As Thanksgiving approaches, retailers have started launching their Black Friday sales, and GameStop has entered the fray. The games retailer's Black Friday 2019 sale is live now with a ton of deals for PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, many of which were shown in GameStop's Black Friday ad. Meanwhile, GameStop's early Black Friday deals have been live since November 24 and will be available through December 2 while supplies last.
Nintendo Switch offers are noticeably light in GameStop's Black Friday deals. If you're looking for a Switch Lite, you can get a $25 gift coupon when you buy any new Switch Lite. Otherwise, you're stuck with Nintendo's official Black Friday 2019 bundle: the launch-model Switch (without improved battery life) with a digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for $300. GameStop will also have some first-party Switch games for $40 each and discounts on Switch accessories like the Poke Ball Plus.
Keep in mind GameStop will also launch limited-time deals on Black Friday itself and Cyber Monday. Check out GameStop's full Black Friday schedule below, and read on for the best Black Friday deals we know about so far.
GameStop Black Friday 2019 schedule
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November 24-December 2: Early deals, including PS4 and Xbox One console bundles, available online
November 27: All Black Friday online deals go live on GameStop.com beginning at 8 PM PT / 11 PM ET
GameStop's early deals largely include the official deals from PlayStation and Xbox, such as the PS4 Slim holiday bundle with three console-exclusive games and the Xbox One X bundle for $350. Note that the following deals will be available at nearly all major retailers, so if something sells out at GameStop, you should check Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy. The early deals will be available until December 2 (or while supplies last). Meanwhile, GameStop's full Black Friday sale kicked off on November 27, and we've also outlined those deals below.
To be clear: We haven't included everything that'll be on sale at GameStop; we've just highlighted some of the most notable deals below. Check out GameStop's Black Friday sale for the full list of deals available right now.
Buy two, get one free on all pre-owned PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and 3DS games
Buy one, get one free on all pre-owned Xbox 360, PS3, DS, Wii, Wii U, and PS Vita games
*only available 11/28-11/30
**only available 11/28-12/1
Consoles and accessories
All deals live now:
PS4 Slim bundle with God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, and The Last of Us Remastered - $200
PS4 Slim holiday bundle | $200 ($300)
This official PlayStation bundle includes three excellent, PS4-exclusive games--God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition, and The Last of Us Remastered--along with the base console for $200, a great deal for anyone buying a PS4 for the first time.
The powerful PS4 Pro is on sale for an excellent price during Black Friday, selling for $300 rather than $400. GameStop's offer includes the stunning Glacier White model, which comes with a matching controller.
DualShock 4 Wireless Controllers (various colors) | $39 each ($60-$65)
PS4 controllers will be $39 each at GameStop during Black Friday, the same price as at Walmart. Other stores will have them for $40 during Black Friday week, but colors available may vary between retailers. GameStop's flyer includes the new Fall 2019 colors shown above, which normally go for $65 each.
The official PlayStation Black Friday offer for PS Plus is $45 for a yearly membership. That's not quite as low as we'd hoped, but if you need to renew your membership (remember PS Plus subscriptions do stack), this is still a nice deal to snag.
This is the best PSVR deal we've seen in a long time. For $200, you'll get the PSVR headset and PlayStation Camera along with five of the system's best games.
PSVR bundle with Blood & Truth and Everbody's Golf - $250
PlayStation VR bundle with Blood & Truth, Everybody's Golf VR | $250 ($350)
This bundle is slightly pricier than other PSVR bundles during Black Friday, but that's because it comes with two PlayStation Move motion controllers (which can cost as much as $100 a pack). Another bundle includes Beat Saber and Borderlands 2 VR instead, if those are more up your alley.
PlayStation Gold Wireless Headset with Fortnite content - $70
Fortnite Neo Versa Bundle With PlayStation Gold Wireless Headset | $70 ($100)
The discount on this PlayStation Gold wireless headset isn't exceptional on its own, but if you're a Fortnite fan, the included Neo Versa bundle is a nice perk that comes with the Epic Neo Versa Outfit, Epic Neo Phrenzy Back Bling, and 2,000 V-Bucks.
Xbox One X special-edition bundle with NBA 2K20 | $350 ($500)
Quite a few Xbox One X bundles will be on sale for Black Friday, but this GameStop-exclusive, special-edition Xbox One X with NBA 2K20 has to be the prettiest with its paint splash design.
