Black Friday and Cyber Monday PC gaming deals in Australia for 2025: Against all odds, some deals are still live

Black Friday weekend in Australia is over, and so is Cyber Monday. That means, technically, all the deals should be over. But if you've been paying even a little bit of attention, you'll know that the Black Friday / Cyber Week season is basically interminable. It may go on for the rest of our lives.

That is, of course, an exaggeration. Looking it it more soberly: you still have a chance to grab the below PC gaming items at their low Black Friday prices.

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Black Friday gaming laptop deals

MSI Thin 15 | Core i5 | RTX 3050 | 16GB | 512GB
Save 40% (AU$600)
MSI Thin 15 | Core i5 | RTX 3050 | 16GB | 512GB: was AU$1,499 now AU$899 at Mwave
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This impressive offering is going to deliver playable frames for most games as long as you don't crank the detail up too high. The 15.6-in screen is sizeable for the price, and its Intel Core i5-13420H CPU plus RTX 3050 GPU all match well. As long as your expectation aren't sky-high this is a great buy for a basic gaming machine.

HP Victus 15 | i5 | RTX 4050 | 16GB | 512GB SSD
Save 33% (AU$499.80)
HP Victus 15 | i5 | RTX 4050 | 16GB | 512GB SSD: was AU$1,499 now AU$999.20 at eBay
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A nice discount on this mid-range gaming laptop, which usually goes for around AU$1,500 (whereas the RRP is AU$2,199). To get the price listed above, you'll need to use the code HPNV20 at checkout. For an RTX 4050 lappy with a 15-inch 144Hz screen, that's pretty good.

Asus V16 Lifestyle Laptop | Core 5 | RTX4050 | 32GB | 512GB
Save 25% (AU$501)
Asus V16 Lifestyle Laptop | Core 5 | RTX4050 | 32GB | 512GB: was AU$1,999 now AU$1,498 at Amazon
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Asus markets this as a 'lifestyle' machine, which means it's thin and light, and pretty cleanly designed. But even with a last-gen RTX 4050 it's still got the gaming chops, as long as you don't expect to play in high detail in the latest AAA titles. The 144Hz screen is also a nice addition at this price.

Alienware 16 Aurora | Core 7 | RTX5050 | 16GB | 1TB
Save 44% (AU$1,234.35)
Alienware 16 Aurora | Core 7 | RTX5050 | 16GB | 1TB: was AU$2,799 now AU$1,564.65 at Dell
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I'm impressed by what you get here for this discounted price. It's a basic gaming laptop, but the Core 7 and RTX 5050 match well and will do well in most games with medium detail. To get the discount here, apply the code FUTURE13% in the checkout.

In comparison, the same machine (but with a smaller SSD) will set you back AU$1,849 from Amazon.

Alienware 16 Aurora | Core 7 | RTX5060 | 16GB | 1TB
Save 50% (AU$1,759.17)
Alienware 16 Aurora | Core 7 | RTX5060 | 16GB | 1TB: was AU$3,499 now AU$1,739.83 at Dell
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Using the same chassis and screen as the other Aurora we found, this one kicks it up to an RTX 5060 GPU. That all makes for a much more versatile gaming machine that can be pushed quite a bit higher in detail levels, or just go for high frames at medium settings. Make sure to apply the code FUTURE13% at checkout.

MSI Crosshair A16 HX | Ryzen 9 | RTX 5060 | 16GB | 1TB
Save 19% (AU$510)
MSI Crosshair A16 HX | Ryzen 9 | RTX 5060 | 16GB | 1TB: was AU$2,699 now AU$2,189 at Mwave
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Here's a reasonably priced gaming laptop with decent performance via the Ryzen 9 7945HX paired with an RTX5060. The 16-in IPS screen can run at up to 240Hz, though you'll probably need frame-gen to approach that with high detail enabled in your more demanding games.

Alienware  16X Aurora | Ultra 9 | RTX5070 | 32GB | 2TB
Save 36% (AU$1,502.83)
Alienware 16X Aurora | Ultra 9 | RTX5070 | 32GB | 2TB: was AU$4,198.70 now AU$2,695.87 at Dell
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This powerhouse gaming laptop was a steep AU$4,198.70 in June, but it’s now sitting at AU$3,098.70. Add the code FUTURE13% at checkout and the total drops to AU$2,695.87, and that’s a pretty solid deal for a machine running an RTX 5070 with an Ultra 9 CPU, 32GB of RAM, a 2TB SSD and a big 16-inch 2560 x 1600, 240Hz screen.

