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Best Xbox Black Friday deals 2025: Save on controllers and game pass
Calling all gamers – the best Black Friday Xbox deals are officially here. If you’re hunting for a discount on Xbox Series X, Series S, an Xbox Game Pass subscription, you’re in the right place. As The Independent’s senior tech critic, I’ve spent years covering Black Friday tech sales, and I’m busy rounding up only the genuine Xbox savings worth your time.
This year, Microsoft has launched its biggest Black Friday Xbox sale yet, with huge discounts on games, controllers and accessories. If a new console is on your wishlist, third-party retailers like Argos, Very and Amazon have also cut prices on Xbox consoles and bundles, making now one of the best moments to buy.
Other consoles are getting in on the action too: PlayStation is offering a hefty £130 off the PS5, while the Nintendo Switch 2 has been discounted for the first time since launch.
Below, I’ve hand-picked the best Black Friday Xbox deals available today, including money-savings offers on Xbox Series X and Series S consoles, Xbox Game Pass memberships, top-rated games, and essential accessories. Keep reading to snag the top offers before they sell out.
Best Xbox Black Friday deals to shop now
Xbox Series S gaming bundle: Was £659, now £579, Very.co.uk
This bundle deal from Very was one of the first reductions I spotted on the Xbox console itself for Black Friday. 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.
Xbox Series X, 1TB: Was £499.99, now £469.99, Argos.co.uk
Although not a huge saving, you can currently get £30 off the price of this console at Argos. In tech writer Steve Hogarty’s review of the Xbox Series X, he 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.
Backmarket has listed the price of a new Xbox Series X as £479.99, but in the interest of honesty I’ve amended it to Argos’ sale price above. Even then, you’ll be saving more than £40 by buying the console refurbished, and in excellent condition, no less. If you’re dubious of the tech quality you’ll be taking home, Backmarket promises “rigorous, multipoint quality inspection” from refurbishers with years of proven experience. Plus, you’ll be given a one-year warranty from the point of purchase, plus a 30-day money back guarantee. Consider it your water tight plan to save a few extra squids.
Xbox Series X 1TB digital console, white: Was £449.99, now £419.99, Argos.co.uk
This Xbox Series X is an all-digital version of the console, meaning it has the same internal storage with no disc drive. “It retains the same powerful 12 teraflop processor, 4K gaming and up to 8K high dynamic range video,” said tech writer Steve Hogarty. If you don’t care about owning physical games, this is a more affordable way to get your hands on the Series X model.
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).
Xbox wireless controller carbon black series: Was £59.99, now £39.99, Amazon.co.uk
Thanks to the Amazon Black Friday sale, this Xbox wireless controller is now reduced by almost 30 per cent. Featuring sculpted surfaces and textured grip across the triggers and bumpers, this ergonomically designed controller puts your gameplay first.
Xbox elite series 2 core wireless controller: Was £109.99, now £88, Argos.co.uk
Designed to meet the needs of those who take gaming seriously, the Xbox elite series 2 core wireless controller has adjustable-tension thumbsticks, fire even faster with shorter hair trigger locks, and stay on target with a wrap-around rubberised grip. Now, you can save more than £21.
Xbox official wireless headset: Was £99.99, now £69.99, Amazon.co.uk
With the official Xbox wireless headset, you’ll never miss a footstep in a tense Warzone skirmish. These cans offer enhanced auto-mute and voice isolation for crystal-clear chat, and you can immerse yourself in realistic, spatial audio, as it’s compatible with Dolby Atmos, Windows Sonic, and DTS Headphone:X. Finally, you can crank up the volume to 11 without annoying the neighbours.
Right now, the headset is a steal at 30 per cent off, reduced from £99.99 to just £69.99.
EA Sports FC 26 standard edition for Xbox One and Xbox Series X and S: Was £69.99, now £34.99, Xbox.com
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.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Was £59.99, now £11.99, Xbox.com
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.”
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7: Was £59.99, now £49.50, Very.co.uk
For gaming hopefuls expecting Call of Duty’s latest release under the tree this Christmas, you’re in luck – because I’ve found a discount Google won’t tell you about. While Very’s £5 discount might seem modest, you can actually earn more than £10 off the new game by using the code ‘FLASH10’ when you checkout. This works out as 18 per cent off the total and is the best discount on what’s set to be one of the season’s most popular gifts for gamers.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: Was £59.99, now £29.99, Argos.co.uk
With the newest Call of Duty: Black Ops game (above) 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.
