Black Friday is upon us soon, and the Xbox One Black Friday digital games sale has gone live early. It brings enormous savings to Xbox Live Gold subscribers, who have access to this sale starting now; anyone without Gold or Game Pass Ultimate will have to wait until November 24 to get their hands on these deals.
There are some huge savings here on more recent games, including Resident Evil 2 at 67% off, a half-price NBA 2K20, and a much cheaper Red Dead Redemption 2. We’ve rounded up the best deals below. If you’re picking up an Xbox One in a Black Friday sale, this is a good opportunity to build up your collection. Also be sure to check out the early Xbox Black Friday deals available to you now.
On this week’s episode of IGN’s weekly PlayStation show, Podcast Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano and Max Scoville to discuss new PS5 controller patents and what they may tell us about the PS5’s new controller. We speculate about, should these patents be true, what the removal of the light bar might mean for PSVR games, and why the touchpad returns, as well as much more analysis.
Plus, the gang discusses some other big news around the world of gaming, and offers their impressions for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, for which Lucy O’Brien also joins the show to discuss her time with Respawn’s new Star Wars game.
With an abundance of streaming providers, including the newly released Disney+ and Apple TV+ platforms, all competing for your hard-earned cash, knowing which streaming service is the best can be a pretty daunting task. If you still have questions about the future of streaming, then you’ve come to the right place. All week long, IGN’s State of Streaming initiative will be debuting reviews and in-depth analysis about current streaming providers like Netflix and Amazon, as well as upcoming services like NBCUniversal’s Peacock and WarnerMedia’s HBO Max. So keep it locked on IGN this week for all of your streaming needs.
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Walmart’s Black Friday ad is massive, covering everything from tech and gaming to apparel, toys, kitchenware, and more. There’s an almost overwhelming number of Black Friday deals to browse, and if you don’t have your eye on anything in particular, you’re sure to feel a bit lost when Walmart’s sale begins next week.
If you’re looking for more information about Walmart’s Black Friday sale and an overview of the Black Friday deals available at the ubiquitous retailer, we have a comprehensive look at Walmart’s Black Friday ad. Here, we’ve highlighted the absolute best deals at Walmart this Black Friday, which includes the lowest prices on some of this year’s biggest games; consoles bundles for PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch; and 4K TVs for astonishingly low prices. Please note this story will be updated as more great deals go live at Walmart before and during Black Friday.
While most of these deals won’t go live until Wednesday, November 27 online and Thanksgiving Day in stores, some of the deals below will be available on Walmart’s website starting November 23 at 9 PM PT (midnight ET).
Walmart’s Black Friday schedule
November 27-29: All Black Friday deals will be available
Online deals start Wednesday, November 27 at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET
See Black Friday store hours below
Walmart store hours
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28: Black Friday deals start at 6 PM local time.
Friday, Nov. 29: Check with your local store. Many Walmart stores are open 24 hours/day.
Walmart has revealed its Black Friday 2019 ad, which has great Black Friday deals in gaming, tech, and entertainment. It’s a little later to the Black Friday party than Target and Best Buy, but it’s coming in strong. Walmart will have tons of games on sale, and will also slash prices on TVs, laptops, Chromebooks, and much more. It will also be the first store to sell the fantastic PS4 Slim holiday 2019 bundle–it’ll sell the deal starting November 23 at 9 PM PT.
Walmart Black Friday 2019 store hours and start times
Walmart’s in-store deals run for only two days, Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday. Online shoppers can start filling their virtual carts Wednesday, November 27 at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET. Walmart will also launch its official pre-Black Friday deals on Saturday, November 23, with many of those deals continuing through Cyber Monday while supplies last.
Walmart’s Black Friday schedule
November 23-December 2: Pre-Black Friday sale begins at 9 PM PT on November 23 / midnight ET on November 24. Early deals continue through Cyber Monday, while supplies last.
November 27-29: Limited-time Black Friday deals will be available
Online deals start Wednesday, November 27 at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET
See Black Friday store hours below
Walmart store hours
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28: Black Friday deals start at 6 PM local time. Check with your local store, but typically Walmart lets you come early and fill up your cart before Black Friday sales officially start. You just have to wait until 6 PM to checkout.
Friday, Nov. 29: Check with your local store. Many Walmart stores are open 24 hours/day.
You can browse all of the deals in Walmart’s Black Friday ad. We’ve curated the best gaming, entertainment, and tech deals below.
Best Black Friday video game deals
Walmart’s Black Friday video game deals are wide-ranging this Black Friday. Numerous Nintendo Switch exclusives will be available for their lowest prices yet. Meanwhile, you can save big on recently released PS4 and Xbox One games such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Need for Speed Heat, and a handful of sports sims.
