Walmart Black Friday deals are finally live - these are the 11 gaming sales I'd grab first

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It's safe to say Walmart is a Black Friday titan, and it's one of my first stops for gaming deals. Just like Amazon and Best Buy, the rival retailer has kick started its sale with a bunch of deep discounts on tech, games, and accessories, so you don't have to wait till November 29.

Sure, Walmart might be just a grocery store to some, but I see it as a Black Friday gaming deals treasure trove. The big box store can be a little cheeky at times, beating Amazon's best offers by just a few dollars, but it's often first to discount lavish items like OLED TVs.

Some of my favorite Walmart Black Friday discounts right now include the 55 inch LG OLED B4, which is now down to $996.99 from $1,099.99 and $200 off Lenovo' Legion Go handheld. On the console side of things, you'll be able to grab a digital PS5 Slim for $374 and the new 1TB Xbox Series X has $51 off. There are plenty of other price cuts sitting pretty at the retailer too, so join me as I dive into 11 deals I'd pick up right now.

PS5: $75.99 off digital Slim
Switch: Bundles for under $250
Xbox: White Series X now under $400
TVs: 50-inch 4K displays from just $238
Monitors: 180Hz screens from $89.98
PCs: Base Ryzen rigs from just $479.99
Handhelds: MSI Claw is now under $370
Laptops: RTX 40-series systems from $599

Nintendo Switch + Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and 12 months Switch Online | $299 $249 at Walmart
Save $50 - As things currently stand, this is the cheapest Mario Kart 8 Swich bundle online, as Best Buy's $224.99 doorbuster deal is instore only. Even though it's slightly more expensive, it's still a fantastic price considering you're getting the console, game, and 12 months online membership.

Buy it if: ✅ You're looking for a Mario Kart machine ✅ You need a cheaper handheld for your kids ✅ You're mostly looking to play Nintendo gamesDon't buy it if: ❌ You want to mostly use handheld mode ❌ You're looking for modern console performancePrice check: <a href="https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/1943169/614286/10014?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fnintendo-switch-mario-kart-8-deluxe-bundle-multi%2F6352465.p" target="_blank">Best Buy: $299.99 (in-store only) | <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8426&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FNintendo-SwitchTM-KartTM-Deluxe-Bundle-Switch%2Fdp%2FB0DK9TCV5M%2F%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" target="_blank">Amazon $299

PS5 Slim Digital Edition | $449.99 $374 at Walmart
Save $75.99 - This is no doubt one of the cheapest ways to grab a PS5 this Black Friday, and Walmart is keeping up appearances with over $75 off the Slim console. The disc-less version nosedived just in time for the event kicking off, having only managed to just touch past $400 throughout 2024.

Buy it if: ✅ You're making the jump from PS4 ✅ You've got a hearty digital collection ✅ You're not in a rush to play physical gamesDon't buy it if: ❌ You only have physical games ❌ You're looking for PS5 Pro performancePrice check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8426&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FPlayStation%25C2%25AE5-console-slim-PlayStation-5%2Fdp%2FB0CL5KNB9M%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" target="_blank">Amazon $374 | <a href="https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/1943169/614286/10014?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsony-playstation-5-slim-console-digital-edition-white%2F6566040.p" target="_blank">Best Buy $374.99

PlayStation DualSense Chroma Indigo | $79.99 $59 at Walmart
Save $20 - This snazzy Chroma version of the DualSense is down to a record low at Walmart, and it's only $5 more than Best Buy's price for the standard white controller. A perfect option if you're looking for a second gamepad with a bit of flair.

Buy it if: ✅ You want a colorful controller ✅ You don't want all white gamepads ✅ You've got matching PS5 faceplatesDon't buy it if: ❌ You'd rather spend less on the white version ❌ You'd prefer a different color to bluePrice check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8426&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FPlayStation-DualSenseTM-Wireless-Controller-Gaming-Console%2Fdp%2FB0DHY92HBL%2F%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" target="_blank">Amazon $59 | <a href="https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/1943169/614286/10014?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsony-interactive-entertainment-dualsense-wireless-controller-chroma-indigo-chroma-indigo%2F6601465.p" target="_blank">Best Buy $59.99

Xbox Series X 1TB Digital Edition (Robot white) | $449 $398 at Walmart
Save $51 - Walmart is currently taking the lead with this white 1TB Series X discount, beating Best Buy by a dollar and outlasting Amazon in terms of stock. It pretty much sat at $450 until just before Black Friday, taking a nosedive to a new record low price.

