co.uk
IndyBest’s pick for the best Xbox game of 2024, gaming and tech expert Steve Hogarty described GTA V as “nothing short of a cultural phenomenon and a must-own game on any console.” Commenting on the gameplay itself, he said: “The freeform crime simulator stands head-and-shoulders above others in the genre with brilliant writing and plotting, excellent acting and punchy, interesting missions.” Now available with discounts on the Xbox one compatible disc, it’s the perfect time to join in on the “magnificent” single-player experience.
Metal Gear Solid V: Was £24.99, now £12.49, Cdkeys.com
I’ve been seeing massive discounts on lots of our favourite Xbox games this Black Friday. Like a huge 50 per cent off our favourite open-world stealth game Metal Gear Solid V. Our gaming expert Steve was blown away by the clever systems and dynamic gameplay the pinnacle of Hideo Kojima’s series had to offer. “MGSV blends high-budget production with the kind of truly bizarre and brilliant characters, writing and gameplay that only his studio could get away with at this scale,” writes Steve.
‘EA Sports FC 25’, Xbox Series X: Was £59.99, now £41.99, Smythstoys.co.uk
Save £20 on FC 25 for the Xbox Series X, a game that boasts the biggest shake-up to the Fifa franchise in years. This isn’t just the same game with players donning new kits. There’s a new game mode, a new FC IQ system, new player roles, better tactical options and new game mechanics. If you haven’t yet laced up your boots, now’s the perfect time.
LG C4: Was £1,899, now £1,649.99, Amazon.co.uk
Tech expert David found this LG to be one of the very best in his review, where he said he was blown away by the great image quality, lightweight build and how good it was for gaming. “It features pin-sharp picture and excellent brightness levels that look realistic and persuasive,” David wrote. “The LG C4 is also strong for gaming, not least thanks to a game optimiser menu.”
Seagate 5TB external hard drive: Was £154.99, now £132.99, Amazon.co.uk
Here’s a great saving on Seagate’s 2TB external hard drive for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The drive expands your console’s storage so you don’t have to delete games to make room for new ones, and is fast enough to play installed games directly from. Unlike the official storage expansion card (£269.99, Argos.co.uk), which slots neatly into the console, this drive sits alongside it.
Razer Blackshark V2 Pro gaming headset: Was £199.99, now £179.99, Amazon.co.uk
zaIf you’re looking for a low-latency gaming headset for your Xbox, our tech writer Steve’s pick is the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro, which currently has a £20 discount at Amazon. “This headset looks and sounds amazing, is comfortable to wear for long play sessions and is tuned for gaming straight out of the box,” he said in his review. “The balanced soundstage and an emphasis on bass frequencies helps you pick out important aural cues like footsteps and reloading sounds, while the companion software gives you full freedom to tweak the EQ to your own preferences.”
Why trust IndyBest Black Friday Xbox sales coverage
When the Xbox series X first launched, I spent months at the helm of The Independent’s stock tracker searching for consoles that hadn’t sold out yet.
While those stock issues have long cleared up, I still regularly track the price of the Xbox consoles, along with the games, accessories and controllers. I’d never write about a deal that isn’t genuinely good, nor would I (or the IndyBest team) point you in the direction of a brand or retailer that we haven’t tried and tested.
Looking for more console deals? Take a look at our guide to the best Black Friday gaming deals