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After a no show in last year’s sale, the Xbox Black Friday bargains have already started to drop
Steve HogartyTech critic Tuesday 25 November 2025 12:14 GMT
open image in galleryThe best gaming bargains are just four days away (The Independent)Gamers may remember last year’s Xbox Black Friday deals being pretty underwhelming, but fortunately, this year’s selection is already looking far more promising.
Microsoft has just launched its sale, with up to 95 per cent off games and accessories. But when it comes to getting money off the console itself, third-party retailers are where it’s at, with the likes of Argos, Very and Amazon dropping plenty of deals.
Black Friday is a great time to buy tech in general, with savings on everything from laptops to headphones. So, if you want to browse more offers, the rest of the IndyBest team and I have been busy collating the best savings on tried-and-tested products in our dedicated Black Friday shopping guides.
If you’re after consoles, games, controllers and the highly coveted Xbox Game Pass membership, consider this your Black Friday gaming crib sheet. I’ll be updating prices and adding new deals all the way up to Cyber Monday, so let’s hope this year’s reductions are generous.
Follow live: Latest offers and news in our Black Friday 2025 live blog
Best early Xbox Black Friday deals to shop now
Xbox Series S gaming bundle: Was £659, now £599, Very.co.uk
open image in gallery(Xbox/Very)This bundle deal from Very is one of the first reductions I've spotted on the Xbox console itself ahead of Black Friday, making it the one to beat. With a saving of £60, you'll get the Series S all-digital 512GB console, a controller and a 24-month Game Pass Ultimate subscription. When I tested the Xbox in my guide to the best gaming consoles, I concluded that it’s a top choice for anyone looking for a cheap gaming solution that doesn’t need a 4K resolution to have a good time.
Buy nowXbox Series X, 1TB: Was £499.99, now £469.99, Argos.co.uk
open image in gallery(Xbox)Although not a huge saving, you can currently get £30 off the price of this console at Argos, ahead of Black Friday. In my review of the Xbox Series X, I said it can be judged by the prowess of its physical hardware: it’s a thunderously powerful next-generation console, with a brilliant games-on-demand service.
Buy nowXbox Series S, 512GB: Was £299.99, now £269.99, Amazon.co.uk
open image in gallery(Microsoft)If you’d prefer to buy the Series S console outside of a bundle, Amazon is offering a modest discount on the Xbox Series S. This deal will save you £30 (10 per cent) on the price of the 512GB version in robot white but you can also save 6 per cent on the 1TB version (was £349.99, now £329.99, Amazon.co.uk).
Buy nowXbox wireless controller carbon black series: Was £59.99, now £38.39, Amazon.co.uk
open image in gallery(Xbox)The Amazon Black Friday sale has officially begun, and this Xbox wireless controller is now reduced by a generous 33 per cent, which is currently the best deal going on the accessory. Featuring sculpted surfaces and textured grip across the triggers and bumpers, this ergonomically designed controller puts your gameplay first.
Buy nowEA Sports FC 26 standard edition for Xbox One and Xbox Series X and S: Was £69.99, now £34.99, Xbox.com
open image in gallery(Xbox)The brand-new EA Sports 2026 game is on sale for £35 off in Xbox’s Black Friday sale. “The latest game in the football franchise, FC 26, is the most realistic-looking game EA’s made so far,” said tech critic Alex Lee.
Buy nowAssassin's Creed Valhalla: Was £59.99, now £11.99, Xbox.com
open image in gallery(Xbox)Digital editions tend to cost more than physical Xbox games; however, this deal still works out as more cost-effective than buying the disc. When tech writer Steve Hogarty reviewed the game, he wrote in his guide to the best Xbox games: “The open-world adventure feels like the culmination of all of the best parts of the Assassin’s Creed series, and remains one of the best games on Xbox today.”
Buy nowCall of Duty: Black Ops 6: Was £69.99, now £34.99, Xbox.com
open image in gallery(Xbox)With the newest Call of Duty: Black Ops game coming out earlier this month, the previous instalment was bound to see a reduction in Xbox’s Black Friday sale, and you can now buy it for half price.
Buy nowSilent Hill f: Was £69.99, now £55.99, Xbox.com
open image in gallery(Xbox)Halloween is well behind us now, but if you’re still looking for a spooky game, the latest in the Silent Hill series is 20 per cent off in the Xbox Black Friday sale. Set in 1960s Japan, Silent Hill f follows a teenager who lives an unremarkable life until fog descends on her town and transforms it into a terrifying place.
Buy nowWhen will Xbox Black Friday deals start in 2025?
Black Friday will fall on 28 November this year, with the sale event running through to Cyber Monday on 1 December. But just as Christmas celebrations seem to start earlier each year, the same applies to Black Friday discounts.
Xbox’s Black Friday sale is on now and will run until 3 December. I’ll keep this page updated with all the best deals.
Why you can trust IndyBest to find the best Xbox deals
As The Independent’s tech critic, I’ve been covering tech and gaming deals for close to a decade. I’ve also reviewed every major games console, followed their price cuts and rises and even tracked the stock of the Xbox Series X, PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, helping thousands of readers secure a console.
