13 early Cyber Monday deals as Black Friday ends — ASUS ROG Ally, mini PCs, Surface laptops, and more hand-picked discounts

The best deals for Cyber Monday at Windows Central
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I might as well call this Black Friday month because that's the all-encompassing event that usually delivers the savings we've been waiting for. Still, Black Friday had to be over some time, and Cyber Monday is the big exciting deal day coming on December 2 to further encroach on the excitement of the holidays. Still, it's the best time to grab a bargain on the usually-expensive tech on the wishlists of your favorite people (or yourself if you're craving some self-care.)

Most retailers weren't willing to wait until Black Friday to launch deals, as usual, and plenty of price-crunching discounts were already live way before hints of Christmas promotions. My colleagues highlight their favorite deals under individual spotlights with breakdowns and explanations of what makes them great, and I'm rounding up the most popular as clicked by YOU, so let's see what's trending among our audience.

Recent updates

November 30, 6:29 AM ET: Black Friday deals are lingering while some have magically transformed into Cyber Monday equivalents, so I'm listing the best of each for now until retailers make up their minds! — Ben Wilson

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3-months)Was: $49.99Now: $27.99 at CDKeys
The best value in gaming

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3-months)
Was:
$49.99
Now:
$27.99 at CDKeys

"For anyone who wants to game while saving money, for others who simply want all-you-can-eat exploration and discovery, and for those who want to take their games on the go, Xbox Game Pass is simply divine." — Jez Corden

Windows Central's guide to Xbox Game Pass

✅Perfect for: Gamers who want access to a huge library of titles across Xbox, PC, and the cloud.

❌Avoid if: You only play free-to-play games like Fortnite and Call of Duty Warzone as you only need Xbox Game Pass Standard or Core.

👉See at: CDKeys.com

💰Price check: $49.99 at Best Buy

🤩Alternative deal: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1-month) for $16.99 $11.49 at CDKeys

Lenovo Legion Go (Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 512GB)Was: $699.99Now: $472.97 at Amazon
Let's Go 💚

Lenovo Legion Go (Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 512GB)
Was:
$699.99
Now:
$472.97 at Amazon

"Thanks to its large 8.8-inch display, built-in kickstand, and detachable controllers, the Lenovo Legion Go stands out as one of the most versatile Windows gaming handhelds available. The casing is a bit thick and might be hard for some to hold. Additionally, battery life isn't ideal, the setting software is limited, and sometimes gameplay can be choppy. However, the graphics render beautifully, and the combined effect of the gorgeous color gamut and crisp resolution of the display makes for a great visual experience." — Rebecca Spear

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐½

✅Perfect for: PC gamers who want to take their games on the go, whether it's from Steam, Epic, GOG, Battle.net, PC Game Pass, and beyond.

❌Avoid if: You have particularly small hands; this is a beefy, beefy boy.

👉 See at: Amazon.com

Return period: 30 days (Most items). Price match? No. Free shipping: $35 minimum. Membership: Amazon Prime w/ free shipping, exclusive deals, music, video, ebook, & audiobook access, & more.

💰Price check: $499.99 at BestBuy.com

🤩Alternative deal: Lenovo Legion Go w/ 1TB SSD for $749.99 $549.99 at Best Buy

Xbox Wireless Controller | Ghost Cipher Special EditionWas: $69.99Now: $42.75 at LenovoEXTRAFIVE Launch date: Features:
Translucent style

Xbox Wireless Controller | Ghost Cipher Special Edition
Was:
$69.99
Now: $42.75 at Lenovo

The latest transparent designs from Xbox are already on sale! You can get the GHOST color specifically at just a pinch cheaper ($42.75) from Lenovo using code EXTRAFIVE at checkout

Launch date: 2024

Features: Wireless for Xbox (and Windows PC w/ adapter), Bluetooth, USB-C port and cable (wired use), 3.5mm audio jack.

👀See at: Lenovo

✅Perfect for: Players who want that retro Y2K aesthetic.

