Thanksgiving is nearly here, and Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2019 are just around the corner. As usual, you'll be able to find some great deals on video games, consoles, and accessories during the big shopping days, including Nintendo's popular monster-catching franchise, Pokemon.While the latest entries in the series, Pokemon Sword and Shield, may have only just launched on Nintendo Switch this month, you can already find the games for cheaper at Ebay with free shipping. That's not the only worthwhile deal available through the digital store. If you're interested in the new Pokemon games but don't yet have a Switch, you can pick up a Nintendo Switch Lite in your choice of color along with a copy of Pokemon Sword for $230--$30 off of their usual combined price.Some older Pokemon games are also on sale ahead of Black Friday. You can pick up last year's Switch Pokemon titles, Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee, for $43 each at Amazon, while Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon for 3DS are $23.09. And if you're in the market for a Poke Ball Plus, the accessory will be on sale for only $20 at various retailers as part of Nintendo's official Black Friday sale.Those are just a few of the good Pokemon deals we've seen ahead of Black Friday 2019; we've rounded up even more below. We'll update this list with any additional Pokemon deals we find, so check back often as we get closer to Black Friday. You can also see even more of this year's best Black Friday deals across gaming, tech, and entertainment below. Black Friday 2019 Deals & News Black Friday 2019 Start Times, Store Hours: GameStop, Best Buy, Target, And More Black Friday 2019: Best Nintendo Switch Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best PS4 Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best Xbox One Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: When Does It Start, Deals To Expect, And More Black Friday 2019 Best Gaming Deals: PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, And PC Best Pokemon game dealsPokemon Sword and Shield (Switch)Pokemon Sword & Shield | $48 ($60)The first Gen 8 Pokemon games take players to Galar, a picturesque region that's home to a variety of new and familiar Pokemon to catch and raise. While the games don't stray very far from the series' established formula, Sword and Shield introduce a handful of new features to help keep the experience fresh, including the Wild Area, an open-world locale where some incredibly strong Pokemon roam about. There are also some new battle mechanics to master like Dynamaxing, which temporarily supersizes a Pokemon during battle.Right now, the cheapest place to buy Pokemon Sword and Shield is at Ebay, where you can get a brand-new copy for $48 with free shipping as part of the site's Black Friday sale. See at Ebay Nintendo Switch Lite bundle with Pokemon SwordNintendo Switch Lite + Pokemon Sword Bundle | $230 ($260)Nintendo's portable-focused Switch Lite runs for $200 by itself, but you can get it along with a copy of Pokemon Sword right now for $230--a $30 savings. You don't have to wait until Black Friday to take advantage of this deal, but you'll want to act soon if you're interested, as quantities are likely limited and probably won't last long. See at Ebay Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu (Switch)Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu & Eevee | $43 ($60)While Sword and Shield take place in an entirely new region, last year's Pokemon games, Let's Go, Pikachu and Let's Go, Eevee, instead reimagine the classic Pokemon Yellow version. The titles take players back to Kanto, the setting of the original Pokemon games, where you'll encounter the original 150 Pokemon and do battle against classic Gym Leaders like Brock and Misty. The games also take some influence from Pokemon Go, namely in terms of how you catch Pokemon; instead of battling wild monsters, you capture them by swinging your Joy-Con at the right time. See at Amazon Pokemon Ultra Sun and Pokemon Ultra Moon (3DS)Pokemon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon | $23.09 ($40)The final mainline Pokemon games to hit the 3DS, Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are at their core upgraded versions of 2016's Sun and Moon versions. While the basic storyline generally remains the same, the Ultra games expand the narrative with a new subplot focusing on the Legendary Pokemon Necrozma. A new organization called the Ultra Recon Squad also figures into the story, and there are several new Ultra Beasts to catch as well. The games are already discounted at Amazon, but Best Buy will also have them on sale for $25 each during Black Friday. See at Amazon Poke Ball PlusPoke Ball Plus | $20 ($50)Released alongside Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee, the Poke Ball Plus is a Poke Ball-shaped accessory that works much like a Joy-Con. The controller is also compatible with the newly released Pokemon Sword and Shield, and it lets you take one of your Pokemon out with you on a walk and earn rewards. On top of that, each Poke Ball Plus comes with Mew as an added bonus, making it the only way you can obtain the Mythical Pokemon in Let's Go or Sword and Shield so far. The accessory normally runs for $50, but Best Buy, GameStop, Target and Amazon will all have it for only $20 during Black Friday. See at Amazon Best Pokemon collectible dealsPokemon Adventures manga setPokemon Adventures manga box set | $24.74 ($55)The Pokemon Adventures manga has been around since the earliest days of the series, continuing to this day. This box set includes the first seven volumes of the series. Volumes 1-3 follow the story of Red as he journeys around Kanto on a quest to become Pokemon League Champion, while volumes 4-7 take place two years later and star a new protagonist, the titular Yellow and her Pikachu. See at Amazon More Black Friday 2019 DealsNintendo Switch Black Friday 2019 Game DealsPS4 Black Friday 2019 Game DealsXbox One Black Friday 2019 Game DealsGameStop Black Friday 2019 Game Deals DealsAmazon Black Friday 2019 DealsWalmart Black Friday 2019 DealsBest Buy Black Friday 2019 DealsTarget Black Friday 2019 DealsInfo from Gamespot.com

The Nintendo Switch is entering Black Friday 2019 in a strong spot. Nintendo's latest console has had a number of great exclusive games, including Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Astral Chain, Luigi's Mansion 3, and Pokemon Sword and Shield. On top of that, the new Switch Lite has kept console sales strong as it tempts even current Switch owners to pony up for a second system. You'll be able to find deals on both the Switch and Switch Lite this Black Friday, as well as some accessories to round out your Nintendo Switch gaming experience. We've rounded up the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals right here, compiling Switch consoles and accessories from all of the major retailers.The official Nintendo Switch bundle is a repeat from last year, but there are several other enticing Switch bundles available at a number of retailers. This includes deals on updated Switch with better battery life and the portable-only Nintendo Switch Lite. In addition to console deals, you can also pick up Joy-Cons for an incredible price and a variety of different third-party controllers for great prices.Early Black Friday sales have begun at most major retailers. Some of these deals, including the only discount on the Switch Lite we've seen, are available right now. For reference, here's when each retailer's Black Friday sale officially starts.WalmartOnline: November 27 at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ETIn store: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 at 6 PM local timeBest BuyOnline: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 (unknown time)In store: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 at 5 PM local timeTargetOnline: Thanksgiving morning, November 28In store: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 at 5 PM local timeGameStopOnline: Wednesday, November 27 at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ETIn store: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 at 3 PM local timeAmazonNow until November 29 Black Friday 2019 Deals & News Black Friday 2019 Start Times, Store Hours: GameStop, Best Buy, Target, And More Black Friday 2019: Best Nintendo Switch Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best PS4 Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best Xbox One Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: When Does It Start, Deals To Expect, And More Black Friday 2019 Best Gaming Deals: PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, And PC Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch console dealsNintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle -- $300Nintendo Switch with digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and $25 gift coupon | $300This Switch bundle was offered in 2018, and on the surface, it's a pretty good deal. You get the Switch and an awesome game that regularly goes for around $50 these days. However, please note this isn't the updated Switch with better battery life; it's the launch model. If you love Mario Kart and aren't concerned about the longer battery life, this is a solid offer; otherwise, you may be better off just buying the newer model for the same price and waiting for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to go on sale. We're highlighting GameStop's bundle here because you'll get a $25 gift coupon with your purchase when buying on Thanksgiving Day or Black Friday. Other major retailers will have this bundle, too. Best Buy is throwing in a free screen protector.Upcoming deal See at Best Buy Nintendo Switch Kohl's bundle -- $300Nintendo Switch (new model) with carrying case and charging dock with $90 Kohl's Cash | $320 ($345)If you're not eager to grab Nintendo's official bundle, we know Kohl's will have its own bundle that does, in fact, feature the updated Switch with better battery life. For $320, you'll get the Switch, a carrying case ($20 value), and the popular PowerA Joy-Con Charging Dock ($25 value). The real draw here is that you'll get $90 Kohl's Cash to spend in the weeks following Black Friday.Upcoming deal Nintendo Switch Lite -- $175Nintendo Switch Lite | $175 ($200)Nintendo Switch Lite deals will be rare this Black Friday. But Google Shopping has a good one, and it's available right now. Use promo code NOVSAVE19 to get a yellow, gray, or turquoise Nintendo Switch Lite for $175, a full $25 off of the retail price. There's a good chance this deal will sell out quickly, so make sure to snag one before it's gone.Available now See at Google Shopping Nintendo Switch Lite with $25 gift coupon -- $200 Nintendo Switch Lite with $25 gift coupon | $200GameStop will also have a Switch Lite promotion on Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1. When you buy a Switch Lite at full price (turquoise, yellow, or gray), you'll get a $25 gift coupon.Upcoming deal See at GameStop Nintendo Switch + Crash Team Racing + 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership -- $296Nintendo Switch (new model) + Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled + 12-month Nintendo Switch Online Family membership -- $296 ($375)Starting Wednesday, November 27, Google Shopping will have a rather cool Nintendo Switch bundle. The $296 bundle includes the updated Switch with better battery life, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, and a 12-month family membership for Nintendo Switch Online. Even though Crash Team Racing certainly pales in comparison to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, this bundle is better because it has the new Switch model and a $35 subscription to Switch Online.Upcoming deal See at Google Shopping Nintendo Switch + Spyro Reignited Trilogy -- $300Nintendo Switch (new model) with Spyro Reignited Trilogy | $300 ($340)Walmart has a decent Nintendo Switch bundle available right now. You get the upgraded Switch model with better battery life for its regular retail price of $300, but Walmart will throw in Spyro Reignited Trilogy, which normally goes for $40. It's worth noting that Spyro Reignited Trilogy will be discounted to $25 this Black Friday. Still, if the Google Shopping Switch bundle is sold out, this is a reasonable option. See at Walmart Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch accessory dealsNintendo Switch Joy-Con -- $53.60Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (L/R) Neon Red/Blue or Gray | $53.60 ($80)An extra pair of Joy-Con controllers normally sets you back $80, and even though you get "two" controllers, that's still pricey. Thankfully, Switch Joy-Cons will be on sale for $53.60 at Amazon, besting Best Buy and Target's $60 price during Black Friday. It seems you'll be able to choose between neon red/blue or gray.Upcoming deal See at Amazon PowerA wired Switch controllers -- $15PowerA wired controllers | $15 ($25)Like Joy-Cons, Switch Pro controllers are expensive, but there are some reasonable third-party options like PowerA's lineup of wired controllers. Using the same layout as the Pro controller but with a slightly smaller form factor, PowerA's wired controllers are pretty darn good and come in three awesome designs: Zelda, Mario, and a Pikachu-yellow Pokemon theme. All three will be discounted to $15 during Best Buy's Black Friday sale.Upcoming deal See Zelda-themed controller See Pokemon-themed controller See Mario-themed controller PowerA wireless Switch controllers -- $25PowerA Enhanced Wireless Nintendo Switch controllers | $29 ($45)These PowerA Enhanced wireless Nintendo Switch controllers are good alternatives to Nintendo's official Pro Controller. They don't support features like HD Rumble or NFC Amiibo scanning, but they do have two buttons on the back that can be mapped to a face button. This lets you keep your thumbs on the sticks while you're in the middle of the action.Upcoming deal See at Walmart Poke Ball Plus -- $20Poke Ball Plus | $20 ($50)While the Poke Ball Plus initially launched as an alternative controller for Pokemon: Let's Go, it will also be compatible with Pokemon Sword and Shield, allowing you to "hold" one of your Pokemon and take it with you on the go (presumably to rack up experience points or earn extra items). However, it won't function as a controller for Pokemon Sword and Shield the same way it did for Pokemon: Let's Go. The Poke Ball Plus also comes with Mew, a mythical Pokemon that can be transferred into Pokemon: Let's Go. The accessory is normally $50, but most major retailers will have it for $20 during Black Friday.Upcoming deal See at Amazon Nintendo Switch starter kit -- $15Nintendo Switch Elite Edition Starter Kit | $15 ($25)If you're buying a Nintendo Switch this holiday season, you should be in the market for a case, too. This starter kit comes with a carrying case, USB-C cable, silicone Joy-Con covers, and a microfiber cleaning cloth. It'll be discounted to $15 at Best Buy.Upcoming deal See at Best Buy Insignia Power Pack -- $12.50Insignia Power Pack for Switch/Switch Lite | $12.50 ($25)For those who like traveling with their Switch (and who doesn't?), a car charger is a great accessory to have. This Insignia pack comes with a car charger, a USB-C cable, and an extra AC adapter. Having a second AC adapter is handy, as you won't have to unplug your AC adapter from your dock every time you want to take your Switch on a trip.Available now See at Best Buy Mario or Luigi Fight Pad -- $15Mario or Luigi Wired Fight Pad Pro | $15 ($25)These GameCube-style fight pads will be on sale for $10 off at GameStop. If you play a lot of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, these will be of particular interest. They are wired, so they only work in docked mode.Upcoming deal See at GameStop GameCube wireless controller -- $35GameCube wireless controller | $35 ($50)If you want a wireless GameCube-style controller, GameStop will have purple, gold, and silver ones discounted from $50 to $35 during its Black Friday sale.Upcoming deal See at GameStop SanDisk 128GB microSDXC -- $15SanDisk 128GB microSDXC | $15 ($30)The Nintendo Switch has 32GB of internal storage, but it's easy to fill that space up quickly after downloading games from the Eshop. GameStop will have 128GB microSD cards on sale for $15.Upcoming deal See at GameStop Astro A10 Gaming Headset -- $35Astro A10 Breath of the Wild-themed Gaming Headset | $35 ($60)Astro is one of the most popular gaming headset manufacturers. The A10 wired headset for Switch is one of the company's budget headsets, but it still offers quality audio. GameStop will have it discounted from $60 to $35. It also happens to be The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild-themed.Upcoming deal See at GameStop More Black Friday 2019 DealsNintendo Switch Black Friday 2019 Game DealsPS4 Black Friday 2019 Game DealsXbox One Black Friday 2019 Game DealsGameStop Black Friday 2019 Game Deals DealsAmazon Black Friday 2019 DealsWalmart Black Friday 2019 DealsBest Buy Black Friday 2019 DealsTarget Black Friday 2019 Deals Info from Gamespot.com

Nintendo is well known for rarely ever letting its games go on sale as often as other publishers, so Black Friday can be a vital time for Nintendo fans who want to play the latest games for cheap. It's no an easy road to walk, but the deals are here and they're well worth pursuing. Now that nearly every Black Friday ad has either been released or leaked at this point--some sales are even live already--we know Black Friday 2019 will have a bunch of deals on Switch games and hardware. Some of the system's best games are being discounted, and while outright price drops on Switch and Switch Lite Consoles are few and far between, you do have some options for bundles. Where to find the best Nintendo Switch game dealsNintendo has announced its own official Switch deals, which will be available at a variety of stores, though things can vary from one to another. This year, retailers like Amazon, Target, Best Buy, GameStop, and Walmart will have some of the most popular Switch games for 33% off, dropping the price on games like Mario Tennis Aces, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Super Mario Odyssey from $60 to $40. The exception here is Walmart and Target, which will have those three games for $30 each.Those five major retailers will likely account for the vast majority of deals on Switch games. That said, if you prefer to buy digitally, the Nintendo Eshop usually has its own sale on games, so you'll want to check those out during Black Friday weekend too; so far, only Europe's Eshop sale has been detailed, but we're expecting North America to follow soon. At this time, nearly all major retailers have released their Black Friday ads, including Best Buy, Target, Walmart, GameStop, Kohl's, Costco, and Office Depot.Nintendo will also have game deals on the Eshop. So far, only UK Eshop deals have been revealed, but we will add notable games from the US sale to the list below when the North American Black Friday sale is unveiled.For more Black Friday Switch deals, check out our guide to the best Switch console and accessory deals, which includes a familiar Switch bundle and discounts on multiple Switch controllers. And for reference, here's when each retailer's Black Friday sale begins.WalmartOnline: November 27 at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ETIn store: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 at 6 PM local timeBest BuyOnline: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 (unknown time)In store: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 at 5 PM local timeTargetOnline: Thanksgiving morning, November 28In store: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 at 5 PM local timeGameStopOnline: Wednesday, November 27 at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ETIn store: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 at 3 PM local timeAmazonNovember 22 to November 29 Black Friday 2019 Deals & News Black Friday 2019 Start Times, Store Hours: GameStop, Best Buy, Target, And More Black Friday 2019: Best Nintendo Switch Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best PS4 Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best Xbox One Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: When Does It Start, Deals To Expect, And More Black Friday 2019 Best Gaming Deals: PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, And PC Black Friday 2019: Best Nintendo Switch game dealsAmerican Ninja Warrior -- $20Assassin's Creed III Remastered -- $15Bendy and the Ink Machine -- $20Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night -- $20Call of Cthulhu -- $30Carnival Games -- $15Cities: Skylines -- $20Civilization VI -- $20Collection of Mana -- $20Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy -- $15Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled -- $15Crystal Crisis -- $20Dead by Daylight -- $20Diablo 3: Eternal Collection -- $25Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and Lion King -- $15Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze -- $40Everspace Stellar Edition -- $30Final Fantasy X/X-2 -- $25Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age -- $25Forager -- $20Friday the 13th: The Game Ultimate Slasher Edition -- $20Guacamelee! One-Two Punch Collection -- $25Into the Dead 2 -- $20Just Dance 2020 -- $25Killer Queen Black -- $15Kirby Star Allies -- $40LA Noire -- $20The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild -- $30Lego DC Super Villains -- $15Lego Harry Potter Collection -- $15Lego The Incredibles -- $20Lego Jurassic World -- $15Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 -- $20The Lego Movie 2 -- $15Lego Ninjago -- $20Let's Sing Country -- $25Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle -- $15Mario Tennis Aces -- $30Mortal Kombat 11 -- $25NBA 2K20 -- $27Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch -- $25Nickeloden Kart Racers -- $20Octopath Traveler -- $40Opus Collection -- $25Overcooked 2 -- $20Overwatch: Legendary Edition -- $25Paw Patrol On a Roll -- $20Planescape Torment and Icewind Enhanced Edition -- $30Rayman Legends Definitive Edition -- $15Resident Evil Origins Collection -- $30Rocket League -- $20Scribblenauts Mega Pack -- $15Sid Meier's Civilization VI -- $20Sniper Elite III Ultimate Edition -- $30Splatoon 2 -- $30Spyro Reignited Trilogy -- $25Star Wars Pinball -- $20Steins;Gate Elite -- $30Street Outlaws: The List -- $25Super Dragon Ball Heroes World Mission -- $25Super Mario Odyssey -- $30Super Mario Party -- $30Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD -- $25Team Sonic Racing -- $20Terraria -- $20Trials Rising Gold Edition -- $15Trine 4 -- $20Trine Ultimate Collection -- $30Umihara Kawase Fresh! -- $20Vampyr -- $40Will: A Wonderful World -- $25The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition -- $45Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair -- $20Yu-Gi-Oh Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution -- $20Zombieland: Double Tap - Roadtrip -- $25More Black Friday 2019 DealsNintendo Switch Black Friday 2019 Game DealsPS4 Black Friday 2019 Game DealsXbox One Black Friday 2019 Game DealsGameStop Black Friday 2019 Game Deals DealsAmazon Black Friday 2019 DealsWalmart Black Friday 2019 DealsBest Buy Black Friday 2019 DealsTarget Black Friday 2019 DealsInfo from Gamespot.com

