A Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 player appears to have become the first in the world to hit Prestige Master level 1,000, revealing the previously unknown rewards for doing so in the process — but not everyone in the community is happy about it.
A screenshot of gameplay from a Call of Duty player called ‘Aldredd’ revealed the milestone had been achieved, shocking players. The grind for experience points (XP) and ‘prestige’ (resetting progress and leveling up all over again after hitting 55) is part of the Call of Duty experience, and for many is the driving motivation to play for months, sometimes years on end. But a player already hitting the maximum possible level, with Black Ops 6 little over a month old, was thought impossible.
That’s because of the astronomical amount of XP required to hit level 1,000 (approx 50 million XP). Once you Prestige 10 times you can graduate to become a Prestige Master, which unlocks an extra 1,000 levels to grind. Hitting level 1,000 Prestige Master is the end point of the entire Black Ops 6 grind, and brings with it a set of exclusive rewards that were unknown to the community, until now.
The player in question created an X / Twitter account to discuss what they had achieved, and even published a video showing off the rewards. The X / Twitter user, called ‘Beamishh,’ subsequently admitted to using “Zombies glitches,” to hit level 1,000 already.
Ever since Black Ops 6’s release players have used the PvE Zombies mode to farm XP because it’s much quicker than playing Multiplayer or Warzone (XP progress is shared across all three experiences). And within Zombies mode, various away from keyboard (AFK) glitches and exploits have been discovered that let players leave their console or PC running as their character obtains XP from infinite waves of zombie enemies. And that’s exactly what Aldredd / Beamishh did.
Why is this a problem? Some Black Ops 6 players were racing to become the first to hit Prestige Master level 1,000 and thus reveal the rewards themselves. Indeed, entire groups of players were working together to reveal the rewards first through legitimate play. One such group, called Nuke Squad, is made up of Call of Duty streamers who are sharing their accounts in order to hit the coveted milestone, but are now complaining about Beamishh getting there first.
One member of Nuke Squad, called Santana, tweeted to say they were “robbed.” “So saddening to see zombie exploiters ruin the level 1,000 rewards,” they said. “Nuke Squad has streamed every single game since the game released and for it to be robbed and posted all over social media is so disheartening. It’s also sad that the company didn’t really do anything about these exploiters even though we all knew what was going on in the background. GGs.”
Santana’s tweet has itself fueled the row, with some in the community pointing out that while Beamishh used Zombies glitches to hit level 1,000, Nuke Squad were trying to hit the same milestone by account sharing, which violates Call of Duty’s terms of service.
Santana replied to this suggestion by claiming that Call of Duty publisher Activision had told Nuke Squad that its members were allowed to account share for the race, but were restricted to no more than six people, and no more than eight hours for each person playing. This itself has caused some to wonder why an exception was made for Call of Duty streamers and content creators, leaving regular players with a disadvantage or facing a potential ban for employing the same tactic.
The row shows no sign of stopping either, with both Beamishh and Santana continuing to have their say online. Beamishh denied cheating (“I’m just doing zombies glitches mate idk why you’re so tilted”) but admitted “there’s nothing impressive about my 1,000.” Santana has suggested Zombies AFK exploiters could get banned.
Warning! Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Prestige Master Level 1,000 spoilers follow:
As for the rewards, some are saying they tease the next Call of Duty game, which is reportedly a Black Ops 2 sequel set around 2030. They include a skin for Operator Eric Samuels, a Secret Service agent from Black Ops 2. The skin is called ‘New Orders’ and looks like it includes future tech. The weapon blueprint is called Enigma Tech, and includes the following description: “Get a glimpse of the day after tomorrow with the Enigma Tech Weapon Blueprint.”
Black Ops 6 Prestige Master Lvl 1000 Rewards likely give major hints to the next Call of Duty game.
The speculation now is that Activision and Black Ops developer Treyarch had hoped it would take at least half a year for players to hit Prestige Master Level 1,000, around about the time it planned to pull back the curtain on next year’s Call of Duty. Samuels, it seems, will play a role in that game. All this will make sense in time, but for Activision, perhaps, this particular breadcrumb was discovered sooner than expected.
Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.
I’ve been tracking PS5 deals for a long time, ever since launch day in fact, and this Cyber Monday has some of the best ones yet. If I were buying, I’d go for a PS5 bundle starting at $374 (now back in stock)—it’s the lowest price I’ve seen on the console, plus you can pair it with Dragon Age: The Veilguard for just another $25.
For games, titles like Star Wars Outlaws, Sonic X Shadow Generations, and Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 are all heavily discounted. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to upgrade or snag some new games, this is it. These deals won’t last long, so don’t wait too long to decide.
TL;DR: The Best PS5 Cyber Monday Deals I’ve Found So Far
Cyber Monday is here, and PlayStation 5 game deals are unbeatable at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart. Top games like Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, Sonic X Shadow Generations and Star Wars Outlaws are at their lowest prices ever, making now the perfect time to add to the library.
But don’t wait—these discounts will vanish in after Cyber Monday (December 2), and prices will return to normal. Whether you’re growing your lbacklog or hunting for a budget-friendly gift, this is your chance to save big. If you’re interested, we’ve also rounded up the 10 best PS5 games under $30, so you can grab the best deals before they’re gone.
DualSense Controllers Cyber Monday Deals
Cyber Monday is bringing major discounts on PlayStation accessories. DualSense controllers are now just $54, down from $74.99, with special edition designs available for $59. These are some of the best prices we’ve seen, making it the perfect time to grab a spare or upgrade your setup before your favorite colorway sells out.
Other must-see deals include the Pulse Wireless Earbuds, now $169.99, and the Logitech G29 Racing Wheel, discounted to $199.99. Whether you’re looking to enhance your gaming experience or pick up a gift, these deals are worth jumping on before they’re gone.
Get Dragon Age: The Veilguard for $25 When Buying at Best Buy
Right now, you can save $75 on select PlayStation 5 consoles, making it a great time to upgrade your gaming setup. Plus, snag select EA video games (including new release Dragon Age: The Veilguard) for just $25—perfect for starting your new library without breaking the bank.
Other options alongside Dragon Age include College Football 25, Madden NFL 25, NHL 25, and FC 25. That’s an extra $45 in savings when you take up the bundle at Best Buy.
Save $75 on PS5 Bundles
If you’re shopping at Amazon, PS5 Disc Edition is down to $424.99 from $500, while the Digital Edition is $374.99, originally $450. Personally, I’d go for the Disc Edition—it’s just $50 more, and you get the flexibility of physical games, which you can buy, sell, or trade later.
If you prefer the Digital Edition, the NBA 2K25 bundle is a smart pick if you can find it in stock, as it includes a game. On the other hand, the Fortnite Cobalt Star bundle, while eye-catching, doesn’t include a game—just something to keep in mind. These deals will end after Cyber Monday on December 2, so act fast to avoid disapointment.
Will the PS5 Pro Be Discounted for Cyber Monday?
Short answer, no. Long answer: While major hardware discounts are rarely a sure thing on brand-new releases, Cyber Monday might bring some unexpected deals. In the announcement for Sony’s lineup of holiday deals, the PS5 Pro was (unsurprisingly) nowhere to be found. However, some retailers could surprise shoppers with modest discounts or exclusive PS5 Pro bundles.
