Black Friday is finally here, and today, we here at CGMagazine have compiled some of the internet’s best deals on video games that are likely to save fans money going into the Christmas month.
Black Friday is finally upon us. With the massive sale day, video games have gone through the floor in price, so fans who have missed out on this year’s best offerings have an opportunity to jump in at a fraction of the original cost. But, with so many places offering such steep discounts, it’s a daunting task to determine which sale is the best for each consumer.
Like our CGM Recommendation shopping lists for the Holidays, we have put together a handy list of the top 10 Black Friday AAA video game deals. There are plenty of titles from many genres to choose from on this list, so there’s certainly something for everyone, especially that one person you can’t buy for. This Black Friday, we’ve rounded up some of the best holiday deals in gaming this year and present the best Black Friday AAA video game deals for 2023.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was released in April 2023, and this Black Friday, it’s on sale for more than half off for consumers to finally take a dive into the sequel that continues the story of Cal Hestis in the galaxy far, far away. CGMagazine’s review of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor from Chris De Hoog sums up his review by saying, “It’s rare that a sequel can build so well upon its predecessor or that one game can juggle so many genre elements with grace.” Right now, fans on the fence regarding the sequel can grab it for just $30 at Target.
Mortal Kombat 1
Mortal Kombat 1 is another title that just launched this year and is already discounted to a very low price for the biggest shopping day in America. CGMagazine’s review by Justin Wood sums up his review by saying, “Mortal Kombat 1 is an excellent entry point for newcomers and returning fans. It outshines every previous Mortal Kombat in almost every way, with intuitive controls and interesting modes.” Fans test their might in the latest game in the Mortal Kombat series for $40 from Walmart.
Sonic Superstars
SEGA launched the next title in the Sonic the Hedgehog series with Sonic Superstars this year, and yes, it is receiving a massive markdown for Black Friday. CGMagazine’s review from Zubi Khan says in his review that “Thankfully, Sonic Superstars is an excellent game that nails the look of classic Sonic and the feel and physics of both the Genesis and Christian Whitehead’s work on the series, ultimately making for a solid first entry into a new 3D era for classic Sonic.” Fans can grab the next adventure from the Sonic catalogue for $34.99 from Amazon.
- A new Spin on a Classic: You’ve never played classic Sonic like this before!
- Multiply, swim up waterfalls, change form, and more with the powers of the Chaos Emeralds.
Final Fantasy XVI
- An epic dark fantasy world where the fate of the land is decided by the mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them.
- This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the dominant of the Phoenix.
The latest game in the Final Fantasy franchise, Final Fantasy XVI, is on sale for a whopping 50% off at Amazon. Fans can grab this deal while the product lasts!
Metal Gear Solid – Master Collection Vol 1.
- This innovative game series was born from the idea of avoiding combat and infiltrating enemy territory undetected
- Title line up: Metal Gear, Metal Gear 2, Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2, Metal Gear Solid 3, Metal Gear (NES/FC version), and Snake’s Revenge
The newest offering of Konami’s Metal Gear Solid franchise is a collection of the first three games dubbed the “master collection.” It functions as a neat and easy way to play the mainline Metal Gear Solid games in one place, and it’s already on sale at Amazon for Black Friday.
The Last of Us Part II
The second part of The Last of Us franchise can be found for a steal at $19.99 from the PlayStation Store, so fans can jump into the second part of the story at a discount for an excuse to stay inside when the weather gets cold.
God of War Ragnarök
The sequel to 2018’s God of War, God of War Ragnarök raked in many awards at The Game Awards 2022, and at Best Buy, it’s on sale for 50% off. Fans can grab a copy for $34.99 while copies last!
EA Sports FC 24
- EA SPORTS FC 24 is the next chapter in a more innovative future of football.
- The revolutionized Frostbite Engine delivers The World’s Game in lifelike detail, bringing a new level of immersion to each match.
Fans deciding whether or not to purchase the latest EA Sports-labelled football game may have an easier decision this Black Friday when the game is over 50% off on Amazon, especially when it’s the first title in over a decade from EA that dropped the FIFA brand name. Fans should act quickly!
Street Fighter 6
- Stunning visuals and an all new battle system depicts the world of Street Fighter with unprecedented detail.
- For the first time ever, SF6 provides an ever evolving immersive storytelling experience that gives power to the player to create their own World Warrior and truly engage in the Street Fighter Universe
Another instant classic from this year, Street Fighter 6, is on sale for over 50% off at Amazon. Fans on the fence about whether to dive into any of these solid titles should decide quickly, as stock is drying up fast due to the major sales this Black Friday.
GameStop’s Buy 2 Get 1 FREE, ALL Pre-owned Titles
Lastly, if none of the above titles has caught the eye of readers, GameStop is offering a massive buy two get one FREE on all of their pre-owned video games. Even recent releases like Super Mario Wonder are a part of this deal, but it is limited to the pre-owned stock the company currently has. Fans can browse their catalogue straight from the GameStop website.
That just about wraps up our handy list to attack Black Friday with. Fans can swing over to our other Holiday Season shopping guides for more sales and savings going into the most festive time of year.