❌Avoid if: You're looking for the absolute cheapest budget controller.

💰Price check: $49.99 at Best Buy

Xbox Series X 1TB All-Digital (White) EditionWas: $449.99Now: $399.99 at Best Buy
The latest Series X

Xbox Series X 1TB All-Digital (White) Edition
Was:
$449.99
Now:
$399.99 at Best Buy

"The Xbox Series X hardware will not disappoint. It's powerful, sleek and modern, and games that are optimized to take advantage of all the new hardware will truly shine." — Jez Corden, Executive Editor

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐½

👉See at: Best Buy.com

ASUS ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1, 512GB)Was: $499.99Now: $349.99 at Best Buy
The best Windows handheld 🪟

ASUS ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1, 512GB)
Was:
$499.99
Now:
$349.99 at Best Buy

"I personally like the ROG Ally quite a lot and find myself wanting to play with it every day. It gives me plenty of freedom to get the Ally doing exactly what I want and access any gaming service I want. I love how light and balanced it feels in my hands, and the fact that it's the only modern gaming handheld that doesn't make my hands cramp up is enormous. Plus, it can run my best PC games rather easily."

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐½

✅Perfect for: Anyone who wants to spend less on a great gaming handheld that runs Windows.

❌Avoid if: You'd rather get the most performance possible with something like the ROG Ally X, also discounted.

Display: 7-inch IPS LCD, 16:9 aspect ratio, FHD (1,920 x 1,080) resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 500nits brightness, multi-touch support. Processor: AMD Ryzen Z1 w/ Radeon graphics. Memory: 16GB LPDDR5 RAM. Storage: 512GB M.2 2230 PCIe Gen 4.0 SSD. OS: Windows 11 w/ ASUS Armoury Crate. Weight: 608g (1.34lbs). Included freebies: Official ASUS ROG Ally Travel Case, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3-months), Crunchyroll Premium (60-days). Warranty: 2-year Standard. Launch date: 2023.

👉See at: BestBuy.com

Return period: 15 days. Price match? Yes (also applies within return period). Free shipping: $35 minimum. Membership: My Best Buy w/ free shipping, exclusive deals, 60-day return period, & expanded support.

💰Price check: $399.99 at Walmart

🤩Alternative deal: ASUS ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 512GB) for $649.99 $449.99 at Best Buy w/ My Best Buy Plus

Surface Pro Flex KeyboardWas: $349.99Now: $279.99 at Best Buy
Such a flex

Surface Pro Flex Keyboard
Was:
$349.99
Now:
$279.99 at Best Buy

"Whether you find value in these features in the new Surface Pro Flex Keyboard is up to you. As a regular user of Surface Pro, I found these features to be an exciting evolution of this series, and I highly recommend the Flex Keyboard if you can afford it." — Daniel Rubino, Editor-in-chief

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

✅Perfect for: People who want the best Surface Pro experience, including having the option to use a keyboard when attached or detached.

❌Avoid if: You already have a Surface Pro keyboard you are happy with or if you are on a budget.

Battery: Up to 41 hours. Trackpad: Surface precision haptic touchpad. Backlit keys: ✅ Compatibility: Surface Pro 11, Surface Pro 10, Surface Pro 9, Surface Pro 8. Launch date: 2024

👉See at: Best Buy

Return period: 15 days. Price match? Yes (Also applies within return period). Free shipping: $35 minimum. Membership: My Best Buy w/ free shipping, exclusive deals, 60-day return period, & expanded support.

💰Price check: $299.99 at Newegg

🤩Alternative deal: $90 off Surface Pro Flex Keyboard with Surface Slim Pen

Xbox Wireless Controller | Sky Cipher Special EditionWas: $69.99Now: $45 at WalmartLaunch Date: Features:
Now that's retro

Xbox Wireless Controller | Sky Cipher Special Edition
Was:
$69.99
Now: $45 at Walmart

Launch Date: 2024

Features: Wireless for Xbox (and Windows PC w/ adapter), Bluetooth, USB-C port and cable (wired use), 3.5mm audio jack.