The PS5 Slim, for example, was released last year at a similar time and ended up getting a free game bundle (Spider-Man 2 or Modern Warfare 3) at the end of November. We’ll be keeping an eye out to see if any retailers step up with a Cyber Monday special.
PlayStation VR 2 is $349 for Black Friday
One of the best Cyber Monday deals is the PSVR2 Horizon: Call of the Mountain bundle, now just $349—a massive $251 discount. It’s the same price as the standalone PSVR2 during this sale, but the bundle is the clear winner, including an incredible game to showcase the headset’s power.
At this price, the PSVR2 is a strong competitor to budget-friendly options like the Meta Quest, offering a premium VR experience at an accessible price. If you’ve been waiting to step into high-performance virtual reality, this deal is too good to pass up.
Cyber Monday Deals on PS5 SSDs
PS5 games continue to grow in size, and with SSD prices climbing in 2024, finding the right storage at a great price is more important than ever. With Black Friday now here, there are plenty of discounts to explore. For example, the WD Black SN850X 2TB SSD with a heatsink is currently available for $133.99, offering excellent value.
Keep in mind that not all SSDs are compatible with the PS5. To ensure optimal performance, you’ll need a PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 drive with a minimum read speed of 5,500MB/s to match the console’s internal storage. To simplify your search, we’ve curated a list of SSDs that meet or exceed these requirements.
PS Plus Cyber Monday Deal (Save 30%)
Cyber Monday brings big savings on PlayStation Plus memberships. New members can get 30% off a 12-month subscription, while current Essential members can save 25% on upgrading to Extra or 30% on Premium/Deluxe tiers.
November’s Game Catalog lineup adds even more value, with the return of GTA 5 alongside Dying Light 2: Stay Human and Like a Dragon: Ishin, available since November 19. Premium/Deluxe members also gain access to the Sony Pictures Catalog, offering up to 100 movies to stream on demand. Plus, all PS4 and PS5 players can enjoy extra discounts on recent movie releases during the promotion.
Should You Wait for Cyber Monday?
As Black Friday deals continue throughout the weekend, keep an eye on video game Black Friday deals from Nintendo, PlayStation and Xbox. Waiting for Cyber Monday can be risky – the hottest gaming deals tend to sell out fast. This is why Black Friday tends to be the better time to buy video games. Frankly, if you see a game deal you like, we’d recommend hopping on it now. But if you missed out on the PS5 2K25 bundle (or any of the insanely popular Switch bundles), there might still be hope come Cyber Monday.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
Cyber Monday 2024 lands on December 2, but that’s literally just half the story. Much like with Black Friday, Cyber Monday deals actually get released in two waves. The first wave happens today, Sunday, and primarily involves deals from brick & mortar retailers like Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and Gamestop. The second wave happens on Monday and involves deals from online only retailers like Amazon, Alienware, HP, Lenovo, Newegg, and more.
In terms of deal quality, there are better-than-expected discounts on gaming consoles like the PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Meta Quest , and Steam Deck, several Apple iPads, AirPods, and Apple Watches, heavily discounted video games, powerful gaming PCs and laptops, and more. Many of the same deals we saw on Black Friday have returned for Cyber Monday, including deals that were previously sold out or expired. I am also seeing a number of new deals that never happened on Black Friday. Check out the full list below.
If you’ve wanted to give VR gaming a try but the cost of entry has kept you at bay, then you don’t want to miss out on the one Meta Quest deal for Cyber Monday. The Meta Quest 3S was indisputably the best value out there in the world of VR gaming even at its retail price. However, for Cyber Monday, Amazon decided to turn it up a notch by including a bonus $100 Amazon digital credit. The Meta Quest was our hottest seller on Black Friday (selling even more than the PlayStation and Switch consoles) and the bonus at the time was a $75 gift card or digital credit, depending on where you got it. This is a better deal and I expect it to blow up.
To sweeten the pot even more, every Quest 3S purchase this month comes with the Batman: Arkham Shadow VR game and a three-month trial of Meta Quest+. In IGN’s 8/10 review, Dan Stapleton wrote that “Batman: Arkham Shadow makes most of the Arkham series’ defining gameplay work respectably well in VR, and its mystery story pays off.”
The Best Cyber Monday Xbox Console Deal
Lenovo has dropped the price on the recently released Xbox Series X All-Digital Edition console. The retail price is $449.99, but Lenovo knocks $50 off the price to $399.99. However, there’s an extra 5% off coupon code “EXTRAFIVE” that drops it even further to $379.99. Unlike the Xbox Series S, the All-Digital Edition is just as powerful as the original Series X but without the disc (very much like the PS5 and PS5 Digital). The Xbox Series X All-Digital Edition is clad in Robot White and has the same 1TB storage as the original Series X.
The Best Price on Xbox Controllers
Lenovo just pushed out the best Xbox controller deal I’ve seen for both Cyber Monday and Black Friday. The Xbox wireless controller in Robot White or Electric Volt is on sale for $34.99. Carbon Black (with USB cable), Shock Blue, Pulse Red, and Deep Pink are on sale for $39.99. For any of these options, make sure you apply coupon code “BFCMXBOX” in your shopping cart. These controllers are compatible with Xbox Series X and S consoles as well as your PC.
The best Cyber Monday AirPods deal is still available, although it looks to be selling out quickly. The Apple AirPods Pro wireless noise-canceling earbuds dropped to $154 during the leadup to Black Friday, and although most retailers have bumpted the price back up to $170, a few – namely Amazon and Walmart – still have it discounted for Cyber Monday. This discount brings the price down to the same level as the Apple AirPods 4 with noise cancellation. Between the two, the AirPods Pro is still Apple’s best earbuds because it offers better sound quality and better noise cancellation.
As good as (maybe even better than) Haribos
If there’s one sweet that you should treat yourself to for Cyber Monday, consider this 5 pound bag of Albanese World’s Best 12 Flavor Gummi Bears, now only $11.89 after a 40% discount. They drop to $11.30 with Subscribe & Save. A bunch of us here at IGN ordered these and highly recommend them. Although I’m usually not a big candy person, I do like putting gummy bears in the fridge to harden them up and using them as an ice cream topper.
This might very well be the best gaming PC deal of Cyber Monday. Walmart is offering this iBuyPower Y40 gaming PC with AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and the excellent RTX 4070 GPU for only $1199. The RTX 4070 Super is one of the best graphics cards for most people; it’s affordably priced and yet it’s powerful enough to run games at up to 4K (although 1440p is its sweet spot). I personally gamed on a 4K monitor with a RTX 3080 GPU (less powerful than the RTX 4070 Super) before I upgraded. The system is contained in a nice looking Hyte Y40 midtower chassis (iBuyPower and Hyte are sister brands).
Sony released its entire set of Cyber Monday PlayStation deals on November 21 and most major retailers have followed suit. These deals have an official end date of December 2 (Cyber Monday). The best deals are on the consoles: The PS5 Slim Disc Edition has dropped to $424.99 (originally $500) and the PS5 Slim Digital Edition has dropped to $374.99 (originally $450). I would choose the Disc Edition because it’s only $50 more and then I have the option to buy (and later sell or trade) physical disc media. But if you want to save some money and go the Digital Edition route, I would suggest getting the NBA 2K25 bundle (if you can catch it in-stock), which also includes a game. Although the Fortnite Cobalt Star bundle has a fancy-looking box, no actual game is included.
