If you were looking for Hulu’s '12 months for $0.99/month' discount from last year, 2025 has yet another disappointment in store for you. For Black Friday 2025, Hulu isn’t offering a standalone streaming deal at all. To be fair, that would have gotten a little funky with the service merging into the Disney+ app next year.
Instead, the main Hulu streaming deal this year is a bundle with Disney+. From now until December 1, you can scoop up 12 months of the ad-supported streaming bundle for $4.99/month or upgrade to the ad-free plan for $14.99/month.
Hulu and Disney+ Black Friday Bundle Live Until December 1
This is more expensive than last year’s bundle deal, which dropped the monthly ad-supported price to $2.99. The “discount” is technically pretty similar, but Disney+ and Hulu have both gotten away with a price hike since then. If you know for a fact these are already services you’d pay for, you might as well pay as little as you can over the next 12 months.
The discount is open to both new and returning subscribers, with the exception of anyone who has already paid for an annual plan through Disney+. If you do run into any issues trying to grab the deal, I would recommend trying out a new e-mail address.
Hulu Also Discounting Channel Add-Ons
While Hulu hasn’t discounted its own standalone subscription, the service has discounted its spread of Channel Add-Ons to match Black Friday discounts from other services. For example, you can add 12 months of HBO Max to your plan for $2.99 each month, building your own version of the Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max offer, my favorite streaming bundle overall, which is otherwise still full-price.
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The Alienware Black Friday Sale is well under way, with some outstanding deals on several gaming PC configurations including its most powerful ones. If you're seeking the absolute best of the best in PC gaming performance, look no further than Alienware's new Area-51 gaming PC equipped with an uber powerful GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card. Right now there are two ways you can score a great deal on one of these bad boys: new at Dell or refurbished at Dell Outlet. Whichever you choose, know that you're getting the lowest price of the year right now.
Alienware Area-51 RTX 5090 Gaming PC (New) for $4,250
Just for Black Friday, Dell has a generously equipped Area-51 system featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor with 360mm liquid cooling, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 2TB SSD for $4,249.99 after $1,250 off in instant savings. The system includes a 1,500W 80Plus Platinum power supply, which is necessary in this case because an RTX 5090 graphics card has a minimum recommended rating of 1,000W, and the extra headroom allows for upgrades down the road.
Alienware Area-51 RTX 5090 Gaming PC (Refurb) for $3,720
Dell Outlet has just kicked off its own Black Friday Sale with some incredible pricing on Clearance, Like New (Refurbished) and Scratch & Dent Alienware Area-51 gaming PCs, equipped with your choice of GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 graphics cards. You're saving up to $1,600 compared to buying an identical system brand new.
All PCs purchased through Dell Outlet include the same warranty as buying new. Dell's certified refurbished systems are submitted to a rigorous refurbishing process. These previously owned products could have observable minor blemishes that do not affect performance, or could look as good as new.
New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis
Dell unveiled the new Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. The chassis is a super-sized upgrade to the 2024 R16 system with aesthetic and cooling redesigns and updated components. The I/O panel is positioned at the top of the case instead of the front, and the tempered glass window now spans the entire side panel instead of just a smaller cutout. As a result, the side panel vents are gone, and instead air intakes are located at the bottom as well as the front of the case. Alienware is now pushing a positive airflow design (more intake than exhaust airflow), which means a less dusty interior. The internal components have been refreshed with a new motherboard, faster RAM, and bigger power supply to accommodate the new generation of CPUs and GPUs.
The RTX 5090 Is the Most Powerful Graphics Card Ever
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has emerged as the most powerful consumer GPU on the market. Although with this generation Nvidia has prioritized software updates, AI features, and DLSS 4 technology to improve gameplay performance, the 5090 still boasts an impressive 25%-30% uplift over the RTX 4090 in hardware-based raster performance. If you want the absolute best performance for your gaming PC, there is literally no other option from any other brand.
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.
The Xbox Black Friday sale is a little underwhelming this year, as there are no deals on Xbox consoles anywhere. Thankfully, Microsoft still had a little holiday spirit left in the tank by discounting nearly every Xbox controller available by about $20 on average, helping to offset the price increases for Xbox accessories that went into effect earlier this year.
Most controllers are between $40 and $50, although you can score a few colors for around $30 as part of the Amazon Resale Black Friday sale. Many controller colors have already sold out at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, so if you've been meaning to replace an aging controller – or pick up a spare for local multiplayer – you'll want to act quickly.
Save $15-25 Off Every Xbox Controller for Black Friday
The absolute cheapest Xbox controllers right now are the standard Carbon Black and Robot White colors, which are both on sale for $39.99. If you want a controller with a little more pizazz, then you can pick up one of the other colors for around $45-50, including the new Breaker series controllers that released in September.
Carbon Black Xbox Controller for $36 at eBay
If you don't mind an extra step and aren't in a rush, you can save another $4 on the Carbon Black Xbox controller over at eBay through the BuyDig store. You'll need to use the code 'CYBERWEEK20' at checkout to get the 20% off discount, bringing the price down to $35.99 before tax. Thankfully, this deal does include free shipping, just don't expect it to arrive in two days or less like Amazon.
