Black Friday PC gaming deals — best sales

Black Friday PC gaming deals
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Black Friday is here and that means you can save big thanks to Black Friday gaming deals.  Whether you're looking for a new accessory or seeking an all-new desktop or laptop, we've rounded up some killer deals for you to check out.

Online retailers like Dell, Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg and more have slashed prices for a wide variety of PC gaming-related products. You can save big on laptops like the Dell G15, ABS Legend, Alienware m15 R4, among others. You'll definitely want a new gaming rig as Amazon has a load of new games on its Prime gaming service.

Here is a list of the best Black Friday PC gaming deals happening right now:

Top 5 Black Friday PC gaming deals today

Black Friday PC gaming deals — early sales

Gaming rigs

Dell G15 Gaming Laptop: was $1,218 now $832 @ Dell

Dell G15 Gaming Laptop: <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-8900245-12578053?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.dell.com/en-us/member/shop/gaming-laptops/new-g15-gaming-laptop/spd/g-series-15-5511-laptop/gn5511exkks" data-link-merchant="dell.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $1,218 now $832 @ Dell
On sale for $1,049, this Dell G15 features a 15.6-inch 1080p 120Hz LCD, Core i7-11800H CPU, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, and an RTX 3050 4GB GPU. Heads up: this limited-time deal is selling out fast.

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3:was $899 now $849 @ AntOnline

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3: <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-8900245-15326536?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.antonline.com/Lenovo/Computers/Computer_Systems/Notebooks/1437075" data-link-merchant="antonline.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $899 now $849 @ AntOnline
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is a powerful gaming laptop suitable for playing demanding AAA titles. It features a 15.6-inch 120Hz display, an AMD Ryzen 5-5600H Hexa-core CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GPU, 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. It comes bundled with Windows 11.

XPS Special Edition Desktop: was $1,049 now $1,028 @ Dell

XPS Special Edition Desktop: <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-8900245-12578053?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.dell.com/en-us/member/shop/desktop-computers/xps-desktop-special-edition/spd/xps-8940-se-desktop/xd8940ser10h" data-link-merchant="dell.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $1,049 now $1,028 @ Dell
This inexpensive gaming PC features a Core i5-11400 CPU, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, and an AMD Radeon RX 5300 3GB GPU. Dell changes the link to this sale every day, so if it appears sold out scroll for the XPS Special Edition desktop <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-8900245-12578053?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://deals.dell.com/en-us/member/category/xps-deals" data-link-merchant="dell.com"" data-link-merchant="dell.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">via this link.

ROG Gaming Desktop: was $1,499 now $1,249 @ Best Buy

ROG Gaming Desktop: <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?skuId=6477650&publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fasus-rog-gaming-desktop-amd-ryzen-7-3700x-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-3060-1tb-hdd-256gb-ssd%2F6477650.p%3FskuId%3D6477650&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $1,499 now $1,249 @ Best Buy
This beefy desktop packs an AMD Ryzen 7 3700X CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB HDD and 256GB of SSD storage. This is a great deal for a desktop containing a much-sought-after RTX 30 card.

Lenovo Legion 5:was $1,399 now $1,299 @ AntOnline

Lenovo Legion 5: <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-8900245-15326536?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.antonline.com/Lenovo/Computers/Computer_Systems/Notebooks/1433411" data-link-merchant="antonline.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $1,399 now $1,299 @ AntOnline
If you want a beefy gaming laptop with a large screen, the Lenovo Legion 5 is what you're looking for. This rig has a 17.3-inch 144Hz screen, an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Octa-Core CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GPU, 16GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage.

MSI Gaming Desktop: was $1,499 now $1,399 @ Newegg

MSI Gaming Desktop: <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=kXQk6%2AivFEQ&mid=44583&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fmsi-codex-zs-5tc-042us%2Fp%2FN82E16883152884" data-link-merchant="newegg.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $1,499 now $1,399 @ Newegg
MSI makes excellent gaming PCs at a variety of prices, and Newegg is currently selling a model with a Ryzen 5600X CPU, 16GB RAM, a 500GB SSD and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. This should be suitable for full HD or QHD gaming, at a better price than usual.

Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED: was $1,899 now $1,409 @ Amazon

Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FGigabyte-AERO-15-OLED-SA-7US5130SH%2Fdp%2FB07SFR748X%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $1,899 now $1,409 @ Amazon
Take your gaming to the next level with the Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED. It offers a superb set of specs, including a 15.6-inch 4K AMOLED display, Core i7-9750H CPU, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and a GTX 1660Ti GPU. 

Razer Blade Stealth 13: was $1,999 now $1,499 @ Amazon

Razer Blade Stealth 13: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FRazer-Stealth-Ultrabook-Gaming-Laptop%2Fdp%2FB08KTTNDLD%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $1,999 now $1,499 @ Amazon
Razer's slimmer and smaller laptop comes with GTX 1650 Ti graphics, a Core i7 1165G7 CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB of SSD storage and a 13-inch, 4K 120Hz display.