Buy it if: ✅ You need lots of storage ✅ You mostly play games digitally ✅ You love white techDon't buy it if: ❌ You've got lots of physical games ❌ You prefer the black modelPrice check: <a href="https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/1943169/614286/10014?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fmicrosoft-xbox-series-x-1tb-console-carbon-black%2F6428324.p" target="_blank">Best Buy $399 | <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8426&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FXbox-X-1TB-Digital%2Fdp%2FB0DCD9LGHY%3Fth%3D1%26tag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" target="_blank">Amazon (out of stock)

Lenovo Legion Go (512GB) | $699.99 $499.99 at Walmart
Save $200 - Lenovo's chonky Steam Deck rival is back under $500, and that's exactly the kind of price I want to see during Black Friday. It popped up a few times for around $570 throughout 2024, but for it to survive against Best Buy's ROG Ally deals, this is the discount that's needed.

Buy it if:✅ You'd like a QHD screen ✅ You want a faster 144Hz display ✅ You need full Windows 11 Don't buy it if:❌ You want something more compact ❌ You'd like to avoid Windows 11Price Check: <a href="https://lenovo.7eer.net/c/221109/218864/3808?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fp%2Fhandheld%2Flegion-go%2Flen106g0001" target="_blank">Lenovo $499.99 | <a href="https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/1943169/614286/10014?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Flenovo-legion-go-8-8-144hz-wqxga-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-16gb-with-512-gb-ssd-shadow-black%2F6559605.p" target="_blank">Best Buy $499.99

LG OLED B4 55-inch | $1,596.99 $996.99 at Walmart
Save $600 - This is only the second time the 55-inch B4 has managed to drop under $1,000 this year, and it's great to see Walmart maintaining that price as we sail through Black Friday. Typically, this model sits around the $1,200 mark, but it did cost significantly more early in the year.

Buy it if:✅You want a punchy OLED ✅You're looking for a new model ✅You'd like vibrant colors and contrastDon't buy it if:❌You'd rather pick up a cheaper QLED ❌You want maximum brightnessPrice check: <a href="https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/1943169/614286/10014?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Flg-55-class-b4-series-oled-4k-uhd-smart-webos-tv%2F6578057.p" target="_blank">Best Buy $999.99 | <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8426&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FLG-55-Inch-Processor-AI-Powered-OLED55B4PUA%2Fdp%2FB0CVRTFKFC%2F%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" target="_blank">Amazon $996.99

LG Ultragear 32GN600-B 32-inch | $209.99 $188 at Walmart
Save $21.99 - Walmart is discounting Amazon under the table with this QHD LG monitor deal, knocking it under $200 to make a record low discount. It also goes for $300 when at full price, so this is a bigger saving than the big box store is letting on.

Buy it if:✅You want a faster screen ✅You're looking for good anti-glare ✅You play PC games at 1440pDon't buy it if:❌You use a high end PC or console ❌You're looking for a faster refresh ratePrice check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8426&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FLG-32GN650-B-Ultragear-Reduction-FreeSync%2Fdp%2FB08LLF9NS1%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" target="_blank">Amazon $209.99 | <a href="https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/1943169/614286/10014?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsearchpage.jsp%3Fst%3DLG%2BUltragear%2B32GN600-B%2B32-inch%26_dyncharset%3DUTF-8%26_dynSessConf%3D%26id%3Dpcat17071%26type%3Dpage%26sc%3DGlobal%26cp%3D1%26nrp%3D%26sp%3D%26qp%3D%26list%3Dn%26af%3Dtrue%26iht%3Dy%26usc%3DAll%2BCategories%26ks%3D960%26keys%3Dkeys">Best Buy (out of stock)

Yeyian Yumi Gaming PC (RTX 4060) | $1,199.99 $699.99 at Walmart
Save $500 - If you're looking for a cheap PC that doesn't break the bank before new RTX 50s series machines arrive, this RTX 4060 rig is perfect for under $700. Walmart is beating Amazon by $100 here, and it's a record low price for this budget build.