Save Even More on Like New Xbox Controllers at Amazon Resale
The Amazon Resale Black Friday promotion allows you to take an additional percentage off gently used items, making for even greater savings overall. This sale runs through December 1 and includes an extra 30% off the already discounted price across more than 1,000 items, including select Xbox controllers.
This means you can get a Carbon Black Xbox controller for just $27, or the Shock Blue, Deep Pink, or Robot White colors for $33. Just make sure you select 'Used – Like New' and look for the green '30% off at checkout' below the item to get the deal. Once it's in your cart, the extra discount is automatically applied.
It's worth noting that these items are certified and sold by Amazon as 'Like New,' so it should be a pretty safe bet that they will be in great condition. And, if you're not satisfied, you can always return it for a full refund.
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Relic Entertainment has just removed the Denuvo anti-tamper tech from its strategy game, Company of Heroes 3. Company of Heroes 3 came out in February 2023. This means that it took Relic almost three years to remove it. Company of Heroes 3 aimed to bring the series’ intimate boots-on-the-ground storytelling to a brand-new theatre of … Continue reading Relic has removed Denuvo from Company of Heroes 3→
When is the best opportunity to pick up a brand new iPad at the lowest price possible? Black Friday, of course. Starting today, every current generation Apple iPad has dropped to the lowest prices of the year. These deals should stick around through Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Even if you don't need one yourself, these would make awesome gifts for just about anyone (kids included) for Christmas. Without further ado, here are the best deals for each model.
Apple iPad Black Friday Deals (Newest Models)
Not sure which iPad to get? Read on below for a bit of detail on each deal.
Apple iPad 10.9" (A16)
We picked this model as the best overall iPad of 2025. For most people, the iPad (not the Air, Mini, or Pro) is the best model to get, and not just because it's the least expensive iPad on the block. Despite its affordable price point, it offers all the benefits of the iOS operating system with premium build quality and snappy performance. The 11th generation model is equipped with an 11" 264ppi Liquid Retina display, A16 Bionic chip, and starts at 128GB of internal storage. This model doesn't support Apple Intelligence, so you'll need to move up the ladder if you want Apple's new AI tech.
Apple iPad Mini 8.3" (A17 Pro)
The iPad Mini may be diminutive in size, but certainly not in performance. The A17 Pro chip is actually more powerful than the A16 Bionic found in the standard iPad. And despite the fact that the 8.3" screen is smaller, it's a higher quality display with a sharper 326ppi pixel density and both P3 Wide Color and True Tone technology. Also, unlike the standard iPad, the iPad Mini supports Apple Intelligence.
Apple iPad Air 11" and 13" (M3)
The 7th generation Apple iPad Air M3 tablet offers performance closer to the iPad Pro but without the hefty price tag. For Black Friday, the 11" model is down to $449 and the 13" model is down to $649, both after a $150 off instant discount. The 7th gen iPad Pro Air was released in March and features an 11" or 13" 264ppi Liquid Retina display with P3 Wide Color and True Tone technology, an Apple M3 chip, and starts at 128GB of storage. This model also supports Apple Intelligence.
Apple iPad Pro 11" and 13" (M5)
The new iPad Pro is the best tablet on the market, iOS or otherwise, thanks to the new M5 processor, which is both powerful and power-efficient. However, the processor isn't the only reason why the iPad Pro is superior to all other iPads. It's also the only tablet, Apple or otherwise, equipped with a tandem OLED display. Tandem OLED is better than traditional OLED (which is already best-in-class) for two reasons: 1) it's far brighter, and 2) it's less prone to burn-in. If you're wondering why this technology hasn't found its way into TVs, the answer is simply because it's not cost-effective at larger sizes. The iPad can get away with it because the display is smaller, but that's also a reason for the premium price point.
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Black Friday is traditionally one of the best times of the year to buy video games and consoles. In previous years, we've seen huge discounts of over $200 on consoles like Xbox Series X. With Black Friday sales now live, many are wondering where this year's Xbox console deals are. Although there are no console deals yet live, some solid Xbox deals are available on games and accessories.
Are There Any Xbox Console Black Friday Deals?
Unfortunately, there are no Xbox console deals available for Black Friday 2025 at this time. This can be attributed to many reasons, with the biggest being the price hikes on both Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S over the last 12 months. While Xbox Series X initially launched for $499.99, the console now retails for $649.99. As such, it's improbable we will see deals this year similar to what we saw in previous years, with the console available for around $350.
While Xbox consoles are not on sale, both PlayStation and Nintendo have Black Friday deals available. PlayStation has discounted its consoles by $100, meaning you can score a PlayStation 5 Pro for $649. As for Nintendo, the iconic Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch bundle did not return this year, but the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle is available for $499.99, which will save you $30.
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PlayStation is having a pretty great Black Friday showing so far, and there are loads of great deals you can pick up over the weekend, and all the way through to Cyber Monday on Dec. 1.