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Star Wars: Outlaws was released only three months ago and it’s already 33% off for Cyber Monday. Maybe Ubisoft is trying to boost sales after a lackluster launch, but that means you get to enjoy a AAA title at a great discount. IGN’s Tristan Ogilvie gave it a 7/10 review, which is still good, but I’ve beaten the game and immensely enjoyed it, so I would have given it an 8. It definitely has an “Assassin’s Creed game in a Star Wars skin” vibe, and there’s nothing wrong with that.
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The Best TV for PlayStation
Amazon is offering the popular 65″ LG Evo C3 4K OLED TV for only $1196.99. This is the best price right now for a 65″ LG C-series OLED TV. This TV and others in LG’s C-series lineup have won top spots in several of our buying guides, including best 4K TV, best TV for gaming, and best TV for the PlayStation 5. This is an especially good choice if you picked up the new PS5 Pro, since the updated hardware will be able to run more games at a consistent 4K @ 120fps.
You can pick up a copy of Azul for only $13.33 for Cyber Monday. Many board games are about mystery or war, but Azul is totally different. Players in Azul compete to design the most beautiful tiled mosaics they can. In our Azul review, Matt Thrower writes, “Between its beautiful presentation, simplicity and depth there’s little doubt that Azul has earned its place as a modern classic. While the tinkering with its formula undertaken by its sequels has created more challenging games, none has captured the fine blend of accessibility and interactivity that makes it special.”
Consoles are going in and out of stock
Walmart is the only retailer offering Tears of the Kingdom for $30. IGN gave it a 10/10 “Masterpiece” rating and I would have to agree. Tom Marks wrote that “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is an unfathomable follow-up, expanding a world that already felt full beyond expectation and raising the bar ever higher into the clouds.” I wouldn’t wait too long to get this deal; Walmart is already sold out of physical copies.
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The Least Expensive Adjustable dumbells
Bowflex isn’t the only option when it comes to adjustable dumbbell sets, especially on Cyber Monday. FitRX is another popular brand at a much, much lower price point. As part of the Walmart Cyber Monday Sale, you can pick up a pair of FitRx Adjustable Dumbbells for only $139.97. A set of Bowflex 551 adjustable dumbbells costs three times more. Walmart even offers free shipping, which is great since the package will weigh in at well over 100 pounds.
There Apple iPad 10th gen for $259.99 is the iPad I would recommend to most people. It offers snappy performance and an intuitive iOS interface at an affordable price. Tenth gen improvements over its predecessor include a larger 10.9″ screen and a faster A14 Bionic chip, Magic Folio keyboard support so you can convert it into a mini laptop (making it one of the best iPads for students), a USB Type-C port, better camera, and updated Wi-Fi 6 protocol. This price was $10 less on Black Friday, but I don’t know if that deal will come back for Cyber Monday.
For anyone on a budget, this is the Apple Watch to get. The second generation Apple Watch SE starts at just $149 only at Amazon and Walmart and is the best price I’ve ever seen for a brand-new Apple Watch with a warranty. Despite the affordable price tag, you actually don’t lose out on much functionality if you opt for an Apple Watch SE. It’s powered by the same S8 processor found in the Apple Watch Series 8 and the first-generation Apple Watch Ultra. It also features a bright and sharp OLED Retina display, IPX7 water resistance, fall detection, sleep tracking, Apple Pay, and nearly all the fitness tracking functionality including heart rate monitoring.
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Up to 50% Off These Smart Glasses
There’s a very intriguing – if a bit controversial – deal going on that you might want to check out for yourself. Both Amazon and Target are offering a 20% discount off the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Smart Glasses, with prices starting at $239.20. That’s the same deal you’ll find at other retailers, however Amazon and Target are throwing in additional freebies: either $90 in Amazon digital credit or a $90 Target gift card. The Meta Wayfarer glasses are an influencer’s dream, and that’s exactly what they’re designed for: social media. They’re surprisingly slim and lightweight for glasses equipped with an integrated 12MP video camera and speaker. You can use them to take quick snapshots or up to 60 second videos that you can then upload to your social media of choice. You can even livestream 30 second videos in 720p.
From now until December 31, non-current Audible subscribers are eligible for three months of Audible Premium Plus for $0.99 per month and a bonus one-time $20 Audible credit. Premium Plus is Audible’s best plan and three months would normally cost you about $44.95. You also get a free audiobook of your choice each month that you get to keep indefinitely.
Audible is a subscription service that gives you access to hundreds of thousands of the best audiobooks without ever having to purchase them. Premium Plus is Audible’s highest tier plan and it gives you access to a whopping 500,000 audiobooks. These include all-time classics like Frank Herbert’s Dune, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire), The Witcher, The Sandman Series, and The Lord of the Rings.
Where Are the Xbox Deals?
Xbox gamers might be wondering why I haven’t listed Xbox consoles. Unfortunately, Microsoft seems to have taken a step back and decided not to host any outstanding console deals so far for Black Friday. All of the consoles are marked down by $50, but these deals aren’t exceptional. If you’re already an Xbox owner, however, and are looking for discounts on peripherals, there are two great deals to consider. The WD Black C50 Storage Expansion Card is down to $99.99 from $150. Also, Xbox wireless controllers are down to as low as $39.99. Even better, the limited edition Ghost Cipher and Sky Cipher controllers are both on sale for just $45 each.
This the currently the best Cyber Monday deal at Lenovo. This Legion Tower 7i RTX 4080 Super gaming PC is currently available for under $2000 with coupon code “LEGIONC5SALE24“. The 4080 Super is a second generation card that supersedes the RTX 4080. It’s Nvidia’s second most powerful card and a superior GPU to AMD’s Radeon RX 7900 RTX if you factor in DLSS and ray tracing performance. In our RTX 4080 Super review, Jacqueline Thomas writes, “If you’re in the market for a 4K graphics card around $1,000, it’s hard to think of any GPU that’s a better purchase right now. This is the RTX 4080 that should have launched in 2022.”
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The Walmart Cyber Monday Sale brings with it this excellent gaming laptop deal. Walmart is offering a Lenovo LOQ RTX 4070 gaming laptop for only $879.99. Yes, you read that right. The LOQ is Lenovo’s lineup of budget-oriented gaming laptops. This system features a 15″ 1080p display, a low-voltage AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS CPU, GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. The RTX 4070 GPU is a fully powered (115W TGP) model, not a throttled one like on some other budget laptops. Despite its low cost, this laptop will perform almost as well as the best RTX 4070 gaming laptops. You should be able to play any game comfortably on the 1080p display.
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Perhaps the best Cyber Monday deal on a high-end gaming monitor has arrived. Amazon is offering the massive 57″ Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Dual 4K UHD gaming monitor at the exclusive price of $1,479.99. That’s $120 less than everyone else’s gaming monitor Black Friday deal and nearly 50% off the retail price. Keep in mind that there is no other monitor to compare it with. If you’re looking for the biggest and sharpest super ultra-wide gaming monitor on the planet, this would be it right here. Just make sure that your GPU is up to snuff.