Buy it if:✅You want solid 1080p performance ✅You'd like to dabble with 1440p ✅You need access to DLSS upscalingDon't buy it if:❌You'd prefer something with better 4K abilities ❌You'd rather invest in a mid-range machinePrice check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8426&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FYEYIAN-Tanto-Gaming-PC-Desktop%2Fdp%2FB0CMT477CH%2F%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" target="_blank">Amazon $799.99 | <a href="https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/1943169/614286/10014?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsearchpage.jsp%3Fst%3DYeyian%2BYumi%2BGaming%2BPC%26_dyncharset%3DUTF-8%26_dynSessConf%3D%26id%3Dpcat17071%26type%3Dpage%26sc%3DGlobal%26cp%3D1%26nrp%3D%26sp%3D%26qp%3D%26list%3Dn%26af%3Dtrue%26iht%3Dy%26usc%3DAll%2BCategories%26ks%3D960%26keys%3Dkeys" target="_blank">Best Buy (out of stock)

MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 4070 | $549.98 $489.99 at Walmart
Save $59.99 - This overclocked RTX 4070 card has nosedived in price for Black Friday, and it's now both under MSRP and sitting at a record low price. It has sat at $550 since October last year, so this is a welcome discount for anyone seeking a GPU upgrade.

Buy it if:✅You're upgrading from RTX 20-series ✅You've got a mid-range build ✅You're looking for great 1440p performanceDon't buy it if:❌You're aiming for max 4K ❌You only need a 1080p GPUPrice check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8426&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FMSI-GeForce-RTX-4070-12G%2Fdp%2FB0BZB7DS7Q%2F%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" target="_blank">Amazon $489.99 | <a href="https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/1943169/614286/10014?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fmsi-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4070-12gb-ventus-3x-oc-12gb-gddr6x-pci-express-4-0-graphics-card-black%2F6539666.p" target="_blank">Best Buy $499.99

HP Victus A2BZ7UA 15.6 inch | $1,099 $649.99 at Walmart
Save $449.01 - This is a solid deal for an RTX 4050 machine with a 13th gen Intel i5 CPU, and Walmart has hit a record low with this offer. You'll still find this same model at Best Buy at full price, and Amazon's best rival offer is $20 short.

Specs: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060, Intel Core i5 13420H, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSDBuy it if:✅You're looking for great 1080p performance ✅You want to boost fps using DLSS 3 ✅You're looking for snappy general use Don't buy it if:❌You want something that can hit 1440p/4K ❌You need more storage and RAMPrice check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8426&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FHP-Victus-Gaming-i5-13420H-GeForce%2Fdp%2FB0DN5RWNNC%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" target="_blank">Amazon $660 | <a href="https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/1943169/614286/10014?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fhp-victus-15-6-full-hd-144hz-gaming-laptop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4050-512gb-ssd-performance-blue%2F6570601.p" target="_blank">Best Buy $1,099

Lego Marvel Dancing Groot | $44.99 $35.95 at Walmart
Save $9 - If you're looking for some gaming room decorations, this adorable Lego dancing Groot is down to a record low. Walmart is beating the building block maker's own price and matching Amazon here, and you'll have paid $45 before Black Friday.

Buy it if:
✅ You want an adorable desk buddy
✅ You're looking for a detailed build
✅ You need a gift for a Marvel fan

Don't buy it if:
❌ You're looking for a grander kit
❌ You've no interest in Marvel

Price check: Amazon $35.95 | Lego $44.99

Should you shop at Walmart this Black Friday?

Walmart is just one of many retailers fighting for your attention this Black Friday, but the big box store has a knack for serving up great savings. More often than not, you'll find that the retailer undercuts Best Buy's offers by a few dollars, and it'll normally at least match Amazon's deepest discounts.

However, it's worth noting that just because you're shopping at Walmart, it doesn't necessaily mean you're getting the goods directly from the retailer itself. Just like Amazon, the stores website includes marketplace sellers who use the reputable retailer as a middleman. You'll be able to see exactly which retailer you're buying from on the right-hand side, and clicking through will reveal a user ratings page.

Whether or not you should shop at Walmart during Black Friday all depends on who's offering the best price. If the big box store is beating Amazon and Best Buy, then you'll be able to grab a bargain and take advantage of your Walmart+ membership if you have one.

For more screen savings, swing by Black Friday TV deals and Black Friday monitor deals for panel price cuts. Those of you looking for a handheld will want to peek at Black Friday Steam Deck deals too.

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Phil is the Hardware Editor at GamesRadar and joined the team in 2023. In the past, they've also contributed to the likes of TechRadar, The Daily Star, the BBC, and PCGamesN, but these days, they specialize in testing the latest gaming handhelds, monitors, TVs, and PC components. They're also extremely nerdy about retro consoles and playing the classics on both new and old systems.