My favorite PS5 console deals right now are absolutely on the NBA 2K26 bundle for $449, as you get a free game thrown in, alongside the PS5 Pro discount, down to $649 – likely the best price we'll see on the world's most powerful console for the time being.
In terms of other options, there's also $100 off the new PS5 Fortnite Flowering Chaos bundles, at $399.99 for the 825GB digital model or $449.99 for the 1TB disc edition.
You get PlayStation exclusive in-game items and 1,000 V-Bucks, making it the obvious pick for anyone who lives in the Fortnite ecosystem.
Borderlands 4 has also dropped to just $35 at Amazon in another best of the year kind of deal, and one I'm basically expecting to sell out before the weekend is even up.
There's plenty more games to get stuck into in the sale as well, including Game of the Year 2024 winner, Astro Bot, for $40, Elden Ring for $15, Spider-Man 2 for $30, Final Fantasy's 1-6 Pixel Collection for $40, EA Sports FC 26 for $30, and more.
DualSense Controllers
Most DualSense controllers are between $55 and $60, depending on color, for Black Friday this year – that's $20 off the regular price. DualSense controllers rarely go on sale as it is, so any discount is better than paying full price.
The cheapest options are going to be the standard white, Midnight Black, Gray Camo, the Galaxy Collection (Cosmic Red, Starlight Blue, and Galactic Purple) and the Sterling Silver colors for $55, while the newer colors, including the Chroma Collection that released earlier this year, are $60.
For those looking for a more premium gaming experience, the DualSense Edge is also $30 off in both white and black colors. PlayStation's "pro" controller offers interchangeable thumbstick modules to combat stick drift, customizable back buttons, and deep integration with the PS5's software to create and swap between profiles with ease.
PlayStation Plus
PlayStation Plus is finally getting a proper Black Friday cut. New signups can grab 33% off a 12 month membership, which is about as generous as Sony gets these days.
If you're already locked in, you can still shave 33 percent off by upgrading whatever time you have left from Essential or Extra to Premium or Deluxe. Simple, and actually worthwhile for once.
It's a cleaner offer than last year's messy tiered discounts, which spread 20 percent across Essential, 25 percent across Extra, 30 percent across Premium, plus smaller cuts on upgrades.
And while it doesn't quite top the Lunar New Year blowout with its steeper Premium and upgrade savings, it does match or outdo the more recent Days of Play numbers, where Premium and Premium upgrades also hit 33 percent.
You might have already seen my $20 or less roundup, which is still packed with heavy hitters from the last few years and perfect if you want maximum bang for your buck. I also recently covered the best games under $30 right now, sporting Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater as my top pick.
I've also got you covered if you're looking for a more comprehensive roundup of the best video game deals for Black Friday. I'd also highly recommend you check in with my best Nintendo and Xbox Black Friday roundups, both of which I'll be updating daily with the best offers over the sale weekend. After that, I will rest. Have a good one!
Robert Anderson is Senior Commerce Editor and IGN's resident deals expert on games, collectibles, trading card games, and more. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter/X or Bluesky.
The two actors presented a united front earlier this month at a high-profile Stranger Things Season 5 red carpet premiere, where Brown and Harbour posed together for a series of cosy photos but steered clear of media interviews.
At the same event, however, director Shawn Levy and Stranger Things co-creator Matt Duffer were both asked about the situation between the series' stars, following the publication just days earlier of a Daily Mail report that stated that Brown had lodged "harassment and bullying" complaints against Harbour and had subsequently been accompanied by a personal assistant whenever on set.
According to the Daily Mail, no sexual impropriety was alleged, and an internal investigation by Netflix reportedly lasted "for months." Now, following the publication of the Daily Mail article, Brown has commented on why she had been so "united" with Harbour at the premiere.
"We’ve been doing that for the last 10 years," Brown told The Hollywood Reporter. "I mean, we have always been united in that. We love this show with everything, and we value our friendship more than anything."
While not addressing her reported complaint directly, Brown went on to state that it had been "so nice" to subsequently "come back together" with Harbour for Stranger Things' final season.
"It was quite nostalgic because it reminded me so much of season two and three, where we’re both kind of butting heads and she’s growing up," she continued. "She’s trying to find her own voice and he’s trying to parent, and that dynamic definitely comes back into play once again, and I’m really excited for people to see that."
"Obviously, you understand I can't get into personal onset matters," Matt Duffer said when asked about the situation at the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere, "but I will say we've been doing this for 10 years with this cast, and at this point they’re family and we deeply care about them. So, you know, nothing matters more than just having a set where everyone feels safe and happy."
"You have to create a respectful workplace where everyone feels comfortable and safe, and so we did everything to build that environment," Shawn Levy added, speaking at the same event. "And we're proud of the fact that we did so. I've read a bunch of stories and they range from wildly inaccurate to... there's so much noise around it. But the truth is that we view this crew and this cast as family, and so we treat each other with respect, and that's always been bedrock."
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