Beat Saber developer Beat Games is now a part of Facebook, and is joining Oculus Studios. They will remain independently operated, according to the announcement, and will continue to work on new content for Beat Saber, including an upcoming 360-degree level mode that will ship in December.According to the announcement, Beat Saber has "only scratched the surface" of what the studio can do, and Facebook is "thrilled to join forces to see where this talented team takes VR gaming in the future." It also states that this buyout will help Beat Games to develop more content for their game, and what Beat Saber will remain available on non-Oculus platforms as well.A Q&A posted along with the announcement makes it clear that modding will still be possible, too, but developer mode "is not intended for engaging in piracy or illicit modding, including mods that infringe on third-party IP rights or contain malicious code." Beat Games will remain in Prague as well, and will continue operating as it has to this point.It's been a big month for VR, with Half-Life: Alyx recently being announced as a PC VR exclusive. On the other hand, Phil Spencer has also made it clear that Xbox is not currently pursuing VR, as it represents a very thin slice of the market.We gave Beat Saber an 8/10 in our review back in 2018. Reviewer Alessandro Barbosa wrote that the game is "an exhilarating rush and an exhausting game to play in the best way." If you'd like to play it but haven't made the jump to VR yet, check out all the best Black Friday VR Deals.Info from Gamespot.com

Right now, Blizzard Entertainment is jumping into the Black Friday 2019 fray with all sorts of deals on its most popular games lasting until December 2. In a blog post, the developer detailed in great length all the deals you can get online right now through the official site. As of this time, this sale focuses on its catalog of PC games on Battle.net, which includes Overwatch, Diablo III, and StarCraft 2, along with non-Blizzard games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and the more recent Modern Warfare.In addition to deals on games, Blizzard also has a sale on its merchandise site, the Blizzard Gear Store. Right now, you can find Overwatch Funko figures and other Blizzard-themed shirts, beanies, and hoodies on sale. Along with the site-wide discount, you can also use the promo code EXPLORE, saving 25% off on purchases over $75. But of course, the real savings here are the variety of games in this Black Friday 2019 sale.There's a lot on display, so here's a quick rundown of all the key games to find in this sale. On the official Blizzard site, you can find many more deals on other games including Hearthstone and Heroes of the Storm, and a discount on BlizzCon's 2019 Virtual Ticket as well, which can net you bonus items for different Blizzard games. Black Friday 2019 Deals & News Black Friday 2019 Start Times, Store Hours: GameStop, Best Buy, Target, And More Black Friday 2019: Best Nintendo Switch Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best PS4 Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best Xbox One Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: When Does It Start, Deals To Expect, And More Black Friday 2019 Best Gaming Deals: PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, And PC Diablo 3 (PC) DealsThe legendary loot-driven action-RPG series is having a bit of a renaissance following the reveal of Diablo IV at BlizzCon 2019. With a lot more interest in the series now, Blizzard has given Diablo 3 on PC a significant discount. In addition to the base game and its Reaper of Souls expansion, you can also net the complete Diablo 3 experience on sale at a significantly lower price. The Battle Chest edition is the base game and the Reaper of Souls expansion, but if you want to own the complete Diablo 3 experience--including the Necromancer add-on and some bonus gear for your classes--then you'll want to get the Eternal Collection.Base Game via Blizzard - $10Reaper of Souls via Blizzard - $10Battle Chest via Blizzard - $20Eternal Collection via Blizzard - $29.49Overwatch (PC, PS4, and Xbox One) DealsRight now, you can play Overwatch for free on PC, PS4, and Xbox One until December 4. But if you want to keep playing for the long-term on PC and consoles, then check out Blizzard's sale on both the standard and legendary editions of the game. While both versions feature the same content, the Legendary edition will net you additional credits to spend in-game, along with more cosmetics for the roster of heroes.Standard Edition via Blizzard (PC) - $15Legendary Edition via Blizzard (PC) - $20Legendary Edition (PS4) - $20Legendary Edition (Xbox One) - $24StarCraft DealsThe StarCraft series has been a significant force within the esports scene for much of its lifespan, and it's still going strong to this day. While the base StarCraft II game has since become free-to-play, the campaign expansions are paid standalone releases, which you can now get at a substantial discount. But if you're looking to take a trip back to the early days of StarCraft, then you can also check out the sale on the recent remaster of the original game, which includes the Cartooned content update, which replaces all the visuals with heavily stylized visuals.StarCraft Remastered via Blizzard - $7.49StarCraft Remastered + Cartooned via Blizzard - $15StarCraft II: Campaign Collection via Blizzard - $20StarCraft II: Campaign Collection Digital Deluxe via Blizzard - $30World of Warcraft DealsFor those who have had their eye on World of Warcraft, the Complete Collection might be your best way into the online universe. On sale now, the Complete Collection packages everything together in one neat bundle. In addition to the base World of Warcraft and its previous expansions, the collection also includes the current Battle of Azeroth expansion and a pre-purchase of the recently revealed Shadowlands. All current subscribers also get access to WoW Classic, allowing them to relive the MMO's early years.WoW Complete Collection: Heroic Edition - $90WoW Complete Collection: Epic Edition - $110Call Of Duty (PC) DealsWhile Battle.net is mostly populated with Blizzard games, other Activision games have also made it into the digital marketplace, such as the Call of Duty series. During Blizzard's Black Friday 2019 sale, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and Modern Warfare are discounted.Black Ops 4 Standard Edition via Blizzard - $24Black Ops 4 Battle Edition (Battle Royale and Zombies Only) via Blizzard - $20Black Ops 4 Digital Deluxe Edition via Blizzard -$50Modern Warfare Operator Edition via Blizzard - $64Modern Warfare Operator Enhanced Edition via Blizzard - $80More Black Friday 2019 DealsNintendo Switch Black Friday 2019 Game DealsPS4 Black Friday 2019 Game DealsXbox One Black Friday 2019 Game DealsGameStop Black Friday 2019 Game Deals DealsAmazon Black Friday 2019 DealsWalmart Black Friday 2019 DealsBest Buy Black Friday 2019 DealsTarget Black Friday 2019 DealsInfo from Gamespot.com

Black Friday 2019 is one of those rare moments in the year where we see major Nintendo Switch game deals. The company rarely tend to mark its games and hardware down throughout the year, so it's a bit of a special time. While Nintendo's Black Friday page also says to "check back soon for more deals," most other retailers like Target and Walmart have already spilled details on which games and accessories are getting major deals. Unfortunately, we likely won't see that many big Nintendo Switch console deals. After all, the Switch and Switch Lite are selling so well they don't need them, and the only big console bundles packs in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with the older, less battery-efficient model, which is a bummer for those looking to get the latest Nintendo hardware.Regardless, we'll certainly be seeing an Eshop sale that will discount a slew of digital Switch games, presumably along with those for 3DS. In fact, Nintendo's Black Friday Eshop sale has already been previewed for Europe and includes the expected discounts on a mix of first- and third-party games. Among them are Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Cadence of Hyrule, and Dragon Quest Builders 2, all of which will be 30% off.Microsoft, Best Buy, and Target have also revealed the sales they'll have ready for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, so make sure to check those out if you're shopping around. Black Friday 2019 Deals & News Black Friday 2019 Start Times, Store Hours: GameStop, Best Buy, Target, And More Black Friday 2019: Best Nintendo Switch Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best PS4 Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best Xbox One Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: When Does It Start, Deals To Expect, And More Black Friday 2019 Best Gaming Deals: PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, And PC In terms of Nintendo's official lineup of deals, first up is an assortment of Nintendo Switch games. Normally sold for $60, the following games will be available for $40 (33% off) at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart starting Wednesday, November 27:Super Mario OdysseySuper Mario PartyThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildSplatoon 2Donkey Kong Country: Tropical FreezeMario Tennis AcesKirby Star AlliesOctopath TravelerWolfenstein II: The New ColossusWhile Nintendo's page says these games will be available for $40, Target's Black Friday ad claims the store will offer The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mario Tennis Aces, and Super Mario Odyssey for only $30 each as limited-time doorbuster deals. Also, please note that more games may be on sale as well, but the Nintendo website only confirms the above titles. Finally, if you prefer to buy games digitally, the Nintendo Eshop's deals will likely be revealed at a later date.Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers are also getting a discount during Black Friday. Normally sold for $80 a pair, you'll be able to pick up a new pair of either gray or neon red and blue Joy-Cons for $60 (25% off). This offer will be available at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target starting Wednesday, November 27.For those who play Pokemon Go or the Pokemon: Let's Go Switch games, the Poke Ball Plus is a handy accessory for storing and catching Pokemon. It also comes with Mew, a mythical Pokemon that you can transfer into Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu or Pokemon: Let's Go, Eevee. Normally sold for $50, the Poke Ball Plus will be on sale for just $20 (60% off) at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart starting Thursday, November 28.Finally, if you were hoping for a price drop on the Nintendo Switch itself, you might be out of luck. Nintendo is offering the Switch bundled with a free digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for its full price of $300. If you have a good memory, you might recall this is the exact same bundle offered during Black Friday 2018. The difference this year, however, is that an upgraded Switch model with better battery life has since been released, but this particular bundle includes the original model without that improvement.That said, if you're interested in Mario Kart and don't mind forgoing the extra battery life, this is still a solid deal. While not included in Nintendo's Black Friday game deals, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe usually goes for around $50 on Amazon and elsewhere, so you're saving a good wad of cash on this bundle. The console deal will be available at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart starting Thursday, November 28.Nintendo's Black Friday 2019 dealsSelect Nintendo Switch games -- $40 ($60)Joy-Con controllers (Gray, Neon Red and Blue) -- $60 ($80)Poke Ball Plus accessory -- $20 ($50)Nintendo Switch with free copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe -- $300More Black Friday 2019 DealsNintendo Switch Black Friday 2019 Game DealsPS4 Black Friday 2019 Game DealsXbox One Black Friday 2019 Game DealsGameStop Black Friday 2019 Game Deals DealsAmazon Black Friday 2019 DealsWalmart Black Friday 2019 DealsBest Buy Black Friday 2019 DealsTarget Black Friday 2019 DealsInfo from Gamespot.com

(This article contains spoilers for Avengers: Endgame).Avengers: Endgame was a phenomenon when it released in cinemas earlier this year, earning strong reviews and ultimately becoming the highest grossing film of all time. It brought in $2,797,800,564 at the global box office, and generally pleased fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Vanity Fair has an interview with the film's writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, who also wrote Avengers: Infinity War, as well as the Captain America trilogy and Thor: The Dark World, discussing the film's success and the paths Marvel avoided. They believe that part of the franchise's success has come from avoiding easy hits, like Iron Man 4, if they don't serve long-term storytelling goals.As anyone who has seen Avengers: Endgame knows (and if you haven't, now's your last chance to look away), thwarting Thanos' plan ultimately results in the death of Tony Stark. According to the pair, planning began around the time of Captain America: Civil War, which made Tony Stark a major secondary character. McFeely believes that Marvel has built up a lot of goodwill by allowing the films to go in unexpected directions: "whether you like all of the 24 movies or not, the capital that Marvel built up allowed them to do things like make a movie starring a raccoon and a tree, right?" He also believes that "you would’ve already had Iron Man 4 if it was any other studio," but that Marvel Studios decided to "take chances on all these other things" instead.Markus believes that the death of Tony Stark "legitimizes the whole thing," and that to "have it add up to something and have it end, that's what stories are about." While keeping Tony alive for more movies would have no doubt been profitable, he argues, it would have harmed the franchise. "If Tony made it out the other side, and Iron Man 4 was waiting there, you’d be like, [shakes head] One too many..."McFeely notes that Steve Rogers (Captain America) and Tony Stark both get very different arcs across the third phase of the MCU, both of which culminate in their characters exiting after Endgame, but only Rogers can survive. "We realized at one point, late in 2015, that for Steve to be his best self, he was going to have to get a life, and for Tony to be his best self, he might have to lose his." Markus adds that Rogers "can’t die in this movie, because he was willing to die in the first one. That’s not a journey."Avengers: Endgame is available on Disney+.Info from Gamespot.com

Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese has been in the headlines a lot lately for his comments about superhero movies, but he is of course known for more than his stance on Marvel films. His newest movie, The Irishman, comes to Netflix on Wednesday, November 27 in the United States. To help you decide if it's worth your time, we're collecting excerpts from reviews into a roundup so you can get a glimpse at the critical reception quickly.The Irishman tells the story of Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran, a hitman struggling to survive in a story involving the mysterious disappearance of teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa in the 1970s. Robert DeNiro plays Sheeran while Al Pacino portrays Hoffa. Joe Pesci also stars.The movie is a reunion of sorts, as DeNiro and Pesci starred in Scorsese's acclaimed mobster movies Goodfellas and Casino. The Irishman is based on the book "I Heard Your Paint Houses" by Charles Brandt, and it had been in the works for nine years before finally getting made.The film tells some of its story through flashbacks featuring digitally de-aged versions of DeNiro and Pesci. The production crew used special cameras for these scenes, which were then sent to Star Wars effects studio Industrial Light & Magic for the de-aging process.The Irishman was no small undertaking, as it reportedly carried a production budget of $159 million, and that's before marketing expenses are factored in. It is also a behemoth of a film in terms of length, clocking in at a mighty 209 minutes, or 3 hours and 48 minutes.The movie has been playing in select theatres around the world since November 1, though it is set to premiere on November 27 on Netflix.Getting to the reviews, GameSpot praised The Irishman highly. GameSpot reviewer Dan Auty called The Irishman a "mature and dignified work that could only be made by an older filmmaker able to look back on his life and his work." Our review said DeNiro, Pesci, and Pacino turn in brilliant performances, while also praising the impressive visual style.Across the board, reviews are strong for The Irishman. It boasts an impressive 94 rating on GameSpot sister site Metacritic, which is among the highest of any movie in 2019. It has so far collected more than a dozen perfect scores.The IrishmanDirected By: Martin ScorseseWritten By: Steven Zaillian (screenplay) based on the Charles Brandt book "I Heard You Paint Houses."Starring: Robert DeNiro, Joe Pesci, Al Pacino, Anna Paquin, Jesse Plemons, Harvey Keitel, and Ray Romano.Release Date: November 27 (Netflix)GameSpot "It feels like a career summation, a mature and dignified work that could only be made by an older filmmaker able to look back on his life and his work. And while Frank Sheeran is left as an old man filled only with shame and regret, Scorsese proves that his powers as a filmmaker remain at full strength." -- Dan Auty [Full review]The Boston Globe "The final moments are both pitiless and some of the most emotionally devastating in Scorsese's catalog, as age and infirmity cut out the legs from under men who once thought they were invincible, and even an insensate hulk like Frank Sheeran has to look around, see he’s alone, and try to come to terms with his sins. He's hoping to negotiate with God. The silence Scorsese leaves hanging on the other end of the line may pursue you for a long, long time to come." -- Ty Burr [Full review]The Hollywood Reporter"Netflix should be commended for providing one of our most celebrated filmmakers the resources to revisit narrative turf adjacent to some of his best movies. But the feeling remains that the material would have been better served by losing an hour or more to run at standard feature length, or bulking up on supporting-character and plot detail to flesh out a series." -- David Rooney [Full review] Uproxx"The Irishman is terrific and Netflix got their money's worth." -- Mike Ryan [Full review]Variety"Martin Scorsese's The Irishman is a coldly enthralling, long-form knockout--a majestic mob epic with ice in its veins. It’s the film that, I think, a lot us wanted to see from Scorsese: a stately, ominous, suck-in-your-breath summing up, not just a drama but a reckoning, a vision of the criminal underworld that's rippling with echoes of the director’s previous mob films, but that also takes us someplace bold and new." -- Owen Gleiberman [Full review]The Guardian"No one but Scorsese and this glorious cast could have made this movie live as richly and compellingly as it does, and persuade us that its tropes and images are still vital. We have had ample opportunity to tire of the mob, the politicians, Florida, Cuba and so on. But Scorsese brings it back into a scalpel-sharp focus, especially with a new emphasis on Frank's spiritual devastation and guilt: a man who had long ago amputated his ability to feel remorse and now is unable to come to terms with his feelings. It is another massive achievement for Scorsese." -- Peter Bradshaw [Full review]Info from Gamespot.com

The mainline Halo series is finally coming to Steam with the release of Halo: Reach on December 3. As part of a campaign to promote it, Halo sounds and stickers have been added to Counter-Strike: GO.The Halo Stickers Capsule is now available to buy from the in-game store. The stickers showcase some of Halo's most iconic imagery, including Master Chief's helmet, the logo for Noble Team, and the UNSC Spartan logo. Check out the image below to see them all.Additionally, everyone who buys The Master Chief Collection on Steam will get a special "music kit" after they spend "sufficient" time playing the game. The music tracks includes Halo's iconic theme music and shredding guitar which will play at the end of a CS: GO match. You can hear a pair of samples in the videos embedded below.Today we're excited to ship the @Halo Sticker Capsule in CS:GO! As an added bonus, users who purchase and play The Master Chief Collection on Steam will receive an exclusive Halo Music Kit in CS:GO. pic.twitter.com/s41vyGqMhq — CS:GO (@CSGO) November 26, 2019Halo: Reach comes to PC on Steam (and Xbox One) on December 3. It's the first game of The Master Chief Collection to land on Steam, with the remaining titles--Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, and Halo 4--releasing in chronological order in the future. Players can buy each title individually or pick them up in a bundle.The Halo content comes to CS: GO this week as part of the game's newest update. This patch also improves game performance and fixes numerous issues with the Cache and Studio maps. You can see the full patch notes at the bottom of this post.Halo Music Kit for CS: GoA sample: pic.twitter.com/LNF7UAYnBC — CS:GO (@CSGO) November 26, 2019🎸 pic.twitter.com/MbUjEO2GKY — CS:GO (@CSGO) November 26, 2019CS: GO November 26 Patch Notes:[ PERFORMANCE ]Improved in-game performance by suspending several UI videos while in-game.[ MAPS ]Cache:Visibility and readability improvements.Clipping fixes.Studio:Added radar callouts.Increased bomb explosion radius from 500 to 600.Reduced size of site B (Removed back stairs and adjusted site to new size).Adjusted cover on A and B site.Adjusted playable positions on Middle.Improved clipping across the map to provide smoother gameplay.Fixed community reported bomb stuck spots.Removed some props to improve visuals and gameplay on A / B Entrances.Increased lighting on Back of A.Added paint to back of A site boost to provide clearer visuals.Info from Gamespot.com

