Affordable deals on games and technology

Black Friday week is here, and while the spotlight often falls on big-ticket items like discounts on game consoles like the Switch or PS5, there’s a treasure trove of other affordable tech and gaming items worth checking out, too. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your setup or pick up some handy gadgets on a budget, there are plenty of great deals under $50 to make the most of Black Friday.

From budget-friendly games to power banks and smart home essentials, these deals show you don’t need to spend a fortune to score quality gear. We’ll keep this list updated throughout the Black Friday weekend, so bookmark this page and check back for the latest discounts over the next few days.

Best Black Friday gaming deals under $50

Now I could be cheeky and add offerings like Metaphor: ReFantazio, Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 and Alan Wake 2; all great deals but all $49.99. It’s technically under $50, but I don’t want to waste your time here. So instead, I’ve rounded up a good pile of extremely affordable video games that have hit rock bottom prices.

This includes Star Wars Outlaws for $40, Tears of the Kingdom for $30, Elden Ring for $20, Sonic x Shadow Generations for $30and so much more. You’ll be hard pressed to find deals better than these this Black Friday – add to basket!

Hulu Black Friday: $0.99/month for a year

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Get 12 months for $0.99 per month, offer ends December 2nd. It costs $11.88 for the year.

Hulu stands out as one of the best streaming platforms today, but it is often underrated. With critically acclaimed films like Anatomy of a Fall and Talk to Me and outstanding, Emmy-winning TV series like Shogun, Abbott Elementary, The Bear and Only Murders in the Building, there’s always something unique to watch.

This Black Friday, Hulu is dirt cheap and available for only $0.99/month for a full year – down from $9.99/month, and at 90% off, it’s hard to beat. Similarly, the Disney+ package is offered on $2.99/month for a yeardown from $10.99/month, making these some of the best Black Friday streaming deals available.

Best Black Friday 4K UHD Deals Under $50

Amazon is slashing prices on tons of Blu-rays and 4K UHD discs. Fortunately, the quality of the movies in Amazon’s online equivalent of a bargain bin is quite good.

We’ve found a bunch of great movies for ultra-cheap, including The Batman, The thing at the lowest price since last year, Across the Spider-Verse, Gladiator, Blade Runner: Final Cutand read more.

Audible: $0.99/month, $20 free credit

3 months of Audible Premium Plus for $0.99 per month

Non-current subscribers only

3 months of Audible Premium Plus for $0.99 per month

Plus one-time bonus of $20 Audible Credit

From now until December 31st, non-current Audible subscribers are eligible for three months of Audible Premium Plus for $0.99 per month and a one-time bonus of $20 Audible credit. Premium Plus is Audible’s best plan, and three months would normally cost you around $44.95.

You also get a free audiobook of your choice every month, which you can keep indefinitely. This is one of our favorite deals of the entire Black Friday sale, and it’s well worth picking up.

Best Black Friday tech deals under $50

There are plenty of impressive tech deals to check out over Black Friday, but here are a few favorites under $50, and plenty for even less than $25, too.

Highlights include an excellent MagSafe charger for your Apple iPhone 16; the Baseus 5,000mAh 20W MagSafe Power Bank is priced down to just $12.16 after a clippable 24% off coupon.

There are also Fire TV Stick 4K Maxat an all-time low price of $32.99, and the perfect buy for anyone looking to try out Xbox Game Pass cloud streaming.

Best Board Game Black Friday Deals Under $50

Board games like Azul are down to incredibly affordable prices for Black Friday, including Azul for $19.99, Ticket to Ride for $24.99, Catan for $24.99, and Exploding Kittens for $9.99. Azul is one of the best new board games released in recent years and our Azul reviewer, Matt Thrower said:

“Between its beautiful presentation, simplicity and depth, there’s little doubt that Azul has earned its place as a modern classic. While the pillaging of its formula by its successors has created more challenging games, none have captured that fine blend of accessibility and interactivity that make it special.”

Black Friday: Why You Can Trust IGN?

Why trust IGN for your shopping advice? Our team of experienced writers passionate about gaming, technology and home gadgets have been covering Black Friday deals and events for an average of five years or more. With a year-round focus on good offers, we can spot real discounts and avoid misleading offers. Each deal in this article has been carefully hand-picked by knowledgeable experts who are truly dedicated to helping you save money.

Black Friday falls on November 29th! All month long, retailers have been rolling out sales and ramping up to massive discounts on Black Friday and through the Cyber ​​Monday weekend. There are already some great deals available on PS5 consoles and controllers, video games for all platforms, AirPods Pro and tons more.

Robert Anderson is the deals expert and trade editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.