Alienware just sweetened the deal on its best gaming monitor for Cyber Monday. The 32″ Alienware AW3225QF 32″ 4K QD OLED gaming monitor is down to $899.99. But that’s not all. Alienware is also including a bonus $100 Dell promotional e-gift card. The Alienware AW3225QF was released earlier this year and is actually Dell’s one and only monitor that combines a 4K resolution with an OLED panel.
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The entry-level Hisense R6-series 4K smart TV offers a limited set of features in exchange for a rock bottom price. Don’t expect this TV to be decked out with the latest cutting-edge technology, however what you’ll get is a native 4K TV that works out of the box and still offers solid image quality that will satisfy most TV watchers. It has built-in speakers and Roku smart TV baked in. Roku is actually our favorite streaming hub because of its intuitive interface.
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Best Buy is still the only retailer to drop the price on the Asus ROG Ally X so far for Black Friday or Cyber Monday. In our Asus ROG Ally X review, gaming guru Jacqueline Thomas wrote that “the Asus ROG Ally X is simply the best handheld gaming PC on the market right now. With more and faster memory and double the battery as the original Ally, the Ally X will run any modern game without dying in an hour and a half.”
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These JLabs JBuds Lux are an incredible value. First of all, they feature both wireless connectivity and noise cancellation for under $30. Better yet, unlike virtually all other headphones at this price point, they’re actually very good! SoundGuys recently reviewed the JLabs JBuds Lux and gave it an absolutely glowing review, mentioning that they were one of the best headphones under $100. SoundGuys considered them an extremely good value at their retail price of $79. Imagine their opinion at the current $29 price point.
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An excellent board game worth mentioning is Splendor, which is down to $13.99 after you clip the coupon. Splendor is a 2014 release that’s still considered one of the best board games for all experience levels, and it’s priced lower than most other board games targeted towards the same audience. There’s plenty of strategy here, but at the same time, the rules aren’t daunting and the average playtime is a very reasonable 30 minutes. This fast game is easy enough for kids to learn but satisfying for players of all ages, making it a good board game for families.
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The Coolest Toy for Gamers
One deal you might have missed is this really awesome MEGA Microsoft Xbox 360 Collector Building Set. It’s normally $150 but there’s a 50% discount for Cyber Monday that drops it to only $74.99. The MEGA Microsoft Xbox 360 Collector Building Set is a buildable 3:4 scale replica of the Xbox 360 console with a brick count total of 1,342 pieces (5.5 cents per brick). The details in this build are, frankly, incredible, and include interactive elements, lighting effects, and the coolest accessories. This is such an interesting product that I wrote up a dedicated Cyber Monday article just for this deal.
Lots of interactive elements for a display-worthy set
This popular LEGO Creator set rarely goes on sale. For Cyber Monday, LEGO Shop is offering the NASA Space Shuttle Discovery 10283 for $159.99, or a savings of 20%. You’ll need to be a LEGO Insiders member, but it’s free to sign up. This impressive set consists of 2,354 bricks, which averages out to about 6.7 cents per brick, and measures 22″ long. As its namesake suggests, this is a replica of the Space Shuttle Discovery, with a center compartment that opens up and houses a separate Hubble telescope that can be deployed with a robot arm. Of course it also looks amazing as a display.
iFixit might be a familiar brand name for you from all of the helpful teardown videos of various electronics that’ve hosted on YouTube. Well, they also sell an extremely practical and high quality toolkit that helps you do the same. Amazon is offering the iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit for electronics, smartphones, gaming consoles, PCs and laptops, and tablets for only $59.96. It normally retails for $75 and we’ve only seen a price drop only once this year back in May. This is one of the very best tool kits you can buy for disassembling and repairing your electronics — including your Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck — without spending hundreds of dollars on a commercial kit.
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Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy are all one-stop shopping sites, so it makes sense that their Cyber Monday sales extend beyond gaming and tech. Here are the best deals I’ve seen so far on small kitchen appliances, personal care products like hair dryers and toothbrushes, vacuum cleaners, and other convenient necessities that everyone – gamers included – might find useful. On a personal note, although air fryers are all the rage these days, I bought my Instant Pot pressure cooker over 10 years ago and I still use it weekly. My air fryer sits in the cabinet.
The Best Cyber Monday LEGO Deal
The Nightmare Before Christmas 21351 is a large diorama that’s split up into three different locations. The three main set pieces are Spiral Hill (with a really great full moon backdrop), the Halloween Town Hall, and Jack Skellington’s house. All of these places are chock full of adorable nods to the movie, like the walking bathtub, a chalkboard in Jack’s house with his Christmas formula, and a lectern where Jack gave his speech about Christmas. There’s also great use of interspersed color to break up what should be a monotonous gray and black build (the Star Wars sets should take notes). A total of eight figures are included as well: Jack Skellington, Sally, Santa Clause, Lock, Shock and Barrel minifigures, plus Zero the dog and a brick-built The Mayor figure with 2 faces.
20% off the best entry-level espresso machine
Amazon has dropped the price of the super popular and well-reviewed Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine to $399.95 after a 20% discount. This machine is rarely discounted, even on Black Friday or Cyber Monday. You can read the reviews online, but the Bambino Plus is well-regarded, even among the coffee snobs, as an incredible bang for your buck at retail price, especially if you like pouring yourself lattes or other milk-based coffee drinks. To get something appreciably better, you’ll have to pay north of $1,000.
Prefer to Shop by Retailer? We’ve Got You Covered.
If you prefer to shop by retailer, we’ve written up Cyber Monday Deals roundups for each of the major retailers: Amazon, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and Gamestop. Check them out below:
In most instances, you can consider Cyber Monday as a one day extension of Black Friday. Traditionally, Black Friday was known as the “retail holiday,” where the best deals were found in-store, and Cyber Monday was known as the “online holiday,” where the best deals were online only. Although today the lines are very much blurred, it is still true that many online only retailers still consider Cyber Monday the sale event of the year instead of Black Friday. Expect some amazing sales to come out of online-only sites like Amazon, Newegg, Dell, HP, Lenovo and several online-only deals from traditional retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. In fact, Amazon has taken the preemptive and already switched over to Cyber Monday.
Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn’t hunting for deals for other people at work, he’s hunting for deals for himself during his free time.
While most of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals were PlayStation-focused, Xbox deals worth looking at are starting to crop up. We’ve rounded up our picks for the best Black Friday/Cyber Monday Xbox deals already, but one of our favorites that is already live is the Xbox Series S for $248. As the cheapest console between Xbox and PlayStation, this is the perfect entry-level device to enter the Xbox ecosystem and experience 2024’s most popular games.
Score an Xbox Series S for $248
In the box, you’ll get the Xbox Series S, one Xbox Wireless Controller – though if you want to pick up a couple extras, Lenovo has a really good deal on Xbox controllers – and all necessary cables. Both the controller and console come in Roboto White, giving a clean look to any setup. The Xbox Series S only includes 512GB of storage, with just 364GB available for games. The rest of the storage is taken up by the OS and for features like Quick Resume. If you’re looking for more space, we’d suggest grabbing an SSD – this 1TB WD Black storage card is at its lowest price of the year.
Xbox has multiple major games on the horizon, making now a perfect time to hop in and score an Xbox Series S at a discount. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is due out next week, and Obsidian Entertainment’s Avowed is set to launch in February. At $248, this isn’t a ground-breaking low price, but it’s enough of a discount to justify picking up the Xbox Series S if you don’t own an Xbox or PC.
