GameStop’s Black Friday ad is out, and select games are up to 50% off ahead of Thanksgiving — here are the best deals revealed so far

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GameStop has detailed its upcoming Black Friday sale, which comes on the tail end of the biggest console launches in history for Xbox and PlayStation. The new PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X will be the most highly sought items in GameStop stores on Black Friday, but shoppers can also save on dozens of games and accessories in the lead-up to the annual shopping holiday.

GameStop’s Black Friday event began with a countdown sale on November 14, and the retailer will continue to add new deals through November 29. In addition to video games, consoles, and accessories, GameStop sells clothing and collectibles, so it could be an ideal place to shop for the geeks on your holiday gift list.

GameStop will also have Nintendo Switch bundles available; the portable console has been incredibly popular amid social distancing, making it a rare find for most of the year. Switch games, like “Super Mario Maker 2” and “The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, are already discounted.

Gamers who plan on upgrading to a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X can still buy games for PS4 or Xbox One on disc and play them on the new consoles. Nearly all PS4 and Xbox One games are backwards compatible on the next-gen consoles, and a few already have upgraded graphics on the new systems.

GameStop’s Black Friday countdown sale is already underway, offering deals on more than a dozen games and lots of accessories. As part of the promotion, select games are now up to 50% off.

For Nintendo Switch, GameStop is offering $20 off “Super Mario Maker 2,” “The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening,” and “Luigi’s Mansion 3,” as well as $30 off “Yoshi’s Crafted World,” “Mario Tennis Aces,” and “Fire Emblem: Three Houses.”

Some of the best PlayStation 4 games released during 2020 are on sale too — “The Last of Us Part II” is $30, “Final Fantasy VII Remake” is $35, and “Ghost of Tsushima” is $40 right now. “Watch Dogs Legion,” which just came out last month, is already available for $23 off its full price. 

In addition, all Funko Pop! Vinyl toys and board games are discounted by 25%. GameStop is also offering a “buy one get one free” deal on all apparel, and 20% off branded merchandise from Marvel, Star Wars, Minecraft, and Fortnite.

In “Watch Dogs Legion,” players recruit a team of special operatives to free London from the grip of oppressive government and corporations. GameStop has the game on sale for $27 off its full price for Black Friday.

“Final Fantasy VII” was one of the most influential games of its era, and this remake completely recreates the original game’s first chapter with new combat mechanics, state-of-the-art graphics, and an expanded story. GameStop is offering the game for $34.99, the lowest price we’ve seen since its release.

“The Last of Us Part II” has sold more than four million copies since its worldwide launch on June 19, making it the fastest-selling PlayStation 4 exclusive ever. GameStop will have the game on sale for just $30 during its Black Friday sale.

Players choose between samurai and ninja fighting styles as they defend Japan’s island of Tsushima in this open-world adventure. You can buy the game for $20 off its regular price at GameStop on Black Friday.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers a Netflix-style subscription with hundreds of games for Xbox and PC, and the Xbox Live Gold service needed to play Xbox games online. This discount on a 3-month membership is one we see often, but since these subscriptions can be added to existing memberships, it remains a solid investment and an excellent stocking stuffer.

PlayStation Plus allows gamers to play online, nets them special discounts in the PlayStation Network store, and subscribers get free games each month that remain available as long as the PlayStation Plus subscription is active. During Black Friday, you can save $15 off a year-long subscription.

The top football game is back for the 2020-21 NFL season. Gamers can upgrade to the Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5 version for enhanced graphics. “Madden NFL 21” will be available for $27 at GameStop on Black Friday.

When Black Friday arrives, GameStop will offer “doorbuster” deals on even more games, and stores will sell the newly released next-gen video game consoles — PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X — in limited quantities. 

Starting on November 25 at 9 p.m., “Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla” will be on sale for $48, which is a 20% discount just weeks after its November 10 release. “Resident Evil 3 Remake,” the fan-favorite horror game that launched in March, will be on sale for 50% off. Another fun remake, “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2,” will be on sale for $10 off.

Black Friday will also bring lower prices on many of the games already included in GameStop’s early countdown sale, including “Watch Dogs: Legion” and “Star Wars: Squadrons.” Nintendo Switch games, like “New Super Mario Bros. Deluxe” and ” Yoshi’s Crafted World,” will be available for $27.

While the Nintendo Switch has been hard to buy this year, GameStop will have a $300 Switch bundle with a free copy of “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe” and three months of Nintendo Switch Online. A second $300 Switch bundle will be available with a set of four “Super Mario” themed drinking glasses. The Switch bundle with the glasses may not be as exciting as the “Mario Kart 8” package, but it’ll probably stay in stock longer.

GameStop has made its full Black Friday ad listing available if you want to see everything that’s on sale. We’ve highlighted some of the best deals to look forward to below. Just keep in mind, the following deals aren’t expected to be available until November 25 at 9 p.m. ET.

This bundle includes Nintendo’s hit portable console with a digital copy of the most popular Switch game, “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.” Several retailers will have the bundle for $60 off during Black Friday sales.

Ubisoft’s blockbuster action-adventure franchise is now on next-gen consoles, and you can upgrade to the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series S|X version of the game for free if you buy the PS4 or Xbox One version. Though the game is less than a month old, GameStop will offer 20% off during its Black Friday sale starting November 25.

“Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2” gives the arcade-style skateboarding games a modern overhaul with redesigned graphics and new features. The games have also kept most of their incredibly influential soundtracks too, so nostalgic gamers have lots to look forward to. GameStop is offering $10 off the game during its Black Friday sale.

Resident Evil 3 introduces the iconic monster Nemesis as he chases heroine Jill Valentine through the zombie-infested streets of Racoon City. This is a remake of the PlayStation 1 classic with overhauled gameplay and gorgeous graphics. The game also includes a multiplayer mode called ‘Resident Evil: Resistance,’ offering extra replay value.

The first Pokemon game for the Nintendo Switch and a remake of the original Game Boy games, this entry is perfect for newbies and those who haven’t played Pokemon since 1998. “Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu” will be on sale for $30 at GameStop on Black Friday.

Razer’s affordable Kraken X headset offers 7.1 surround sound on PC, manual controls for mute and volume, and memory foam ear cushions. It can also be used with Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch console, as well as any device with a 3.5mm audio jack.

GameStop’s early Black Friday sales event began with a two-week countdown sale on November 14.

The official GameStop Black Friday sale will be available online first, starting at 9 p.m. ET on November 25. GameStop stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and open at 7 a.m. on November 27. In-store sales will continue through November 29 at 6 p.m.

It’s unclear if GameStop will offer any special deals for Cyber Monday, though the Monday after Thanksgiving and Black Friday are two of the most popular days of the year for online shopping.

GameStop is allowing customers to shop in-stores, and there will be a limited number of PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S consoles available for purchase.

GameStop doesn’t have curbside pick-up, but online orders can be picked up in stores, and customers in some areas can receive same-day deliveries.