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Best PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch console deals
Walmart’s PS4, Xbox One, and Switch console bundles are the garden variety this Black Friday; there are no surprises here based on what we’ve seen from other retailers. That means Walmart will have a few great PS4 and Xbox One bundles–and one underwhelming Switch bundle.
Walmart’s Black Friday pre-sale begins at 9 PM PT on November 22 (midnight ET on November 23) and will include many of the retailer’s console bundles, gaming accessory deals, and some Arcade1Up machines. The full wave of Walmart Black Friday deals will be available online Wednesday, November 27 at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET.
PS4 Slim Bundle with God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, and The Last of Us: Remastered – $200
PS4 Slim (1TB) with God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition, and The Last of Us Remastered | $200
PSVR Mega Pack – $200
PlayStation VR Mega Pack with five games | $200 ($300)
PlayStation 4 Pro – $300
PlayStation Pro | $300 ($400)
Xbox One S 1TB bundle with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order – $200
Xbox One S (1TB) with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order | $200 ($300)
Xbox One X 1TB bundle with Gears of War 1-5 – $350
Xbox One X (1TB) with Gears 1-5 | $350 ($500)
Xbox One S All-Digital bundle with Minecraft, Sea of Thieves, and Fortnite DLC – $149
Xbox One S (1TB) All-Digital Edition with Minecraft, Sea of Thieves, and Fortnite DLC | $149 ($250)
Nintendo Switch (older model) bundle with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – $300
Nintendo Switch (older model) with free digital copy of Mario Kart 8 | $300
32GB Oculus Go – $149
Oculus Go (32GB) | $149 ($200)
Best accessory deals
Walmart won’t have too many accessory deals, but you’ll be able to save a good chunk of change on PS4 and Xbox One controllers.
Xbox One wireless controllers – $39
Xbox One wireless controller (colors vary by store) | $39 ($60)
Like most retailers, Best Buy has already revealed what it plans to have on sale during Black Friday 2019. As with Target, Best Buy’s Black Friday ad has been released early, and it features several PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch deals along with the usual excellent savings on TVs, computers, movies, and numerous other items.
Some of these deals are even live now and will refresh daily in the days leading up to Black Friday proper, so make sure to check back every day to see what’s on sale for its Black Friday price. But you’ll have to wait for the big Black Friday sale itself to get most of the deals, which include offers like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare for $40 on PS4 and Xbox One, Resident Evil 2 Remake for $15 on both consoles, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on Switch for $45.
There’s a lot to take in, so be sure to check out our roundup of the Best Buy’s best deals, or read on for a more comprehensive look at the sale, when the Black Friday prices start, and more.
Best Buy Black Friday 2019 Start and End Times
Best Buy’s Black Friday deals kick off properly on Thanksgiving, both online and in stores. But keeping with the holiday shopping season trends, Best Buy will have deals all month long. Best Buy is currently offering one doorbuster deal from the ad each day through November 20. It’s possible you could get a good portion of your holiday shopping done at Best Buy before the Black Friday madness truly begins, if you keep up the deals for the next couple of weeks.
Best Buy’s Black Friday schedule
November 11-20: For 10 days throughout November, Best Buy will make one doorbuster available for purchase.
November 28-December 1: All Black Friday deals and doorbusters will be available.
Online deals start on Thanksgiving (unknown time)
See Black Friday store hours below
Best Buy store hours (local time)
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28: 5 PM – 1 AM
Black Friday, Nov. 28: 8 AM – 10 PM
Saturday, Nov. 30: 9 AM – 10 PM
Sunday, Dec. 1: 11 AM – 8PM
You can browse the full selection of deals in Best Buy’s Black Friday ad, including the deals that are available right now. We’ve rounded up the best gaming, entertainment, and tech deals below.
Best Black Friday video game deals
Best Buy will have a dizzying number of games on sale across all three major console platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. As always, it’s smart to compare Black Friday prices between retailers before buying, but Best Buy’s game deals are extremely impressive.
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Best Buy’s ad doesn’t show nearly as many Xbox One games as PS4 and Switch games. However, Best Buy clarified to GameSpot that most multi-platform games in the ad will be on sale on both PS4 and Xbox One.
Best PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch console deals
Best Buy has a few Xbox One bundles and the excellent PS4 holiday bundle. As for the Nintendo Switch, it’s a repeat from last Black Friday: the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle.
