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This year’s best Xbox Series X Black Friday deals are almost here, and they're likely to be the biggest discounts on Microsoft consoles all year. We're not seeing many deals right now, but as we inch closer to Black Friday we're bound to see major retailers host their discounts.

Last year we didn’t see many good Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S Black Friday deals, as both Microsoft and other retailers were experiencing stock shortages on their new consoles. However, this year, while a PS5 can still be hard to find, the current generation of Xbox is regularly in stock at retailers. All this means there’s a good chance both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will be discounted in the Black Friday deals on November 25.

Alongside the consoles, we’ll likely see discounts on all things Xbox. During Amazon Prime Day back in July, we didn’t see reductions on consoles themselves, but some of the best hardware deals of the week were on Xbox Series X and Series S accessories and the best Xbox Series X headsets. Using that as a guide, we can predict there will be similar savings to this year.

If you know what console you want, now may be an excellent time to pick one up, as Microsoft’s boss Phil Spencer won’t rule out an Xbox price hike in the future. Though if you’re unsure, we have guides on the PS5 vs Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series X vs Xbox Series S that will answer all your questions about this generation of consoles.

As soon as Xbox Series X Black Friday deals appear online, we’ll pull together all of the best of them to share with you. Make sure you bookmark this page and check in as we get ever closer to the big day.

The best Xbox Series X Black Friday deals for Xbox Series X|S aren't showing themselves just yet, and we think we'll have to wait a bit longer for some seriously good discounts. We're quite surprised to see larger retailers like Amazon hold fire on its discounts, especially for the much more readily available Xbox Series S.

We'll begin listing the best Xbox Series X Black Friday deals in the US below as they go live. In the meantime, do check out the retailers we've featured below, which typically host the best Xbox discounts online over the sales period.

  • Amazon: Xbox bundles and discounted accessories (opens in new tab)
  • Best Buy: pay monthly for an Xbox Series X|S (opens in new tab)
  • Newegg: create your own Xbox Series X|S bundle (opens in new tab)
  • Walmart: use gift cards and coupons to lower the price (opens in new tab)

The best early Xbox Series X Black Friday deals in the US

Similar to the US, UK retailers are slow to bare their deals as we enter November. Both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are holding firm to their RRPs right now. Don't be fooled by any bundles happening now, either, as most that include a game or otherwise simply have the full price of that item bolted on.

  • Amazon: a wide range of Xbox products with next-day delivery (opens in new tab)
  • Argos: buy an Xbox and get a discount on gaming headsets (opens in new tab)
  • Currys: buy a console now and pay later (opens in new tab)
  • John Lewis: get a great warranty on all console purchases (opens in new tab)

The best early Xbox Series X Black Friday deals in the US

When will the best Xbox Series X Black Friday deals start in 2022?

We’re expecting the best Xbox Series X Black Friday deals to appear during the week leading up to November 25. Traditionally, that’s when the deepest discounts on gaming hardware are unveiled. Those same deals tend to also run again on Cyber Monday if stock is still available.

Whereas retailers typically launch their discounts earlier each year, the best Xbox Series X Black Friday deals seems to be an outlier. The last few years, we've seen discounts launch fairly close to Black Friday, and judging by the landscape this year, we reckon it'll be a similar story.

How can I get the best Xbox Series X Black Friday deals?

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If you don't want to miss a single stock drop or piece of news, definitely bookmark this page and follow TechRadar's social channels. This is the exact page we'll be updating with any news on Xbox Series X Black Friday deals and bundles in the build-up. We'll also have the sales themselves right here, too.

Should you wait for a Black Friday Xbox deal?

If you’re looking to buy a console or a bundle outright, we’d recommend you wait and see what deals appear as we get further into November. If you’d rather pay for the console bit by bit, however, we’d recommend looking at Xbox All Access. The scheme lets you pick up an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S and pay for it over two years. also comes bundled with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, so, as part of the price, you’re getting a huge catalogue of games to play.

Last year it didn’t make sense to wait for an Xbox Series X black Friday deal, both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S were in short supply, so if you saw them in stock it made sense to buy them at retail price. During the Black Friday period a lot more people are trying to purchase in-demand products, like current-gen consoles, so stock runs out quickly. 

