7 handpicked Black Friday deals on Windows laptops, PCs, and Xbox gaming accessories that won't waste your time

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The best Black Friday deals handpicked by Windows Central (Image credit: Windows Central)

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. Black Friday officially starts on Friday, November 29, 2024, with Cyber Monday following 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 aren't willing to wait until Black Friday to launch deals, as usual, and plenty of price-crunching discounts are already live. My colleagues highlight their favorite deals under individual spotlights with breakdowns and explanations of what makes them great, but I'm hand-picking the biggest and best for a curated list here — let's get right to the point.

🎃The best early Black Friday deals🦃

Black Friday deals on mini Windows PCs

Geekom AX7 Pro Was: $849.99Now: $599.00 at Geekom 20% off coupon code: Deal duration:
A special low coupon price 🏷️

Geekom AX7 Pro
Was:
$849.99
Now:
$599.00 at Geekom (with code)
20% off coupon code:
WINDOWSX7
Deal duration:
Nov 4 - Nov 15

Customer reviews: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ @ Amazon

✅Perfect for: Anyone looking for an inexpensive PC that offers solid performance and doesn't take up a lot of room.

❌Avoid if: You specifically need a PC that can run intensive video games or graphically demanding programs.

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS. GPU: AMD Radeon 780M. RAM: Up to 64GB DDR5. Storage: Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe. Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. Warranty: 3-Year. Launch date: 2024

👉See at: GeekomPC.com

Return period: 30 Days. Price match: Yes, on identical products and configurations. Free shipping: Yes, in the US and Canada.

💰Price check: $699.00 at Amazon (US) | £666.99 at Amazon (UK)

Black Friday deals on handheld PC gaming

ASUS ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1, 512GB)Was: $499.99Now: $389.99 at Best Buy w/ My Best Buy Plus
The best Windows handheld 🪟

ASUS ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1, 512GB)
Was:
$499.99
Now:
$389.99 at Best Buy w/ My Best Buy Plus

"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: Those who want an affordable, well-balanced gaming handheld with access to a vast library of games (and shops frequently at Best Buy, as you'll need a My Best Buy Plus membership to take advantage of this deal).

❌Avoid if: You want as much gaming power as possible, as this is the entry-level ROG Ally with the Ryzen Z1 chipset, not the Z1 Extreme.

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: 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: $499 at Amazon

🤩Alternative deal: ASUS ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 512GB) for $649.99 $549.99 at antonline

Lenovo Legion Go (Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 512GB)Was: $699.99Now: $595 at Amazon
Still a great deal🥳

Lenovo Legion Go (Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 512GB)
Was:
$699.99
Now:
$595 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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✅Perfect for: Those who want the most versatile Windows-powered gaming handheld with detachable controllers, an FPS mouse mode, built-in kickstand, and a massive (and beautiful) display.

❌Avoid if: You want a more compact gaming handheld that's better for travel.

Display: 8.8-inch IPS LCD, 16:10 aspect ratio, QHD+ (2,560 x 1,600) resolution, 144Hz refresh rate. Processor: AMD Z1 Extreme w/ Radeon graphics. Memory: 16GB RAM. Storage: 512GB SSD. OS: Windows 11. Weight: 854g (1.88lbs). Included freebies: Crunchyroll Premium (60-days). Warranty: 1-year Limited. Launch date: 2023.

👉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: $651.99 at Best Buy w/ My Best Buy Plus

Black Friday deals on Xbox gaming

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3-months)Was: $49.99Now: $28.59 at CDKeys
The best value in gaming

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3-months)
Was:
$49.99
Now:
$28.59 at CDKeys

Simply the cheapest way to play the latest Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and a huge library of first and third-party games including Diablo 4, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 , the upcoming Indiana Jones and more.

Full list of Xbox Game Pass games

✅Perfect for: Gamers who want access to a huge library of titles across Xbox and PC and to Xbox Cloud Gaming.

❌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.