MSI MSI Raider 18 HX | Core Ultra 9 | RTX5090 | 64GB | 2TB+2TB
Save 25% (AU$2,500)
MSI MSI Raider 18 HX | Core Ultra 9 | RTX5090 | 64GB | 2TB+2TB: was AU$9,999 now AU$7,499 at Mwave
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Yes, the AU$2,500 discount here is more than the total cost of many laptops, but this is no ordinary beast, it's basically the best of everything. That means an RTX5090, an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, 65GB of RAM and 2x2TB of SSD storage. Everything else is top-tier, too, including Wi-Fi 7 and an 18-inch miniLED screen.

Black Friday gaming monitor deals

Philips Envia 3000 27M2N3800F UHD 27 inch gaming monitor
Save 20% (AU$100)
Philips Envia 3000 27M2N3800F UHD 27 inch gaming monitor: was AU$499 now AU$399 at Mwave
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A nice 'n' neat saving off this affording 4K IPS monitor, boasting a 160Hz refresh rate and DisplayHDR 400. In our review of this model earlier this year, we wrote that this is Philips' attempt to make 4K gaming "mainstream", and given the price point it's fair to say this one's accessible for most people in the market for a new gaming monitor.

Philips Envia 8000 Series 34M2C8600 QD-OLED
Save 41% (AU$700)
Philips Envia 8000 Series 34M2C8600 QD-OLED: was AU$1,699 now AU$999 at Mwave
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At around launch, this gorgeous curved QD-OLED display was our favourite gaming monitor (our review gave it a stunning 95 / 100 score), and while it's not our fave anymore, it's still a damn fine panel, and well worth investigation for a fraction beneath a grand. This wide, curved, 34 inch jewel boasts a 175Hz refresh rate, DisplayHDR TrueBlack 400 for some stunningly deep blacks, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support.

Alienware AW3225QF 32-inch 4K gaming monitor
Save 26% (AU$500)
Alienware AW3225QF 32-inch 4K gaming monitor: was AU$1,889 now AU$1,389 at Amazon
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This 32-inch affair is one of our fave gaming monitors, and if you don't trust me check out this 92 / 100 review. Samsung's QD-OLED tech pumps out a sharp 4K resolution with an uber-smooth 240Hz refresh rate, with AMD FreeSync and G-Sync support into the fact.

Black Friday gaming keyboard deals

ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile wireless gaming keyboard
Save 36% (AU$100)
ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile wireless gaming keyboard: was AU$279 now AU$179 at Amazon
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If you want your keyboard to take up as little space as possible, this is a wireless 65 percenter with low profile optical switches. Small doesn't mean discreet though, so rest assured there's plenty of RGB on this thing. The ROG Falchion RX is the favourite low profile keyboard in our best gaming keyboard list, ticking just about every must-have box including great switches, a sturdy build, and plenty of connectivity options.

Black Friday gaming mouse deals

Razer DeathAdder Essential (white)
Save 65% (AU$61.95)
Razer DeathAdder Essential (white): was AU$94.95 now AU$33 at Amazon
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This is a dependable budget mouse at a price you can barely argue with, even if you're just after a backup rodent. It has an advertised 10 million click lifespan, and a 6,400 DPI, which isn't the highest but at this price point you can hardly argue it's not enough. While the RRP is AU$94.95, the actual street price hovers around AU$50.

Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Dex Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse
Save 34% (AU$100.95)
Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Dex Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse: was AU$299.95 now AU$199 at Amazon
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A decent discount on this premium Logitech rodent, which has an RRP of AU$299.95 which Amazon is evidently ignoring. It boasts five programmable buttons and an astonishing 95 hours battery life on a single charge, but still a small saving. Boasts a 32K DPI sensor and up to 8 kHz polling.