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Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.
I’ve been tracking PS5 deals for a long time, ever since launch day in fact, and this Cyber Monday has some of the best ones yet. If I were buying, I’d go for a PS5 bundle starting at $374 (now back in stock)—it’s the lowest price I’ve seen on the console, plus you can pair it with Dragon Age: The Veilguard for just another $25.
For games, titles like Star Wars Outlaws, Sonic X Shadow Generations, and Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 are all heavily discounted. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to upgrade or snag some new games, this is it. These deals won’t last long, so don’t wait too long to decide.
TL;DR: The Best PS5 Cyber Monday Deals I’ve Found So Far
Cyber Monday is here, and PlayStation 5 game deals are unbeatable at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart. Top games like Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, Sonic X Shadow Generations and Star Wars Outlaws are at their lowest prices ever, making now the perfect time to add to the library.
But don’t wait—these discounts will vanish in after Cyber Monday (December 2), and prices will return to normal. Whether you’re growing your lbacklog or hunting for a budget-friendly gift, this is your chance to save big. If you’re interested, we’ve also rounded up the 10 best PS5 games under $30, so you can grab the best deals before they’re gone.
DualSense Controllers Cyber Monday Deals
Cyber Monday is bringing major discounts on PlayStation accessories. DualSense controllers are now just $54, down from $74.99, with special edition designs available for $59. These are some of the best prices we’ve seen, making it the perfect time to grab a spare or upgrade your setup before your favorite colorway sells out.
Other must-see deals include the Pulse Wireless Earbuds, now $169.99, and the Logitech G29 Racing Wheel, discounted to $199.99. Whether you’re looking to enhance your gaming experience or pick up a gift, these deals are worth jumping on before they’re gone.
Get Dragon Age: The Veilguard for $25 When Buying at Best Buy
Right now, you can save $75 on select PlayStation 5 consoles, making it a great time to upgrade your gaming setup. Plus, snag select EA video games (including new release Dragon Age: The Veilguard) for just $25—perfect for starting your new library without breaking the bank.
Other options alongside Dragon Age include College Football 25, Madden NFL 25, NHL 25, and FC 25. That’s an extra $45 in savings when you take up the bundle at Best Buy.
Save $75 on PS5 Bundles
If you’re shopping at Amazon, PS5 Disc Edition is down to $424.99 from $500, while the Digital Edition is $374.99, originally $450. Personally, I’d go for the Disc Edition—it’s just $50 more, and you get the flexibility of physical games, which you can buy, sell, or trade later.
If you prefer the Digital Edition, the NBA 2K25 bundle is a smart pick if you can find it in stock, as it includes a game. On the other hand, the Fortnite Cobalt Star bundle, while eye-catching, doesn’t include a game—just something to keep in mind. These deals will end after Cyber Monday on December 2, so act fast to avoid disapointment.
Will the PS5 Pro Be Discounted for Cyber Monday?
Short answer, no. Long answer: While major hardware discounts are rarely a sure thing on brand-new releases, Cyber Monday might bring some unexpected deals. In the announcement for Sony’s lineup of holiday deals, the PS5 Pro was (unsurprisingly) nowhere to be found. However, some retailers could surprise shoppers with modest discounts or exclusive PS5 Pro bundles.
The PS5 Slim, for example, was released last year at a similar time and ended up getting a free game bundle (Spider-Man 2 or Modern Warfare 3) at the end of November. We’ll be keeping an eye out to see if any retailers step up with a Cyber Monday special.
PlayStation VR 2 is $349 for Black Friday
One of the best Cyber Monday deals is the PSVR2 Horizon: Call of the Mountain bundle, now just $349—a massive $251 discount. It’s the same price as the standalone PSVR2 during this sale, but the bundle is the clear winner, including an incredible game to showcase the headset’s power.
At this price, the PSVR2 is a strong competitor to budget-friendly options like the Meta Quest, offering a premium VR experience at an accessible price. If you’ve been waiting to step into high-performance virtual reality, this deal is too good to pass up.
Cyber Monday Deals on PS5 SSDs
PS5 games continue to grow in size, and with SSD prices climbing in 2024, finding the right storage at a great price is more important than ever. With Black Friday now here, there are plenty of discounts to explore. For example, the WD Black SN850X 2TB SSD with a heatsink is currently available for $133.99, offering excellent value.
Keep in mind that not all SSDs are compatible with the PS5. To ensure optimal performance, you’ll need a PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 drive with a minimum read speed of 5,500MB/s to match the console’s internal storage. To simplify your search, we’ve curated a list of SSDs that meet or exceed these requirements.
PS Plus Cyber Monday Deal (Save 30%)
Cyber Monday brings big savings on PlayStation Plus memberships. New members can get 30% off a 12-month subscription, while current Essential members can save 25% on upgrading to Extra or 30% on Premium/Deluxe tiers.
November’s Game Catalog lineup adds even more value, with the return of GTA 5 alongside Dying Light 2: Stay Human and Like a Dragon: Ishin, available since November 19. Premium/Deluxe members also gain access to the Sony Pictures Catalog, offering up to 100 movies to stream on demand. Plus, all PS4 and PS5 players can enjoy extra discounts on recent movie releases during the promotion.
Should You Wait for Cyber Monday?
As Black Friday deals continue throughout the weekend, keep an eye on video game Black Friday deals from Nintendo, PlayStation and Xbox. Waiting for Cyber Monday can be risky – the hottest gaming deals tend to sell out fast. This is why Black Friday tends to be the better time to buy video games. Frankly, if you see a game deal you like, we’d recommend hopping on it now. But if you missed out on the PS5 2K25 bundle (or any of the insanely popular Switch bundles), there might still be hope come Cyber Monday.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
Amazon’s kicked off its Cyber Monday sale a little early this year and is still offering some great deals that are worth jumping on ahead of the holidays. In terms of video game deals, quite a few have caught our eye that have been brought over into the retailer’s Cyber Monday sale, including an excellent discount on the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 for Switch.
Switch owners can enjoy a nice 63% discount on this collection, which has brought its price down to just $18.74. According to price tracker camelcamelcamel, it’s the lowest price its hit so far which is a massive bonus. A lot of deals like this won’t stick around long after Cyber Monday, so if you’ve been wanting to add this stealthy series to your game library, now’s the time.
There’s plenty in this collection to keep you busy all throughout the holidays, too. It comes with Metal Gear, Metal Gear 2, Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Metal Gear (NES/FC version), and Snake’s Revenge. With Metal Gear Solid Delta hopefully dropping sometime soon, there’s never been a better time to sneak back into this series of games.
Many of the same deals from Black Friday are likely to return for Cyber Monday 2024, including some that sold out or expired. Retailers often stagger their inventory, reserving stock for each major sale event. This means Cyber Monday will bring back popular deals alongside brand-new, never-before-seen offers.
Traditionally, Black Friday was the in-store shopping frenzy, while Cyber Monday focused on online deals. While those lines have blurred, Cyber Monday remains the top event for online-focused retailers like Amazon, Newegg, Dell, HP, and Lenovo. Even traditional retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart roll out exclusive online-only offers. Amazon, in particular, has already shifted gears to highlight its Cyber Monday deals early, so expect some amazing sales ahead.
Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer who works with the Guides and Commerce teams here at IGN.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are some of the best times of year to buy video games thanks to the numerous deals that pop up over the course of the sale event. One of our favorite games of 2024, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, got an astonishing price drop for PS5 during this year’s sale that’s still live.
Currently, the game is marked down to just $14.97. This is a whopping 70% off its usual price of $49.99 and also marks its lowest price yet according to price tracker camelcamelcamel. If you’ve had your eye on it, now’s a great time to pick it up in the event it goes out of stock.
Alongside scoring nominations at The Game Awards this year for Best Action/Adventure Game and Innovation in Accessibility, we also had high praise for it in our review. Writer Phil Hornshaw said, “Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown captures not only what made games such as The Sands of Time so good, but it irons out a lot of the little issues that plagued the 3D games in this series by opting for a 2D perspective – and owning it.” He continues on to say it’s, “a worthy successor to the best of the Prince of Persia legacy.”
There’s plenty still going on outside of Amazon as well. For a full look at some of the best deals popping up across other retailers, check out our breakdown of Black Friday 2024. These range from gaming deals, discounts on board games, LEGO sets on sale, and so much more.
Will the Deals Change for Cyber Monday?
Many of the same deals from Black Friday are likely to return for Cyber Monday 2024, including some that sold out or expired. Retailers often stagger their inventory, reserving stock for each major sale event. This means Cyber Monday will bring back popular deals alongside brand-new, never-before-seen offers.
Traditionally, Black Friday was the in-store shopping frenzy, while Cyber Monday focused on online deals. While those lines have blurred, Cyber Monday remains the top event for online-focused retailers like Amazon, Newegg, Dell, HP, and Lenovo. Even traditional retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart roll out exclusive online-only offers. Amazon, in particular, has already shifted gears to highlight its Cyber Monday deals early, so expect some amazing sales ahead.
Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer who works with the Guides and Commerce teams here at IGN.
Cyber Monday 2024 lands on December 2, but that’s literally just half the story. Much like with Black Friday, Cyber Monday deals actually get released in two waves. The first wave happens today, Sunday, and primarily involves deals from brick & mortar retailers like Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and Gamestop. The second wave happens on Monday and involves deals from online only retailers like Amazon, Alienware, HP, Lenovo, Newegg, and more.
In terms of deal quality, there are better-than-expected discounts on gaming consoles like the PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Meta Quest , and Steam Deck, several Apple iPads, AirPods, and Apple Watches, heavily discounted video games, powerful gaming PCs and laptops, and more. Many of the same deals we saw on Black Friday have returned for Cyber Monday, including deals that were previously sold out or expired. I am also seeing a number of new deals that never happened on Black Friday. Check out the full list below.
If you’ve wanted to give VR gaming a try but the cost of entry has kept you at bay, then you don’t want to miss out on the one Meta Quest deal for Cyber Monday. The Meta Quest 3S was indisputably the best value out there in the world of VR gaming even at its retail price. However, for Cyber Monday, Target decided to turn it up a notch by including a bonus $100 Target gift card (you’ll see it automatically added to your shopping cart). The Meta Quest was our hottest seller on Black Friday (selling even more than the PlayStation and Switch consoles) and the bonus at the time was a $75 gift card or digital credit, depending on where you got it. This is a better deal and I expect it to blow up.
To sweeten the pot even more, every Quest 3S purchase this month comes with the Batman: Arkham Shadow VR game and a three-month trial of Meta Quest+. In IGN’s 8/10 review, Dan Stapleton wrote that “Batman: Arkham Shadow makes most of the Arkham series’ defining gameplay work respectably well in VR, and its mystery story pays off.”
The Best Price on Xbox Controllers
Lenovo just pushed out the best Xbox controller deal I’ve seen for both Cyber Monday and Black Friday. The Xbox wireless controller in Robot White or Electric Volt is on sale for $34.99. Carbon Black (with USB cable), Shock Blue, Pulse Red, and Deep Pink are on sale for $39.99. For any of these options, make sure you apply coupon code “BFCMXBOX” in your shopping cart. These controllers are compatible with Xbox Series X and S consoles as well as your PC.
The Bose QuietComfort is just a rename of the QuietComfort 45. Aside from the name and a few different color choices, they are the same headphone. The QuietComfort features excellent sound and noise cancelling performance for its price. They’re close in quality to Bose’s flagship headphone, which is nearly double the price. The QuietComfort is comfortable to wear, and the earcup material helps provide a solid seal around your ear, which in term improves passive noise isolation and improves sound quality even further. Other features include an updated USB Type-C port with fast-charge, a longer 24-hour battery life on a single charge, an “Aware” mode that lets you listen in on your surroundings.
Sony released its entire set of Cyber Monday PlayStation deals on November 21 and most major retailers have followed suit. These deals have an official end date of December 2 (Cyber Monday). The best deals are on the consoles: The PS5 Slim Disc Edition has dropped to $424.99 (originally $500) and the PS5 Slim Digital Edition has dropped to $374.99 (originally $450). I would choose the Disc Edition because it’s only $50 more and then I have the option to buy (and later sell or trade) physical disc media. But if you want to save some money and go the Digital Edition route, I would suggest getting the NBA 2K25 bundle (if you can catch it in-stock), which also includes a game. Although the Fortnite Cobalt Star bundle has a fancy-looking box, no actual game is included.
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Star Wars: Outlaws was released only three months ago and it’s already 33% off for Cyber Monday. Maybe Ubisoft is trying to boost sales after a lackluster launch, but that means you get to enjoy a AAA title at a great discount. IGN’s Tristan Ogilvie gave it a 7/10 review, which is still good, but I’ve beaten the game and immensely enjoyed it, so I would have given it an 8. It definitely has an “Assassin’s Creed game in a Star Wars skin” vibe, and there’s nothing wrong with that.
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The Best TV for PlayStation
I’ve been waiting for another good OLED TV deal to pop up for Cyber Monday ever since the previous one expired, and Walmart has finally delivered. Right now you can pick up a current 2024 model 65″ LG Evo C4 4K OLED Smart TV for only $1,272.44. To get this price you will need to follow two simple steps:
You’ll need to sign into your Walmart account to see this deal (signing up is free)
Clip the $224.55 coupon in your shopping cart to bring it down to $1,272.44
The LG Evo C4 OLED TV has won top spots in several of our buying guides, including best 4K TV, best TV for gaming, and best TV for the PlayStation 5. This is an especially good choice if you picked up the new PS5 Pro, since the updated hardware will be able to run more games at a consistent 4K @ 120fps.
Consoles are going in and out of stock
Walmart is the only retailer offering Tears of the Kingdom for $30. IGN gave it a 10/10 “Masterpiece” rating and I would have to agree. Tom Marks wrote that “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is an unfathomable follow-up, expanding a world that already felt full beyond expectation and raising the bar ever higher into the clouds.” I wouldn’t wait too long to get this deal; Walmart is already sold out of physical copies.
Bowflex isn’t the only option when it comes to adjustable dumbbell sets, especially on Cyber Monday. FitRX is another popular brand at a much, much lower price point. As part of the Walmart Cyber Monday Sale, you can pick up a pair of FitRx Adjustable Dumbbells for only $139.97. A set of Bowflex 551 adjustable dumbbells costs three times more. Walmart even offers free shipping, which is great since the package will weigh in at well over 100 pounds.
There Apple iPad 10th gen for $259.99 is the iPad I would recommend to most people. It offers snappy performance and an intuitive iOS interface at an affordable price. Tenth gen improvements over its predecessor include a larger 10.9″ screen and a faster A14 Bionic chip, Magic Folio keyboard support so you can convert it into a mini laptop (making it one of the best iPads for students), a USB Type-C port, better camera, and updated Wi-Fi 6 protocol. This price was $10 less on Black Friday, but I don’t know if that deal will come back for Cyber Monday.
For anyone on a budget, this is the Apple Watch to get. The second generation Apple Watch SE starts at just $149 only at Amazon and Walmart and is the best price I’ve ever seen for a brand-new Apple Watch with a warranty. Despite the affordable price tag, you actually don’t lose out on much functionality if you opt for an Apple Watch SE. It’s powered by the same S8 processor found in the Apple Watch Series 8 and the first-generation Apple Watch Ultra. It also features a bright and sharp OLED Retina display, IPX7 water resistance, fall detection, sleep tracking, Apple Pay, and nearly all the fitness tracking functionality including heart rate monitoring.
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The Best Cyber Monday LEGO Deal
The Nightmare Before Christmas 21351 is a large diorama that’s split up into three different locations. The three main set pieces are Spiral Hill (with a really great full moon backdrop), the Halloween Town Hall, and Jack Skellington’s house. All of these places are chock full of adorable nods to the movie, like the walking bathtub, a chalkboard in Jack’s house with his Christmas formula, and a lectern where Jack gave his speech about Christmas. There’s also great use of interspersed color to break up what should be a monotonous gray and black build (the Star Wars sets should take notes). A total of eight figures are included as well: Jack Skellington, Sally, Santa Clause, Lock, Shock and Barrel minifigures, plus Zero the dog and a brick-built The Mayor figure with 2 faces.
20% off the best entry-level espresso machine
Amazon has dropped the price of the super popular and well-reviewed Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine to $399.95 after a 20% discount. This machine is rarely discounted, even on Black Friday or Cyber Monday. You can read the reviews online, but the Bambino Plus is well-regarded, even among the coffee snobs, as an incredible bang for your buck at retail price, especially if you like pouring yourself lattes or other milk-based coffee drinks. To get something appreciably better, you’ll have to pay north of $1,000.
Up to 50% Off These Smart Glasses
There’s a very intriguing – if a bit controversial – deal going on that you might want to check out for yourself. Both Amazon and Target are offering a 20% discount off the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Smart Glasses, with prices starting at $239.20. That’s the same deal you’ll find at other retailers, however Amazon and Target are throwing in additional freebies: either $90 in Amazon digital credit or a $90 Target gift card. The Meta Wayfarer glasses are an influencer’s dream, and that’s exactly what they’re designed for: social media. They’re surprisingly slim and lightweight for glasses equipped with an integrated 12MP video camera and speaker. You can use them to take quick snapshots or up to 60 second videos that you can then upload to your social media of choice. You can even livestream 30 second videos in 720p.
From now until December 31, non-current Audible subscribers are eligible for three months of Audible Premium Plus for $0.99 per month and a bonus one-time $20 Audible credit. Premium Plus is Audible’s best plan and three months would normally cost you about $44.95. You also get a free audiobook of your choice each month that you get to keep indefinitely.
Audible is a subscription service that gives you access to hundreds of thousands of the best audiobooks without ever having to purchase them. Premium Plus is Audible’s highest tier plan and it gives you access to a whopping 500,000 audiobooks. These include all-time classics like Frank Herbert’s Dune, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire), The Witcher, The Sandman Series, and The Lord of the Rings.
Where Are the Xbox Deals?
Xbox gamers might be wondering why I haven’t listed Xbox consoles. Unfortunately, Microsoft seems to have taken a step back and decided not to host any outstanding console deals so far for Black Friday. All of the consoles are marked down by $50, but these deals aren’t exceptional. If you’re already an Xbox owner, however, and are looking for discounts on peripherals, there are two great deals to consider. The WD Black C50 Storage Expansion Card is down to $99.99 from $150. Also, Xbox wireless controllers are down to as low as $39.99. Even better, the limited edition Ghost Cipher and Sky Cipher controllers are both on sale for just $45 each.
This the currently the best Cyber Monday deal at Lenovo. This Legion Tower 7i RTX 4080 Super gaming PC is currently available for under $2000 with coupon code “LEGIONC5SALE24“. The 4080 Super is a second generation card that supersedes the RTX 4080. It’s Nvidia’s second most powerful card and a superior GPU to AMD’s Radeon RX 7900 RTX if you factor in DLSS and ray tracing performance. In our RTX 4080 Super review, Jacqueline Thomas writes, “If you’re in the market for a 4K graphics card around $1,000, it’s hard to think of any GPU that’s a better purchase right now. This is the RTX 4080 that should have launched in 2022.”
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The Walmart Cyber Monday Sale brings with it this excellent gaming laptop deal. Walmart is offering a Lenovo LOQ RTX 4070 gaming laptop for only $879.99. Yes, you read that right. The LOQ is Lenovo’s lineup of budget-oriented gaming laptops. This system features a 15″ 1080p display, a low-voltage AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS CPU, GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. The RTX 4070 GPU is a fully powered (115W TGP) model, not a throttled one like on some other budget laptops. Despite its low cost, this laptop will perform almost as well as the best RTX 4070 gaming laptops. You should be able to play any game comfortably on the 1080p display.
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Perhaps the best Cyber Monday deal on a high-end gaming monitor has arrived. Amazon is offering the massive 57″ Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Dual 4K UHD gaming monitor at the exclusive price of $1,479.99. That’s $120 less than everyone else’s gaming monitor Black Friday deal and nearly 50% off the retail price. Keep in mind that there is no other monitor to compare it with. If you’re looking for the biggest and sharpest super ultra-wide gaming monitor on the planet, this would be it right here. Just make sure that your GPU is up to snuff.
Alienware just sweetened the deal on its best gaming monitor for Cyber Monday. The 32″ Alienware AW3225QF 32″ 4K QD OLED gaming monitor is down to $899.99. But that’s not all. Alienware is also including a bonus $100 Dell promotional e-gift card. The Alienware AW3225QF was released earlier this year and is actually Dell’s one and only monitor that combines a 4K resolution with an OLED panel.
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The entry-level Hisense R6-series 4K smart TV offers a limited set of features in exchange for a rock bottom price. Don’t expect this TV to be decked out with the latest cutting-edge technology, however what you’ll get is a native 4K TV that works out of the box and still offers solid image quality that will satisfy most TV watchers. It has built-in speakers and Roku smart TV baked in. Roku is actually our favorite streaming hub because of its intuitive interface.
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Best Buy is still the only retailer to drop the price on the Asus ROG Ally X so far for Black Friday or Cyber Monday. In our Asus ROG Ally X review, gaming guru Jacqueline Thomas wrote that “the Asus ROG Ally X is simply the best handheld gaming PC on the market right now. With more and faster memory and double the battery as the original Ally, the Ally X will run any modern game without dying in an hour and a half.”