👉Also available: 1-month Game Pass Ultimate was $16.99 now $11.69 at CDKeys

💰Price check: $49.99 at Best Buy

🤩Alternative deal: $36.49 at Woot

Seagate 2TB Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S |$249.99now $199 at Amazon

Seagate 2TB Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S | was $249.99 now $199 at Amazon

The easiest and most hassle-free way to expand your Xbox storage, so you can install and play your favorite games without a second thought. Plus, it’s far more affordable than upgrading to the special edition 2TB Xbox Series X

👀See at: Amazon

✅Perfect for: If you need more space for big titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on your Xbox.

❌Avoid if:
You are fine to move games around, you can get cheaper external storage like this 5TB drive for $149.99, but your Series S|X games won't run directly off it.

🔎Our experience:
Seagate Expansion Card review

💰Price check:
also $199.99 at Best Buy

Black Friday deals on laptops

ASUS Vivobook S 15Was: $899.99Now: $649.99 at Best Buy
Affordable Copilot+ PC

ASUS Vivobook S 15
Was:
$899.99
Now:
$649.99 at Best Buy

👀No membership required

"Windows PCs finally have an answer to Apple Silicon in the form of Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X Elite, which elevates this laptop from a good one to a great one. With great performance, good battery life, an incredible screen, and an enjoyable keyboard and touchpad to boot." — Zac Bowden

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐½

✅Perfect for: Anyone who needs a workhorse Copilot+ PC with all-day battery life and a gorgeous display.

❌Avoid if: You're a gamer or you use software that doesn't work with Windows on ARM.

Display: 15.6 inches, 2880x1800, 120Hz, 600 nits. CPU: Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42). GPU: Adreno (integrated). RAM: 16GB LPDDR5x. SSD: 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe. AI PC: ✔️ Copilot+ PC: ✔️ Launch date: 2024.

👉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: $999.99 at Amazon (X Elite, 1TB SSD)

🤩Alternative deal: $500 off Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge at Best Buy

HP Victus 15.6Was: $799.99Now: $430 at Best Buy
Great for casual gaming

HP Victus 15.6
Was:
$799.99
Now:
$430 at Best Buy

👀Best Buy membership required

Customer reviews: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ @ Best Buy

✅Perfect for: Casual PC gaming on a 1080p display with fast 144Hz refresh rate.

❌Avoid if: [You prefer a higher display resolution or want more premium features in a more expensive package.

Display: 15.6 inches, 1920x1080, 144Hz, 300 nits. CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS. GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6550M. RAM: 8GB DDR5. SSD: 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe. AI PC: ✖️ Copilot+ PC: ✖️ Launch date: 2024.

👉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: $796 at Walmart (Core i5-12500H, RTX 4060)

🤩Alternative deal: Victus 15 with Ryzen 5 8645HS, RTX 3050 fro $700 at HP

Quick links to Black Friday events

When does Black Friday 2024 start?

Black Friday deals at Windows Central

Black Friday deals at Windows Central (Image credit: Windows Central)

Black Friday starts on November 29, 2024, the last Friday of the month, and immediately follows Thanksgiving. It's not a strictly timed event, and retailers practically never wait until the official date to launch their lowest-ever price discounts. Similarly, deals often run past Black Friday and can remain live for an entire week or more, depending on stock levels, but the hottest discounts usually sell out fast.

Retail memberships explained

We'll check every deal to see if it's a historically low price, but other savings will still be listed if they're a great deal. Again, not every deal will place a product at an all-time low, but hardware that sees more infrequent discounts will always be shared here.

Although some storefronts label their deals with tags like 'Black Friday,' it's not guaranteed that the price won't drop again. Unfortunately, it's impossible to say whether a hot item will fall further in price.

Still, some third-party stores like Newegg offer a price drop guarantee that will reimburse you if you purchase within this window, and many retailers offer membership programs that can expand your returns window, so check our explainers for more information before buying.

When does Cyber Monday start?

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