The Elder Scrolls: Blades, which was announced for Switch during E3 2019, will not come to Nintendo's console in 2019. Bethesda has announced that we'll have to wait until early 2020 to start exploring Blades with Joy-Con in hand, but there's good news too--a bevy of improvements have been made to the mobile version, and they'll eventually make it into the Switch release too.The big change is that chest timers are being removed in the upcoming update 1.5, which is due in early December. Once the update goes live, your chests will open right away rather than hitting you with a timer. This was a major complaint people had with the game, so it's good to see it being removed. Loot drops are also being increased, meaning that enemies will grant you greater rewards when you kill them. There will be more loot-stuffed breakable objects too, so expect to do a lot of swiping at the screen.PVP is also coming to the game, and will be available in the eventual Switch version. Any player above level 5 will be able to battle other players one-on-one, letting you win more loot and move up the leaderboards. Guilds will also be added in 1.5, and you'll be able to visit your friend's towns and purchase items from their merchants. All of these features will be cross-platform, so Switch players will be able to join mobile player's guilds.The Elder Scrolls: Blades released for mobile devices in April this year. Bethesda is currently looking to ramp up their mobile game production.Info from Gamespot.com

Have you walked into a retail store lately and looked at the gaming headset section? It can be downright intimidating. So many boxes housing a huge variety of models from a significant number of different brands. Do you go for wired or wireless headphones? Which version will work with Xbox, and which ones will work with PS4 or other platforms? Do you want something that feels sturdy or lightweight? How particular are you about sound quality or surround sound? Should I get headphones that use Bluetooth?The most important thing to keep in mind when looking for the best gaming headset is latency, that is, the delay between action happening on screen and the time it takes for the audio associated with that action to reach your ears. Naturally, when playing video games, especially action games that require quick reactions, you want the lowest possible latency.Bluetooth wireless headphones are generally good enough, but will, in most cases, usually suffer from some latency. Wireless gaming headsets, like the ones we've featured, will usually have their own proprietary dongle that uses a short-range wireless signal, which minimises the latency greatly. If you're a massive stickler for best absolute best possible audio quality and latency however, you might want to stick to a purely wired solution.We're in a fortunate situation where we have the opportunity to try out a diverse range of different gaming headsets from various manufacturers. In this roundup, we're highlighting some of our absolute favourites and giving you an idea of why they stand out from the rest. Aside from audio quality, we took comfort and build quality into consideration since those aspects are just as important. Our picks also exhibited traits or value propositions that really elevated them above the dozens of gaming headsets we considered. Quick look: Best Gaming HeadsetsBest Budget Wireless Headset: PlayStation Gold Wireless HeadsetBest Build And Battery Life In A Headset: Sennheiser GSP 370Best Lightweight Mid-Range Wireless Headset: Plantronics RIG 700 HX/HS/HDBest High-End Wireless Headset For PC: Audio-Technica ATH-G1WLBest High-End Wireless Headset For Consoles: ASTRO Gaming A50 Wireless + Base StationBest Wireless Gaming Earbuds: Razer Hammerhead True WirelessBest All-Round Wired Headset: HyperX Cloud Alpha SBest Gaming Headset - Budget WirelessPlayStation Gold Wireless HeadsetThe GoodThe Bad+ Very lightweight, minimal, and comfortable- Not exceptionally durable, somewhat on the flimsy side+ Competent audio quality- PS4 sound profiles are very limited+ Wired 3.5mm jack option is handy + Works on PC and Switch too If you're looking for an affordable wireless gaming headset, then the Sony Interactive Entertainment-branded Gold Wireless Headset is a very easy option to recommend. Its audio quality is competent and perfectly acceptable for all but the pickiest audio enthusiasts. The fact that it includes virtual 7.1 surround sound is a great inclusion at this price point, too.The headset itself is incredibly lightweight, and wearing it on your head for long periods of time is far from an issue--attributes which make it great to use in conjunction with PlayStation VR. However, that comes at the cost of the build quality feeling a little on the flimsy side--I'm always afraid of breaking the hinge that connects the earcups to the band when adjusting them, and the control buttons feel brittle.PlayStation also boasts the ability to equip game-specific sound profiles designed by the developers of said games, using the dedicated Headset App for PS4. However, these options are incredibly limited--only 12 are available at the time of writing. Three of them are MLB: The Show games.These flaws don't stop the Gold Headset from being a great value proposition, and there are other little perks too--The headset and its virtual surround sound mode work on PC and Nintendo Switch (docked) as well, and it also features a 3.5mm audio jack to let you use the headset in wired form (cables included). This positive balance of cost and feature set means that I'm usually sizing-up other headsets in comparison to what the Gold Headset offers--using it as a gold standard, if you will.Price: $100 USD // $130 AUDWorks On: PS4, PC, Nintendo Switch (Docked) See PlayStation Gold Wireless Headset at Amazon Best Gaming Headset - Build And Battery LifeSennheiser GSP 370 Wireless Gaming HeadsetThe GoodThe Bad+ Great, hard-wearing build quality and design- Lacks some small common conveniences+ Exceptional audio quality and dynamic range + Unprecedented 100-hour battery life + The volume dial is incredibly satisfying to use + Comprehensive software Sennheiser has a storied reputation in the audiophile space, so it's unsurprising that the company's entries into the gaming headset space, including the GSP 370, feature top-tier audio quality with great clarity and punchy low frequencies. But on first impressions, it's surprising to see what the mid-range GSP 370 lacks compared to models from gaming-focused brands. There are few physical buttons, meaning no chat volume control, no sound mode toggles--just a power switch and a volume wheel. There isn't even any kind of tone or aural indication that you've correctly switched the headset on (you need to check the coloured LED).However, the GSP 370 is an exceptionally-built piece of hardware. Its adjustable hard-plastic shell feels incredibly durable and cleverly weighted to put zero pressure on the headband when resting on a surface. The earcup and headband padding help keep it feeling snug and comfortable for long durations. Special mention needs to be given to the large volume knob on the side of the right earcup, which is exceptionally satisfying to use--it has a light amount of resistance and ratchets with soft clicks as you turn it, which is incredibly pleasing. The overall design is wonderfully minimal--almost industrial or brutal--looking and feeling like something a Mechwarrior pilot would be wearing.Its battery life is also downright astounding. Sennheiser boasts 100 hours, which is believable considering it was more than two weeks before I had to plug them in for a charge. And while the lack of physical buttons means you're required to use Sennheiser's Gaming Suite software to adjust things like surround settings (which can be annoying if you need to Alt-Tab out of a PC game) it also gives you easy access to a bunch of comprehensive options like equalisation sliders, presets, sound tests, microphone enhancements, and firmware updates.Price: $200 USD // $300 AUDWorks On: PC, PS4, Switch (Docked) See Sennheiser GSP 370 at Sennheiser Best Gaming Headset - Lightweight Mid-RangePlantronics RIG 700 HX/HS/HDThe GoodThe Bad+ A very airy and lightweight build that still feels durable- The USB dongle is cumbersome+ Impressively large wireless range Plantronics, weirdly enough, began as a company making headsets for pilots and astronauts in the 1960s. Their current RIG gaming headsets have been a favourite of mine over the last few years because of their lightweight builds--they sport incredibly flexible plastic headbands which you can bend and twist to your heart's content (they're also modular and customisable, if you're into that), as well as very breathable cloth earcups that keep your ears cool at the cost of some sound leakage.It's not without its quirks, however. The Plantronics wireless range uses a USB dongle that is quite large in size (about 6x6cm box, with a cord just shy of 1m)--especially compared with the thumbstick-sized receivers of competing brands. The receiver also has a weirdly long USB cord attached, but on the upside, the HS (PS4) and HD (PC) models support optical audio from your device and the RIG 700 exhibits an impressive wireless range of about 10 meters. It also features a detachable microphone design, which is great if you rarely use voice chat, but if not, it means that the mute function is relegated to a dedicated button, which is more of an effort than the common "flip mic up to mute" design.It boasts a 12-hour battery life, which seemed more or less accurate during our tests, and the important thing is that you can feasibly wear a pair of these for 12 hours straight if you had to and be very comfortable. You could probably even go to the kitchen or use the bathroom without losing signal, too, and that's actually pretty great.Price: $130 USD // $200 AUDWorks On: Xbox + PC (HX), PS4 Only (HS), PC Only (HD) See RIG 700 at Plantronics Best Gaming Headset: High-End Wireless (PC)Audio-Technica ATH-G1WLThe GoodThe Bad+ Exceptional audio quality- Exposed wires make me nervous+ Very strong and lightweight build- PC Only+ Comes with spare earpads Japanese company Audio-Technica is very well regarded in the audiophile world (and in my heart), being responsible for the deservedly prolific MX50 studio headphones, as well as the clip-on earphones worn by the protagonist of Persona 3. The ATH-G1WL is their only wireless option in their gaming headset range, and it's an incredibly niche product--it's at a high-end price point, and it's only compatible