The majority of sports video games release within the August-October window every year. Because of where they land, Black Friday often delivers the first chance to get the games at a considerable discount, with most being found for 50 percent off or more from their original retail prices. Given that the sports are still in-season, the value is never higher than at the point in time when the deals roll out.
Black Friday has, for many retailers, invaded Thanksgiving by starting in the early evening hours Thursday. Keep that in mind when considering stock, whether it be in-store deals or online, as many of the deals will expire quickly.
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The Black Friday deals below will be constantly updated through the end of the weekend as new deals become publicized or available, so bookmark the page and check back often. The roundup of deals focuses on sports games plus accessories and equipment that would enhance the experience of playing them.
Currently, Walmart is offering the best deal on the "Big Three" sports games, as NBA 2K16, Madden NFL 16, and FIFA 16 are all priced at $27. Those looking to pick up the consoles can find the PlayStation 4 Bundle for $300 at pretty much every retailer, while Dell has the best deal on the Xbox One with the Gears of War Bundle plus Fallout 4 and an extra controller for $300. The Microsoft Store website also features a number of intriguing bundle options.
Amazon
Keep a close eye on lightning deals over the coming days , which will include many of this year's sports games at $25-30 and other video game deals
The current schedule of Lightning Deals: 11/26: Forza 6. 11/27: FIFA 16, NHL 16, NBA 2K16, WWE 2K16. 11/27: Need for Speed, Madden NFL 16
Use code L1L2R1R2 at checkout for 10% off PlayStation digital codes, which includes Virtual Currency for NBA 2K16 or a year's subscription to PlayStation Plus.
MLB 15: The Show, $20
Amazon Fire TV Stick, $25
Madden NFL 16 and Steelbook Exclusive, $40
FIFA 16 and Steelbook Exclusive, $40
NHL 16 and Steelbook Exclusive, $40
Pro Evolution Soccer 2016, $40
PlayStation Gold Wireless Headset, $70
Amazon Fire HD 6, $70
Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone, $75
Amazon Fire TV, $75
Amazon Echo, $150
Sony 2.1 Channel 300W Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer, $198
VIZIO 5.1 Channel Sound Bar w/ Wireless Subwoofer and Satellite Speakers, $198 for Prime Members
PlayStation 4 Uncharted Bundle, $300
Best Buy
MLB 15: The Show (PS4), $20 | Game review
PlayStation TV, $20
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 (XB1/PS4), $25 | Game review
Madden NFL 16 (XB1/PS4/360/PS3), $30 | Game review
NBA 2K16 (XB1/PS4/360/PS3), $30 | Game review
FIFA 16 (XB1/PS4/360/PS3), $30 | Game review
WWE 2K16 (XB1/PS4/360/PS3), $30
PlayStation 4 Camera, $30
Need for Speed (XB1/PS4), $35 | Game review
Forza 6 (XB1), $35 | Game review
Xbox One Gears of War Bundle, $300
Xbox One Rise of the Tomb Raider Bundle + Extra Controller, $350
PlayStation 4 Uncharted Bundle, $300
49" Toshiba 1080p LED HDTV 49L310U, $150
60" Samsung 4K HDTV UN60JU6390FXZA, $800
Dell
Xbox One Gears of War Bundle + Fallout 4 + Extra Controller, $300
60" Vizio 4K HDTV M60-C3, $800
Ebay
TBD
Gamestop
Buy Star Wars: Battlefront and get $30 off another EA game
PlayStation 4 Uncharted Bundle, $300
Xbox One Gears of War Bundle, $300
Microsoft Store (Digital)
RBI Baseball 15, Trials Fusion: $5
Madden 16, FIFA 16, NHL 16: $36
Forza Horizon 2 Anniversary Editions for 50 percent off
F1 2015, $40
NBA 2K16, $48
Forza 6, $50
Microsoft Store (Website)
F1 2015, $20
Madden NFL 16, $27
FIFA 16, $27
NHL 16, $30
WWE 2K16, $30
Need for Speed, $30
Forza 6, $35
Xbox One bundles + $60 Gift Code + choice from three games, $300 for 500GB or $350 for 1TB
Xbox One 1TB bundles with FIFA 16 or Madden NFL 16 + one year of EA Access, $350
NewEgg
Microsoft Xbox Live Gold Year Subscription, $35 with code EMCKKNV238
Intel i7-4790K, $299.99
EVGA GTX 970, $289.99 with a free game
Samsung 850 Pro 512 GB SSD, $219.99
Asus Z97-A/USB motherboard, $94.99 after rebate
Thermaltake E-ATX case, $89.99 after rebate
Origin - EA (PC)
FIFA 16, $35
FIFA 15, $15
PlayStation Store (Digital)
Rocket League, $12 for those with PlayStation Plus | Game review
Redeem code FH24P5BDR6 at checkout for 10% off full cart purchase (one-time use)
Steam (PC)
Out of the Park Baseball 16, $10
Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings, $12
Rocket League, $14
Franchise Hockey Manager 2, $20
Project Cars, $25
Pro Evolution Soccer 2016, $37
Target
MLB 15: The Show (PS4), $20
NBA 2K16 (XB1/PS4), $35
FIFA 16 (XB1/PS4), $35
NHL 16 (XB1/PS4), $35 | Game review
WWE 2K16 (XB1/PS4), $35
PlayStation 4 Uncharted Bundle, $300
Xbox One Gears of War Bundle + $60 Gift Card: $300
Walmart
DriveClub (PS4), $15
Need for Speed (XB1/PS4), $25
Rory McIlroy PGA Tour (XB1/PS4), $25
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 (XB1/PS4), $25
MLB 15: The Show (PS4), $25
Madden NFL 16 (XB1/PS4/360/PS3), $27
FIFA 16 (XB1/PS4/360/PS3), $27
NBA 2K16 (XB1/PS4/360/PS3), $27
Forza 6 (XB1), $35
NHL 16 (XB1/PS4), $35
PlayStation 4 Uncharted Bundle, $300
Xbox One Gears of War Bundle + $30 Gift Card for: $300
70" Vizio 1080p 240Hz LED HDTV E70-C3: $898
Bryan Wiedey posts sports gaming news and analysis daily at Pastapadre.com, has co-founded the new site HitThePass.com, is a regular participant on the Press Row Podcast and Hit The Pass Radio shows, and can be reached on Twitter @Pastapadre.