Not a fan of buying physical games? Then the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition was made for you, but please be aware there's no disc drive, removing the option entirely to play physical games or Blu-ray discs. The bundle comes with three games: Sea of Thieves, Minecraft, and bonus content for Fortnite: Battle Royale--2,000 V-Bucks and the Legendary Rogue Spider Knight outfit. At just $150, the All-Digital Edition is a much more appealing offer for primarily digital gamers.
Xbox Wireless Controllers (various colors) | $10 off
Multiple Xbox controllers will be on sale for $10 off during Black Friday, including the special-edition Gears 5 controller for $65 (previously $75) and other colors for $60 (previously $70 each). It's worth noting Microsoft's official Black Friday sale is advertising Xbox controllers for "up to $20 off," so you may want to compare prices before grabbing one of these from GameStop.
Online deal: Get 25% off collectibles when you spend $100 or more
GameStop is as known for selling gaming, anime, and comics merch as much as they are for selling games, and if you're planning to spend big on status, Funko Pops, and more, you can save a significant amount of cash when you spend $100 or more.
Nintendo Switch with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and $25 gift coupon - $300
Nintendo Switch (older model) with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, $25 gift coupon | $300
*Only available on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday
GameStop is offering the same Nintendo Switch bundle every other store is because it's Nintendo's official console offer this year--just as it was in 2018. While an appealing offer last year, this bundle isn't quite as impressive in 2019 because a new, improved Switch has since released and has longer battery life. This bundle gets you the older model and a digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which commonly goes for around $50 these days. It's not a bad deal if you love Mario Kart, but just be aware that you're getting the launch model Switch. That said, GameStop is throwing in a $25 gift coupon to sweeten the deal, so if you love Mario Kart, this is the offer you'd want to take advantage of.
Nintendo Switch Lite (multiple colors) with $25 gift coupon | $200
*Only available on November 30 and December 1
Outright discounts for the new Switch Lite are rare, but if you're hankering to pick up Nintendo's handheld-only Switch this holiday season, you can at least get a $25 gift coupon with the offer at GameStop.
With the announcement of Half-Life: Alyx, some people may be persuaded to finally pick up a VR headset this holiday season, and luckily, the HTC Vive Pro will be cheaper at GameStop for Black Friday. Normally sold for $1,100, you'll find the HTC Vive Pro Starter Kit--which includes the headset, two SteamVR base stations, and two Vive controllers--for $800. Alternatively, the headset by itself is on sale for just $600 (normally $800).
The HTC Vive Cosmos is currently $100 off for Black Friday. It includes six tracking cameras, Steam and Viveport library access, 12 months of Viveport Infinity (with access to more than 700 games and apps), and more.
Buy two, get one free on all $12 Funko Pop figures
We've seen this deal at GameStop before, but it's a nice offer for Funko Pop collectors. All $12 Funko Pop figures, like this festive Thanos, are eligible as part of this buy two, get one free deal.
Inspired by the blasters used in Fortnite, this set includes four Nerf Fortnite blasters, 30 Nerf darts, two Nerf rockets, and three bush targets for practicing your aim. Normally sold for $100, it's down to $80 for Black Friday.
Mario Wired Fight Pad Pro for Nintendo Switch - $15
Wired Fight Pad Pro for Nintendo Switch (Mario or Luigi designs) | $15 ($25)
Fans of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate can take advantage of a nice discount on wired Fight Pad Pro controllers for Nintendo Switch, which mimic the design of a traditional GameCube controller and come wired to avoid input lag. Normally sold for $25, they're $10 off for Black Friday.
Lego sets are always a popular gift for the holidays, and they can get quite pricey, like this Yoda set that usually sells for $100. GameStop is offering 25% off all Lego sets for Black Friday, including sets from Star Wars, Overwatch, Minecraft, and more.
Get 40% off all holiday apparel, calendars, and ornaments
Festive collectibles, like this set of Dragon Ball Z Christmas tree ornaments, are a great way to get in the holiday spirit and decorate with products from Star Wars, Fortnite, Marvel, and more.
Get 30% off all board games, puzzles, and Funkoverse strategy games
Tabletop fans will find a nice selection of board games and card games marked down, like the Funkoverse strategy games and the 80th anniversary Marvel Monopoly board game.
Now's a great time to stock up on new tees for 2020, like this one featuring All Might from My Hero Academia. GameStop's entire T-shirt collection is eligible for this offer, encompassing categories like anime, Marvel, Nintendo, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and more.