with PC, though it also come in a more affordable wired version (the ATH-G1, RRP $169 USD) which is naturally more universal.If you happen to fit that niche, however, the G1WL is an incredible option. The sound quality you get from them is excellent with amazing clarity and incredible dynamic range, especially for a wireless audio device. The build is tangibly strong and lightweight--a mostly metal construction helps greatly with that, as does the breathable cloth earpads (a set of replacements are also graciously included). We found its advertised 15-hour battery life to be pretty accurate, which is relatively good.There are some minor quirks to weigh up though, which is annoying for a high-end product. I'm always paranoid that I'll catch and pull on the exposed wires, for example, and the tiny volume dial, which you also push in to toggle surround sound, is a little finicky. But there are some niceties to counter those out--the microphone is very svelte and one of the best we tested (though the detachable nature will either please or annoy you) and the ability to monitor your own microphone input is a surprisingly handy feature, too.Its inability to be used with another device is its biggest letdown, especially at its price point. But if you're all-in on PC gaming, and you have the means to go all-in on the G1WL, then the extraordinary audio quality and lightweight nature will definitely impress.Price: $249 USD // $399 AUDWorks On: PC only See Audio-Technica ATH-G1WL at Amazon Best Gaming Headset: High-End Wireless (Console)ASTRO Gaming A50 Wireless + Base StationThe GoodThe Bad+ Extremely comfortable and flexible build- Minimal accessories/cable at this price range+ Easy drop-in charging dock- Limited volume range leaves a little to be desired+ Includes 2-year license for Dolby Atmos Surround Sound + Robust EQ settings in Astro Command Center on PC Astro has a reputation for making some of the most comfortable gaming headsets around, and the A50s are no exception. The latest version of this flashy wireless headset is very well padded, both around the ear cups and underneath the head strap, making for a plush fit that's borderline luxurious. Considering that this is coming from an editor with an unusually large dome, trust me: the A50s are one of the most comfortable gaming headsets I've worn, and though the padding plays a large part in that, so too does the flexible rubberized plastic used for the headband.In addition to feeling good in action, the A50s also have an unusually slick charging method: a simple drop-in charging dock. Though you can charge the headset directly using a Micro-USB cable, the dock is way more convenient and it has a display on the front to indicate how far along your charge is. Once it's fully charged, expect roughly 15 hours of use. The dock also shows you which of the three EQ settings you're currently using, and whether or not the virtual surround sound mode is active. The standard EQ options are fairly basic, but if you connect the dock's USB cable to your PC--where the headset itself is also supported--you can use the Astro Command Center to tinker with the EQ profiles to your heart's desire. While the A50s sound very good out of the box, a little time spent in the Command Center is necessary to get the most out of these cans.Any gaming headset that costs $300 will come under great scrutiny. For all of its high-end materials, the considered design of the headset, and the impressive (and useful) charging dock, the A50s feel like a premium product--but there's still some room for improvement. The volume level gets reasonably high, but if you value cranking the volume beyond the point of reason, you'll be left wanting with the A50s. In terms of pack-ins, the included cables (one Micro-USB and one optical cable) are adequate, but with optical passthrough, auxiliary analog input (3.5mm stereo) and an additional USB port for charging, it would have been great to see a few more cables thrown in to ensure you're ready to roll, no matter your setup. That said, the A50s are still an impressive set that will almost assuredly be an upgrade for your console (and PC) gaming experience. Just make sure you pick the right one, as there are individual models for PS4 and Xbox One.Price: $300 USD // $500 AUDWorks on: PS4 and PC, or Xbox One and PC See ASTRO Gaming A50 at Amazon Best Gaming Headset - EarbudsRazer Hammerhead True WirelessThe GoodThe Bad+ Low-latency gaming mode works as advertised- Battery life falls short of current standards+ Surprisingly strong bass response + Robust gesture controls + Case charges via USB-C Razer’s Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds are compact and well-priced against Apple’s comparable Air Pods ($159.00), and thanks to some pre-emptive work by Razer, they are also better suited for gaming. To combat the small-but-noticable lag that tends to plague Bluetooth headphones, Razer has introduced a game-specific mode for the Hammerheads that actually does a great job of eliminating the issue, making them well-worth considering if you’re interested in something truly portable.Gaming mode is activated via an iOS or Android app that also serves to configure the Hammerheads’ gesture-control inputs. The Razer logo on the exterior has a touch sensor that supports numerous tap and gesture commands.While they can’t compare to more robust headsets, the Hammerheads sound very good for their form factor, with strong bass response being the standout quality. The buds’ batteries last close to three hours of use on a single charge, and the included case provides four full recharges on a single charge of its own.It’s also great to see both an exterior charging light and a USB-C connection on the case. These features help round out an already great product that feels like its outperforming its price tag. If you value flexibility and are looking for something compact, odds are you’ll be happy with Razer’s first stab at wireless gaming earbuds.Price: $100 USD // $140 AUDWorks on: PC, PS4, Mobile See Razer Hammerhead True Wireless at Amazon Best Gaming Headset: All-Round, WiredHyperX Cloud Alpha SThe GoodThe Bad+ Solid, flexible build with its aluminium frame- Virtual 7.1 surround still isn't worth using in most cases+ Great comfort with plush earpads and headband + Top-notch stereo sound quality + Good feature-set: detachable mic, on-hand bass adjustment, audio mixer HyperX has a whole roster of PC-based peripherals; it even has a line of SSDs and storage drives. However, its gaming headsets in particular stand out. While HyperX offers choice in multiple price tiers and different feature sets, the flagship wired model, the Cloud Alpha S, is the best in its class. The Cloud Alpha S is an updated version of the original Cloud Alpha that adds a number of quality-of-life features for audio customization and virtual 7.1 surround sound.While those added features sure are nice, the basics are what make the Cloud Alpha S worth its asking price. Its firm, solid build makes it so that the headset never feels like it'll come apart, regardless of how you're handling it, which can be attributed to the strong aluminum frame. This makes it easy to flex when putting them on or taking them off. The stitched upholstery looks neat, and the cushioning underneath provides comfort atop your head. And when it comes to comfort, the plushy leather-like earpads take care of you for those long sessions (the earcups also provide a secure fit on your head, which helps with sound isolation).Of course, we wouldn't recommend this as one of the best gaming headsets if it didn't sound good. Both games and music come through clear with mids, highs and bass never sounding muddled. Even at high volumes, any distortion was largely unnoticeable. The bass adjustment slider is a nice option to have on hand as well as a chat/game audio mixer. Since this is a wired headset, you can use it on any device that has a 3.5mm audio port, though you will need to use the packaged USB DAC if you want to get 7.1 and audio mixing features on PC. Virtual 7.1 surround still isn't all that great, as it sounds a bit artificial, and the same holds true here. One thing to note for those who really want to tweak their EQ levels: there currently isn't any software to mix audio.With so many wireless options on the market, recommending a wired headset can be tough, but HyperX's Cloud Alpha Sticks almost every box when it comes to things you'd expect from one.Price: $130 USD // $229 AUDWorks on: PC (USB and 3.5mm), any device with a 3.5mm jack See HyperX Cloud Alpha S on Amazon Info from Gamespot.com

It is to damn with faint praise to admit my favourite part of Blacksad: Under the Skin happens within the pause menu. Specifically, the menu option called "Progress." Here you can browse a comic book that tells the story so far, its speech bubbles and illustrated frames altered to reflect the choices you’ve made. The major plot threads remain intact, but you can weave subtle changes. Once the end credits have rolled, the final comic is a tangible reminder of the course you charted throughout the game.It’s my favourite part of the game not just because it is a meaningful nod towards Blacksad’s origin as a comic book series--created two decades ago in Spain, written in French, and set in a version of 1950s America where all people are depicted as humanoid animals. It’s my favourite part of Blacksad because it gets to the heart of what Blacksad is about: Blacksad himself. It’s a shame such a strong central character finds himself in the middle of a merely competent noir-detective story with a couple of neat ideas and a distinct lack of pizzazz.Like its source material, the game leans very heavily, if superficially, into the stock imagery of noir fiction. You know the drill: An attractive woman walks into the office of a down-on-his-luck private eye while well-tailored men are beaten up in dark alleyways by other well-tailored men. There’s a trip to the docks at night, a tense poker game against a group of gangsters, and the underbelly of every animal is even more seedy than you imagined, especially the rhinoceros.In the midst of all this is John Blacksad, the implausibly-named feline private investigator who, when the game opens, finds himself working a tawdry case to expose a cheating husband. This early scene sets the tone and allows you to begin colouring in your version of Blacksad. The husband, furious at having been caught in the act of infidelity, confronts Blacksad and, after violence fails, offers him 10 times what his wife was paying in order to keep quiet. You can choose whether to take the money or not--the money itself is ultimately irrelevant and actually spending it is outside the scope of this story. Determining the character of the man is the whole point.Later, you have the opportunity to tell the wife the truth of the affair or to keep your promise to the husband, and a box will pop up in the top left corner of the screen, Telltale-style, to inform you whether you’ve lied or accepted a bribe or betrayed a promise depending on the precise sequence of events. Blacksad begins the game as a heartbroken man (his lover was recently killed) and a struggling gumshoe (the bills are piling up in his tiny ramshackle office), but from this starting point you’re given a good deal of freedom to shape his future.The new case gets underway via a set of mechanics that are staples of the adventure genre, but lack some of the refinements of recent years. Blacksad walks around each location and interacts with hotspots to look at objects and provide a brief observation, pick up items for later use, or talk to people and ask them questions about the case. It’s not a point-and-click interface, however; it uses direct control over Blacksad and he is, rather surprisingly for a cat, a cumbersome figure to move about.Hotspots only appear when Blacksad moves near them, and they often disappear if he walks too far past them or slightly turns away from them. As a result, navigating a location and revealing all its interactable items can prove a finicky, frustrating process. Time is never of the essence in these scenes, so you’re never punished for being too slow. But you’re never assisted either; Blacksad walks very slowly, and there’s no run modifier or option to quickly exit a screen you’ve already walked across a dozen times. In the mid-game, there’s even a room you must explore in darkness, with only the unreliable light of a Zippo to guide you towards the vital, erratically appearing hotspots. It’s infuriating.Very little of Blacksad is skippable. You can’t speed up dialogue during conversations. Mashing all the buttons during cutscenes does nothing. When Blacksad looks at a photo on the wall, for example, the camera zooms in on it and then ponderously pans across to a second photo next to it, Blacksad’s inner monologue noting something about the situation. You can’t skip the sequence even if you’ve accidentally triggered the hotspot a second time. I’m a patient player, but Blacksad forces you to move at its pedestrian pace, and it strained even my generous limits.The investigation fares better when the interrogations commence. The conversation wheel comes in two varieties: The first are a sort of standard, "just the facts, ma’am" set of questions that let Blacksad get a feel for what the other person knows, and the second option provides an opportunity for you to express what Blacksad himself is thinking. The latter set is often how you get to shape Blacksad’s character and, crucially, you only have a few seconds to make the choice.Conversations can feel quite tense, especially as they go back and forth between timed and non-timed sets of responses. You’re always on your toes, never quite sure when you’re going to be called upon to make a split-second decision about what exactly is going on in Blacksad’s head. It’s effective because, from Under the Skin's opening scene, you’re aware that the game will remember what you said and remind you of your previous decisions when you say something down the line that’s consistent or inconsistent with them.Two other, somewhat more novel mechanics come to the fore during your investigation. The first plays upon the heightened senses of a cat. At certain prescribed moments you can activate Blacksad’s cat sense and view the world in black-and-white slow motion from a first-person perspective. The idea here is that you’re able to hear, smell, and see things that someone other than a cat wouldn’t pick up on. In practice, all you’re doing is swinging the camera around until you’ve highlighted what you need to find. The slow-motion effect in these sections lends a degree of drama that the scenes might otherwise not possess, but it doesn’t enhance the feeling you’re doing any sort of extraordinary detective work.What does a much better job of that is the second uncommon feature. Blacksad adds vital clues and important questions to a sort of mental map of the case. You can combine two or more of these to verify a particular detail, rule something out, or suggest a new path to probe. The game will prompt you when you’ve collected enough clues to make a deduction so you’re not constantly opening the menu up and trying things out. In addition, the clues as written do a good job of providing just enough of a hint to nudge you in the direction of which ones to combine, without blatantly giving the game away. Though it’s possible to brute force the correct combinations since there are never more than ten clues to consider at any moment, you’ll be doing a disservice not only to a clever system but to yourself. Putting two pieces of information together, that you suspect clears up an important part of the case, and seeing Blacksad smile and give you a hearty thumbs up to indicate that you did so correctly… man, it’s a marvellously simple and effective way of making the player feel smart.Effective is a pretty good way of describing Blacksad as a detective game. As a noir detective game, however, it struggles. No matter that this is a world full of cats, dogs, wolves, lizards, rhinos, and horses going about their lives as people, Blacksad’s New York is well-trodden material. The main story does manage to twist and turn in unexpected ways, and the payoff, at least in terms of the central whodunnit mystery, is satisfying. Less successful are the attempts at building a larger world beyond the immediate case. There are gestures towards the racism and sexism in this society--and by implication, modern America--but they're just that, a gesture. There's no follow-up or investigation of these issues; they're just set dressing.It also lacks a coherent noir style. Blacksad himself offers up a decent take on the noir lead, with his voiceover commentary laced with weary cynicism and flashes of tender empathy. There’s the expected sultry sax soundtrack which, coupled with numerous long, lingering shots of cigarette smoke wafting into the air, ensures everything feels like it’s been smothered in a sticky heat haze. But everything else looks drab and dull and boringly conventional. There’s very little of the high contrast lighting and off-kilter camera angles that defined noir cinema. For a genre synonymous with style, it’s disappointing to see something so lacking in it.Blacksad: Under the Skin works, it's a solid detective game that serves up a case worth cracking, a charismatic lead whose character you can shape in meaningful ways, and an investigation method that successfully wraps you in a brown trenchcoat. But when it doesn’t work you'll find yourself bogged down in the tedium of traipsing around another uninspired location, searching for that final wayward hotspot, and the atmosphere is sucked out of the room.Info from Gamespot.com

Oculus is still fairly new to whole "put your things on sale" game, but that doesn't mean they're totally out of the Black Friday 2019 rush. The Facebook-owned company has announced a few modest deals on its line of tech products, including the Oculus Go, Oculus Rift S, and, of course, the all-in-one Oculus Quest headset. They're not quite the showstoppers as what we're seeing for the PS4 PlayStation VR headset, but after Valve announced Half-Life: Alyx (a new, VR-only game in the series set between Half-Life and Half-Life 2) is compatible with the Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift S headsets, this might be the best time to pick up a new PC-friendly headset before March rolls around.The Oculus Quest Black Friday deal isn't much, but it's a good starter pack. It comes with the headset, the latest Oculus Touch controllers, with all three episodes of its Star Wars VR series, Vader Immortal, and you can get it until January 31. You'll need to activate your Oculus Quest within 30 days of your purchase to get Vader Immortal for free, with March 2 being the last possible day to redeem the offer.While the Quest doesn't receive a special price, Oculus is discounting the rest of its VR headsets for Black Friday. Starting November 28 until December 2, the Oculus Rift S and both versions of the Oculus Go will be discounted by $50.Facebook also plans to discount its Portal devices, which are touchscreen displays that let you video call your friends and family, display photos, and control your smart home with built-in Alexa support, in addition to a lot more. The Portal, Portal Mini, and Portal TV are all discounted by $50, while the Portal Plus sees a price cut of $30. You can see the full list of deals below. Black Friday 2019 Deals & News Black Friday 2019 Start Times, Store Hours: GameStop, Best Buy, Target, And More Black Friday 2019: Best Nintendo Switch Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best PS4 Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best Xbox One Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: When Does It Start, Deals To Expect, And More Black Friday 2019 Best Gaming Deals: PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, And PC Black Friday Oculus Rift VR dealsOculus Quest 64 GB or 128 GB + Vader Immortal bundle | $400 or $500Oculus is bundling all three episodes of its Star Wars VR series, Vader Immortal, with every purchase of the Oculus Quest headset until January 31. The Oculus Quest is an all-in-one, completely cord-free VR headset--no PC required--that comes with 64 GB or 128 GB of storage. There's no discount, but you save $30 getting the Star Wars VR series for free. On top of that, Vader Immortal is a great way for Star Wars fans to experience virtual reality. See the 64 GB Quest at Amazon See the 128 GB Quest at Amazon Oculus Rift S | $350 ($400)Oculus Rift S is the latest revision of Oculus's PC VR headset. You'll need a PC with the hardware specs to run the VR headset and its software, but everything else comes with the package, including the Touch controllers. Starting on November 28, the Oculus Rift S will be $350. See at Amazon Oculus Go 32 GB or 64 GB | $150 ($200) or $200 ($250)The Oculus Go is a completely portable headset that's better used for movies, shows, and other media than gaming. It'll be available for $150 for the 32 GB version or $200 for the 64 GB version on Black Friday from November 28 to December 2. See the 32 GB Go at Amazon See the 64 GB Go at Amazon Portal | $130 ($180)Facebook's Portal is a 10-inch, touchscreen display that lets you video chat with friends and family through Facebook's Messenger and WhatsApp--thankfully, they can use any device they want to communicate with you. The cool thing about the Portal is that the Smart Camera automatically follows your position by panning and zooming to get you in the frame. On top of all that, you can control your smart home and listen to music with Alexa support as well as display photos while you're not talking to anyone. For Black Friday, the Portal will be $130 from November 28 to December 2. See at Amazon Portal Mini | $80 ($130)The Portal Mini is exactly like the regular Portal--except it's mini. The eight-inch Portal does everything the 10-inch does, including the Smart Camera movement, Alexa support, and photo display. From November 28 to December 2, it'll cost $80. See at Amazon Portal TV | $100 ($150)The Portal TV plugs into your television, turning your television into a Portal device. It also gives you the ability to watch and listen to streaming services like Prime Video, CBS Access, and Spotify. Like other Portal devices, it features the Smart Camera, Alexa support, and more. It'll cost $100 during Black Friday, from November 28 to December 2. See at Amazon Portal + | $250 ($280)The Portal Plus features everything the other portals do except with a much bigger, 15.6-inch 1080p screen. It also comes with two 20w speakers that offer richer sound than the other Portal devices. For Black Friday, it'll cost $250 from November 28 to December 2. See at Amazon More Black Friday 2019 DealsNintendo Switch Black Friday 2019 Game DealsPS4 Black Friday 2019 Game DealsXbox One Black Friday 2019 Game DealsGameStop Black Friday 2019 Game Deals DealsAmazon Black Friday 2019 DealsWalmart Black Friday 2019 DealsBest Buy Black Friday 2019 DealsTarget Black Friday 2019 DealsInfo from Gamespot.com

Nintendo's released a surprising amount of first-part games this year, including Pokemon Sword and Shield, Astral Chain, and Fire Emblem: Three Houses. You shouldn't sleep on Luigi's Mansion 3, either, which brings the beloved series back to consoles for the first time since the original Gamecube game. With it being a recently-released Nintendo game discounts are few and far between, but you can get it for under retail price ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, if you know where to look.Luigi's Mansion 3 Black Friday deals haven't been announced, but you can still save by shopping at Walmart.Luigi's Mansion 3 -- $49.94 (in-store only) See at Walmart For most of the year, Walmart has routinely discounted new games, including Luigi's Mansion 3, to $50 at launch. Unfortunately, the $10-off deal is usually only available in-store. If you click the link above, you'll notice that Walmart's website has Luigi's Mansion 3 for the regular retail price of $60. Even though you have to go to the store to snag this deal, you can buy it now and avoid the Black Friday rush.As far as online deals go, a large and reputable Ebay seller has brand new, sealed copies of Luigi's Mansion 3 on sale for $48. You'll get free shipping, guaranteed by December 2, if you order from Ebay. We should note that UK box art is shown in the listing, but orders ship from California. It seems likely that the box art is just a mistake. Even if it happens to be the UK version, it'll still work in North American Switch consoles. See at Ebay Outside of Walmart's in-store price and the current Ebay deal, it's not looking like any major retailers will have discounts on Luigi's Mansion 3 this Black Friday. Walmart, Best Buy, and Target have already released their ads, and GameStop has revealed some early Black Friday deals. Luigi's Mansion 3 hasn't shown up in any of them. We don't know the North American Eshop Black Friday deals just yet, but the UK Black Friday sale doesn't feature Luigi's Mansion 3 either.We'd recommend keeping an eye on Amazon, as the retailer will likely have waves of deals throughout Black Friday weekend. But considering the fact that Amazon routinely copies other retailers when it comes to game sales, we wouldn't say a Luigi's Mansion 3 discount is particularly likely at Amazon.The charming Switch adventure earned an 8/10 in our Luigi's Mansion 3 review. Reviewer Kevin Knezevic called Luigi's Mansion 3 "perhaps the best installment in the series yet," praising it for the numerous new mechanics and more open structure. While the controls can sometimes get in the way of the joyous experience, Last Resort Hotel is filled with clever puzzles, fun ghost encounters, and a treasure trove of hidden collectibles. Black Friday 2019 Deals & News Black Friday 2019 Start Times, Store Hours: GameStop, Best Buy, Target, And More Black Friday 2019: Best Nintendo Switch Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best PS4 Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best Xbox One Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: When Does It Start, Deals To Expect, And More Black Friday 2019 Best Gaming Deals: PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, And PC More Black Friday 2019 DealsNintendo Switch Black Friday 2019 Game DealsPS4 Black Friday 2019 Game DealsXbox One Black Friday 2019 Game DealsGameStop Black Friday 2019 Game Deals DealsAmazon Black Friday 2019 DealsWalmart Black Friday 2019 DealsBest Buy Black Friday 2019 DealsTarget Black Friday 2019 DealsInfo from Gamespot.com

Streaming services have been wildly popular for a number of years, but the recent arrival of Disney Plus only figures to heighten interest in the numerous competing services. If you don't have a smart TV capable of running streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney Plus, streaming devices are practically a must. Black Friday will be a great time to pick up a streaming device or two, with retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, Amazon, and Target all offering discounts on Roku, Fire TV, and Google Chromecast.Where to look for Black Friday Streaming Device DealsAs mentioned, all of the major retailers you'd expect will have deals on streaming devices this Black Friday. To help make things easier, we've rounded up the best Black Friday streaming device deals right here. For reference, here's when each retailer's Black Friday sale officially begins. Some of the best streaming device deals are live right now ahead of the busiest shopping weekend of the year.WalmartOnline: November 27 at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ETIn store: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 at 6 PM local timeBest BuyOnline: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 (unknown time)In store: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 at 5 PM local timeTargetOnline: Thanksgiving morning, November 28In store: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 at 5 PM local timeAmazonNovember 22 to November 29 Black Friday 2019 Deals & News Black Friday 2019 Start Times, Store Hours: GameStop, Best Buy, Target, And More Black Friday 2019: Best Nintendo Switch Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best PS4 Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best Xbox One Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: When Does It Start, Deals To Expect, And More Black Friday 2019 Best Gaming Deals: PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, And PC Best Black Friday Streaming Device Deals Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote -- $25Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote | $25 ($50)Amazon's Fire Stick is probably the most popular streaming device. The 4K version, which lets you watch all of your favorite movies and TV shows in 4K resolution, will be 50% off starting November 24, dropping the price from $50 to $25. With the Alexa Voice Remote, you can navigate the interface with using voice commands. Best Buy will also have the 4K Fire Stick for $25 during its Black Friday sale.Available now See at Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote -- $20Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote | $20 ($40)The regular Fire Stick, sans 4K, will be available for 50% off as well, slashing the price from $40 to $20. This deal also starts on November 24 at Amazon, and you will be able to pick it up at Best Buy for the same price as well.Available now See at Amazon The Fire TV Cube doubles as a smart home device -- $90Fire TV Cube | $90 ($120)A smart home hub and streaming device rolled into one product, the Fire TV Cube features 4K streaming just like the Fire Stick 4K, but it also has the standard smart home speaker features. It has a built-in speaker, Alexa voice control, and can interact with other smart home devices. It'll be available for $90 at Amazon starting November 24. Best Buy will match this price during its Black Friday sale.Available now See at Amazon The refreshed Roku SE is a Walmart exclusive -- $18Roku SE | $18It appears that the updated Roku SE will only be available at Walmart this Black Friday. The Black Friday-exclusive streaming device will go on sale on Walmart's website on November 27 at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET. The SE is comparable to the standard Fire Stick. It doesn't offer 4K streaming, but you cannot beat this price.Upcoming deal See at Walmart Roku 4K Streaming Stick -- $30Roku 4K Streaming Stick | $30 ($50)Comparable to the Fire Stick 4K, the Roku 4K Streaming Stick lets you stream TV shows and movies in 4K resolution. The simple plug-and-watch design and convenient dedicated media buttons on the remote make for a convenient streaming experience. Best Buy will have the Roku 4K Streaming Stick for $30 during its Black Friday sale.Available now See at Best Buy The Roku Ultra has all of the bells and whistles -- $48 Roku Ultra with JBL earbuds | $48 ($100)The Roku Ultra is more of a premium streaming device, as it supports 4K and HDR. While base model streaming devices typically only support wireless connections, the Roku Ultra has an ethernet jack for more stable, wired connections. Additionally, it has a USB port and microSD card slot for video playback. Roku supports all of the major streaming services, including Disney Plus, and lets you find your favorite movies and TVs hows using voice controls. This package also comes with JBL earbuds, which you can connect to the device for a private listening experience. The Roku Ultra will be more than 50% off at Walmart this Black Friday. It'll also be on sale at Best Buy.Upcoming deal See at Walmart Google Home Mini and Google Chromecast -- $35Google Smart TV Kit | $35 ($74)This Walmart-exclusive bundle comes with a Google Chromecast and Google Home Mini. During Walmart's Black Friday sale, it will be available for just $35, which is a really great deal. The Google Home Mini is a smart home device that, for the purposes of streaming, will interact with your Chromecast to let you control your entertainment with voice commands. Outside of using voice commands, you can navigate Chromecast with a smartphone app, turning your phone into a TV remote.Upcoming deal See at Walmart Chromecast Ultra 4K Streaming Media Player -- $50Chromecast Ultra 4K Streaming Media Player | $50 ($70)The Google Smart TV Kit from Walmart is the best Chromecast deal this Black Friday, but if you want a 4K Chromecast, Best Buy has you covered. The Chromecast Ultra will be $20 off this Black Friday, dropping the price to $50.Upcoming deal See at Best Buy Samsung Blu-ray player with streaming support -- $150Samsung Streaming 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player | $150 ($300)If you're in the market for both a Blu-ray player and a streaming device, you can knock out both needs with one purchase. This highly-rated Samsung 4K Blu-ray player has streaming functionality built-in. Best Buy will have it for 50% during its Black Friday sale, cutting the price from $300 to $150.Available now See at Best Buy LG Streaming Blu-ray Player -- $50LG Streaming Blu-ray Player | $50 ($80)Significantly cheaper than the Samsung option, this LG Blu-ray player only streams and plays Blu-rays in 1080p resolution. But if you don't care about 4K, you'll be able to scoop up this deal at Best Buy for $50.Upcoming deal See at Best Buy More Black Friday 2019 DealsNintendo Switch Black Friday 2019 Game DealsPS4 Black Friday 2019 Game DealsXbox One Black Friday 2019 Game DealsGameStop Black Friday 2019 Game Deals DealsAmazon Black Friday 2019 DealsWalmart Black Friday 2019 DealsBest Buy Black Friday 2019 DealsTarget Black Friday 2019 DealsInfo from Gamespot.com