12 Best Black Friday Gaming Deals (2025): PS5 Pro, Viture Glasses, and More

On the way to the The holidays are a great time to stock up on games and play equipment, when many of us will have some extra free time. These hand-picked Black Friday game deals are the discounts that caught our attention. Everything here has been tested by a WIRED player and earned a recommendation in one of our buying guides.

If you’re looking for more tech, check out our roundup of the best Black Friday deals and our live blog to find the biggest discounts on the best gear.

The best home arcade deal

Forget gathering around the tree this Christmas, get a discount on one of the best home arcade machines, and you and your family can play Pac-Man. It takes a bit of construction, but this cabinet features Pac-Man artwork, faux coin slots, and a light-up marquee. The 17-inch color LCD screen and authentic controls are excellent, and it has every Pac-Man title you could want, plus a few extras, like Galaga. Arcade1Up is currently $50 off most of its lineup.

The best console deal

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If you prefer console gaming, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better option than the PlayStation 5 Pro, and it’s $100 off for Black Friday. It’s worth hanging on Spider-Man 2 alone, but there are tons of other great PS5 games, and they all perform at their best on this version of Sony’s console.

A fun game

Amazon

This fun action-adventure game would make a great gift for any Star Wars fan wanting to play as a Han Solo-style thief in a galaxy far, far away.

Best mobile controller deal

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The best of the best mobile controllers, we’ve long been fans of the Backbone One. This handy stand adds comfortable, compact physical controls to your phone for all your mobile gaming sessions.

Best gaming headset deal

The Nova 3P Wireless is the best gaming headset for most people. It’s comfortable, sounds great, and offers gaming-specific profiles that adjust the EQ depending on the situation. Battery life is excellent, with support for fast charging, and wide system compatibility thanks to the USB-C dongle.

Best gaming mouse deal

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For PC gamers, a good mouse is essential and should be considered an extension of your will. Razer’s Viper V3 Pro tops our best gaming mouse guide because it’s lightweight and incredibly responsive.

A portable PlayStation

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PlayStation Portal can be a great way to get more use out of your PS5 when you’re on the go or the big TV is being used by someone else. This is the first time we’ve seen it at a discount.

Additional game controllers

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Microsoft

Xbox Wireless Controller (White)

It’s always the perfect time of year to stock up on the best controllers, and you can get $15 off the Xbox Wireless Controller right now. There are also discounts on Sony’s Dual Sense controllers ($55).

A virtual reality headset

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The PlayStation VR2 is one of the best VR headsets, featuring a comfortable, adjustable headband, excellent eye tracking, and dual controllers. If you want one of the best PS VR2 games (Horizon Call of the Mountain) with that no extra money, opt for the PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of The Mountain Bundle ($299) instead.

A gaming laptop

The Alienware 16X Aurora offers solid gaming performance, decent battery life, and a nice, bright 240Hz display. There are also convenient ports on the back and a responsive touchpad, making it one of the best gaming laptops, especially with a $300 discount for Black Friday.

Best deal on PC speakers with surround sound

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You don’t need eyes in the back of your head with this surround sound system from SteelSeries, because it lets you hear enemies sneaking up behind you. This is a decent discount on the surround sound pick in our guide to the best computer speakers.

A great deal on gaming glasses

The best smart glasses for gaming are on sale, giving you a crisp 152-inch virtual screen on your face. The screens achieve a refresh rate of 120 Hz, offer a 52-degree field of view and 1,000 nits of perceived brightness. Connect to your console or phone and you have a private virtual screen for the gaming action. Viture’s many accessories are also on sale right now.

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