Black Friday gaming headset deals

Razer Barracuda X wireless gaming headset
Save 26% (AU$40.95)
Razer Barracuda X wireless gaming headset: was AU$159.95 now AU$119 at Amazon
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A chunky discount on this very capable wireless set of cans, boasting both 2.4 Ghz wireless and Bluetooth (the latter helps it double as an on-the-go set of headphones) as well as 50 hour battery life and a detachable mic. We reviewed an earlier version of this model without Bluetooth and liked what we tested. The black colourway has now sold out, but you can still nab this price in white or pink.

JBL Quantum 100M2
Save 37% (AU$21.95)
JBL Quantum 100M2: was AU$59.95 now AU$38 at Amazon
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If you're hell bent on keeping costs low, JBL’s Quantum 100M2 is cheap as chips—especially if you happen to be buying AU$38 worth of chips. These aren't fancy but they do work, with a boom mic, breathable ear cushions, and a stripped-back design.

JBL Quantum 360 Wireless
Save 42% (AU$71.95)
JBL Quantum 360 Wireless: was AU$169.95 now AU$98 at Amazon
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Here's JBL's stab at the mid-range market. We haven't reviewed these but if you're after an affordable wireless headset it could be worth investigation: boasts up to 22 hours of battery life, a flip-up boom mic, JBL QuantumSURROUND tech and compatibility across PC and consoles (not to mention smartphones).

Black Friday gaming controller deals

 Sony DualSense Wireless controller
Save 29% (AU$34.95)
Sony DualSense Wireless controller: was AU$119.95 now AU$85 at Amazon
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This controller doesn't factor in our favourite gamepads for PC, and it has some imperfections—namely, its inclination towards stick drift—but its haptics are world class and it feels really good in the hand. If you're happy with the trade-offs, you'll be super happy with this nowadays rare discount. Stock of some colours has sold out, but there were still several available at this price as of this writing.

Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra wireless gamepad
Save 49% (AU$161.28)
Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra wireless gamepad: was AU$329.95 now AU$168.67 at Amazon
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At RRP this gamepad is very expensive, but the cost is justified. In addition to drift-free, hall effect analog sticks and tactile microswitches, the Stealth Ultra also has four rear paddle buttons and, most conspicuously, a big 'ol LCD screen on the front. The latter can be used for software-free customisation, and to receive notifications. I scored it a 90 / 100 in my review.

Black Friday PC component deals

Creative SoundBlaster Audigy Fx2 5.1 Ch PCI-E Sound Card
Save 11% (AU$10)
Creative SoundBlaster Audigy Fx2 5.1 Ch PCI-E Sound Card: was AU$89 now AU$79 at Mwave
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Yep, you're using motherboard audio, but with a second source you can split game audio and voice comms across two different devices and control the volume and settings of each independently. The Audigy might even be better than your mobo sound, so this could be your main gaming device.

Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16GB (2x 8GB) DDR4 3600MHz Desktop Memory
Save 15% (AU$30)
Kingston FURY Beast RGB 16GB (2x 8GB) DDR4 3600MHz Desktop Memory: was AU$199 now AU$169 at PC Case Gear AU
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Finding a 3600MHz DDR4 kit at a good price is, well, a find. I did see this slightly cheaper at Mwave earlier in the sale (AU$149), but PC Case Gear now has the best price I can find on this FURY Beast RGB 16GB (2x 8GB) DDR4 3600MHz kit. It's a particularly good looking kit too, in our opinion.

Creative Sound BlasterX AE-7 Hi-res PCI-e DAC and Amp Sound Card
Save 9% (AU$30)
Creative Sound BlasterX AE-7 Hi-res PCI-e DAC and Amp Sound Card: was AU$319 now AU$289 at Mwave
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No matter how premium your motherboard is, its integrated audio is almost certainly not as good as what Creative Sound BlasterX AE-7 can do. This is a premium audio device for people that care about good sound, and have nice headphones or speakers to properly enjoy it with. Music through this is also amazing.

Team T-Force Delta RGB 32GB (2x 16GB) DDR5 6000MHz CL38 Desktop Memory
Save 17% (AU$100)
Team T-Force Delta RGB 32GB (2x 16GB) DDR5 6000MHz CL38 Desktop Memory: was AU$599 now AU$499 at Mwave
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Proof that you can still get premium memory at somewhat sane prices, this Team T-Force Delta RGB 32GB kit is AU$499 at Mwave until December 5th. It comes with free shipping too.