PS4 Slim (1TB) with God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition, and The Last of Us Remastered | $200 ($300)
Xbox One X (1TB) with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition and 3-month Xbox Live Gold | $350 ($500)
Xbox One S (1TB) with NBA 2K20 | $200 ($300)
Xbox One S (1TB) All-Digital Edition with Minecraft, Sea of Thieves, and Fortnite DLC | $150 ($250)
Nintendo Switch with free digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and screen protector | $300
PlayStation VR Mega Pack bundle with camera and five games | $200 ($300)
All PSVR bundles will be $100 off:
Best accessory deals
Best Buy has a wide range of gaming accessory deals, from controllers to headsets to racing wheels and much more.
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (L/R) Neon Red/Blue or Gray | $60 ($80)
As a major retailer of TVs, you can always bet on the fact that Best Buy will have a ton of steeply discounted TVs available for the biggest shopping weekend of the year. Yes, there’s a lot to choose from here, and a number of these TVs are already on sale for their Black Friday prices, so you can start shopping early.
Insignia 58″ Smart 4K UHD with HDR TV (Fire Edition) with free Amazon Echo Dot | $200 ($480)
Samsung 75″ Q60 Smart TV (4K UHD with HDR) | $1,500 ($2,000)
More Samsung TV deals
Other TV deals
Best laptop, desktop, Chromebook, and tablet deals
Best Buy is also offering Black Friday prices on many laptops, desktops, and tablets right now. The list of deals includes MacBooks, gaming laptops, Chromebooks, and more.
Asus 15.6″ Gaming Laptop | $580 ($850)
MacBook Air 13.2″ (latest model) | $900 ($1,100)
MacBook Pro 13″ (latest model) | $1,100 ($1,300)
HP Spectre x360 15.6″ 4K Ultra HD (Intel i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) | $1,100 ($1,600)
iPad Pro 11-inch (64GB) | $650 ($800)
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12.3″ | $599 ($959)
More laptop deals
More tablet deals
Chromebook deals
Desktop deals
More great tech deals
Save up to $300 on Apple Watch Series 4
Sony – WH-CH700N Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones | $90 ($200)
Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Noise-Canceling Headphones | $200 ($350)
Amazon Echo Smart Speaker with Alexa | $60 ($100)
Amazon Echo Show 5 Smart Display with Alexa | $60 ($90)
With one month remaining until Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker hits theaters, Disney and Lucasfilm have revealed character posters for our many of the heroes and villains that will help bring the Skywalker Saga to an end.
The character posters, which are all gathered below, feature Rey, Kylo Ren, Finn, Poe Dameron, BB-8, Lando Calrissian, Chewbacca, Rose Tico, Jannah, C-3PO, R2-D2, Zorii Bliss, and D-O on a starry background from a galaxy far, far away.
Notably missing are Emperor Palpatine, Luke Skywalker and General Leia Organa. While Leia, played by the late Carrie Fisher, is still alive at the end of The Last Jedi, Palpatine and Luke are potentially another story.
The highly acclaimed Better Call Saul returns next year. Season 5 of the Breaking Bad prequel spin-off premieres on AMC in February, and the first teaser has been released.
The promo was tweeted by the show’s official account. It opens with a close-up of attorney Saul Goodman’s business card, before the camera moves back, revealing that is is being held by a felon in handcuffs. The premiere date is then confirmed: February 2023, 2020. Check it out below:
Better Call Saul stars Bob Odenkirk as Goodman–real name Jimmy McGill. As fans will know, the show has spent the last four seasons charting McGill’s attempts to kickstart a legitimate legal career, before his final transformation into the shady Goodman at the end of Season 4.
In a recent interview with Digital Spy, Odenkirk spoke about where the character goes from here. “He just needs to get the office and come up with the idea that, ‘Who will be beneficiary of these particular skills? Who would value them the most?’,” he said.
“I don’t think it’s a long journey to drug dealers and scumbags are gonna appreciate how fast and loose I play with the truth. They’re gonna marvel at it and appreciate it and not in any way have any issue with being a con-job lawyer.”
In related news, the Breaking Bad movie El Camino hit Netflix last month. Check out GameSpot’s El Camino review here.
EA is currently working on a fix for a game-breaking bug in Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order that forces players to restart the campaign, losing potentially hours of progression.
The bug can be found on Dathomir, one of the planets provided as a destination option when the game allows players to choose their own path for the first time. The area is limited for lower-powered players as it requires the use of Force abilities to properly navigate. However, a chasm that should require a double-jump to cross can be navigated across without the jump. The problem is, you can’t make the journey back without the skill.
Because of Jedi Fallen Order’s single-slot save mechanic that is tied to meditation points, it means any players who meditate while across the chasm are then stuck there for good, unable to progress due to a lack of correct force powers and unable to back-track because of the need to double-jump. The only solution is to start the game all over again.