For more sales intel, check out our roundup of the best early Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals
This Xbox wireless controller is less than £40
I’ve found the best deal going on the Xbox wireless controller carbon black series.
Xbox wireless controller carbon black series: Was £59.99, now £39.99, Amazon.co.uk
(Xbox)Featuring sculpted surfaces and textured grip across the triggers and bumpers, this ergonomically designed controller puts your gameplay first.
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Alice Reynolds24 November 2025 23:10This is the best deal on Assassin's Creed Valhalla
The digital edition on Assassin's Creed Valhalla is cheaper than buying the disc option with this deal.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Was £59.99, now £11.99, Xbox.com
(Xbox)Tech writer Steve Hogarty in his review said: “The open-world adventure feels like the culmination of all of the best parts of the Assassin’s Creed series, and remains one of the best games on Xbox today.”
Buy now
Alice Reynolds24 November 2025 22:30Save on the EA Sports 2026 and Series X bundle
For those wanting to get their hands on the brand-new EA Sports 2026 game and looking to upgrade your Xbox then this deal is worth checking out.
Microsoft Xbox series X (1 TB) & EA Sports FC 26 bundle: Was £549, now £529, Currys.co.uk
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(Xbox)In tech critic Steve Hogarty’s review, he said “if you’re invested in your back catalogue of Xbox games and want to see them at their absolute finest, the Xbox series X is the best way to play.” Now, you can get the bundle £20 off.
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Alice Reynolds24 November 2025 21:59This Call of Duty game is half price
As the latest Call of Duty: Black Ops has been released, there’s a hefty discount on the previous instalment.
‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’: Was £69.99, now £34.99, Xbox.com
(Xbox)IndyBest’s senior tech critic Alex Lee said: “One of the most exciting Call of Duty launches in years, Black Ops 6 introduces new game mechanics like Omnimovement, which lets you sprint and slide in any direction.”
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Alice Reynolds24 November 2025 20:20Harry Potter fans listen up, there's a saving on this Xbox game
Fans of the franchise, there’s £10 off the Lego Harry Potter Collection which brings both worlds together in a engaging Xbox game.
Lego Harry Potter collection Xbox series X game: Was £25.99, now £15.99, Argos.co.uk
(Xbox)Compatible with Xbox Series X, the collection features characters, locations and references from seven Harry Potter books and eight films.
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Alice Reynolds24 November 2025 19:45There's a slim saving on the all-digital Xbox series X
Upon the release of the all-digital 1TB Xbox series X, IndyBest tech critic Steve Hogarty said “if you want an Xbox that will last you into the future, the Xbox series X is much more powerful than the Xbox series S, and if you don’t care for physical disc games, it’s now more affordable.” Now, thanks to Black Friday, it’s at an even more palatable price.
Microsoft all-digital Xbox series X, 1TB, robot white: Was £449.99, now £419.99, Amazon.co.uk
(Xbox)The robot white Xbox Series X has a 12-teraflop processor, 4K gaming, and up to 8K HDR video in a stylish white. So, although it’s a modest saving, the £30 reduction is worth checking out.
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Alice Reynolds24 November 2025 19:10New EA Sports 2026 game is on offer at Very
The brand-new EA Sports 2026 game is now £24 off in Xbox’s Black Friday sale.
EA Sports FC 26 standard edition for Xbox One and Xbox Series X and S: Was £69.99, now £37.99, Xbox.com
(Xbox)Tech critic Alex Lee said of the latest football installment, FC 26, that it’s “the most realistic-looking game EA’s made so far.”
Buy now
Alice Reynolds24 November 2025 18:40This Xbox bundle is the best saving I've spotted
This bundle deal from Very is one of the earliest discounts tech critic Steve Hogarty spotted on the Xbox console itself ahead of Black Friday, and it’s already shaping up to be the one to beat. With £60 off, you’ll get the Series S all-digital 512GB console, a controller and a 24-month Game Pass Ultimate subscription.
Xbox Series S gaming bundle: Was £659, now £599, Very.co.uk
(Xbox/Very)When Steve tested the Xbox for my guide to the best gaming consoles, he found it to be an excellent option for anyone after an affordable gaming setup that doesn’t require 4K resolution to deliver a great experience.
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Alice Reynolds24 November 2025 18:10Here's how to save on the Xbox Series S console
For those after the Series S console, Amazon has knocked £30 off the price of the 512GB version in robot white.
Xbox series S, 512GB: Was £299.99, now £269.99, Amazon.co.uk
(Microsoft )You can also save 6 per cent on the 1TB version (was £349.99, now £329.99, Amazon.co.uk).
Alice Reynolds24 November 2025 17:41Why you can trust IndyBest to find the best Black Friday Xbox deals
Tech writer Steve Hogarty has been covering tech and gaming deals for close to a decade. He’s also reviewed every major games console, followed their price cuts and rises and even tracked the stock of the Xbox Series X, PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, helping thousands of readers secure a console. You can trust that he’ll only ever recommend deals that are worth your money.
Eva Waite-Taylor24 November 2025 17:00