Silent Hill f: Was £69.99, now £55.99, Xbox.com
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.
Join the fray with up to 64 players fighting on foot, in tanks and in war planes. Featuring the most satisfying combat and varied battle locations the series has to offer, Battlefield 6 is a fun and frenzied FPS title that’s worthy of anyone’s Xbox collection.
Right now, save 15 per cent off the list price of this game’s standard edition.
Forza Horizon 5: Deluxe: Was £69.99, now £34.99, Amazon.co.uk
Bonafide gamer Steve Hogarty described Forza Horizon 5 as “a fast-paced and reaction-based racer piled high with hundreds of hours of entertainment” in his guide to the best Xbox games. Now, the title’s deluxe edition – which kits out users with a car pass and 42 new vehicles weekly – is reduced by half at Amazon, which puts it lower than Argos and Very.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Limited Edition: Was £59.99, now £39.99, Amazon.co.uk
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Can’t decide whether to play as a hulking samurai or stealthy ninja? Assassin’s Creed Shadows lets you play as both in the latest adventure of this long-running franchise. Explore the shadowy world of feudal Japan and deliver deadly justice as Naoe, a shinobi assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai.
Exclusive to Amazon, this Limited Edition offers access to the Sekiryu Character Pack, including gear and weapon sets for Naoe, the Sekiryu Beast, and Dragon Tooth trinket.
Don’t hide away when you can save a whopping 33 per cent off this stealthy title.
Split Fiction for Xbox Series X: Was £44.99, now £27.98, Amazon.co.uk
Split Fiction follows two unpublished writers who are invited to test a machine that lets them live within their stories. It got high praise from Jake Brigstock, The Independent‘s gaming correspondent when he reviewed the game, calling it a “brilliantly fun and innovative game”. Better yet, it’s had a 38 per cent price cut on Amazon.
Star Wars Outlaws limited edition: Was £31.99, now £17.99, Very.co.uk
Explore a galaxy, take on risky jobs for notorious crime syndicates, and avoid the evil reach of the Empire. You can live the life of a smuggler and scoundrel in the Star Wars universe in this sprawling action-adventure game that’s full of mystery and danger – just watch your back. And yes, you can engage in epic space battles in your very own starship. Right now, the limited edition of Star Wars Outlaws on Xbox is reduced by nearly 50 per cent.
With Christmas fast approaching, perhaps there’s someone in your life who would love to find this in their stocking on Christmas morning. Featuring multi-player, and cross-platform online multi-player functionality for up to four people, Lego Party! could become the game of the season for the whole family to enjoy. Now with 38 per cent off this Black Friday.
When do Black Friday sales end?
The Black Friday sale event will run through to Cyber Monday on 1 December. However, Xbox’s Black Friday sale will run until 3 December. I’ll keep this page updated with all the best deals.
Should I wait for Cyber Monday?
While we may see fresh new deals appearing on Cyber Monday, it’s a good idea to pounce as soon as you see a great deal, rather than wait until Black Friday evolves into Cyber Monday. After all, once popular tech sells out over the Black Friday weekend, the deal can be gone for good.
How to avoid bad deals
To find the best, genuine deals amongst the duds, it pays to do your research. This can mean anything from a simple Google search to check that there aren’t any better deals elsewhere, to using a price tracker website like Camelcamelcamel for Amazon or staying eagle–eyed when it comes to spotting potential scams. For all of our top tips on how to shop the Black Friday sales, our consumer expert Molly Greeves has you covered with her Black Friday shopping guide.
How I selected the best Xbox Black Friday deals
When it comes to finding the best Xbox deals, I don’t just take the retailer’s word for it. Once I’ve spotted an offer, I use price-tracking websites such as PriceSpy, PriceRunner or Camelcamelcamel to check how much the item usually costs.
After that, I look at how much the product costs at competing retailers, so that I can bring you the best possible offer. If the price is the same at other retailers, I’ll look at which retailer has the best perks, such as free delivery or a longer warranty.
Rest assured, I’ll only ever bring you deals from trusted retailers, such as Amazon, Argos or Microsoft itself. That way, you know you’re getting a quality product and that you can assert your rights to a refund or repair if things go wrong.
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 round-up of the best Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals