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These JLabs JBuds Lux are an incredible value. First of all, they feature both wireless connectivity and noise cancellation for under $30. Better yet, unlike virtually all other headphones at this price point, they’re actually very good! SoundGuys recently reviewed the JLabs JBuds Lux and gave it an absolutely glowing review, mentioning that they were one of the best headphones under $100. SoundGuys considered them an extremely good value at their retail price of $79. Imagine their opinion at the current $29 price point.
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You can pick up a copy of Azul for only $20 for Cyber Monday. Many board games are about mystery or war, but Azul is totally different. Players in Azul compete to design the most beautiful tiled mosaics they can. In our Azul review, Matt Thrower writes, “Between its beautiful presentation, simplicity and depth there’s little doubt that Azul has earned its place as a modern classic. While the tinkering with its formula undertaken by its sequels has created more challenging games, none has captured the fine blend of accessibility and interactivity that makes it special.”
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The Coolest Toy for Gamers
One deal you might have missed is this really awesome MEGA Microsoft Xbox 360 Collector Building Set. It’s normally $150 but there’s a 50% discount for Cyber Monday that drops it to only $74.99. The MEGA Microsoft Xbox 360 Collector Building Set is a buildable 3:4 scale replica of the Xbox 360 console with a brick count total of 1,342 pieces (5.5 cents per brick). The details in this build are, frankly, incredible, and include interactive elements, lighting effects, and the coolest accessories. This is such an interesting product that I wrote up a dedicated Cyber Monday article just for this deal.
Lots of interactive elements for a display-worthy set
This popular LEGO Creator set rarely goes on sale. For Cyber Monday, LEGO Shop is offering the NASA Space Shuttle Discovery 10283 for $159.99, or a savings of 20%. You’ll need to be a LEGO Insiders member, but it’s free to sign up. This impressive set consists of 2,354 bricks, which averages out to about 6.7 cents per brick, and measures 22″ long. As its namesake suggests, this is a replica of the Space Shuttle Discovery, with a center compartment that opens up and houses a separate Hubble telescope that can be deployed with a robot arm. Of course it also looks amazing as a display.
iFixit might be a familiar brand name for you from all of the helpful teardown videos of various electronics that’ve hosted on YouTube. Well, they also sell an extremely practical and high quality toolkit that helps you do the same. Amazon is offering the iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit for electronics, smartphones, gaming consoles, PCs and laptops, and tablets for only $59.96. It normally retails for $75 and we’ve only seen a price drop only once this year back in May. This is one of the very best tool kits you can buy for disassembling and repairing your electronics — including your Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck — without spending hundreds of dollars on a commercial kit.
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Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy are all one-stop shopping sites, so it makes sense that their Cyber Monday sales extend beyond gaming and tech. Here are the best deals I’ve seen so far on small kitchen appliances, personal care products like hair dryers and toothbrushes, vacuum cleaners, and other convenient necessities that everyone – gamers included – might find useful. On a personal note, although air fryers are all the rage these days, I bought my Instant Pot pressure cooker over 10 years ago and I still use it weekly. My air fryer sits in the cabinet.
If you prefer to shop by retailer, we’ve written up Cyber Monday Deals roundups for each of the major retailers: Amazon, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and Gamestop. Check them out below:
In most instances, you can consider Cyber Monday as a one day extension of Black Friday. Traditionally, Black Friday was known as the “retail holiday,” where the best deals were found in-store, and Cyber Monday was known as the “online holiday,” where the best deals were online only. Although today the lines are very much blurred, it is still true that many online only retailers still consider Cyber Monday the sale event of the year instead of Black Friday. Expect some amazing sales to come out of online-only sites like Amazon, Newegg, Dell, HP, Lenovo and several online-only deals from traditional retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. In fact, Amazon has taken the preemptive and already switched over to Cyber Monday.
Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn’t hunting for deals for other people at work, he’s hunting for deals for himself during his free time.
Looking for more video games to pick up ahead of the holidays? Thankfully, there are quite a few game deals still live as we get closer to Cyber Monday. One of our favorites that popped up during the seasonal sale event was on Sonic X Shadow Generations, which is currently $20 off its release price of $49.99 to $29.99 at Amazon for PS5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
According to camelcamelcamel, this is the lowest price yet for Sonic X Shadow Generations. So, if you’ve had your eye on it, now’s a great time to scoop it up.
IGN’s Jada Griffin had high praise for this game in our Sonic X Shadow Generations review, giving it a score of 9/10. In it, she says that, “Sonic X Shadow Generations takes an already excellent game and spring jumps it to new heights at a blistering pace by doubling up the campaign length with creative level design, fantastic bosses, plenty of collectibles, and an appreciable graphical upgrade.”
For an overall look at the best deals that are still live across other retailers, check out our roundup of Black Friday 2024. A lot of these won’t stick around for much longer, so act fast to grab the deals that catch your eye.
Will the Deals Change for Cyber Monday?
Many of the same deals from Black Friday are likely to return for Cyber Monday 2024, including some that sold out or expired. Retailers often stagger their inventory, reserving stock for each major sale event. This means Cyber Monday will bring back popular deals alongside brand-new, never-before-seen offers.
Traditionally, Black Friday was the in-store shopping frenzy, while Cyber Monday focused on online deals. While those lines have blurred, Cyber Monday remains the top event for online-focused retailers like Amazon, Newegg, Dell, HP, and Lenovo. Even traditional retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart roll out exclusive online-only offers. Amazon, in particular, has already shifted gears to highlight its Cyber Monday deals early, so expect some amazing sales ahead.
Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer who works with the Guides and Commerce teams here at IGN.
There are still quite a few video game deals going strong as Cyber Monday inches closer. One of our absolute favorites from this year’s seasonal sale event is on Star Wars Outlaws, which has gotten a $30 price drop from its original $69.99 price tag to just $39.99.
This is the lowest price yet for the game, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel, and a deal that likely won’t stick around for long after Cyber Monday. So, if you’ve been wanting to spend your holidays immersed in the world of Star Wars, pick up this game for either PS5 or Xbox Series X.
Now’s a great time to pick this one up as well, following the massive Title Update 1.4.0. A blog post from Ubisoft detailing the patch notes stated that, “This Title Update brings changes to combat and stealth allowing for greater player choice, the ability to now keep pick-up weapons in more situations, visual options to allow for a sharper image and much more to improve your journey across the galaxy.” The full list of changes can be found in the blog post as well.
Our review of Star Wars Outlaws from IGN’s Tristan Ogilvie said that “As far as Star Wars video games go, we’ve taken countless turns at twirling lightsabers and unleashing flashy Force powers, but Star Wars Outlaws swaggers into the cantina, slinks down into a booth with its holster clip unbuttoned and argues that those are no match for a good blaster at your side.”
Many of the same deals from Black Friday are likely to return for Cyber Monday 2024, including some that sold out or expired. Retailers often stagger their inventory, reserving stock for each major sale event. This means Cyber Monday will bring back popular deals alongside brand-new, never-before-seen offers.
Traditionally, Black Friday was the in-store shopping frenzy, while Cyber Monday focused on online deals. While those lines have blurred, Cyber Monday remains the top event for online-focused retailers like Amazon, Newegg, Dell, HP, and Lenovo. Even traditional retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart roll out exclusive online-only offers. Amazon, in particular, has already shifted gears to highlight its Cyber Monday deals early, so expect some amazing sales ahead.
Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer who works with the Guides and Commerce teams here at IGN.