👀See at: Walmart

✅Perfect for: Gamers looking for a high-quality standard controller that can be played wirelessly or be plugged into consoles and PC.

❌Avoid if: ou're looking for advanced controllers that you can plug your headset into or extra back-pedal buttons.

💰Price check: $49.99 at Best Buy

Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (Wireless for Xbox/PC)Now: $199 at Amazon
The best Xbox controller

Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (Wireless for Xbox/PC)
Now:
$199 at Amazon

"Razer has finally made a wireless controller for the Xbox and overall it's absolutely brilliant. Combining the best aspects of previous Wolverine controllers, Razer has updated it for the present day with its excellent mouse switch technology, hall effect sticks and an ergonomic design that I would argue is better even than Microsoft's own." — Richard Devine

Windows Central Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

✅Perfect for: Boosting your gameplay on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, or PC, wirelessly! With added paddles, Hall Effect anti-drift sticks, clicky buttons, and superb configurability, this is the best Xbox controller you can buy today.

❌Avoid if: You find it to be a bit pricy. There's a similar, cheaper, wired version if you don't mind cables.

👉See at: Amazon

🤔 Alternative: Razer Wolverine V3 Tournament (Wired)

Xbox Series X Galaxy Black 2TB Special EditionWas: $599.99Now: $599 at Best Buy w/free $75 gift card
2TB!

Xbox Series X Galaxy Black 2TB Special Edition
Was:
$599.99
Now:
$599 at Best Buy w/free $75 gift card

"The Xbox Series X hardware will not disappoint, at least for gaming. It's powerful, sleek and modern, and games that are optimized to take advantage of all the new hardware will truly shine." — managing editor Jez Corden

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐½

✅Perfect for: Physical media fans, those who want to take advantage of backward compatibility, and those who want to play new games at the highest quality.

Avoid if: You are locked into that all digital life, want to save even more money by getting a Series S, or want more internal storage.

Storage: 2TB. Graphics/framerates: Up to 4K at 120 FPS. Launch date: 2024

👉See at: Best Buy

Return period: 15 days. Price match? Yes (Also applies within return period). Free shipping: $35 minimum. Membership: My Best Buy w/ free shipping, exclusive deals, 60-day return period, & expanded support.

💰Price check: N/A (Best Buy exclusive)

🤩Alternative deal: Xbox Series X 1TB Digital Edition for $399 at Best Buy

Microsoft Office Home 2024Was: $149.99Now: $99.99 at Best Buy
Best under $70

Microsoft Office Home 2024
Was:
$149.99
Now:
$99.99 at Best Buy

"Microsoft Office 2024 [gets] you locked-in-time versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook. You pay a flat fee and then have access to those apps going forward." — Sean Endicott, News Writer and Apps Editor

✅Perfect for: Those who only need the core Office apps and don't need features exclusive to Microsoft 365.

❌Avoid if: You need to use Microsoft 365 apps not included with Office 2024, want to ensure you have the latest versions of the core Office apps, or need to use the Office apps on multiple devices.

Includes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Launch date: 2024

👉See at: Best Buy

💰Price check: $99.99 at Amazon | $99.99 at Newegg

🤩Alternative deals: 15 months of Microsoft 365 for $69.99

Beelink EQR6Was: $349Now: $249 at Amazon (Click the coupon box!)
Low, low price ⚡

Beelink EQR6
Was:
$349
Now:
$249 at Amazon (Click the coupon box!)

"Overall, the Beelink EQR6 is an excellent all-rounder mini PC that's very capable when it comes to productivity workflows and light video and photo editing. It features a clean design and is small and quiet enough to fit on pretty much any desk in any environment and not be an ear or eyesore." — Zac Bowden

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐½

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 6600H. GPU: AMD Radeon (integrated). RAM: 16GB DDR5. Storage: 500GB M.2 PCIe. Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. Warranty: 3-Year. Launch date: 2023

✅Perfect for: Powerful and quiet operation. Excellent for cloud gaming.