Alienware m15 R4:&nbsp;was $2,109 now $1,567 @ Dell

Alienware m15 R4: <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-8900245-12578053?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.dell.com/en-us/member/shop/gaming-laptops/alienware-m15-r4-gaming-laptop/spd/alienware-m15-r4-laptop/wnm15r409s?AID=6361382" data-link-merchant="dell.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $2,109 now $1,567 @ Dell
The Alienware m15 R4 is a beastly gaming laptop that offers all the power an avid PC gamer could want. It features a 15.6-inch 1080p 144Hz display, Core i7-10870H CPU, 32GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, and an RTX 3060 6GB GPU.

Lenovo Legion Slim 7: was $1,799 now $1,599 @ Lenovo

Lenovo Legion Slim 7: <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?skuId=6455135&publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Flenovo-legion-slim-7-15-4k-ultra-hd-gaming-laptop-amd-ryzen-9-5900hx-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-3050-ti-1tb-ssd-shadow-black%2F6455135.p%3FskuId%3D6455135&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $1,799 now $1,599 @ Lenovo
The Lenovo Legion Slim is a thin gaming rig that can double as your everyday laptop. It features a 15-inch 4K display, Ryzen 9 5900HX, 16GB of RAM, 1TB of SSD storage and an RTX 3050 Ti GPU. It comes with a digital token for one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. 

Peripherals and components

Alienware 25" Gaming Monitor: was $524 now $364 @ Dell

Alienware 25" Gaming Monitor: <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-8900245-12578053?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.dell.com/en-us/member/shop/alienware-25-gaming-monitor-aw2521hf/apd/210-avlt/monitors-monitor-accessories" data-link-merchant="dell.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $524 now $364 @ Dell
The Alienware AW2521HF is designed for gaming. It features a 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time and G-Sync/FreeSync compatibility. The 1080p monitor also packs HDMI and DisplayPort connectivity.

Acer Predator 27" Monitor: was $469 now $379 @ Amazon

Acer Predator 27" Monitor: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FAcer-Predator-XB271HU-bmiprz-2560x1440%2Fdp%2FB06ZXZ3QBD%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $469 now $379 @ Amazon
This 27-inch Acer gaming monitor comes with a WQHD resolution and Nvidia G-Sync to help eliminate any frame tearing. It also comes with a fast 144Hz refresh rate and sports an IPS panel. 

WD Black 1TB SSD: was $249 now $109 @ Amazon

WD Black 1TB SSD: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FBlack-SN750-NVMe-Internal-Gaming%2Fdp%2FB07M64QXMN%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $249 now $109 @ Amazon
This WD Black model 1TB SDD offers a whole lot of storage space for its price. If you're building a gaming PC and need a lot of fast SSD space, this is the internal storage upgrade to get.  

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: was $15 now $1 @ MS Store

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=kXQk6%2AivFEQ&mid=24542&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fxbox-game-pass-ultimate%2Fcfq7ttc0khs0" data-link-merchant="microsoft.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $15 now $1 @ MS Store
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gives you access to a whole load of PC games as well and cross-platform titles that'll sync across a Windows 10 machine and an Xbox One or Xbox Series X. For a limited time, its price has been slashed down to just $1, making it a huge bargain. 

Chairs and desks

FlexiSpot Gaming Desk: was $299 now $242 @ Amazon

FlexiSpot Gaming Desk: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB089GM7CW1%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $299 now $242 @ Amazon
The FlexiSpot Gaming Desk offers 63 inches of desktop space for just about any gaming setup you can think of. It can hold up to three gaming monitors and you can also adjust its height between three different height settings. Use the on-page coupon to drop its price to $242. 

AKRacing Core Series EX Gaming Chair: was $349 now $299 @ Amazon

AKRacing Core Series EX Gaming Chair: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FAKRacing-Backrest-Recliner-Adjustment-Mechanisms-pc%2Fdp%2FB07B3XNHQ8%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $349 now $299 @ Amazon
Looking for a gaming chair to support your back and posture during long gaming sessions? Then check out this AKRacing gaming chair, which is now on sale at Amazon. It features a metal frame with foam padding for maximum comfort and durability. It also has an adjustable headrest and lumbar support pillows for comfort and enhanced ergonomics.

Razer Iskur Gaming Chair: was $499 now $349 @ Amazon

Razer Iskur Gaming Chair: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB08JSMTCLK%2Fref%3Dredir_mobile_desktop%3F_encoding%3DUTF8%26tag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $499 now $349 @ Amazon
The Razer Iskur gaming chair features an ergonomic lumbar support system and multi-layered synthetic leather foam cushions. You can also adjust the armrests' height to suituated them for how you fit. This is a rock solid deal for an excellent gaming chair.

Where should I look for Black Friday PC deals?

Dell is one to keep a close eye on. It has posted a slew of deals in the weeks leading up to Black Friday, the best of which we've covered in our best Dell Black Friday deals hub. Retailers like Amazon and Best Buy have also posted solid Black Friday deals but Dell is effectively a one-stop-shop for all your PC gaming needs.

Tony Polanco
Computing Writer

Tony is a computing writer at Tom’s Guide covering laptops, tablets, Windows, and iOS. During his off-hours, Tony enjoys reading comic books, playing video games, reading speculative fiction novels, and spending too much time on X/Twitter. His non-nerdy pursuits involve attending Hard Rock/Heavy Metal concerts and going to NYC bars with friends and colleagues. His work has appeared in publications such as Laptop Mag, PC Mag, and various independent gaming sites.