XFX Radeon RX 9070XT Swift
Save 21% (AU$260)
XFX Radeon RX 9070XT Swift: was AU$1,249 now AU$989 at Mwave
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21% off for a graphics card isn't to be sneezed at. AU$989 for a 9070XT is something to think about. AMD's 9070XT gives strong performance and the price, especially now, makes it very appealing. XFX often come in cheaper than the bigger names, but in our experience the quality and reliability isn't compromised.

Asus GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Dual OC 16GB
Save 14% (AU$130)
Asus GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Dual OC 16GB: was AU$899 now AU$769 at Mwave
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The Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti is shaping up to be the classic GPU of this generation, with 16GB of memory and base performance up to 20% better than last-gen's 4060 Ti. This good looking white Asus will do you right at AU$769, which is better than the usual AU$899.

Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
Save 19% (AU$60)
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F: was AU$309 now AU$249 at Mwave
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This is the entry-level CPU in Intel's new Core Ultra range, and is a very economical option to get going on the platform. It comes with a 10-core configuration, six performance cores and four efficiency cores, and 22MB cache.

Black Friday PC storage deals

Asustor Drivestor 4 AS1104T 4-Bay Diskless NAS
Save 27% (AU$126)
Asustor Drivestor 4 AS1104T 4-Bay Diskless NAS: was AU$475 now AU$349 at Mwave
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With a NAS you can run your own cloud, and this Asustor Drivestor 4 AS1104T 4-Bay unit is a cheap way to get that done. Our colleagues over at Windows Central rate it highly, saying it's a great option for the home to store all your... stuff. Like any NAS you need to BYO hard drives, of course.

Black Friday PC accessories deals

Creative Pebble V3 Bluetooth Speaker - Black
Save 38% (AU$30)
Creative Pebble V3 Bluetooth Speaker - Black: was AU$79 now AU$49 at Mwave
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These are tops for making your laptop louder. And if you're relying on monitor speakers for audio right now, well whoa Nellie, get these and you could be happy forever. They'll connect via Bluetooth or USB.

Logitech Speaker System Z623
Save 51% (AU$151.95)
Logitech Speaker System Z623: was AU$299.95 now AU$148 at Amazon
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This classic gaming speaker set might not be the newest around, but it's highly regarded, as our mates over at TechRadar also reckoned when they gave it 5/5 and talked up its excellent sound quality and good dimensional audio for gaming.

Creative Sound Blaster Katana SE Multi-channel Super X-Fi Gaming Soundbar
Save 12% (AU$50.50)
Creative Sound Blaster Katana SE Multi-channel Super X-Fi Gaming Soundbar: was AU$429.50 now AU$379 at Mwave
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Stick this under your monitor for audio that's been tuned for gaming. It's got RGB too, so there's no mistaking its purpose. If you game on TV, well, you are properly sorted for everything from Battlefield to old Thunderbirds eps on YouTube It's got every kind of input you'll need, and has a built-in mic too.

Black Friday gaming chair and desk deals

Secretlab Titan Evo
Simply the best
Save 15% (AU$130)
Secretlab Titan Evo: was AU$879 now AU$749 at Secretlab
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The Titan Evo is our favorite gaming chair, and has been for the longest time. It's the benchmark by which we judge all other gaming chairs—it's comfortable, supportive, and easy to assemble. The holy trinity. Buying direct from Secretlab is the only way to pick up this chair at this price right now.

If you want to save even more on the Titan Evo, you can even buy a themed chair that's on clearance, such as this Final Fantasy XIV-themed version for AU$729.

Secretlab Magnus Pro
Save 22% (AU$309)
Secretlab Magnus Pro: was AU$1,408 now AU$1,099 at Secretlab
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A nice saving on the very best gaming desk you can get (though there isn't a great deal of competition, at least in Australia). This one completely eliminates cable mess, has an integrated power supply column, a bunch of modular 'n' magnetic accessories, and electric height adjustment from 650mm to 1250mm.