However, the new generation of Xbox launched nearly two years ago. A lot of people have managed to get their hands on the console at this point so demand is lower and stock is less likely to run out. Plus, with more stock available, there is a much greater chance that retailers will discount the console. This may be a great opportunity to get a new Xbox Series X|S at a good price.

Xbox Series X Black Friday deals 2022: our predictions

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Where will the best Xbox Series X Black Friday deals be?

We’ll be scouring the internet for the best Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S Black Friday deals, so do bookmark this page and keep checking back for a list of the best deals we’ve found. But if you’d like to do some research yourself there are a few key places to look at first. 

US:

- Amazon: leads most retailers in terms of stock variety (opens in new tab)
- Best Buy: games and peripheral offers (opens in new tab)
- Walmart: good bundle options (opens in new tab)
- Newegg: often has stock when its competitors have run out (opens in new tab)

UK:

- Amazon: has the widest selection of stock (opens in new tab)
- Argos: discounts on games and accessories (opens in new tab)
- Currys:
often has good bundles (opens in new tab)
- John Lewis: offers excellent extended product warranties (opens in new tab)

How good will this year’s Black Friday Xbox deals be? 

 Last year, because of shortages of the current generation of Xbox consoles, we didn’t see good deals on the hardware itself. Although some of the best Xbox Series X games and accessories did get reduced. This year, however, during Prime day and more recently, we’ve seen some great discounts on refurbished consoles, hinting that the price on brand new machines may be ready to drop, too. 

On Amazon US, refurbished Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles were both reduced by $50 during Prime Day. And, in the UK, you can trade in an Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch to get £140 knocked off an Xbox Series X’s RRP. So hopefully we'll see discounts equally good this year, if not better.

What Black Friday Xbox deals do we expect to see in 2022? 

We’re expecting to see both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S Black Friday deals to include discounts on the consoles themselves. We also think we’ll see games, headsets, controllers and accessories to all get reduced, too.

If you already own one of this new generation of consoles, then this may be a good opportunity to look for Black Friday Xbox controller deals, as there could well be big discounts on the Xbox Wireless controller or the Xbox Elite Wirless Controller Series 2. The Series 2 was reduced to just $139.99 on Amzon in December last year, and we wouldn’t be surprised if it went even lower this year.

Something we recommend everyone look out for is reduced Xbox Game Pass membership. The subscription is becoming an essential purchase, especially as it includes day one releases of all new first-party Xbox games. Just take a look at all the new Xbox Series X games to whet your appetite. 

Last year's best Xbox Series X Black Friday deals

One of the most effective ways to get a feel for which laptops will be discounted this year is to look back at the best Black Friday laptop deals from last year. So what did we see?

Here you'll find a roundup of last year's most exciting Black Friday laptop deals. On each one, we've left the price, as well as our opinions on the deal at the time. Use it to build a clear picture of the sorts of products that are discounted over Black Friday, and which retailers were leading the charge.

US: Last year's best Xbox Series X Black Friday deals

UK: Last year's best Xbox Series X Black Friday deals

Julian's been writing about video games for more than a decade. In that time, he's always been drawn to the strange intersections between gaming and the real world, like when he interviewed a NASA scientist who had become a Space Pope in EVE Online,  or when he traveled to Ukraine to interview game developers involved in the 2014 revolution, or that time he tore his trousers while playing Just Dance with a developer.

Are any stores selling Xbox Series X Black Friday?

You can pick it up online at costco.com beginning on November 17, 2022. In stores it's available from Black Friday itself, Friday November 25, 2022.

Do Xbox do Black Friday deals?

Black Friday 2022 is taking place on 25th November 2022 and with it will be a number of great deals for Microsoft's flagship games platform.

What is a good price for a Series X?

If yours still runs well, you could get paid well for your old console. Today, the average reslae price of a used Xbox Series X can range from $230.00 and $335.00. If your console is broken or won't power on, you can still sell it for $13.31 cash.

How often does Best Buy restock Xbox Series X?

Best Buy tends to restock on Thursdays and Fridays, although they've also held a Monday restock. They're currently out of stock, but when they do stock they release inventory in waves that have lasted as short as 20 minutes or as long an hour. Best Buy also carries the Xbox Series S for $299.