I always wait for Black Friday to upgrade my PC gaming setup — Here are the massive deals I won't let slip by this year

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New mouse, new monitor, new mic, new mouse pad. And a few other things that don't start with M.

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Black Friday is a great time to upgrade your PC gaming setup. (Image credit: Xbox | Dell | MSI | HyperX | SteelSeries | Edited with Gemini)

This is my tenth year in a row covering Black Friday tech sales, and I've learned over the years that it's the best time to pick up some much-needed upgrades for my PC gaming setup.

At this point, I know exactly what's worth shelling out over, and I'm not wasting anyone's time with lukewarm deals on products that no one would buy if not for a discount. Here are the PC gaming upgrades I'm picking up this year at a discount.

SteelSeries QcK XXL Mouse Pad
Mouse Pad
Save 40% ($12)
SteelSeries QcK XXL Mouse Pad: was $29.99 now $17.99 at Best Buy
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Mouse pads get really grimy over time, and even if you clean them properly, there will come a time for replacement. That's exactly where I'm at right now, and this XXL option from SteelSeries is exactly the desk pad I need.

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Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller
Gamepad
Save 38% ($25)
Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller: was $64.99 now $39.99 at Walmart
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I swear by Microsoft's official Xbox controllers for use with my gaming PC. I have one already, but it seems to be in use by my partner most of the time. I'm taking advantage of this great deal to get a second controller. No more sharing required.

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LG UltraGear 34" OLED
Curved Ultrawide
Save 48% ($620)
LG UltraGear 34" OLED: was $1,299.99 now $679.99 at Walmart
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I've had my eye on an ultrawide OLED display to replace my IPS screen that I've been using for years. I haven't made a final decision yet, but this LG UltraGear is certainly on my short list. Just be sure you're OK with a more aggressive 800R curve.

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Alienware 34" QD-OLED (AW3423DWF)
Curved Ultrawide
Save 44% ($400)
Alienware 34" QD-OLED (AW3423DWF): was $899.99 now $499.99 at Dell
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This is the ultrawide QD-OLED display that's at the top of my list. It's not the newest version from Dell, but it's nevertheless an outstanding screen with a high refresh rate, crisp 3440x1440 resolution, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support.

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MSI MAG MT201D
Dual-Arm Mount
Save 32% ($41)
MSI MAG MT201D: was $129.99 now $88.99 at Amazon
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This is already a part of my PC gaming setup, but it's too good not to mention. I installed this dual-monitor mount about 10 months ago and have no idea how I lived without it. Works with large monitors, and there's no sign of sagging.

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SteelSeries Rival 3 (Gen 2)
Wireless Mouse
Save 25% ($15)
SteelSeries Rival 3 (Gen 2): was $59.99 now $44.99 at Amazon
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The scroll wheel on my current gaming mouse decided to give up a few days ago (blame it on the endless deal scrolling), so I decided to grab the updated version of the SteelSeries wireless gaming mouse I used years ago.

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HyperX QuadCast S
RGB Mic
Save 59% ($95)
HyperX QuadCast S: was $159.99 now $64.99 at Best Buy
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I've never actually had a microphone separate from my gaming headset, so this is a big upgrade for me. Better sound quality, RGB lighting, and a compact design are perfect at this discount price.

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Bonus PC gaming deals you need to see

iBuyPower Slate Gaming PC
RTX 5070
Save 33% ($500.99)
iBuyPower Slate Gaming PC: was $1,499.99 now $999 at Walmart
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Bonus deal! If you're looking at these great PC accessories and are thinking that maybe it's time to upgrade your entire rig, iBuyPower's Slate pre-built with an RTX 5070 is down to the price you'd normally pay for a 5060 build.

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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 Month)
All the games
Save 50% ($9.90)
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 Month): was $19.79 now $9.89 at loaded.com
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Bonus deal! You're going to need some new games to test out all your new hardware, and PC Game Pass has hundreds of great titles. Game Pass Ultimate, which includes PC and Xbox coverage, is 50% off.

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FAQ

When does Black Friday start?

Black Friday is live at all retailers, kicking off officially on November 28 after weeks of advance deals. I'm expecting to see a lot of deals carry through the weekend up to Cyber Monday.

Will Cyber Monday have better deals than Black Friday?

I can't say for sure how many items will drop further on Cyber Monday, but speaking from experience, there aren't usually enough to make it worth waiting. If you see something that you can use, it's best to grab it before it sells out.

When does Cyber Monday start on Amazon?

Cyber Monday has already started on Amazon US, with its promotional messaging shifting away from Black Friday in the early hours of Saturday morning, on November 29, 2025, and is expected to last until the end of Monday, December 1, 2025.

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Cale Hunt
Cale Hunt
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Cale Hunt brings to Windows Central more than nine years of experience writing about laptops, PCs, accessories, games, and beyond. If it runs Windows or in some way complements the hardware, there’s a good chance he knows about it, has written about it, or is already busy testing it.

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