❌Avoid if: You'd specifically like to have a mini PC with multiple USB-C ports.

👉See at: Amazon.com

Return period: 30 days (Most items). Price match? No. Free shipping: $35 minimum. Membership: Amazon Prime w/ free shipping, exclusive deals, music, video, ebook, & audiobook access, & more.

💰Price check: $319 at Beelink

🤩Alternative deal: Beelink S12 Pro for $159 at Amazon

Turtle Beach VelocityOne FlightdeckWas: $399.99Now: $299.99 at Amazon
Best for Microsoft Flight Simulator

Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightdeck
Was:
$399.99
Now:
$299.99 at Amazon

"The only mild negative aspects found during my time with the VelocityOne Flightdeck weren't enough to knock its score down to anything less than five stars. Ultimately, once everything was set up, the experience was better than anything I've tried to date." — Ben Wilson

Windows Central review⭐⭐⭐⭐

✅Perfect for: Ultra-realistic flight simulation experiences on PC.

❌Avoid if: You're flying exclusively on Xbox, as you'll miss out on the full feature set.

Connectivity: 2x USB-C to USB-A, Compatibility: Windows PC, Mounting: 6x M5 screws (included) Warranty: One year. Launch date: February 13, 2024.

👉See at: Amazon.com

Return period: 30 days (Most items). Price match? No. Free shipping: $35 minimum. Membership: Amazon Prime w/ free shipping, exclusive deals, music, video, ebook, & audiobook access, & more.

🤩Alternative deals: $299.99 at BestBuy.com | $299.99 at Walmart.com

MSI Ventus 3X E1 OC RTX 4070Was: $539.99Now: $479.99 at NeweggBonus:
The GPU deal to beat

MSI Ventus 3X E1 OC RTX 4070
Was:
$539.99
Now:
$479.99 at Newegg
Bonus:
$15 Uber gift card + Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

"The RTX 4070 brings Ada Lovelace down to the mainstream with a $599 price tag. It's basically on par with the RTX 3080 in a more compact and efficient package, with DLSS 3 Frame Generation sweetening the pot." — Jarred Walton (Tom's Hardware)

Tom's Hardware review ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✅Perfect for: Strong 1440p gaming, especially with DLSS enabled. NVIDIA still has the best ray tracing.

❌Avoid if: You have deeper pockets and can splurge on the RTX 4080 Super.

Interface: PCIe 4.0. Boost clock: 2,505MHz. Memory: 12GB GDDR6. Power: 200W. Recommended PSU: 650W. Launch date: 2023.

👉See at: Newegg.com

Return period: 30-day free returns. Price match? Select items (noted). Membership: Newegg+ is a free membership with free shipping, exclusive sales and discounts, and dedicated customer service.

💰Price check: $510 at Amazon

🤩Alternative deal: MSI Ventus 2X RTX 4060 for $289 at Newegg

More great Cyber Monday deals

When does Cyber Monday 2024 start?

Cyber Monday at Windows Central

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Cyber Monday always follows Black Friday and lands on December 2, 2024, this time.

Retail memberships explained

It primarily focuses on digital storefronts rather than physical stores, with discounts typically expiring as the Monday ends. However, I've seen some persist until stock sells out, just like Black Friday.

Some deals often show the same Black Friday discount, while others enjoy a further reduction or even a unique deal that never appeared on the earlier event.

I'll share the best Cyber Monday deals with you as soon as retailers switch, publish their hottest listings, and check for any record-breaking savings.

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Ben is a Senior Editor at Windows Central, covering everything related to technology hardware and software. He regularly goes hands-on with the latest Windows laptops, components inside custom gaming desktops, and any accessory compatible with PC and Xbox. His lifelong obsession with dismantling gadgets to see how they work led him to pursue a career in tech-centric journalism after a decade of experience in electronics retail and tech support.

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