On the other end of the spectrum, you have the Acer Nitro N50-650 gaming PC, which is on sale for 31% off of its original price – one of the best discounts around, if you ask us. It features an LED-clad case, a pre-installed Windows 11 operating system, an Intel Core i5 13th gen CPU and an NVIDIA RTX 3060 graphics card, which should be powerful enough to handle most modern games. Pair this pre-built PC with a good gaming chair and a solid gaming monitor from a brand like MSI, Corsair or Dell and you’ve got a setup that’ll last you for years to come.
Best Black Friday gaming peripherals deals:
While we’re on the topic of gaming peripherals, it’s safe to say that your gaming experience is only ever as good as your sound quality. So regardless of whether you’re a console gamer or PC pro, you’ll want to invest in a high-quality headset to max out your setup. For audiophiles, there’s the Sony WH-1000XM5 noise cancelling headphones, which can be used as your primary music-listening devices and can be paired with your gaming platform via Bluetooth connection. FYI, they’re currently £60 off on John Lewis, so act fast before the deal expires. Another stylish yet more affordable option is the Logitech G733 LIGHTSPEED gaming headset, which is currently 17% off on Amazon, as well as the Steelseries Arctic 7P for PC, PS5, PS4, Switch and Mac.
If you want to level up the ‘wow’ factor on your PC setup, consider pickup up the Razer BlackWidow V3 mechanical gaming keyboard. This wired device features customisable RGB lighting and highly responsive keys that are guaranteed to improve your gaming performance, especially when it comes to more competitive games like Overwatch 2 or Valorant. And for those looking for a matching gaming mouse, take a look at the Razer Viper Ultimate, which is also currently on sale as part of Black Friday sales.
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday 2023 will take place on Friday, November 24th, but the sales are very likely to carry over the Cyber Weekend into Cyber Monday, November 27th. In the past, the sales event was generally limited to the US and was made prominent by American retailers such as Best Buy, Target, Walmart and more. However, it’s gained traction in the UK too, with companies such as Argos, John Lewis, Boots and Curry’s PC World offering a flurry of sales by discounting hundreds upon hundreds of products such as Ninja air fryers, microwaves, Android and Apple phones, VR headsets, Samsung TVs, WD Black SSDs, steam mops, robot vacuums, board games and more. Oh, and don’t forget about Amazon’s Black Friday sale.
What is Black Friday?
Black Friday is the biggest shopping event that takes place every last Friday of November, with exclusive discounts all across beauty, tech, fashion and interiors. However, although Black Friday is largely known as a day-long affair, the deals actually kickstart a few weeks before the big day, all the way until Cyber Monday. It sees many of our favourite beauty brands introduce discounts both online and in store to move their stock and help both returning and new customers get their Christmas shopping done early.
Some generous retailers even toss in a free gift or free delivery when you spend above a certain amount, making things that much more special. Seriously, the Black Friday sales are not something you’ll want to miss, since it may be the only time when you can get up to 30%, 40% and even 50% off your favourite items without the need for any beauty coupons or promotional codes. However, bear in mind that some retailers don’t allow you to stack student discounts on top of the Black Friday deals, considering you’re already getting a fairly low price.
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