Black Friday NBN deals

Superloop | NBN 500 | AU$65p/m with no lock-in contract (AU$95p/m after 6 month introductory offer)
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Superloop | NBN 500 | AU$65p/m with no lock-in contract (AU$95p/m after 6 month introductory offer)
According to the ACCC's broadband performance report, Superloop is currently the very best low-latency provider, with a low average ping rate of 8.2ms during peak hours. That makes their new Black Friday introductory deal on NBN 500 quite attractive, even if it isn't strictly the cheapest on the market. It offers 50 Mbps uploads. This plan has an advertised typical evening speed of 500 Mbps downloads and 40 Mbps uploads, which means it offers consistent download rates even during peak hour.

Superloop | NBN 1000 | AU$79p/m with no lock-in contract (AU$109 after 6 month introductory offer)
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Superloop | NBN 1000 | AU$79p/m with no lock-in contract (AU$109 after 6 month introductory offer)
As above, the ACCC's broadband performance report puts Superloop equal first as the best low-latency provider, with a low average ping rate of 8.2ms during peak hours. This NBN 1000 offer is great value if you want to partake of ultra-fast internet, with 860 / 85 Mbps typical evening speeds, though otherwise you can expect 1000 / 100 Mbps outside peak times.

Spintel Home Turbo plan | NBN 500 | AU$64p/m
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Spintel Home Turbo plan | NBN 500 | AU$64p/m (first 6 months, then AU$86.95p/m)

Spintel is also leaping into the Black Friday deals fray, with this very decent AU$64 introductory offer that lasts six months (after which, it goes up to AU$86.95p/m). If you want to try their NBN 1000 offering, that's also available at a discount: AU$89 per month for six months, before rising to AU$99.95 on an ongoing basis.


Black Friday 2025 FAQ

When is Black Friday 2025 in Australia?

Black Friday 2025 is on Friday, November 28 this year, but it's important to remember that a lot of retailers kick off their Black Friday sales long in advance of that date. Realistically, you should keep an eye out from the beginning of November, if not earlier.

Even then, Black Friday is less a day than it is a weekend: the sales generally continue through the weekend until Cyber Monday, which takes place on December 1.

Should you wait to buy until Black Friday?

There are always reasons to hold off on making a new purchase whenever you are thinking about making one. Whether it's the potential for a new generation of techie goodness on the horizon—either cutting prices on existing models or delivering tangible higher performance—or because there might be an imminent sale like Black Friday looming.

When picking out the early Black Friday PC gaming deals we take all of this into consideration, and where we think prices on something might significantly drop on the big day itself we simply won't recommend it. But all of the products here we either believe won't significantly drop much further in terms of their pricing, or are just good deals that we wouldn't hesitate recommending if you wanted to make a purchase today.

What should I avoid buying on Black Friday 2025?

Anything you don't need. It's distressingly easy to be duped into dropping cash on something just because there's a hefty discount attached to it… even though you have absolutely no use for it.

If you're considering making a purchase around Black Friday, have a plan of attack. That probably sounds needlessly aggressive, but you need to know what you actually want to buy first or you'll end up with no end of crap. Cheap crap, maybe, but crap nonetheless.

Do some research on the products you'd like to pick up in the sales (we offer detailed hardware buying guides), and maybe some alternatives in case those don't pop up. Set yourself a strict budget too.

Products like graphics cards and processors have obvious tiers (though the different companies work damned hard to make product names as confusing as possible), and SSDs have rated speeds, but for peripherals, it's tougher to tell from the specs whether they're worth the money. Checking for reviews, from such luminaries as ourselves, should guide you on your way.

Are there any Black Friday tips and tricks?

If you haven't already used it up during a credit card splurge around Amazon Prime Day, then you ought to take the opportunity to sign up for a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. That will get you early access to the Lightning Deals, and help you grab some of Jeff's best deals of the day. It will also net you free shipping on a host of products and speedy delivery too, and at the very worst it'll be handy when it comes to bagging some last-minute Christmas gifts for that aunt you always forget about.

Shaun Prescott
Australian Editor

Shaun Prescott is the Australian editor of PC Gamer. With over ten years experience covering the games industry, his work has appeared on GamesRadar+, TechRadar, The Guardian, PLAY Magazine, the Sydney Morning Herald, and more. Specific interests include indie games, obscure Metroidvanias, speedrunning, experimental games and FPSs. He thinks Lulu by Metallica and Lou Reed is an all-time classic that will receive its due critical reappraisal one day.

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