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It's Black Friday. Everyone rejoice, because as well as being the perfect celebration of all that is good about consumerism (that's a positive, right?) it's also a really good time to get that Christmas shopping done that you've been putting off starting.
So, I've taken it upon myself to cater to a more discerning, more value-oriented crowd, with the best Black Friday deals for well under $100 a pop. The good news is that I've already found a ton of them, and there are some genuinely great bits of tech in there, too.
I admit, you might find it tough to fit a gaming monitor into a stocking, but there's a 100 Hz panel just waiting for a long sock big enough...
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- Amazon: big Black Friday deals energy on everything
- Newegg: all of Newegg's Black Friday deals
- Best Buy: every Best Buy Black Friday deal going
- Secretlab: just the best gaming chairs and desks
- Dell: save up to $750 on Alienware Black Friday PCs and laptops
- Walmart: Black Friday deals
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I guarantee you know someone who needs organising. So why don't you let them know you know by gifting them some Marir Kondo shiz?
So you've got that one friend who's always trying to get you into Magic: The Gathering, huh? These cheap decks might make for the perfect gift, or finally convince you to join them as a card collecting sicko.
My favorite PC gaming controller is at the cheapest price I've ever seen it
I had so many issues getting my Dualsense working on PC over the years that I finally upped and bought an Xbox Controller for PC gaming, and it's been smooth sailing ever since. This Xbox Wireless Gaming Controller is at the lowest price I've ever seen it at $39.99, with almost 40% off. If you haven't yet found a reliable gaming controller to use on PC, or know someone who would love this as a gift, I 100% recommend it.
I wish I'd had either of these bad boys the other week when I was replacing my motherboard. Don't forget while chowing down on all these Black Friday deals that you'll actually have to install the hardware, too. These screwdrivers are the perfect present for that friend who always seems to be taking their PC apart, or even as a sneaky gift for yourself if you're looking to do more PC building.
I'm personally not all that big into gaming peripherals, but that said, you'd have to prize my mechanical keyboard from my cold dead hands. The feedback and the playful clickety-clack as I type out even the most mundane email brings me joy on a daily basis—it's the one peripheral upgrade I'd never do without. If you haven't made the jump yet, both of these mechanical keyboards are great choices with decent discounts.
Praise the Emperor!
Games Workshop can be a little stingy when it comes to Black Friday deals, but if you keep your eyes peeled, there are sometimes a few decent offers available. As something of 40k sicko myself, this Ultramarines Heroes of the Chapter model is a great buy, especially if you're fond of the boys in blue and are looking for a discounted 40k figurine. It's perfect to display in your gaming den, or even give to a similarly Warhammer-pilled compatriot.
I said during Black Friday 2024 that monitor arms are great, and recommended this little dual monitor wall mount rig from Huanuo as a fine choice. And here I am to do it again! There are plenty of options out there, but I have Huanuo mounts myself and they've been fantastic, with not a bit of sag or floppiness after more than two years of holding up my screens. And if you don't want to punch holes in your wall, clamp-on desk mount arms are also on offer. (I have one of those, too.)
If you need a controller but don't really want a controller, get this controller
The Xbox Wireless Gaming Controller is on sale for $40 and that's a great deal. But if you, like me, don't want to drop 40 bucks on a controller because you don't really want one, you're just being bullied into it by one of those "best with a controller!" pop-up messages, then allow me to direct your attention to the Logitech F310. It's $15 on Amazon for Black Friday, and it'll do ya: It's got all the buttons and triggers and thumbsticks you need, and sure, it looks a little rinky-dink, but trust me, it is rock solid. I've dropped mine more than twice (and kicked it across the room at least once while trying to keep it from hitting the floor), and it's still as good as the day it came out of the box.
The Logitech F310 Wired Gamepad Controller. It may not look like much, but it's got it where it counts. (I do recommend trying to avoid kicking it across the room, though.)
Dust blows, metaphorically speaking. So does the Cagiwiru Air duster. Except it literally blows, and that's a good thing, because if you've got dust (or crumbs, cat hair, whatever) on your keyboard and in your PC—and you do, I know it, it's a fact of PC life—then this little fella will blow it all right out. It's got three power levels, from battery-saving easy breezy to maximum blowage for when you've made a real mess, comes with five separate nozzles, and charges through your USB port. And if your PC is somehow already clean and dust-free? You can use it to annoy the cat instead.
We gave the HyperX Cloud Alpha a 90% score in our 2018 review, saying that "there's no better gaming headset around." Seven years later we went back for another look and declared that even with all that time gone by, it's still our fave gaming headset. And for Black Friday you can score one from Amazon for just $59.99, 40% off the regular price. There's no RGB lighting or other such bells and whistles, but it's plush and comfy, it sounds great ("the 50mm dual chamber neodymium drivers boost the low-end frequencies while still offering crisp audio across the spectrum" is how PC Gamer hardware writer Jess Kinghorn put it, but I'm going to keep it simple), and right now it's on for a great price.
Look at this thing.
Just look at it. 32 glorious inches wide, and nearly a foot from top to bottom. Now imagine it on your desk. Looks good, am I right? You know I am. And now the Doom: The Dark Ages Slayer's Triumph Oversized Mousepad—a name as big as the big meaty boy himself—can be yours for less than a tenner from the Bethesda Store. Rip 'n' tear real smooooooth, baby.
Feet
Most of us play our games from the seated position, which leaves one obvious but rarely considered question: What do you do with your feet? You could just plunk 'em down and leave them wherever they fall, sure—or you could treat them to the luxurious pleasures of the Everlasting Comfort Adjustable Cloud Foot Rest. It's a high-density memory foam footstool with washable cover that can sit flat for solid support, or be flipped for a gentle rocking motion. Pressure point nodes built into the base "gently press into your feet for a soothing feel during breaks," while the non-slip surface keeps it from, y'know, slipping. The only downside? Sexy socks are not included. Get it from Amazon for $37.99, 24% off the regular price for Black Friday.
No matter what anyone (like, for instance. PC Gamer senior editor Wes Fenlon) may tell you, the Logitech MX518 is the greatest mouse ever made. Alas, you can't get them anymore: Even the updated version released in 2019 is now out of reach. Luckily, the next-best thing—the Logitech G502—is pretty close to the legendary OG, and right now you can snap one up for just $37.98 on Amazon.
The big deal here, though (as far as I'm concerned, anyway) is that with this on your head you don't have to worry about accidentally ganking yourself (or destroying your headphones) every time you get up to put the dog out. You really can't put a price on that kind of comfort and security—except, well, you can, and it's 60 bucks. I'd call that a seriously good deal.
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